St Anton remains one of the top ski resorts in the world. It has excellent, challenging terrain and a great nightlife.

On the slopes, St Anton is a destination for more experienced skiers and not really for newcomers. The centre is pedestrianised which only adds to the attraction of ski holidays in St Anton.

On the slopes, the resort's lift system benefited from investment for the 2001 Alpine World Championships. A new Ferris Wheel lift means that skiers can enter one of 28 gondolas at ground level, so there's no more trudging up and down steps in ski boots. And the lift can carry three times as many skiers as the cable car it replaced. Bliss.

St Anton is considered a snow sure resort. Snowmaking equipment exists in some areas.

Tough off-piste

Experienced skiers

A pretty centre

Lively nightlife

Ski holidays in St Anton are not really for beginners and nervous skiers. Wait until you're more accomplished before booking St Anton.

EU passport holders don’t need a visa for holidays in St Anton

Be sure you have adequate insurance that covers winter sports and both rescue and repatriation in the event of an accident.

Yes. There's a funpark with jumps and slides

Cross-country and walking trails as well as tobogganing, skating and a Wellness Centre with indoor pool, waterfall, whirlpool and sauna.

December to April

Innsbruck, which is about an hour and a half's drive from St Anton is the nearest airport but there may be more choice of flights to Zurich, about a two and a half hour drive away. Exact transfer times depend on time of travel, weather and road conditions.

You can hire a car at Innsbruck and Zurich airports but you might not want the hassle of navigating your way to the resort and parking. A week in the St Anton 'Parkhaus' costs around 70 euros. If you have a lift pass you can use the free shuttle bus in St Anton.