Where to Eat, Shop and Stay in the Austrian Alps
Briefly

Austria's mountain towns provide a low-key alternative to glitzy Alpine resorts, focused on skiing and traditional culture. Frequent visitors emphasize that skiing holds cultural significance, comparable to football or baseball in the U.S. The region spans over 20,000 square miles, with convenient access through Zurich or Munich. Many hotels offer proximity to ski lifts and thermal baths in historic spa towns. Skiing attracts visitors from November to March, but the area's natural springs also entice travelers seeking relaxation amid stunning alpine settings.
Austrian resorts center on serious skiing and deeply traditional culture which, for Austrians, are practically one and the same. Skiing is our version of football or baseball.
For a ski vacation here, there's not much need for a car. You walk out of your hotel and you're at the lifts.
Many vacationers also come to soak in the area's natural springs, which are clustered in historic spa towns like Bad Aussee.
Compared to luxury destinations like Gstaad and St. Moritz, Austria's mountain towns are refreshingly low-key but still very luxurious.
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