I’m looking for a good destination for my first ski holiday. I want to learn in a calm, low-pressure environment, with easy beginner slopes, gradual progression and convenient access to the lifts and ski school.

I also want other winter activities, including some more exciting activities besides skiing, such as sledding or tobogganing. Viewpoints, mountain restaurants, spas and other attractions would be a bonus, but they are not essential.

I’m considering Obertauern or Kaprun–Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel. Which one would be better for my type?

Edit: I wonder about Serfaus, Wildkagel and Kitzsteinhorn

Hello! We are looking at visiting Germany then Austria in December. Our plans were to explore bavaria (Munich --> Garmisch Partenkirchen) and then from there we were thinking to heading to a ski resort. From my online options I have found:

- Tiroler Zugspitz Arena: Erhwald appears to be friendly

- Seefeld: Also beginner friendly

- Kitzhubel: Looks great but might be far unless we base ourselves closer

We were wondering do people spend a few days in the Tiroler Zugspitz area? Or should we stay in Garmisch Partenkirchen and just day trip? Another option is basing ourselves in Innsbruck and travelling to Seefeld.

The aim is just to try skiing and enjoy the town and potentially do other activities if we get bored of skiing. We are really flexible with the itinerary and appreciate the help.

I would love to hear everyone’s ideas/opinions!

Okay, for context I am 6 ft tall, ~150 pounds (probably heavier since i last measured myself) and I have a size US 12 shoe, I’ve gone skiing twice and I feel like I have progressed pretty fast, enough to the point where I would call myself intermediate skier and I’m looking to get my own skis,bindings,boots,etc for the upcoming season in Michigan. I would love to get into park skiing but I also want to be able to ski the mountain and a little backcountry comfortably. Does anybody have any hard-set rules I absolutely need to follow or any recommendations for me. The current pair of skis I’m looking at are “Rossignol Sender Free 100 Skis” and I’m looking at 178 cm in length I guess I am just looking for advice on whether these skis would be good, if not, why and other recommendations. Also how do I go about boots and bindings once i get my skis? Any advice helps, I appreciate you guys!