Innsbruck - Austria Secret Snow Zone

Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol region has a rich skiing pedigree, having twice hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. Innsbruck itself is not a resort, is a city that was in the mountains, the ski areas is surrounded by eight smaller ones, most of which are out less than an hour.

The ski resort near Innsbruck, is Seegrube Northern Range, the slopes and lifts to understand where the city center. The area offers some steep slopes (who claims to have one ofpisted steepest slopes in Europe) and the large cable car will quickly whisk from 575M to 2255m in minutes.

Axamer Lizum is one of the most prestigious in the region, about 45 minutes from Innsbruck. Although small, the terrain is steep and offers many opportunities for adventure off the track. Particularly ideal for freestyle skiers and snowboarders, there is an amusement park with rails and a halfpipe. In terms of après-ski is not much going onat Axamer Lizum, apart from a few small restaurants where a plate large slope can be consumed by Wiener Schnitzel. There is also a small tepee at the foot of the slope gluwein served steaming cups - an ideal way to complete a day of skiing. Those who should, after a night on the tiles or the nearby village of Axams, or return to the starting point in the head of Innsbruck.

Even if they are linked together through a single lift, taken collectively, the hall Innsbruckmore than 200 studies on 300 miles of land, most of them in less than an hour to get from Innsbruck. And 'possible use public transport to reach areas for the resort, but is convenient as a rental car in Austria, you're better you will get your wheels, which can be much more flexible you are, when and where you are.

The small local ski area means there is a real rustic charm and a warm skiing here -something was lost in the largest and best known ski resorts in the world. Most ski areas are near the small mountain villages, dotted with wooden chalets, the centuries represent the Alpine lifestyle has changed little over traditional time.

If, after a ski-in ski holiday in the snow trying not to worry with Innsbruck. But if you want a ski tour, the emotions and the services offered by the city, with variety and choice and the authenticity of aNumber of small local ski resorts, then a trip to the area around Innsbruck is a perfect winter holiday.