Chalets in Austria

Come and visit magnificent Austria where beautiful towns and cities filled with exquisite, old world architecture stand against the majestic beauty of dramatic alpine wilderness settings. You will experience bucket list natural wonders here among verdant mountain valleys, snow capped peaks, glittering ski resorts and shimmering lakes that are waiting to be explored in all seasons! Austria´s cities are vibrant, contemporary and multicultural and reflect a rich historical heritage and traditions. Expect high end cafes and restaurants, luxury shopping and exquisite museums and urban attractions!

Here will find yourself surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery where gleaming lakes, snow capped peaks and lush, leafy forests are never far away. With a wide selection of stunning, upmarket chalets located in Southern Austria in and around Klagenfurt, Innsbruck, Schladming, near the Zugspitze, Grossglockner and Kitzbühl you are sure to find your perfect holiday chalet. Browse a selection of chalets just for two with everything you need for a wonderful stay or find a perfect, spacious holiday chalet for families or groups of 4, 8 or even as many as 24 guests. Many of these lovely chalet rentals feature contemporary wood build architecture and boast breezy, beautifully furnished, upscale interiors, with a pool and an outside terrace with a view.

Southern Austria has countless gorgeous summer hiking trails for you to explore ranging from easy to more difficult hikes with steep ascents and lots of craggy pathways. Lace up your hiking boots, grab your walking poles and head off for a splendid Tyrol adventure amidst absolutely legendary scenery! You will have easy access to more than a dozen renowned hiking trails in and around the southern mountains of Austria. Why not start with the fabled Wachau World Heritage Trail from Dürnstein to Krems!

Did you know that you can explore almost all of Austria on skis? Austria´s southern federal state of Carinthia is a splendid region for off-piste winter sport. There are magnificent cross country ski tracks and touring routes for all levels and abilities. Try Hohe Tauern National Park for exceptional tracks and sublime winter wonderland views! Southern Austria boasts a myriad of premier ski resorts due to abundant snowfall and high snow quality and you will be able to enjoy world class snowboarding and downhill skiing adventures here!

Be dazzled by the gorgeous, heritage buildings of Salzburg´s Altstadt perched on the banks of the fast flowing Salzach River and framed by the northern foothills and craggy snow capped mountain vistas of the Alps. Here you will find charming city squares, incredible upmarket coffee shops, gorgeous colourful baroque burgher quarter houses, beautiful church spires and the white, fairytale castle of Hohensalzburg perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop high above the town!

Fancy whizzing downhill at one of the best places to ski in Austria? If you are a snow lover, head to the famed snow resort town of Kitzbühel where 170 km of gorgeous, glistening pistes await your discovery! This picturesque alpine town is backed by the majestic 1998m Kitzbühler horn that is a favourite summer mountain hiking destination that boasts one of the finest summit panoramas in all of Tyrol!

If lavish interiors and priceless artefacts get your heart racing, head to the unbelievably splendid Hofburg and Hofkirche in Innsbruck where you can admire the sumptuous, 18th century Baroque and Rococo styles of the Habsburg Royal Apartments. Marvel at ornate, ostentatious, priceless heirlooms and the gorgeous frescoed ceilings and incredible craftsmanship of the bronze statues of saints.

Visit a magical, enchanting fairytale castle straight from the pages of a picture book near St Veit! Here the quaint turrets and towers of Austria's most scenic and renowned medieval castle are clustered high up on a lushly wooded rocky crag. Climb the steep access road and pass 14 defensive gates that lead to a chapel with exquisite painted ceilings that dates back to 1570!

If you love exploring you will jump at the chance to discover Austria´s fabulous Dachstein Salzkammergut region, a UNESCO world heritage site. Hallstatt with it´s exquisite pitch roof chalets perched on the edge of a shimmering lake is one of Austria's most gorgeous small towns. Nearby you can explore the legendary and formidable Dachstein Caves where you can see an ice cave that boasts spectacular frozen waterfalls inside huge caverns!

If you love adventure trails and the call of the great outdoors you will be in your element hiking the beautiful trails to the Krimmler Ache, a 380 m triple cascade showstopping, alpine waterfall high above the Salzachtal in a lush, woodland valley. Here you can also climb to the majestic Schettbrücke that offers unparalleled views of the falls!

Fancy a scenic Alpine drive where the majestic scenery will provide you with photo opportunities of a lifetime? Head out on a drive along this incredible 22 km route that is set at an altitude of more than 2000m. This is the access road to the fabled Hohe Tauern mountain range. Be sure to stop at Franz Joseph´s-Höhe for the famous views of Austria´s colossal 3798 metre Grossglockner mountain!