Three weeks of parting in the 70+ ski huts of Austria' Skiwelt (skiwelt.at) are just getting underway, with ski instructors from the area's 19 ski schools also acting as slope guides from the 8th to 30th March. They'll be advising on the best runs, most beautiful slopes, sunniest descents and cosiest ski huts – free of charge.
The so called "Hüttengaudi" Ski Hut Party Weeks involve dancing to live music on the sunny terraces by day or in the many bars and restaurants at night with everything from traditional folk music through DJ's, electro, jazz and boogie-woogie to rock music and the very latest hits being performed.
This year's party scene includes the "Weißwurst" (veal sausage) party, the Ö3-Pistenbully (slope groomer with DJ), a St. Patrick's Party Week with parade and much more.
There are special package deals on offer with children aged under 15 skiing freer and the lifts opening half an hour earlier from 8am (instead of 8.30am).