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2022-07-19T00:00:00+02:00 2022-07-19T00:00:00+02:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/specialties-from-the-styrian-vulkanland-region From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en The Styrian Vulkanland is found in Stryia's volcanic region and has a lot to offer, from numerous vineyards and beautiful cycling paths to culinary highlights! The Vulkanland offers lots of attractions for athletes and hikers, but gourmets will also feel at home in this part of Styria! Here's a few tips for foods you really need to try! Interesting facts about the Vulkanland The multifaceted volcanic region of southern Styria extends over 31 communities. The name "Vulkanland", references the numerous volcanoes were active here two million years ago! The soil is particularly rich in nutrients due to its volcanic past, making this region particularly attractive for vineyards. The varied landscape of the Vulkanland is also ideal for taking relaxing bike rides, making it a popular destination for weekend adventures! Styrian cuisine The Styrian volcanic region offers countless delicacies served everywhere from classic farm to table restaurants to gourmet settings. Here are four examples of foods you simply have to try! 1. Honig Wurzinger Honig Wurzinger in Pertlstein produces high-quality organic honey. The different varieties impress with bold flavours - spice up your breakfast routine with one of these yummy honeys! Try the chestnut honey , volkanhonig honey or another one of their great options! 2. Kürbishof Koller The Koller farm produces traditional pumpkin seed oil, crunchy flavoured pumpkin seeds and other delicacies made from Styrian pumpkins in Fehring. The award-winning pumpkin seed oil is very popular and tastes great on salads and desserts. 3. Vulcano Schinken The Vulcano family business has been creating savoury pork delicacies for over 20 years. The family values raising their pigs under the best possible conditions, resulting in the tastiest speciality ham products ! 4. Zotter Chocolate Zotter's extraordinary chocolates are famous well beyond the borders of the Vulkanland region. Their more than 300 different types of chocolates are produced fairly, and are lovingly hand made with only organic ingredients. The huge variety of delicious flavours offers something for everyone! Have we piqued your curiosity? Discover our Styrian specialities here!

2022-06-21T00:00:00+02:00 2022-06-21T00:00:00+02:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/famous-austrians-and-gifts-from-austria From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en Austria is a cultural hotspot in central Europe and has produced more than her fair share of famous personalities in a variety of fields as well as world-famous brands, products and regional culinary specialities. 4 Famous Austrians Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Born in Salzburg's Getreidegasse in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a composer and musician of the Viennese Classic period. His works amount to one of the most important in the history of Western classical music. He was a child prodigy who could play the piano and compose his own music at the age of four. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart toured Europe with his music in the 18th century and his symphonies, piano concertos and orchestral works continue to thrill and amaze us even today. In addition to the classic Mozartkugeln chocolate pralines, FromAustria also offers other gifts from Austria that match his personality. Austrian chocolate and much more. Gustav Klimt Austrian painter Gustav Klimt is the best-known representative of Viennese Art Nouveau. Much of his art revolves around the joys of life, with the world-renowned painter's main focus being on figure and landscape paintings. As a tribute to the artistic works of Gustav Klimt, From Austria offers the QUICK-T Klimt blend by Demmers Teehaus. And as a fun and cool gift, you can also have the hand-painted Rubber Duck in his likeness delivered to your home! Empress Elisabeth Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, was born on December 24, 1837 in Bavaria. Sisi was a highly educated woman who travelled widely, loved freedom and had a magical effect on men. Edelweiss was Sisi's favourite flower and she often put one in her hair. You can order the seeds of the strictly protected Alpine Edelweiß at FromAustria and grow this famous flower in your own home. She was married at the age of 16 to her cousin Franz Joseph with whom she had 3 children. After many travels, Sisi was mainly interested in the relationship with Hungary. The Habsburg court soon realised this and went on to use it for their own political goals. This led to an agreement with Hungary and Sisi was crowned Queen of Hungary alongside Emperor Franz Joseph. Her eventful life ended in 1898 during a stay on Lake Geneva where she was murdered. You can order a rubber Sisi Rubber Duck at FromAustria. Sigmund Freud "People are the most valuable thing you can win" was just one of many memorable quotes by the Austrian Sigmund Freud. He was the founder of psychoanalysis, doctor, critic of religion, cultural theorist and much more. During his lifetime, Sigmund Freud explored how human memory and emotions work. He had 6 children and as one of the first psychologists, Freud dealt with the subconscious. In order to escape from what was then National Socialist Austria, Freud went to London in 1938, where he died a year later of cancer. Sigmund Freud is still considered one of the most important psychologists and Austrians in history. Now you can have a hand-painted likeness of him as a rubber duck delivered to your home - Sigmund Freud Rubber Duck by Austroducks. Matching these four famous Austrians, From Austria has the perfect gifts that masterfully reflect a piece of Austrian culture. Your search for the perfect gift from Austria ends here!

2022-06-20T00:00:00+02:00 2022-06-20T00:00:00+02:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/natural-eco-friendly-products-for-clean-laundry From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en Whether it's stubborn stains, grey & discoloured fabric or unpleasant odours - these natural helpers care for laundry in a wide variety of ways. As sustainability is becoming more and more important, consumers are looking for natural, non-polluting products and methods to wash their laundry too. These methods save water, contain no chemicals and are 100% natural! Organic Soap Nuts This untreated natural product is currently very popular because they are an eco-friendly alternative to conventional detergents that are effective at removing grease and stains even at low temperatures. Soap nuts contain 15% active cleaning ingredients that are suitable for all types of fabrics. Furthermore, this natural product is an inexpensive option for people with neurodermatitis. How to use soap nuts: For each cycle, take 6 to 8 soap nuts in a cloth bag and put them along with soiled laundry in the washing machine. Afterwards, the remains of the soap nuts can be composted or disposed of with your household organic waste. Click here for organic soap nuts Salt and Pepper Salt and pepper??? Yes, you read that right! Two natural materials that help remove grey discolouration from clothes. These two natural products have a mechanical effect and remove soap residue and heavy stains from fibres. They are effective even at lower temperatures. How to use: Add 1 teaspoon of salt and/or ground pepper either in the fabric softener compartment of your washing machine or directly with your soiled laundry. Wash as usual at low temperature. Click here for salt and pepper. Lemon This natural product is particularly suitable for light colours and whites because pure lemon juice has a mild bleaching effect and removes stains. Furthermore, lemon juice also leaves clothes smelling fresh and citrusy. How to use: Add around 200 ml of pure lemon juice along with your laundry to your washing machine and wash as usual. Alternatively, you can pre-soak laundry for up to 12 hours before washing. Now that you know about a few natural tips and tricks for fresh and clean laundry, try out these sustainable products yourself!

2022-05-23T00:00:00+02:00 2022-05-23T00:00:00+02:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/making-dandelion-honey-at-home From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en The sun is shining and everything is in full bloom - summer is the favourite time of year for many people, and for good reason! The meadows are dotted with bright yellow dandelion blossoms and this is the perfect time to use them. Did you know that dandelions are a source of several vitamins? Another of the many reasons to try out our quick recipe at home! You will need: 1 kg dandelion flowers 1 litre water 1 lemon 1 kg sugar ( cane sugar ) How to prepare: Thoroughly clean the picked flowers and place in a large pot. Add the water and simmer for about 20 minutes. Let the flowers steep overnight with the lid on. The next day, filter the flowers with a fine sieve. Add lemon juice and sugar to this floral water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 3-4 hours. Once it has reached the desired thickness, pour the dandelion honey into clean and airtight jars. Your homemade dandelion honey is now ready! Enjoy right away with a slice of bread. You can store the airtight jars in your cellar for future use. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a basket and head off to the nearest meadow and get started on your homemade dandelion honey project! Have fun!

2022-05-10T00:00:00+02:00 2022-05-10T00:00:00+02:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/mushrooms-quick-delicious-recipes From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en You know it's the mushroom season as soon as you see dishes such as "Porcini Risotto", "Mushroom Goulash" etc appearing on restaurant menus all over Austria. Mushrooms are highly prized in Austria and people wait all year long for the start of the mushroom season. Not surprisingly, there are many delicious recipes with mushrooms as the star ingredient. Here we present three of the most popular recipes with mushrooms. 1) Porcini Mushroom Risotto Ingredients for 2 servings: 2 tbsp oil 750ml vegetable broth 2 cups risotto rice 250g porcini mushrooms 1 onion 2 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped or pressed through a garlic press 1 glass white wine 2 tbsp butter 1 pinch salt 1 pinch pepper Method: Clean, wash and chop the porcini mushrooms. Finely chop the onion and sauté in vegetable oil n a pan until translucent. Add the risotto rice and finely chopped garlic and sauté briefly. Deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate completely. Next, stir in the mushrooms and add enough vegetable broth to cover everything. Cook over medium-high heat for 25 minutes, gradually stirring in the remaining broth in batches. Once all the broth has been absorbed and the rice is cooked, season with salt and pepper. Stir in the butter. Enjoy! Tip: If you want to enjoy a mushroom risotto but don't have the time to make it from scratch, we have the perfect mushroom risotto mix for you! 2) Mushroom Goulash Ingredients for 2 servings: 1kg chanterelle 1 tbsp sweet paprika 500ml beef broth ½ cup sour cream 1 onion A splash of vegetable oil 1 pinch cumin Some parsley 4 tablespoons flour 1 pinch pepper 1 pinch salt Method: Clean the mushrooms well, then wash and cut them into small pieces. Finely chop the onion and sauté in vegetable oil in a pan. Add the mushrooms and cook until the liquid evaporates completely. Sprinkle paprika powder, stir it in and roast briefly. Be careful not to let it burn! Quickly add the beef broth. Season with cumin and cook until the mushrooms are softened. Season with salt and pepper as desired and garnish with parsley. Add a dollop of sour cream and enjoy! Tip: If you prefer a thicker consistency, stir in some flour at the end. 3) Breaded Mushrooms Ingredients: 500g mushrooms (porcini/parasol) Oil For the breading: 2 eggs Flour Breadcrumbs For the dip: 250g sour cream 1 clove garlic 1 pinch salt 1 pinch pepper Herbs of your choice Method: Clean the mushrooms, then wash and cut them into thick strips. Line up three containers on your kitchen counter. Add flour in the first container, whisked eggs with salt and pepper in the second container and breadcrumbs in the third. Place each mushroom piece first in the flour and coat on all sides. Next dip in the whisked eggs and finally in the breadcrumbs - making sure to cover carefully on all sides. Repeat with all the mushroom pieces. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the breaded mushroom on both sides until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. To prepare the dip - squeeze out the garlic clove through a garlic press and add to the sour cream. Season with salt, pepper and herbs. Enjoy! Is your mouth watering already? So, what are you waiting for? Get your favourite mushrooms and start cooking! Mahlzeit!

2022-03-11T00:00:00+01:00 2022-03-11T00:00:00+01:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/easter-eggs-with-natural-colours From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en Easter eggs coloured with natural dyes, especially with a pattern, are really eye-catchers. They look gorgeous in Easter baskets as well as on the table and are a fun activity to do with kids. Easter eggs with food-based colours Dyeing eggs with natural food-based colours? It's easy as pie with fruits and vegetables that have natural intense colours of their own. And the best part? You end up with gorgeously coloured eggs that you enjoy with a clear conscience because you know that there are no hidden chemicals - just pure nature! Making your own dyes Place each colouring ingredient (turmeric, beetroot, coffee, etc.) in a separate pot of water and bring to the boil. The amount of water and cooking time varies depending on the ingredient. Once cool, add a little vinegar. Meanwhile, hard boil the eggs and let them cool. Rub them well with vinegar to help the colour stick better. If you'd like the eggs to have a more intense colour, we recommend leaving the eggs in the coloured water overnight. Tip: For shiny Easter eggs, rub the coloured eggs with cooking oil. Turmeric - yellow to orange colour Mix 10 grams turmeric powder into ½ litre of water and let it boil for about 10 minutes. Your natural dye for yellow Easter eggs is ready. Beets - red to violet colour Simmer 1 litre water with beets for about 30 minutes. It can be used to create coloured Easter eggs in gorgeous shades of red, depending on how long the eggs are left in there. Coffee - beige to brown colour To create beige to brown coloured eggs, simmer 2 litres water with 30-50 grams of coffee powder for about 30 minutes. Place hard-boiled eggs in this brew. Colouring eggs with patterns made from natural materials Use natural materials such as flowers and leaves to create patterns on your Easter eggs. You will need nylon stockings and rubberbands in addition to your favourite flowers & leaves for the patterns. First, slightly moisten the eggs and place a flattened leaf or flower on the egg. Now carefully pull the nylon stocking over the egg to hold the leaf or flower in place. Close the end of the stockings tightly with a rubberband or piece of string and place in the colouring liquid. When the eggs have taken on the desired colours let them dry completely before removing the stocking. Tip: If some colour has leaked into the pattern, you can easily touch it up with a cotton swab dipped in water and baking soda. Make your own natural dyes and spend fun, relaxing hours with children and friends colouring your Easter eggs with beautiful natural patterns this year. Publication of the blog article on 13.03.2022.

2022-03-09T00:00:00+01:00 2022-03-09T00:00:00+01:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/easter-customs-in-austria-easter-2022 From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en In Christianity, Easter is full of rich symbolism, customs and traditions. In Austria too, there are many rituals associated with Easter. Those who have been fasting during Lent, look forward to enjoying the blessed "Osterjause" or a festive Easter meal while others look forward to a traditional "Reindling", a sweet yeast cake speciality from Carinthia. Children, in particular, are delighted to find hidden Easter nests full of chocolate Easter bunnies, chocolate eggs and other little treats in their gardens. In this article, we present 5 Easter traditions in Austria. The Easter Bunny Painting Eggs Easter Bonfire Consecration of palm branches The Easter meal 1. The Easter Bunny In the past, it was the stork, fox or cuckoo that hid colourful eggs in the garden on Easter. Nowadays, it's the Easter Bunny. But why does a hopping bunny bring eggs on Easter? The most commonly accepted theory is the symbolism of the rabbit - rabbits stand for fertility and thus new life which perfectly symbolises the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. 2. Painting Easter Eggs Painting or colouring eggs at Easter is an integral part of the traditions around Easter. In kindergartens all over Austria, painting and colouring eggs is a typical activity at this time. The reason eggs were painted goes back to the tradition of fasting during Lent, the period before Easter. Because eggs were generally not eaten during this time, they were hardboiled. To be able to tell them apart from fresh eggs, they were painted with natural plant juices. Natural dyes such as spinach or beetroot were used. 3. The Easter Bonfire The Easter Bonfire is a long-established tradition practised on the night of Holy Saturday, the night before Easter Sunday. Clippings and branches from perennials and vines collected throughout the past year are piled in a heap and set on fire. In Alpine regions, the fire is built up around specially made wooden boxes to keep the flames under control and can reach up to 6 metres in height. This custom symbolises the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the sun as the focus of life. In this manner, the sun is welcomed back in spring with the Easter bonfire and the winter is driven away. 4. The Consecration of Palm Branches It is known that Jesus Christ was greeted with palm branches by crowds of people when he entered Jerusalem. The tradition of consecrating palm branches commemorates this occasion. The Sunday which marks the beginning of the Holy Week is also known as Palm Sunday. On this day, many people go to church to have their palm branches blessed. The "palm" branches used for this occasion are usually bunches of evergreen twigs such as catkins, boxwood, thuja, yew or holly that are tied together in pretty and colourful little bundles. Children in kindergartens all over Asutria do this as an Easter activity as well. A painted egg is often placed in the middle. The blessed branches are then taken back home and placed near the entrance to the house. 5. The "Osterjause" or the Festive Easter Meal There are many culinary traditions associated with Easter in Austria. In many regions, a lamb-shaped cake is eaten on Easter because the lamb is seen as a symbol of God in Christianity. Although there are regional differences in culinary traditions, one thing they all have in common is the Easter egg - there is no festive Easter meal without one! After the long period of fasting during Lent, the Easter meal includes smoked meat and sausages served with a side of spicy horseradish. In Styria, Easter meat is served with slices of "Osterpinze", a sweet yeast bread. In the states of Burgenland and parts of Lower Austria, they prefer dark bread. In the Mostviertel region, it is customary at Easter for the godmother, also called "Godn" to bring their godchildren a large crescent-shaped bread made of yeast dough called the "Godnknüpfi". In Vienna, both sweet Easter bread and dark bread are served with the Easter meal of smoked meat, horseradish and eggs. In Upper Austria, a bread made with eggs called the "Oafleck" is served. As a dessert, a cake in the form of a lamb called "Lampal" is served in Upper Austria and Salzburg. The "Reindling" cake is a speciality from Carinthia which is a must at Easter. In Tyrol the bread eaten at Easter is called the "Fochaz" - a loaf of bread with a pattern made with an embroidery needle. The “Fochaz” is served with an egg salad and rolled ham. In the westernmost state of Vorarlberg, the Easter meal consists of ham served with sauerkraut, egg and brown bread. Before the Easter meal is served, it is customary for the food to be blessed at the "Fleischweihe" or the meat blessing. Easter is the feast of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and celebrates the arrival of spring too. In Austria, Easter is usually spent with family and the festive Easter meal is enjoyed together. Happy Easter! Shop now in our Easter category Publication of the blog post on March 9th, 2022.

2022-02-25T00:00:00+01:00 2022-02-25T00:00:00+01:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/recipe-for-donuts-a-carnival-speciality From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en Carnival is a very special time of the year when people of all ages look forward to dressing up in innovative costumes, singing cheerful carnival songs, wearing funny masks and eating delicious carnival doughnuts. We present simple recipes for doughnuts with or without filling. Recipes Classic Carnival Doughnut Traditional Austrian Farmer's Doughnut Carnival Doughnut - the classic with apricot jam filling Ingredients for about 20 doughnuts Dough: 250g lukewarm milk 2 yolks 1 whole egg 500g wheat flour (type 700) 50g sugar 1 cube of fresh yeast 2-3 tablespoons of rum 1 pinch of salt 60g butter at room temperature Extras: 1litre oil or clarified butter for frying 250g apricot jam (finely strained) Icing sugar for dusting Method: Crumble the yeast into the lukewarm milk, add two pinches of sugar and let it rest for a few minutes. NOTE: To activate the yeast, the milk must not be warmer than 35°C. Mix the butter (room temperature) well with the milk+yeast, yolk, rum and the remaining sugar. Mix flour and salt and knead into a smooth dough with the other ingredients. Cover the dough and let it rise to twice its volume in a warm place. Knead again and let rise again. Then divide the dough into pieces of about 40-50 grams each and form into balls. Place the dough balls on a floured work surface, cover with a cloth and let them rest for a few minutes. Heat the oil or clarified butter in a pot on the stovetop to about 170°C and carefully place the dough balls upside down into the hot fat. Cover and fry for about 3 minutes. Turn and fry again for about 3 minutes without the lid. Place the fried doughnuts on kitchen paper to drain excess oil and let them cool. Finally, use a piping bag to fill apricot jam into a hole in the side of each doughnut. Sprinkle with icing sugar and enjoy! For those who prefer to enjoy the delicious yeast pastry without a filling, the "Bauernkrapfen" - a traditional Austrian farmer's doughnut - is just the thing! Traditional Austrian Farmer's Doughnut (Bauernkrapfen) Ingredients: You will need all the ingredients as above except for the apricot jam. Preparation: Prepare the dough in the same way as above. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes. Scoop out tablespoon-sized pieces and shape into balls with floured hands. Flatten into a disc and use two fingers to make a dent in the centre of each disc. Let the discs rest in a warm place for another 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a pot to 170°C on the stovetop. Place the discs with the dent facing down in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Place on kitchen paper to drain the excess oil. Allow to cool slightly and sprinkle with icing sugar. Sweeten your Shrove Tuesday with these wonderful doughnuts and enjoy the day with family and friends or family.

2022-01-31T00:00:00+01:00 2022-01-31T00:00:00+01:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/3-course-meal-for-valentines-day-2022-recipes-to-print From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en Do you have butterflies in your stomach and can't wait for Valentine's Day? We have the perfect gift idea for you! How about a delicious homemade meal instead of a trip to a restaurant? Seduce your sweetie with a lovingly prepared Valentine's Day dinner and enjoy the evening at home together! Aperitif to start the evening. Appetiser Ingredients: Salad lamb's lettuce, also known as corn salad 2 large potatoes 1 clove of garlic Salt & Pepper Pumpkin seed oil & Vinegar Tip: Add some flavourful ham crisps as a salad topping. Main course Ingredients: Char 2 whole char / char fillets Salt & Pepper Lemon juice Some flour 100 grams butter Garnish with parsley Preparation: Rinse the char with cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper as desired and coat both sides in flour. Slowly melt 50 g butter in a pan and fry the fish gently on both sides (depending on size) for 12-18 minutes until golden brown. Note: Turn carefully - the skin can easily tear! Preheat the plates, lift the fish out of the pan and cover with foil to keep them warm. Heat up the remaining butter in a fresh pan until it starts to foam, deglaze with lemon juice, add salt and let it foam up again. Chop the parsley and sprinkle over the fish together with the butter and lemon juice. Side Dish Ingredients: Parsley Potatoes 500 grams potatoes (fresh) parsley Preparation Wash the potatoes, place in a pot and fill with water until all the potatoes are submerged. Add salt and bring to the boil. Cook for about 30 minutes, rinse with cold water and peel. Melt butter in a pan and toss the peeled potatoes in it. Sprinkle over the potatoes and serve with the char. Tip: We recommend an elegant white wine with the main course. Dessert Ingredients: Chocolate Mousse 1 pack Qimiq Chocolate Dessert Whipping Cream 1 tbsp rum & dried fruit to refine Preparation Pour the contents of the pack of Qimiq into a bowl and beat with a handheld mixer until it is fluffy and airy. Stir in rum if desired and garnish with dried fruit. After a delicious candlelight dinner, would you like to present your sweetheart with a gift? Browse our Valentine's Day category and find the perfect gift! Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day Menu to Print

2022-01-13T00:00:00+01:00 2022-01-13T00:00:00+01:00 https://www.fromaustria.com/en/info/blog/the-best-ski-regions-in-austria From Austria global@fromaustria.com https://www.fromaustria.com/en Snow-covered pine forests, perfectly groomed slopes, cosy huts and fresh mountain air - a day of skiing in Austria is simple and pure fun. We have compiled a list of the 10 best skiing areas in Austria for a perfect winter holiday for you and your family. Contents: 1.Nassfeld 2.Kreischberg 3.Obertauern 4.Ischgl 5.Sölden 6.Kitzbühel 7.Ski Amadé - Flachau 8.Ski Amadé - 4 Mountains Ski Area 9.Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 10.Ski Arlberg 1. Nassfeld The Nassfeld ski region in Carinthia offers a variety of surprises for young and old alike. You can access 110 km of perfectly groomed ski slopes with 30 modern lifts and enjoy magical views of this gorgeous snow-covered landscape. Bask in the rays of sunshine on the terraces of 25 cosy huts and let the friendly innkeepers spoil you with hearty culinary delights. If you want to feel like a ski pro for a day, then the Ski Movie track is for you! You can prove your skills either in giant slalom or with friends in parallel slalom on two closed slopes. For those who just can't get enough of skiing fun, night skiing is also available with bright floodlights illuminating several runs. Snowboarders and freestylers can show off their tricks, jumps and somersaults in the well-developed snow park with different levels of difficulty. From small jumps to challenging wall rides to tricky rails - here you will find everything for an adrenaline rush. And that's not all Nassfeld has to offer: "The Snake" - piste, fun park and cross in one - attracts many visitors every year who want to test their skills and enjoy new challenges. And at the end of the ski day? You can spend the evening by relaxing in the numerous après-ski locations, bars and huts nearby. Here's a link to this ski region 2. Kreischberg Here's a tip if you'd like to spend a fantastic day skiing with the whole family - the Kreischberg ski region in Styria. The award-winning "Family Ski Area of the Year" offers its visitors 60 kilometres of slopes and 14 lifts. The new 10-seater gondola lift, which went into operation for the first time in 2021, is an investment that has paid handsome dividends. Long queues are no longer a feature here because the transport capacity has been doubled from almost 2,000 people/hour to 4,000 people/hour. The Kreischberg ski area is particularly suitable for children and beginners. You might meet elephants and lions on the new “KreiSchi Safari” adventure tour. If you've had enough of skiing, you can even go "tubing" down the slope in a tire - a fun alternative for people of all ages. There is even a speed track if you'd like to go for timed races with friends. The Kreischberg ski area is one of the best-known freestyle hotspots for snowboarders and freeskiers. The Snow park is the “playground” for freestyles offering around 45 different features. For those looking for an adrenaline rush, there is a Freestyle Training Center down in the valley which is equipped with an airbag. After a fun day of skiing, you can relax in one of the warm restaurants serving delicious and hearty fare. Our tip: The new EAGLE Panorama Restaurant with a fantastic view of the entire ski area. Here's the link to this ski region 3. Obertauern The winter paradise of Obertauern is located in the middle of the Salzburg region. With around 100 kilometres of pistes, 26 modern lifts and a fun park, there's something for every ski enthusiast. It is very popular among families with children and beginners because of its many blue slopes. But the more challenging descents and freestyle ski slopes in powder snow also attract many off-piste skiers and professionals. The large selection of après ski bars is also perfect for a fun holiday or parties with friends. Here's the link to this ski region 4. Ischgl Ischgl - also known as the Ibiza of Austria - is the most internationally renowned ski resort in Austria frequented by celebrities and boasts a wide range of events and many party venues. With 202 kilometres of pistes, it is one of the largest ski areas in Austria. 45 modern lifts take you to pistes of various levels as well as to numerous snow and fun parks. The "Smuggler's Tour" is a popular tour with three levels of difficulty - bronze for beginners, silver and gold for the more experienced. The tour which takes you around the ski area takes about four hours. Ischgl is also famous for the annual "Top of the Mountains" event featuring international stars including Robbie Williams, Jason Derulo and Helene Fischer. A real party hotspot with many après-ski options as well! Our tip: The "Kuhstall-Hütte" is one of the area's most famous après-ski locales. You might even bump into the odd famous athlete or celebrity here! Here's the link to this ski region 5. Sölden In Sölden there is a suitable slope for skiers of every level. Whether you are a beginner, an advanced skier or a pro you will find your favourite descent among the 144 kilometres of pistes in Tyrol's Ötztal. 31 modern lifts will whisk you off to a variety of pistes. The Giggijoch is very popular with families and beginners because of the wide and easy pistes. The Rettenbachferner and the Gaislachkogel are a bit more demanding and the Hainbachjoch with its many black slopes pose a challenge even for professionals. Sölden and the Ötztal in Tyrol are known for their "BIG 3" - the three 3000m mountains - and the two glacier ski areas. The fantastic range of après-ski locales are also worth mentioning. From fancy luxury bars to traditional huts and simple party barns, there is a wide variety of options for partying in Sölden. The highlight of the year, however, is the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Opening, which takes place every autumn at Rettenbachferner. Here's the link to this ski area 6. Kitzbühel Kitzbühel is known for the world-famous "Streif". It is the most demanding slope as the gradient is 85% in some places. But Kitzbühel also offers plenty of opportunities for beginners and fun-seeking skiers to let off steam on the 230 kilometres of pistes. Choose from 57 lifts to whisk you up you to the top of the mountains. The Kitzbüheler Horn with the KitzSki Family Park is particularly suitable for beginners and amateur skiers. The Funslope there offers many opportunities for fun to both children and adults alike. The "Brunn" is the perfect descent for advanced skiers who like to ski in deep snow. There are also two great snow parks in Kitzbühel where freestylers and snowboarders can display their tricks. A variety of après-ski locations round off the offer with more than 60 restaurants to explore and relax in with friends and family. Here's the link to this ski area 7. Ski Amadé - Flachau Ski Amadé includes 25 ski resorts in Salzburg and Styria and is the largest and most diverse ski area in Europe. Flachau is part of one of the ski areas of the Ski Amadé ski association. With 45 modern lifts you can get up the mountain in minutes and go skiing on 120 km of groomed slopes on varied routes and with different levels of difficulty. Flachau is also home to the women's Ski Alpine Worldcup. A women's World Cup race takes place here every year and you can challenge yourself on the "Hermann Maier World Cup course" at Grießenkareck. There are options for downhill racers where you can do timed descents just like the professionals. For more leisurely skiing, we recommend the panoramic route "Space-O-Rama". For beginners there is a separate practice slope in the valley and great family runs. The best-known après-ski bars are the Dampfkessel and Fliegenpilz, but there are many other party locales in Snow Space Salzburg. Here's the link to this ski area 8. Ski Amadé - 4 Mountains Ski Area The 4 mountains ski area including the mountains Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm is the largest ski area in Styria with 123 kilometres of slopes and 47 lifts. Whether for families, young party goers, freestylers or professional skiers - there is a suitable slope for everyone. Around the Kaiblingalm there are many easy blue slopes that are perfect for families and beginners. Children and adults also enjoy the Funslopes. Hopsi the mascot also has his own slope where children can make their first turns. Superpark Planai offers the perfect opportunity for freestylers and snowboarders. The annual night slalom of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup also takes place in Planai where men compete for victory on the floodlit piste every winter. Here's the link to this ski area 9. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the most diverse ski areas in Austria. 70 modern lifts, 270 km of slopes and 60 cosy ski huts offer the perfect conditions for a fantastic skiing holiday. The snow parks and freeride parks are perfect for snowboarders to practice their skills. You can even go skiing in the evenings thanks to the floodlit slopes that allow night skiing on several runs. There is also a toboggan run that gets you down to the valley comfortably and quickly. TIP: The FIS Alpine Ski World Championships 2025 are scheduled to take place in Saalbach. Definitely worth a trip! Here's the link to this ski area 10. Ski Arlberg The Arlberg ski area is the oldest in Austria and is a paradise for winter sports. A gigantic ski area featuring 305 kilometres of pistes, 88 lifts and four snow parks awaits visitors. A winter dream that includes the three large ski regions of St. Anton, Lech and Warth-Schröcken. For a leisurely family trip, we recommend the Warth-Schröcken region. St. Anton is just the place for those who want action and relaxation rolled into one. Here you will find opportunities for professional winter sports and a variety of après-ski hotspots. Celebrities and members of European royalty spend their winter holidays in the Lech region and you might just end up sharing a lift with one of them. For a unique experience, you could also try heli-skiing in the Arlberg ski area. A helicopter takes you to the top of the mountain, where a unique descent awaits you. The “White Ring” route is well known and comprises a 22 km long ski circuit going through the towns of Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech in the Alps. Here's the link to this ski area