While the apres-ski and nightlife here is more low-key than in many Austrian resorts, this only contributes to the towns charm. And if you like your mountain lunches, there are 46 huts and restaurants to choose from.

In terms of its ski area, Schladming is part of the Ski Amade region your ski pass offers 860kms of pistes in over 30 villages. The skiing in Schladming is based around four connected mountains - Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm - which are all easily accessible and have their own individual charm and character.

Schladming has a particularly strong positioning as all four of these mountains are north-facing and their tree-lined slopes hold snow for longer. Add to this the excellent snow-making facilities on offer and you have a resort with snow-sure skiing and a season that runs from the first weekend in December to the 15 April (with skiing on the glacier and in Zauchensee continuing until early May).