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The Stubai Valley, one of the most beautiful winter sports resorts in Austria, extends just a few kilometers south from Innsbruck. The five typical Tirolean villages of Schönberg, Mieders, Telfes Fulpmes and Neustift nestle in romantic winter scenery and ensure unforgettable holidays.

On the Stubai glacier endless fun and action is ensured between 1,750 and 3,200 meters above sea level. The year-round ski resort features more than 20 lift facilities, of which 11 chair lifts and gondola lifts. Especially for little snow addicts there are three “magic carpet” lifts. The linked ski area around the Schaufelspitze mountain connects the Gaißkar sunny slopes to the powder runs of the Fernau-Ferner mountain.

Winter sports paradise
The Stubai Valley, a real winter sports haven, boasts more than the Stubai glacier, the largest year-round ski resort in Austria. Furthermore, skiers and snowboarders can choose from three further top ski areas: The Schlick 2000 ski area, the Hochserles mountain and the Elferlift slopes can be reached easily by a free bus service.

Hits for kids
The Stubai glacier ski resort is especially family friendly. The Micky Maus ski club offers care service for children from age three. The play area featuring climbing tower, PC games corner and much more leaves no time for boredom. The lift rates are family friendly too: Free lift pass for children up to age ten with one parent

Only a 15-minute drive from Innsbruck, and thanks to excellent traffic links, the valley is only a 90-minute car ride from Munich.

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After a day on the slopes fun and action don't stop. The tremendous atmosphere continues throughout the night…

Bars, pubs and discotheques, where, thanks to ski parties, events and live music, a fantastic atmosphere is ensured.

Whether a rustic ambience or cool dancing, it's always great fun. Local musicians and international and famous DJs make sure that there's not time for boredom. Those yearning for romantic moments choose from a number of excellent restaurants where they serve fine wine and sparkling cocktails.

If its non-ski activities you're looking for, then try curling; hiking; ice-skating (natural); indoor tennis and swimming; and sleigh riding. There's also squash; snowboarding (permitted on all slopes); bowling; tobogganing (day and night); horseback riding; folklore evenings; paragliding; and ice-climbing and caving.