If you’re looking to ski in The Alps, then Austrian ski resorts are a bit more affordable than their French counterparts, and tend to be more suitable for beginners and intermediates too. Ski holidays to Austria have become increasingly popular over recent years because of the country’s beautiful and traditional resorts. In fact, Austria is often described as the jewel of Alpine skiing. Snowfinders have some great deals for skiing in Austria. It is important to bear in mind though that the resorts tend to be lower than the French ski stations and that you are further north and east - that basically means greater snowfall at lower elevation. Advanced skiers will love a stay in one of the hotels in St Anton, as well as Ischgl, and Solden. St Anton is located in the Arlberg area, along with Lech, St Christoph and Zurs. In this area, intermediates are also catered for. Snowfinders would have to recommend Saalbach, Lech, and Soll for improvers looking to practice their skills. Beginners will also be in their element in various Austrian resorts, Snowfinders suggest Alpbach, Obergurgl, and Kuhtai. And if it is apres-ski you seek? Then nowhere does it better than Austria! Apres-ski is exciting across the entire area (including the smaller resorts) but for the liveliest scenes we'd choose Ischgl, St Anton, Kitzbuhel, Saalbach, Kirchberg and Mayrhofen. Virtually all ski resorts in Austria offer alpine charm, so you'll be spoilt for choice here.