Winter sports fever in Austria: Ski and Co. in trend for the holidays!

Winter sports fever in Austria: Ski and Co. in trend for the holidays!

Austria is ready for the winter season 2024/25! The survey of the largest digital marketplace Willkfen shows that over 80 percent of Austrians want to actively exercise in winter. Ski and snowboard driving clearly stand out among the most popular winter sports. The longing for movement in winter nature is unbroken and the slopes are waiting to be conquered.

Not everyone is ready to spend hundreds of euros for new equipment. The current survey showed that 39 percent of winter athletes plan to rent their equipment. 35 percent consider second-hand equipment. This shows that sustainability is also becoming increasingly important in winter sports. Particularly noteworthy is the trend to buy used skis and snowboards in order to even give them away as a Christmas present; The proud 42 percent of the respondents have this in mind. The cost of new winter sports equipment can quickly be up to a thousand euros, which makes many to look for creative solutions.

winter sports strongholds in Austria

Another interesting aspect of the Survey is the determination of the winter sports strongholds in Austria. The popularity of certain regions is reflected in the number of advertisements in the winter sports category on the Willhaben platform. There are no big surprises here: idylls and snow security are still the top criteria for choosing the ski locations. From Innsbruck to Salzburg, the whole country offers the right terrain for every winter athlete. The demand for winter sports equipment and equipment will remain high in the next few months.