THINGS TO DO ON AN AUSTRIA WINTER HOLIDAY
Things to do in Austria in winter
Things not to do in Austria in winter
Our Austria winter Vacations
Snowboard and yoga vacation in Austria
Snowboard and Yoga in a remote location in the Austrian Alps
From
€1190 to €1490
7 days
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Austria skiing and winter activity vacation
Yoga, Ski, Snowshoe & Cross Country ski in the Austrian Alps
From
€1190 to €1490
7 days
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Winter yoga and Walking Vacation
Winter adventure in the Austrian Alps - snowshoe, ski + yoga
From
€1190 to €1490
7 days
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Austria snow shoeing vacation
Guided snowshoe walking and winter activities in the Alps
From
€1190 to €1490
7 days
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Christmas markets vacation, Central Europe
Indulge the senses by exploring the best of the festive market scene
From
US $2250 to US $2660
8 days
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Austria learn to ski or splitboard vacation
Take your skiing/snowboarding to the next level!
From
€1490
8 days
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AUSTRIA WINTER HOLIDAYS TRAVEL ADVICE
Claire Ouditt from our activity vacation experts Exodus knows Austria well, and has advice on packing, eating and trying cross country skiing:
Thoughts on what to pack
“Layers are the key! Especially for active trips where you might start off feeling quite cold but then warm up and later cool down again. Having many layers enables you to adjust as needed. I would also recommend shoe grips such as Yaktrax to wear over your shoes. These are particularly great if you are winter walking, but actually they have saved me from some potentially bad falls just walking around town when the pavements get icy in cold temperatures.”
Tips on tasty food to try
“There is so much… it is hard to choose! Apfelstrudel of course is a must. And I think Kaiserschmarren is also something to have for lunch, not for dessert; these are sweet pancakes, but they tend to be huge! I am a big fan of Groestl as well, especially when having lunch in a mountain hut: onions, potatoes, bacon, all fried up together. It is deliciously filling. Finally, I personally love a Jaegertee (hot tea with rum and spices) to warm up after a day outdoors.”
Advice on cross country skiing for the first time
“If you are a newcomer to cross country skiing, Austria is a great place. Make sure to book on the right grade (i.e. a beginner’s week). Cycling can be a good preparation in terms of fitness and so can cross trainers at the gym. You don’t need to be extremely fit to take up cross country skiing, just have a reasonable level of fitness (it will make your whole body work out) and a little bit of coordination!”Snowshoeing tips
Tom Wilkinson, showshoeing expert at our adventure specialists, Exodus:
“If you can walk, you can snowshoe. There are of course techniques and tips for going up and down, and through deeper snow, but really this is the winter sport that anyone can do. With snowshoes a beginner can access places usually reserved for red hot off piste skiers – and you’re far less likely to crash into a tree! Aside from thinking you’ll be using tennis racquets (modern snowshoes are sleek and light), people can forget that if you’re walking in deep snow, walking in single file means the person at the front does all the work breaking the trail, though good etiquette is to take turns doing that!”
“If you can walk, you can snowshoe. There are of course techniques and tips for going up and down, and through deeper snow, but really this is the winter sport that anyone can do. With snowshoes a beginner can access places usually reserved for red hot off piste skiers – and you’re far less likely to crash into a tree! Aside from thinking you’ll be using tennis racquets (modern snowshoes are sleek and light), people can forget that if you’re walking in deep snow, walking in single file means the person at the front does all the work breaking the trail, though good etiquette is to take turns doing that!”