Alpbach , Austria

Alpbach is one of the truly classic Tyrolean ski resorts, only 45 minutes from Innsbruck. You'll find lots of charm, great scenery, friendly locals, pretty buildings and ambience by the bucketload. Accommodation is mostly hotel- or guesthouse-based, most of which are family-run and very welcoming. The more expensive accommodation is near the slopes and cheaper stuff often means a bit of a trip to get to the lifts.

Alpbach offers all the traditional off-snow activities, so skiing isn't the only attraction for visitors. There are loads of old-fashioned eateries up the mountain, but a more limited choice in the resort. Après-ski is subdued and the resort is all ready for bed by 11pm. Only 23% of visitors are British and they come for the skiing as well as ambience.

The slopes offer intermediates and beginners the best choice, making Alpbach an ideal family venue. Ski school and childcare are of a high standard. There is some powder for experts, but this relies on decent snow, something that isn't guaranteed in Alpbach. There are only 45km of pistes and it might be better to invest in the 'Kitzbueheler Alpen' Pass for greater variety (700km of pistes). You might want to give cross-country a try, as there are plenty of trails to cover. Boarders have much to amuse them, with a fun park and two half-pipes. Alpbach also features as a regular host for international events. Queues aren't a problem, so you can really enjoy the real Tyrolean experience without the scrums.

Overall, Alpbach has proven itself to be a real jewel in the crown of Austrian skiing…

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What others are saying on Twitter?

• @annimae9
  
  Vintage travel shield charm, Alpbach, Tirol, Austria $39.95 http://t.co/r2daw1vT at Bonanza

  May 22, 2012
• @BonanzaBargains
  
  Vintage travel shield charm, Alpbach, Tirol, Austria $39.95 http://t.co/Iwo9AUFJ at Bonanza

  May 22, 2012
• @blackened_sky
  
  @stefan2494 deshalb fürchte ich ja auch. Siehe Alpbach-Hymne vor drei Jahren http://t.co/E8hOexfg

  May 22, 2012
• @blackened_sky
  
  Ich befürchte ich weiß jetzt schon was die diesjährige 4-Uhr-früh Alpbach-Hymne wird in der Waschkuchl. http://t.co/bNvuGlyw

  May 22, 2012
• @Boeglerhof
  
  Gerade ist unsere Wanderführerin Resi mit unseren Gästen unterwegs und gemeinsam erkunden sie den alten Almwanderweg in Alpbach!

  May 22, 2012