Nestling in the Leukental Valley is the bustling market town of St. Johann in Tirol, the ideal place to go for a family skiing holiday. Boasting a varied range of slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers, experienced cross-country skiers will also enjoy the 275km-worth of trails. And our pick of the best places to stay in St Johann in Tirol are well located for easy access to the mountains.

St. Johann has long been an important trading centre in the area, thanks to the presence of the local mining industry - an industry going back to the Celts, who mined there in the 4th century BCE. By the 18th century, the town was rich and famed for the nearby silver mines, that funded the construction of the gorgeous Baroque churches and townhouses around St. Johann. At the heart of the town stands the Huber Brau, a 30m high tower attached to a brewery which is a cherished local institution.

As for skiing, holidaymakers are spoilt for choice. The town has access to 346 acres of pistes, including 23 pistes and well over 275km of cross-country trails. Conveniently, there is something for everyone in St. Johann: beginners will enjoy the gentler slopes, while the more experienced skiers will feel challenged and snowboarders will have a blast in the terrain park and half-pipe.

What not to miss

• Visit the Huber Brau brewery, a 300 year old family business, and enjoy a guided tour, tasting the 30 different types of beer!
• Enjoy all the snow sports on offer during the winter season.
• Climb to the top of Huber Brau tower and drink in the gorgeous scenery!
• During the summer months get out and about either mountain biking or hiking in the stunning surrounding countryside.
• Horn Park Aerial Forest is open between May and October and is a fabulously excitiing adventure course full of zip wires and wooden bridges through the trees.

Picturesque and surrounded by gorgeous scenery, it is the ideal destination for a family skiing holiday. Find out more by checking out our collection of the best places to stay in St Johann in Tirol.

The best places to stay in St. Johann in Tirol

Alpine chic

• Hotel Post is a superbly stylish hotel blending Alpine aesthetic with a chic regard for design, It offers minimalist-Alpine rooms, a wonderful restaurant serving up classic Tyrolean cuisine, a gym and cooking classes. Ideal for couples.
• Alpenhotel Kaiserfels is a recently renovated cool and contemporary hotel, offering simple and elegant rooms with luxury bathrooms. There's also a pampering spa and stunning alpine views.

Pure luxury

• Hotel Larchenhof is a 5* luxury hotel offering beautifully designed rooms adorned in a classic Tyrolean-Alpine style. You'll also find tennis courts, an extensive spa, golf course, swimming pool and sumptous restaurant. Top notch luxury.

For an apartment or chalet

• Our partner Booking.com has a wide range of chalets and apartments in the nearby area.

Travel information

• For snowsports January and February are the best months to visit, and in summer the warmest months are July and August.
• Fly to Salzburg, (1.5 hours away) and get a train to St. Johann in Tirol.
• If you want to rent a car, contact our partner Rentalcars.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include the best places to stay in Tyrol
• or Austria
• or contact one of our Gurus for advice.