Skiing in Austria - Nassfeld the pearl of Carinthia   by Chrismv

in Travel / Destinations    (submitted 2012-01-12)

Nassfeld ski resort of the district of Hermagor - also referred to as Nassfeld Hermagor - finds itself in the south-western part of Austria, in the Carinthia state and is very close to the north eastern Italian border, which incidentally makes it perfect for an escapade on the slopes of their neighbouring Italian counterpart. With beautifully groomed ski runs, a Fun Park, a "Pipe & Park" ; your Nassfeld ski snowboard experience is sure to be taken to another level. Besides it is not considered to be one of the top Austrian resorts for nothing. Also, the facilities to be found in Nassfeld Hermagor are one cut above the rest. That is why it keeps regular skiers and snowboarders coming time and time again.
Nassfeld ski experience will be lived with the help of the 30 lifts it puts at your disposal. These 30 ski lifts are to be divided in 3 categories as followed: 5 Gondola lifts, 8 chairlifts and 17 tow lifts. These will transport and show you accessed to the 110 km of slopes, of which 30 are to be considered blue, another 69 red and 11 black - 110km for 37 slopes. That should give you something to ski everyday of your skiing holiday in Nassfeld Hermagor.
It is also important to point out some statistics, which ultimately give this ski resort the respect it deserves. Nassfeld ski resort boasts the longest Gondola lift (the 4km long Millenium Express), the longest floodlit ski run in Europe, and is the biggest ski area in Austria. Quite a few reasons to visit this charming resort, huh? It is great for families, groups as well as couples.
And if that wasn't enough, then you might want to travel to Nassfeld to enjoy, on top of the great skiing and snowboarding , some great cuisine - the "Stube", for example, is the highest 2 starred Michelin Restaurant in the world -a wonderful après ski scene. And for the shopaholics, fret not; you will be able to shop till you drop too.
There you are. Quite a few reasons to go to ski or snowboard in Nassfeld this 2012 season! The regular season starts early December - it is said to have the biggest ski opening for student in Europe with its "Universit of Snow" and will end on the 25th April 2012. That gives you still plenty of time to book your Nassfeld ski holiday! So go ahead visit Nassfeldski.com and book your well-earned break on the snow.

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