Sports & Recreation (Overview)
Be it downhill or cross-country, skiing is Austria's trademark sport. Snow begins to fall in mid-November, and the skiing remains generally good through spring. Nearly all lifts continue to function through Easter, and some afterwards. To find out the conditions while still in the U.S., dial the Austrian Snow Phone on 212-697-8295 (or fax. 212-697-8295) any day of the wintry week for a recorded round-the-clock report. The BAD LINKAustrian National Tourist Office can help you nail down all alpine arrangements.