Schladming is an inviting spot for beginners with not one, but two nursery areas. Offering gentle slopes and picture-perfect glacier views, it's a calming intro to skiing. Later, venture onto Rohrmoos' lower slopes to practice among charming chalets.

The resort is an intermediate skier's paradise, boasting 230km of piste to explore. Rise early to enjoy Hochwurzen's 8km of linked blues and reds flanked by lush forest. At Reiteralm, you'll experience wide reds that let you ski top to bottom without a single lift.

Schladming does cater to experts, albeit in a limited way. With two 5km world-class downhill runs in Sport Region Schladming, and hosting rounds of the World Cup Women's Downhill at Hauser Kaibling, there's enough to get your heart pumping. The Dachstein glacier serves as a guaranteed snow spot.

Schladming works for snowboarders, especially if they're comfortable with drag lifts. Head up the Planai I gondola to carve wide reds, or get a thrill on the black homerun. The Planai Super Park offers freestylers an assortment of jumps and rails.

For a small resort, Schladming packs a culinary punch with about 40 diverse dining options, ranging from cafés to à la carte eateries. Whether it's pizza at Winter Garden, Mexican comfort food at Maria's, or fine Styrian cuisine at Johann's Posthotel, there's something for every palate. And if you're in the mood for steak, Steakhouse Friesacher offers both expertly cooked meats and Austrian classics. Seafood lovers should check out Julius for mussels or lobster ravioli, but don't skip the lemon vodka sorbet or chocolate lava pudding for dessert.

Schladming may not be a household name in après-ski, but it holds its own with a handful of lively spots. Hohenhaus Tenne sits right next to the Planai base station and becomes a nightclub as the night wears on. Szenario keeps the fun rolling with an endless drink menu and lots of games, while Hanglbar offers a more traditional bar setting, complete with pirate ship-themed decor.

Schladming is a hidden gem for family-friendly skiing in Austria, thanks to its large ski area and diverse range of runs. Whether it's curling, exploring an ice cave, or taking a dip in the leisure center's pool, there's no shortage of activities off the slopes either. Don't miss the Dachstein glacier's array of attractions like the Ice Palace and Sky Walk. Plus, for kids who love action, there's boardercross, skiercross, and even fat biking.