Austria > Austrian Alps
Overview
Overview
Many winter visitors to Austria head for the Tyrol, where some of the world's best-known ski resorts sit among forested mountain slopes. Unlike many purpose-built resorts in France and Switzerland, most Austrian resorts remain functioning villages on the valley floor. While development has expanded over recent decades, it has generally been well controlled, with traditional-style chalets clustered around historic onion-domed churches.
Austrian resorts are often praised for their welcoming atmosphere and lively après-ski culture, and English is widely spoken. One drawback is that many resorts lie at relatively low elevations, which can lead to less reliable snowfall. For better snow conditions, skiers often head to the western edge of the Tyrol, to resorts such as St Anton, Lech and Zürs, which offer extensive terrain and more dependable snow.
The ski season typically runs from December to April, but many resorts remain active through the summer months, when hikers and climbers arrive to explore the dramatic mountain scenery, green alpine meadows and clear mountain lakes.
With their blend of world-class skiing, traditional villages and a warm, sociable atmosphere, the Austrian Alps remain a distinctive and enduring favourite with solo travellers and families alike.
Climate
Although cold, high Alpine resorts are often much sunnier in winter than the valleys below, where fog and low cloud can persist for days at a time. In summer, however, particularly from June to August, the Alps may become cloudier during the hottest part of the day, with afternoon cloud build-up common.
In spring and autumn, some Alpine valleys, particularly those running from south to north, experience the warm, very dry Föhn wind, which can rapidly melt snow and significantly increase avalanche risk on mountain slopes.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain (cm) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Rain (inches) | 121 | 113 | 140 | 138 | 213 | 238 | 236 | 222 | 157 | 120 | 125 | 131 |
| Average Temperature (°C) | -8.2 | -6.6 | -2.7 | 0.9 | 5.1 | 9.8 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 7.7 | 3.9 | -2.3 | -7.2 |
| Min Temperature (°C) | -12.2 | -11 | -7.4 | -4.1 | -0.1 | 4.2 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 2.9 | -0.8 | -6.8 | -11.4 |
| Max Temperature (°C) | -3.3 | -1.5 | 2 | 5.6 | 9.5 | 14.4 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 12.6 | 9.3 | 2.7 | -2.3 |
| Average Temperature (°F) | 17.3 | 20.2 | 27.2 | 33.7 | 41.2 | 49.6 | 52.7 | 52.6 | 45.8 | 39.1 | 27.9 | 19.1 |
| Min Temperature (°F) | 10 | 12.2 | 18.7 | 24.6 | 31.9 | 39.6 | 43 | 43.5 | 37.2 | 30.5 | 19.8 | 11.6 |
| Max Temperature (°F) | 26.1 | 29.2 | 35.7 | 42.1 | 49.1 | 57.9 | 61.2 | 61.3 | 54.7 | 48.7 | 36.8 | 27.8 |
Innsbruck Airport
The airport is located about 2.5 miles (approximately 4 km) west of Innsbruck city centre.
Tel: +43 512 225 250
www.innsbruck-airport.com
Facilities
Facilities include ATMs, bureaux de change, restaurants and cafés, internet access, baby-changing rooms, and duty-free shopping. The airport is compact but offers all the basic services for travellers.
Car Parking
Facilities include ATMs, bureaux de change, restaurants and cafés, internet access, baby-changing rooms, and duty-free shopping. The airport is compact but offers all the basic services for travellers.
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