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Modernised lifts for skiers, new training opportunities for cross-country skiers, varied offers for families and new highlights for those seeking relaxation: Tyrol's regions are once again offering numerous new features in winter 2022/23. The highlights of the Tyrolean winter at a glance:
Hochoetz: 1st piste ski tour route in Ötztal
Directly at the valley station of the Ochsengartenbahn cable car, a newly created piste ski tour leads through a fantastic winter landscape and impressive panorama over 520 metres in altitude and an easy ascent up to the Hochoetz reservoir and mountain station at 2,020 m. Once at the top, the Panorama Restaurant and the Kristall Bar offer two refreshment stops before heading back down into the valley via the ski piste. The majority of the tour is partly off-piste on signposted and groomed forest trails.www.oetz.com
Wildschönau: Alpaca hike around the Thierbacher Kogel
An alpaca hike through the snow-covered winter landscape is a unique experience for young and old. From winter 2022/23, guests can experience this for the first time in the Wildschönau on a winter hike around the Thierbacher Kogel. With a length of 5.5 km and a slight difference in altitude, the hike is also suitable for children. You will be rewarded along the way not only by the calm disposition of the animal companions, but also by beautiful views of the snow-covered mountains.www.wildschoenau.com
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau: Schatzberg Zwergenland & children's fun area
The new Schatzberg Zwergenland in the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau guarantees even more fun in the snow. Located directly at the Schatzbergbahn middle station, the Zwergenland is ideal for families taking their first steps on skis. With plenty of space to learn to ski and play in the snow, children can look forward to many experiences such as a snowball playground, a large Schatzberg-IGLU, a ski carousel, a photo wall and three magic carpets. Also new from winter 2022/23 is the children's fun area with XL Wonder Carpet, drag lift, wave run with fun elements, the start of the toboggan run into the valley and much more.www.wildschoenau.com
Ötztal: Happy Family Weeks in the Hochoetz ski region
It's not just the child-friendly facilities at WIDIVERSUM Hochoetz that are unique for young and old. With three campaign periods in winter 2022/23, the Hochoetz ski resort once again proves its heart for children. The little ones can enjoy the benefits of the ski area for free on selected dates in December, January and March. This includes a free ski pass, a free 5-day ski course and free 5-day childcare at the Hochoetz ski kindergarten.www.oetz.com
Pitztal: Affordable family holidays in winter 2022/23
In order to make skiing as affordable as possible for the whole family, Pitztal is introducing a new young family ski pass in winter 2022/23. Depending on the season, this will cost from € 106 for a 3-day ski pass or € 184 for a 6-day ski pass. Parents with small children who are not yet skiing (from 1 January 2020 and younger) will receive a special rate. Children under the age of ten receive a free Bambini ski pass in the Hochzeiger ski area when accompanied by a parent. Families staying overnight in Pitztal can also take advantage of free children's ski lessons for children up to 5.99 years on selected dates.www.pitztal.com
Innsbruck: Culinary Craft Tours
What is the history of Tyrolean beer? Which local products are mixed into cocktails in Innsbruck's pubs? And who produces the best gin in Tyrol? On the new "Culinary Craft Tours", participants embark on a culinary excursion through Innsbruck and learn more about small and medium-sized local producers. The three-hour tour, which is offered in German and English, focuses on regionally produced beers and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Participants also receive tips and information on Innsbruck's sights, recommendations for the "Top 10 Things to do in Innsbruck" and the best restaurants in the city.www.culinarycrafttours.com
Ischgl: Opening of the Silvretta Therme
The new Silvretta Therme in Ischgl is spectacular both inside and out. From December 2022, visitors will be able to relax and unwind on five levels. These include the Silvretta sauna and sauna garden, an outdoor pool with pool bar, an adventure pool with children's area, a sports pool, a medical spa, a fitness area, several catering facilities, event rooms and an ice rink. The thermal spa is powered by 100% green electricity and heated largely by geothermal energy and groundwater pumps.www.silvrettatherme.at
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau: Hornlift 2000 & "Top of Alpbachtal" viewing towerTo mark the 10th anniversary of the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area, the Hornlift 2000 is being replaced by a new detachable 6-seater chairlift with a weather protection bonnet and heated seats. Ski Juwel is thus taking a further step towards modernity and comfort for skiers. In future, the new Hornbahn 2000 will take them to the highest point of the ski area in 3.45 minutes. Once at the top, skiers can look forward to a state-of-the-art mountain station, known as the "Top of Alpbachtal", with a viewing tower offering a unique panoramic view. The design comes from the internationally renowned architecture firm Snøhetta.www.skijuwel.com
Innsbruck: New 10-seater gondola lift in the Axamer Lizum
From winter 2022/23, it will take just six minutes from the car park up to the sunny Hoadl plateau in the Axamer Lizum. Instead of the Schönboden and Hoadl I+II chairlifts, a new 10-seater monocable gondola lift with two sections will be built. 75 cabins for ten people each will take skiers and snowboarders up to Hoadl-Haus at an altitude of 2,340 metres. A new administration building with a shop and ski hire will be located right next to the valley station. There are also plans to build a hydroelectric power plant on the Axamer Bach stream near Axams, which will generate enough electricity to cover the needs of the Axamer Lizum lifts to a large extent.www.axamer-lizum.at
East Tyrol: Defereggental ski centre St. Jakob im Defereggental
The highest cable car facility in East Tyrol will open in St. Jakob in Defereggen Valley in December 2022. The new 6-seater Leppleskofel chairlift with heated seats and weather bonnets runs from the valley station of the former Almspitz lift up to 2,683 metres above sea level. At the same time, three new pistes will be opened up in time for the new winter season, making the St. Jakob im Defereggental ski area even more attractive. With the realisation of the project, the quality offensive in the East Tyrolean ski resorts is being consistently continued.www.osttirol.com
Ötztal: New Kühtaile 6-seater chairlift in the Hochoetz ski area
With guaranteed snow and the very best views, the sunny slopes in the family-friendly Hochoetz ski area invite you to enjoy skiing. The ascent for skiers will be more comfortable from winter 2022/23, as the old Kühtaile 3-seater chairlift is currently being replaced by a faster 6-seater chairlift with child safety and an access conveyor belt.www.oetz.com
Paznaun-Ischgl: New 8-seater Furglerblick gondola lift in See
In the family-friendly See ski area in the Paznaun Valley, skiers can look forward to the new Furglerblick 8-seater gondola lift in winter 2022/23. This will take skiers up to an altitude of 2,570 metres and directly to the start of a new blue run with a length of 1.2 km. The new gondola lift will not only expand the offer for winter sports enthusiasts, but also relieve the 4-seater chairlift in the ski area.www.see.at/bergbahnsee
PillerseeTal: Tyrolean piste tour guidance system on the Buchensteinwand
The Buchensteinwand in the Kitzbühel Alps - PillerseeTal is the ideal starting point for ski tours. Three marked routes lead from the valley station up to the Jakobskreuz, which can be seen from afar at the summit and is a rewarding tour destination. Buchensteinwand-Bergbahnen Pillersee is now installing the Tyrolean piste tour guidance system to provide ski tourers with the best possible information in winter 2022/23. The standardised boards show the route, the metres in altitude still to be covered and the distance to the destination.www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com
PillerseeTal: renovation of the Snowpark Steinplatte Waidring
The completely renovated snowpark on the Steinplatte Waidring promises pure action. Four lines with different levels of difficulty, a relaxed atmosphere and creative elements for everyone await freestylers and all those who want to become one in the perfectly groomed park. Depending on the setup, you can really let off steam over a length of 1.5 kilometres with 15 to 18 elements - including boxes, tubes, rails, hips, kicks and corners.www.snowpark-steinplatte.tirol
St. Anton am Arlberg: New construction of the Galzig restaurants
St. Anton am Arlberg's gastronomic offering is just as diverse as its ski resort. The renowned "Gault&Millau" regularly honours restaurants from the holiday region, which is home to more than 90 different restaurants ranging from fine to casual as well as huts for cosy get-togethers. St. Anton am Arlberg will take the next steps in culinary delights in winter 2022/23 with the new construction of the restaurants in the Galzig mountain station, including the popular Verwallstube.www.stantonamarlberg.com
Zell-Gerlos: New construction of the Kapauns 8-seater chairlift
The connection between Zell and Gerlos will be more comfortable, more efficient and much more attractive for skiers in future. The construction of the new 8-seater Kapauns chairlift with an extended route to replace the existing 2-seater chairlift is a major step forward in the Zillertal in time for the 2022/23 winter season. The new chairlift offers space for eight people with weather protection and heated seats. In a second construction phase, the Krimml X-Press will then be modernised for the 2023/24 winter season.www.zillertalarena.com
Kufsteinerland: New biathlon centre in Schwoich
The ground-breaking ceremony took place in autumn 2021, and a new biathlon centre with a focus on young talent and popular sports is now opening in Schwoich in Kufsteinerland in time for the 2022/23 winter season. The centre is the starting point for cross-country ski trails of various lengths and levels of difficulty and is set to become the heart of a supra-regional cross-country skiing region. A modern shooting range is also part of the centre. In order to enable year-round use, the facility can also be used for summer training sessions and competitions in the roller area thanks to multifunctional planning.www.kufstein.com
PillerseeTal: Opening of the St. Ulrich am Pillersee Cross Park
The first permanent cross-country cross park will open in winter 2022/23 in St. Ulrich in Pillerseetal at the Schwendt training area. Beginners and advanced skiers can train various key movements in a fun and targeted way at the eight stations. Groomed daily in suitable snow conditions, the cross-country park offers the best training conditions during the winter season - use is free of charge with a valid cross-country ski ticket.www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com
Seefeld: New cross-country skiing course at Seekirchl
In order to provide cross-country skiers of all skill levels with a varied training opportunity for curves, inclines, descents, balance and the perfect cross-country skiing technique, guests and locals can expect a new terrain course at the A1 cross-country ski trail at Seekirchl from winter 2022/23. The Seefeld high plateau, not without reason one of the best destinations in the Alps for cross-country skiing, is thus once again expanding its top infrastructure for cross-country skiers.www.seefeld.com
Current and useful travel information to and in Tyrol around Covid can be found at www.willkommen.tirol.