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Early Season skiing: Up to 25% discount

Can't wait to get back in the snow for the first time this winter? Then book your early season ski trip now and stay up to a 25% discount in one of our beautiful holiday homes between 28 November and 21 December. Skiing during the season opening not only means quiet pistes and often fantastic snow conditions, but also a cosy Christmas atmosphere in the mountain huts and villages. Read here for more information on the planned opening times of the ski resorts, the discount offer, and where you can find Christmas markets in the ski areas!

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Can’t wait to make that first descent of the season, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and freshly groomed slopes? Book your early season ski trip now and enjoy an unforgettable start to winter with a 25% discount on stays between 28th and 18th December in one of our cosy holiday homes. This is your chance to ski without the crowds of high season, in the best snow conditions, and with the charm of the upcoming festive season. Chek our information on the planned opening times of the ski resorts and where you can find Christmas markets in the ski areas!

Zillertal Arena (open from 5 December 2025)
The Zillertal Arena is one of Austria’s largest ski areas, known for its vast slopes and panoramic views. Skiing in December means extra quiet slopes. Additionally, the area transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Drive to the village of Zell am Ziller for a charming Christmas market (13 & 14 December), with stalls full of handmade decorations and local treats such as Tiroler Krapfen and mulled wine. The surrounding villages, like Königsleiten and Hochkrimml, are decorated with lights and Christmas trees, creating a warm atmosphere after a day on the mountain.

Zillertal Arena

 

Wildkogel Arena (Open on the weekend of 5–7 December and from 12 December 2025)
This ski area around Wald, Neukirchen and Bramberg offers a picturesque experience, perfect for those who enjoy a relaxed winter holiday. In December, the Wildkogel Arena transforms into a festive setting, with cozy mountain huts welcoming you with Christmas music and local dishes. The Christmas markets in Bramberg (7 & 8 December) and Neukirchen am Großvenediger (13–15 December) feature traditional Austrian handicrafts and treats, and the villages are enchantingly decorated. Don’t miss the torchlight tours in Bramberg (every Thursday from 19 December), which provide a magical end to the day and a unique mountain experience.

Wildkogel Arena

 

Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Viehhofen (open from 28 November 2025)
Saalbach-Hinterglemm, part of the Ski Circus, offers more than 270 km of slopes and is a paradise for ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Starting early here means enjoying excellent snow and the peace of the pre-season. The villages of Saalbach and Hinterglemm go all out for a cosy Christmas atmosphere: streets are lit with festive lights and decorated with ornaments. The traditional Christmas market in the centre of Saalbach features handmade decorations, local specialties, and warm drinks to keep you cosy.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn

 

KitzSki (open from 7 November 2025)
KitzSki is a classic ski area offering a wide variety of slopes with breathtaking views. The approach to the festive season is especially beautiful: the villages around the ski area turn into winter wonderlands with illuminated streets and beautifully decorated houses. The Christmas market in Mittersill (every weekend from 21 November 2025, open in the evenings) is a highlight, featuring musical performances, traditional dances, and stalls full of artisanal products. After skiing, enjoy strolling through the town centre, sipping warm punch, and soaking up the Alpine Christmas atmosphere.

Note: From 7 November the Resterkogel is open, and from 22 November the Hahnenkamm. The full KitzSki area (connecting zones Hahnenkamm – Fleckalm – Pengelstein – 3S-Bahn – Jochberg – Resterhöhe) is planned to open from 12 December 2025.

Kitzbühel & Kirchberg (Kitzski)

 

Hochkönig (open from 5 December 2025)
The Hochkönig ski area, located in Maria Alm, Mühlbach and Dienten, is perfect for those seeking a more relaxed winter holiday. With 120 km of slopes and numerous mountain huts, you’ll have everything you need for a cosy ski experience. In December, the villages are decorated with lights and festive ornaments. The Christmas market in Maria Alm (from 29 November, every weekend in the evenings) is particularly charming: stalls with local delicacies, hot chocolate, and mulled wine await, accompanied by traditional Austrian music that sets the festive mood.

Hochkönig (Ski Amadé)

 

Katschberg and Grosseck-Speiereck (open from 5 December 2025)
The Katschberg and Grosseck-Speiereck ski areas are hidden gems for lovers of a peaceful winter holiday. With a mix of wide slopes, modern lifts, and snow reliability in December, this is an excellent destination to start the ski season. Katschberg, known for its family-friendly atmosphere, offers relaxed skiing and authentic mountain huts where the Christmas spirit can already be felt. The highlight here is the 2.5 km Katschberger Adventweg (from 29 November every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday). St. Margarethen hosts Christmas markets on 30 November and 7 December. Cosy villages around Grosseck-Speiereck hold Christmas markets in St. Michael (first three weekends of December) and Mauterndorf (at Burg Mauterndorf, first three weekends of December). Additionally, festive Christmas markets are held in Tamsweg (first three weekends of December).

Katschberg-Aineck Grosseck Speiereck

Enjoy the tranquillity that the early ski season offers in these beautiful areas, and experience the magical ambiance of Austrian Christmas markets. Book before 1st December and start your ski season in a winter wonderland with our early season discount.