We could go on and on about why Austria makes the best ski vacation ever, but the following list of reasons should convince you enough. Affordable Austria - You ll be surprised how affordable a wonderful winter vacation in Austria really is. In most cases, it will be less than a trip to one of the leading ski areas in the United States or Canada. If you want proof of the mild weather, look at the sleek European ski fashions that do without all the thick insulation. What matters to a skier is vertical drop, the difference in altitude between the highest lift-served point and the end of the ski run, in Austria usually the village.
Big verticals mean long runs and un-crowded lifts.
As is the Austrian way, service and gratuities are always included. You can ski right into the village, and the lifts are usually within easy walking distance to your hotel. Beautiful, picturesque hotels, with fluffy down comforters and cozy rooms, await you. Though the slopes aren't gusty and bitterly cold, the Austrian Alps are blessed with a long and lavish snow season. The snow on the ground is generally powdery and fluffy well into spring.