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Are you looking for an easily reachable destination for a ski weekend? A medium-sized ski resort that would have enough slopes for a few days, reliable snow condition and great après-ski vibe? Whilst many people head to Swiss resorts around Geneva, Austrian Innsbruck also has many incoming direct flights from the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Benelux and other European countries

and some excellent easily accessible ski resorts in its vicinity. Just a short drive from the airport, you can find traditional alpine villages with superb ski areas and an arguably better value-for-money ratio compared to France and Switzerland whether it comes to accommodation, ski pass, ski rental or dining. Here are three of the most popular spots ideal for a weekend packed with winter fun just a hop, skip and a jump away from Innsbruck.  

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Kühtai

The highest positioned village in Austria and just 40min drive from Innsbruck, Kühtai is an obvious choice with a guarantee of fresh snow and real high-altitude terrains. Winter season is long here, starting at the end of November and lasting till the first weeks of May. Boasting nearly 50km of pistes, Kühtai is a great medium-sized resort with a good mix of piste difficulty for all levels and some untouched deep snow off-piste terrains for the more adventurous. There is a nice snowpark, "built by snowboard geeks for snowboard freaks" with boxers, kickers, pipes and countless other attractions. Away from the slopes, there is a a sled run and snow shoe trails through some wonderful winter scenery. Snow sculpting and igloo workshops are just some of the events on the year-round agenda. Most hotels are ski-in ski-out so no time is wasted commuting and energy waste on carrying skis - your winter fun starts on the doorstep. Families with children will surely appreciate this quick access and kids will be spoilt for choice with a range of beginners' terrains, magic carpet and other entertainment. Situated at an elevation of 2,020m above sea level, Kühtai is the best choice for fans of high-altitude skiing.

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Seefeld in Tirol

World-famous Seefeld offers a more "urban" winter holiday with an unparalleled level of alpine lifestyle and a picturesque mostly pedestrian town centre with an incredible array of shops, bars and restaurants. There is a wide spectrum of accommodation with a focus on high-end hotels and exceptional gastronomy in pricey fine-dining venues. If part of your family does not ski or you are with a small baby, Seefeld should no doubt be your first choice. Though sport offering is by no means in the shadow of urban pleasures and the resort is sought-after by many professional sportsmen for the quality of its infrastructure and beautiful setting. Whilst the Olympiaregion Seefeld is particularly well-known as the mecca of cross-country skiing boasting 256km of immaculately groomed tracks, having hosted the Nordic disciplines in the 1964 and 1976 Olympics, the state-of-the-art facilities, lifts and first-class piste grooming ensures a top downhill skiing experience. Do not miss the night-time skiing on floodlit slopes under the starry alpine skies. No wonder Seefeld is a member of the elite "Best of the Alps" alliance which gathers the best ski resorts in the world. A mere 30 minutes drive from Innsbruck, Seefeld should definitely be on the top of your list for a glamorous ski weekend!

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Niederau

Niederau, about an hour drive from Innsbruck, makes part of the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area with 109 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes and 45 lifts. It is a varied area with idyllic church villages such as Niederau, Oberau or Thierbach and untouched nature. The winter sports area is situated between 830 and 2,025m above sea level with a good choice of covered forest slopes and open and wide high-altitude terrains. The ski area extends over two valleys providing a good variety and constantly changing panoramas. Aside from skiing, there is a lot more to try out from thrilling toboggan runs to piste-basher co-pilot experiences. The mountains are scattered with ski huts and cozy restaurants for the perfect winter atmosphere and après-ski fun.  There is a god variety of hotels and accommodation for every budget making this a safe bet for families, couples and larger groups alike. 

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