Hinterstoder ski vacation packages are in good supply during the winter season, and this helps to make this modern village resort a top Austria vacation destination. Found in Upper Austria, Hinterstoder boasts a lovely mountain atmosphere for starters, and the various runs on the slopes offer something for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Some of the runs are found at an altitude of more than 6,000 feet above sea level, while the bulk are situated at around 4,500 feet. When it is needed, more than 90 percent of the total skiable terrain at the Hinterstoder Ski Area can be covered in artificial snow, so you can expect the conditions to be good during your visit.

When you add up the various runs that can be enjoyed while snowboarding or skiing in Hinterstoder, you end up with approximately 25 miles of slopes. The slopes are almost equally divided between easy, intermediate, and difficult runs, so there is something for every level. Some of the more challenging runs are found above the tree line, and after it snows, they are often covered in divine powder. Powdery conditions can also be found in the splendid off-piste areas, which also cater to advanced-level riders with their mostly technical properties. A special kids area helps to make this ski area popular with families, and beginners of all ages can hope to improve their skills on the more gentle, sheltered runs. Also worth mentioning is the snow park (terrain park), which is full of rails, boxes, and jumps of varying sizes.

Lessons can be arranged at Hinterstoder for those who need help with their skiing or snowboarding skills. You can even find some Hinterstoder ski vacation packages that include them. If you need a break from skiing or snowboarding, you might switch things up completely and try some paragliding. This relaxing resort village can provide plenty of thrills between its advanced slopes, its terrain park, and its paragliding possibilities. There's also the world-class race course and the speed cross course for skilled skiers and boarders who like to test themselves.

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The Hinterstoder Ski Area might not be the largest or the best-known ski area in Austria, but that doesn't meant that it isn't worth keeping in mind when planning your European winter vacation. No fewer than sixteen lifts are in place to serve the slopes at the ski area, so you should have little trouble getting around the mountain, and as far as getting to the slopes is concerned, the free ski bus is a welcoming option. The lifts at the Hinterstoder Ski Area run daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the winter season, and rental equipment is available should you be showing up without your own skis or snowboard.

As you might imagine, many Hinterstoder ski vacation packages include lodging. In general, the hotels that can be found near the Hinterstoder slopes are affordable. Government-rated hotels such as the Berghotel Hinterstoder, the Relax & Wanderhotel Poppengut, and the Stoderhof Hotel offer the most comfortable rooms around, not to mention some good facilities, so you might start with them when searching for Hinterstoder ski vacation packages.