The Ski Guide Austria is the first and only ski resort guide that provides a complete overview of winter sports in Austria – with more than 200 ski resorts, current prices, exceptional offers and the best tips for families and for a sustainable winter experience.
The newly printed 17th edition, as usual, features the latest developments of this winter. A representative exclusive survey commissioned by Ski Guide Austria shows that, although 85 percent of Austrians now view skiing as a luxury sport for the wealthy since day tickets have exceeded the 80-euro mark, snow sports are still practiced by 42 percent and considered a public good.
In addition, the current edition of the Ski Guide Austria also includes an overview of affordable ski resorts for families with children, current season ticket prices from over 20 supra-regional ticket associations, and detailed explanations of the new trend Dynamic Pricing.
EXCELLENT
Every year, the Ski Guide Austria team presents the "Ski Guide Austria Awards" for innovative ideas, creative initiatives, or outstanding investments. This year's winners are:
region ZAUCHENSEE, namely the lift company with managing director Veronika Scheffer and hotelier downhill world champion Michael Walchhofer for the independent, high-quality positioning of the World Cup venue within the Salzburg sports world,
The Katschberg Railways for the continuous development of the cross-border Carinthian ski resort in terms of quality, offerings and infrastructure, as well as
MARTIN DOLEZAL for his passionate role as an ambassador for the element of "snow" and alpine skiing.
The detailed explanation can be found in the Ski Guide Austria 2026, as well as an extensive interview with Super G world champion Stephanie Venier about current developments in skiing and what amateur athletes can learn from top athletes.
WINTER IN AUSTRIA IN A GUIDE
As in the previous 16 years, the focus of the Ski Guide Austria is on the skiing experience in Austria, a hefty 420-page publication. Around 70 top winter sports regions are presented, including piste panoramas on two to six pages each, along with all other resorts equipped with ski lifts that are worth a visit for winter sports enthusiasts and snow lovers. The book also explains how to travel in a climate-friendly way.
A winter holiday in Austria is, of course, much more than just downhill skiing. That's why the Ski Guide Austria covers everything that goes with it: cross-country skiing, ski touring, deep-snow skiing, and fun park experiences. The experience of a winter holiday also includes enjoyment in all its forms, whether at culinary, artistic, or sporting events. And everything there is to discover in the equipment sector is also included in the guide: from the valuable World Ski Test to piste, freeride, and touring skis, ski boots, and cross-country skiing equipment, right down to the necessary safety gear.
The SKI GUIDE AUSTRIA 2026 of Dr. Günter Fritz and Fred Fettner is available online for €19.90 at derskiguide.at and also available in well-stocked bookstores.