Zurs is a ski resort that is filled with skiers and casual visitors from all over the world. Whether you have never put a pair of skis on before or are coming to watch or compete in the world famous White Ring circuit, Zurs and its neighbouring resorts are always buzzing with activity and things to enjoy.
Low-cost ski holidays to Zurs can be found from most major airports in the UK and with flights leaving to this part of the world on a daily basis, there is bound to be a slot that suits you. There are a number of ways to get to Zurs, but probably the best way is to fly to Zurich Airport which receives the most amount of international flights. From there, the resort is situated just under 200km away. If you can get a flight to Innsbruck airport, this place is closer. Check the Cheeky Trip comparison site for more budget deals to the Alps. Direct flights to Zurich will take you around 2 hours from most major UK airports.
This resort mainly revolves around its skiing facilities but there are still plenty of other things to do away from the slopes, which makes this an attractive destination to visit at almost any point in the year. Activities include gondola rides, helicopter rides, slopeside music festivals and much more! It is also the location of the White Ring circuit which is hosted each year and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest ski race.
Despite all of this high-octane skiing, Zurs is actually a great place for beginners to travel to and is also extremely family-friendly. There are ski-club afternoons, ski races and even small festivals designed for children as well as a number of nursery runs to get you started. However, it is intermediate and expert skiers that will be spoilt for choice in this exciting ski resort. The best place to head for powder is off the Balman trail. More than 7 metres of snow is recorded each ski season across 180km of accessible terrain and off-piste ski routes.
Because of this resort’s popularity all over the world, it is perhaps unsurprising that there are a wide range of accommodation options to choose from. Whether you are looking for a slice of luxury when skiing these famous slopes or prefer to keep on the cosy, budget-end side of things, Zurs caters to absolutely everyone. There are a couple of apres ski options but not a lot compared to other resorts. For dining out, there are 4 main mountainside restaurants which serve up traditional Austrian cuisine as well as more popular international dishes.
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