You may have skied Vail...
... and are familiar with Jackson Hole - now it’s time to go to Europe to conquer the Austrian Alps. Experience a different ski resort every day and see if you can master the slopes where the Alpine Ski World Championships take place. Stay in a four star hotel in the center of Salzburg - then the choice is yours: Hit the slopes or explore the sights of this charming town nestled between the Alps and the Salzach River. Take a “Sound of Music” tour or enjoy shopping on famous “Getreidegasse.” Consider free time excursions to Germany and don’t miss the nightlife in Mozart’s city. ____________________________________________________________________________
Salzburg sits on the border between Austria and Germany and is the capital city of the province which bears its name. Those who want to stay in the city will find plenty of activities and cultural pursuits offered, from memories of Mozart to scenes from the Sound of Music. Basing a ski holiday in Salzburg is optimal. The scenery is stunning, encompassing high Alpine peaks and lush wooded trails. The number of ski resorts in the area are vast and you will be able to visit up to six of them during your stay.
The youngest child and only surviving son of Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus was born in Salzburg in 1756. He showed early precocity both as a keyboard-player and violinist, and started composing and performing for European royalty at the age of five. The Mozart family lived on the third floor of the "Hagenauer House" at Getreidegasse 9 for twenty-six years, from 1747 to 1773.
Explore some of Austria's best-loved ski resorts, with stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the lakes below. The area offers snow-sure skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier above the village of Kaprun, with which it shares a lift pass. Discover a new ski resort every day from Zell am See to Kitzbuehel...
The hills are alive with the Sound of Music in Salzburg. Visit the breathtaking landscapes and locations where the famous musical, Sound of Music, was filmed. The musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp.
