‘The run ends in the centre of this beautiful village’: readers’ favourite small ski resorts in Europe

The Guardian reports that the Austrian state it sits in, Salzburg, offers free local transport (the guest mobility ticket) if you are staying in the state, so you can travel to the resort via train for nothing.

From cosy Alpine villages to queue-free skiing, you tell us where to head to avoid the crowds • Tell us about a conservation tourism experience – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Bad Gastein is a relatively unknown gem.

This travel story centres on Austria. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Europe, Alpine and Bad Gastein.

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Location

Austria · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

23 Oct 2026, 11:30 IST

Key names

Europe, Alpine, Bad Gastein, Austrian

Section

Travel

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• The Guardian‘The run ends in the centre of this beautiful village’: readers’ favourite small ski resorts in Europe 23 Oct, 11:30

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