Neustift im Stubaital

The traditional village of Neustift, around 20km from the glacier, is easily reached on the free ski bus. Full of Tyrolean charm, it's home to a beautiful Baroque church, timber-framed buildings with pitched roofs and flower-filled balconies. Après-ski here is refreshingly low-key, with cosy hotel bars, welcoming pubs, friendly locals and regular live music creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Nicknamed the Kingdom of Snow, the Stubai Glacier is Austria's largest glacier ski area, offering reliable snow from October through to May. Its 65km of pistes are mainly made up of wide, uncrowded blue and red runs that are perfect for cruising and carving, while a handful of fast black runs provide an extra challenge for confident skiers.

If you're keen to explore beyond the glacier, upgrading to the Ski Plus City Pass unlocks access to a total of 291km of slopes across nearby resorts, including Schlick 2000, Axamer Lizum and Kühtai.

Even on a day away from the slopes, the glacier is well worth a visit. Take in breathtaking Alpine panoramas from the Top of Tyrol viewing platform, then enjoy a meal at the Jochdohle restaurant, Austria's highest mountain restaurant, perched at an impressive 3,150 metres above sea level.