Austria's ski resorts at a glance

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis stands for top-level skiing enjoyment, yet the true magic of winter often begins where the ski day ends. Because there are places that surprise – even when you think you know winter all too well.

Eight leading chefs from St. Anton am Arlberg, who together hold three Michelin stars and 22 Gault & Millau toques, are joining forces with their establishments for the first time in a joint initiative to showcase the culinary quality of the region and strengthen the exchange between the businesses.

Safety is paramount. This applies not only to the choice of slopes and terrain, but also to choosing the right equipment, because the days of flowing hair and casually tucked sunglasses are long gone.

Lower Austria is not exactly seen by many winter sports fans as a federal state blessed with ski resorts and associated with winter fun.