Winter in the Villach holiday region

Piste magic is guaranteed at the sci centre Gerlitzen Alpe, which with their snow-assured pistes offer the best conditions for beginners and professionals. Those who are not downhill skiers can enjoy ski touring, cross-country skiing or sledging in the Dobratsch nature reserve. Or you can enjoy the cordiality of the Drau town Villach.

The whole family can enjoy pure skiing fun on Gerlitzen Alpe. The largest ski resort in central Carinthia offers not only wide downhill pistes and one of the best ski schools in the region, but also an abundance of snow: owing to the latest snow cannon techniques, it ipossible to ski here, on the south side of the Alps, from December to the beginning of April. The Dobratsch nature reserve and the Alpen Arena are recommended for ski tourers and winter hikers.