Austria has been the favorite country for winter sports by the Dutch public for years. The right combination of sports and entertainment ensures unprecedented popularity. The intimate Austrian villages have a nice, cozy atmosphere that is found virtually nowhere else. Aside from that, the ski areas in Austria are constanly being improved. Every years new lifts and pistes connect area's with each other. Austria is suitable for a wide audience, from people skiing and snowboarding to cross-country skiing and hiking, from a beginning level to an advanced level.