Skiing is a national sport in Austria. Much of the country nestles in the Alps. Austria is just as famous for its mountain panorama as it is for its varied ski areas and very well-groomed ski slopes. With its 6 varied ski areas and 363 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes, extending from 1350 to over 3340 meters above sea level, Ötztal is way ahead of the Austrian skiing scene in terms of popularity.