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School Ski Trips to Austria

Austria offers a unique combination of charming resorts, stunning alpine scenery, and a wealth of varied ski opportunities for all abilities, making it the perfect destination for your next school ski trip. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence on the smaller, quieter slopes or an experienced skier seeking your next challenge, Austria’s vast range of resorts will provide ample opportunities to practice newly learned techniques and moves.

Why Austria is a top choice for school ski trips

Austria is a favourite for school ski trips due to its unique combination of traditional charm, modern infrastructure, and high-quality facilities. Austria’s ski resorts have some of the best winter sports infrastructures in Europe, with perfectly groomed pistes and top-of-the-range snow-making facilities.

Austrian ski areas are renowned for their well-defined, accessible slopes, which are ideal for student ski trips where learning is the primary objective. The focus on quality tuition from certified instructors means that every student, regardless of their experience level, can progress safely and confidently.

Ski resorts and accommodation in Austria

Booking a school ski trip to Austria offers a range of benefits that make it an excellent choice for student groups. The resorts offer a perfect balance of wide, well-manicured nursery slopes for beginners and a variety of blue, red, and black runs to challenge more experienced skiers. This makes Austria an excellent option for secondary school students of all skiing abilities.

Our accommodation options are carefully selected to ensure a high-quality, safe, and memorable stay for your group. Many are family-run, guaranteeing a friendly and unique atmosphere that offers a genuine taste of Austrian hospitality.

We also have larger, purpose-built properties with modern facilities, designed specifically to meet the needs of student groups. Both types of accommodation offer an excellent standard of comfort and include a program of evening activities to keep your students entertained.

View our Austrian school ski trip resorts

NST works with a number of top-tier Austrian ski resorts, each offering something different for your student group. Here are just a few examples of the destinations we offer:

Saalbach / Hinterglemm

Saalbach / Hinterglemm

A popular destination for school ski trips with the neighbouring villages of Saalbach and Hinterglemm forming one of the Alp's top resorts.

  • Lifts to: 2096m
  • Total number of lifts: 70
  • Marked pistes: 270km
  • Longest run: 7.5km
  • Suitable for all abilities

Learn more about our ski trips to Saalbach / Hinterglemm

Salzburger Sportwelt

Salzburger Sportwelt

Situated in the heart of Austria, this resort offers fantastic skiing for all levels of expertise, making it an ideal destination for a school ski trip.

  • Lifts to: 2168m
  • Total number of lifts: 270
  • Marked pistes: 760km
  • Longest run: 3.2km
  • Suitable for all abilities

Learn more about our ski trips to Salzburger Sportwelt

Zell am See-Kaprun

Zell am See-Kaprun

The stunning diversity of Zell am See-Kaprun makes this a popular destination for all ski school groups.

  • Lifts to: 3029m
  • Total number of lifts: 56
  • Marked pistes: 130km
  • Longest run: 6.5km
  • Suitable for all abilities

Learn more about our ski trips to Zell am See-Kaprun

Nassfeld

Nassfeld

This idyllic ski resort has a fantastic range of ski slopes and is renowned for its excellent snow conditions.

  • Lifts to: 2020m
  • Total number of lifts: 30
  • Marked pistes: 110km
  • Longest run: 7.6km
  • Suitable for all abilities

Learn more about our ski trips to Nassfeld

Gerlitzen

Gerlitzen

A school ski trip favourite, ideal for beginners and improving skiers with excellent areas for beginners as well as safe runs and well-groomed slopes.

  • Lifts to: 1911m
  • Total number of lifts: 18
  • Marked pistes: 42km
  • Longest run: 3.5km
  • Group skiing ability - Beginner & Intermediate

Learn more about our ski trips to Gerlitzen

Dachstein West

Dachstein West

Dachstein West is one of Austria's lesser known ski areas – a jewel waiting to be discovered, and offers excellent value for money for skiers and snowboarders.

  • Lifts to: 1650m
  • Total number of lifts: 29
  • Marked pistes: 77km
  • Longest run: 4km

Learn more about our ski trips to Dachstein West

Sample itinerary for a School ski trip to Austria


    • Day 1: Travel and check-in day. Settle in with a Welcome Talk and meet your dedicated NST rep. After a quick dinner, we’ll get students fully kitted out - ready to hit the slopes tomorrow morning!

     

    • Day 2-4: Ski, learn and explore. Three full days of ski lessons. Double sessions each day (morning and afternoon) with ski instructors. Evenings are filled with exciting activities.

     

    • Day 5: Race day! The usual routine (breakfast, lessons, lunch) to start. In the afternoon, students put their new skills to the test with fun ski races.

     

    • Day 6: Last day on the slopes. These students' last day on the slopes. After dinner, celebrate everyone's achievements at the presentation evening and disco!

     

    • Day 7: Journey home. Check out of the resort and transfer to the airport. Flight back to the UK, followed by the final transfer back to school for student pick-up

Why choose NST for your ski school trips to Austria?

Booking a school ski trip to Austria with NST means partnering with experts dedicated to making your trip a success. We provide comprehensive, financially protected packages with no hidden extras, covering everything from travel and accommodation to ski tuition and equipment.

As an established provider of school ski trips to Austria, we’re able to offer you outstanding value due to our long-standing relationships with our accommodation, ski schools, and equipment partners in resort. Our packages include:

Outstanding service

At NST, we go the extra mile to make your Austria school ski trip effortless by taking care of the details. Our ski team has expert knowledge of Austrian resorts and their unique offerings, allowing us to help you identify the best location for your students' needs.

We’re with you every step of the way - offering expert support throughout the booking and planning process, and during your trip, so you can travel with total confidence.

Hours of certified ski tuition in Austria

Every school skiing trip with NST to Austria includes highly qualified and certified instructors who’ll provide your students with four or five hours of dedicated ski tuition each day. Austria is renowned for its world-class ski school system, and our local partners are experts in helping groups of all abilities progress safely.

We also offer the option to arrange for an additional hour of tuition, depending on your chosen resort, to provide even more time for students to get comfortable on the slopes.

High-quality equipment at every resort

Safety is our top priority on every ski trip for students. That’s why your group will be equipped with high-quality ski equipment that meets the highest standards we've established with certified, local suppliers in every Austrian resort.

Helmets are always included as standard for all students. You can be confident that your students will have the best equipment for a safe and enjoyable experience on the slopes.

Superb selection of accommodation

We understand that every school group is different, and our wide selection of resorts and accommodations reflects this. From high-mileage, world-famous destinations to quieter, lesser-known ski areas, we have a location to suit every student group. Likewise, our accommodation choice offers something for everyone, from sole occupancy in 3-star hotels to youth hotels with on-site activities. All of our accommodation is regularly inspected and audited to meet the highest School Travel Forum standards.

Resort highlight

Resort highlight

Dachstein West

A lesser known Austrian ski area just waiting to be discovered! Take in the scenic views whilst exploring its 140km of varied, crowd-free, wide open pistes. Dachstein West offers value for money and a warm welcome for school groups.

Find out more here

Speak to one of our Austrian school ski experts

Our team of school ski experts has first-hand experience of all the resorts and accommodation we offer in Austria. They’ll advise on the best ski resort location based on your group’s individual needs and requirements. If you have a specific learning objective in mind for your ski trip to Austria, we can support you by arranging excursions, cultural activities, and study sessions, such as geography field studies and environmental studies.

 

Financial protection from the moment you book

 

  • ABTA
  • ATOL
  • IATA

 

 

Managing safety on school trips

For your protection, NST's independently audited Safety Management System covers:

  • 24-hour emergency cover
  • Audited accommodation & transport
  • Excursions & school visit assessment
  • Group leader preview visits to assist with risk assessment planning

We're LOtC Council’s Quality Badge assured

The Department for Education advises schools to always look for the LOtC Quality Badge when choosing a school travel provider.