Ski-in / ski-outHochrindl · Carinthia
Pietschacher Almhütte
Right on the slope on the Hochrindl, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private sauna.
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Winter holidays in Austria
Snow outside the door. Warmth in the parlour.
Straight onto the slope, off with the sledge, a quiet round through the snow or simply firing up the stove. Winter in the mountains can be sporty – but doesn’t have to become a competition every day.
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Slope or stillnessFrom ski-in/ski-out to a quiet snowshoe round
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Warmth afterwardsSauna, stove and well-heated parlours
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Honestly describedAccess and equipment are stated
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Personally checkedWe know our hosts
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Four winter places with quite different strengths
Ski-in/ski-out, quiet snowshoe rounds, several ski areas or a winter holiday without a daily car trip – choose what your winter should look like.
Ski touring & saunaWattenberg · Tyrol
Kochhäusl
Snowshoe trails from the door, ski tours in the Wattener Lizum, a sledding run on the Wattenberg and a stone-pine sauna.
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For friends & familyFügenberg · Zillertal
Breitberg Alm
Room for up to ten, several ski areas in the Zillertal and snowshoe hiking directly from the house.
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Ski bus & saunaKleinwalsertal · Vorarlberg
Walser Lodge
Ski bus in front of the house, a beginners’ lift nearby, winter hiking trails and a panorama sauna.
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The mountain winter doesn’t only begin at the ski lift
Skiing is one part. Sledding, winter trails, cross-country skiing, sauna and long evenings are just as much part of it. Each card leads to the matching chapter in the guide.
Straight onto the slope or by ski bus?
Ski-in/ski-out is convenient. But a good bus connection can be just as relaxed.
Plan a ski holidayWalk up, laugh down
Sledding runs suit families, couples and friends – with a helmet, good visibility and a suitable track.
Prepare a sledding dayWinter hiking and snowshoes
Cleared path or open terrain? The difference decides equipment and planning.
Tell them apart safelyCross-country skiing outside the front door
Even movement, clear air and a calm rhythm through the winter landscape.
Plan a cross-country daySauna, stove and a warm parlour
The winter evening is no filler. It is often the part everyone remembers.
Huts with saunaWinter with children and friends
Small ski areas, sledding, snow in front of the house and enough space for wet clothes.
To family holidaysWinter without constant stress
A good snow day is allowed to end at three o’clock too
Afterwards, tea, sauna, stove and cooking together are waiting. Choose accommodation, ski area and activities to suit experience, children and arrival. In the hut finder you additionally choose number of people, dog, sauna, region and travel time.
Snow outside. Peace inside. Winter doesn’t have to be used to the maximum every day to stay special.
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What belongs to winter in the mountains
Safety, warmth and a look at the other seasons – it continues here.
Safety
Safe in the mountains
Planning, weather and realistic decisions for every season.
To the safety guide WellnessSauna & whirlpool
Warmth after skiing, sledding or a winter trail – huts with their own sauna.
Find wellness huts SeasonSeasonal calendar
Judge snow, sledding season, winter sun and transition months better.
View the winter months SummerWhen the alpine pastures are green again
Hiking, lakes, cycling and long evenings outside.
To the summer magazineFrequently asked
Winter in the mountains – briefly answered
Which hut suits a ski holiday?
For a ski holiday, distance to the lift or ski bus, access, ski room and the room layout matter. Ski-in/ski-out is convenient, but not necessary for every group.
Can a winter holiday be lovely without skiing too?
Yes. Sledding, winter hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sauna and quiet days in the hut are just as much part of the mountain winter.
Do I need snow chains for the hut?
That depends on access and weather. The accommodation description states special requirements. On mountain roads, snow chains should be within reach anyway.
Is snowshoe hiking without danger?
On cleared or marked safe trails it is well plannable. In open alpine terrain, avalanche danger and orientation can become demanding.
Which accommodation suits families?
Short distances, a small or family-friendly ski area, sledding options and enough space to dry clothes are especially helpful.
What definitely belongs in the car in winter?
Winter equipment, an ice scraper, warm clothes, gloves, a blanket and, depending on the mountain access, snow chains. Check the actual road situation before setting off.
Winter outside the hut door?
In the hut finder, “Ski hut & sledding hut” is already set – or tell us who you are travelling with and we’ll search with you.