Cross-country skiing holiday in East Tyrol
Classic cross-country skiing & skating: Tyrol / Austria
Cross-country skiing in East Tyrol
A cross-country skiing holiday in East Tyrol perfectly combines gentle exercise in stunning nature with authentic Alpine living. Explore 400 kilometres of classic and skating trails, including over 70 kilometres of snow-sure high-altitude routes, gliding through valleys and across sun-drenched heights. Thanks to early snowmaking, many trails open as early as November — including the Obertilliach Biathlon Centre, a renowned training ground for top international athletes.
Highlights for your cross-country skiing holiday in East Tyrol
- Over 400 km of trails, including 72 km of high-altitude trails
- Obertilliach biathlon centre with world-class infrastructure
- Part of the Dolomiti NordicSki with cross-border trails
Altitude of the trails: 675 - 2,050 m
Cross-country skiing season: mid-November - early April
Trail ticket & prices: Day ticket € 10.00 (more info)
Glide along meditatively with a view
On a cross-country skiing holiday in East Tyrol, you can experience the best of nature, panoramic views and alpine winter sports. Between the Grossglockner and the Lienz Dolomites, a 400-kilometre network of cross-country ski trails stretches across the entire region - whether gentle or challenging, classic or skating, regional or cross-border to Italy. The Nordic highlight: the legendary biathlon centre in Obertilliach - not only the former world-class athlete Ole Einar Bjørndalen found perfect training conditions here.
Winter in Tyrol often starts earlier than elsewhere: thanks to guaranteed snow and artificial snow, many trails - such as the Drau trail or the high-altitude trails in Obertilliach - can be used from as early as mid-November. As part of the largest cross-country skiing network in Europe, Dolomiti NordicSki, cross-country skiing holidays in East Tyrol also offer access to 900 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails. Absolute world class! Active holidaymakers and pleasure skiers alike will find what they are looking for in the region - and they will all be spoilt with regional cuisine and warm East Tyrolean hospitality.
Biathlon centre Obertilliach
The Obertilliach Biathlon & Cross-Country Ski Centre is one of the most renowned training areas in Europe. Professionals from all over the world - from Norway to Japan - meet here to train. But it’s not just for pros: amateur athletes are welcome to enjoy the extensive cross-country trails and facilities, including laser biathlon, for an authentic experience.
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Hotels for your winter sports holiday in East Tyrol
From sporty to cosy - the cross-country skiing hotels in East Tyrol offer service, advice and the best location directly on the trail. From equipment and tour information to wellness.
Cross-country ski trails in East Tyrol
400 kilometres of perfectly groomed trails - from classic valley trails to sporty high-altitude routes. Here you will find a variety of trails with a view; and perfect conditions from November.
Worth reading
Fancy even more cross-country skiing? Here you will find exciting information, useful tips and in-depth insights into our cross-country skiing regions. It's worth taking a look!
Events
From cross-country skiing races and biathlon to atmospheric winter festivals: you shouldn't miss out on these events!
