Take the UEX night train straight to your winter vacation
With the Urlaubs-Express, your winter vacation begins the very evening you depart. As the landscape rolls by outside, you’ll travel comfortably overnight toward the Alps and arrive the next morning at some of Austria’s most popular winter sports regions. Instead of a long drive, you can start your vacation on a relaxed note—in a seating car, couchette car, or sleeper car, and on many routes (Hamburg–Munich–Hamburg), you can even bring your own car on board.
Our winter trains take you directly to key starting points for numerous ski resorts in Tyrol and the Salzburg region. Many winter sports destinations are accessible from our train stations after a short connecting trip by bus, train, or taxi. From the Arlberg through the Ötztal and the Tyrolean Alps to Zell am See, Saalfelden, and the Salzburg mountains, a wide variety of winter sports regions await you.
And that’s exactly what makes traveling on the UEX so special: board in the evening, spend the night on board, and wake up the next morning in a place where snow-capped mountains, ski slopes, and winter days await. That way, even the journey itself becomes the first part of your vacation.
An Overview of the Most Beautiful Ski Resorts
Ski Arlberg
St. Anton am Arlberg
One of the most famous ski resorts in the Alps, with more than 300 kilometers of slopes around St. Anton, Lech, and Zürs. The UEX takes you directly to St. Anton am Arlberg.
Sölden
Ötztal
Guaranteed snow, modern mountain railways, and ski resorts at altitudes of over 3,000 meters make the Ötztal one of Tyrol’s most popular winter destinations. Your UEX stop is Ötztal Bahnhof.
KitzSki
Kitzbühel & Kirchberg
Legendary runs, modern lift systems, and more than 230 kilometers of slopes await you around Kitzbühel and Kirchberg. Both towns are located directly along our Ski Route East.
Saalbach Ski Resort
Saalfelden
One of Austria’s largest contiguous ski areas offers about 270 kilometers of slopes and numerous mountain huts. From the UEX stop in Saalfelden, you can easily continue on to the ski area.
Zell am See-Kaprun
Schmittenhöhe & Kitzsteinhorn
Skiing with a view of Lake Zell or high up on the Kitzsteinhorn: Zell am See-Kaprun combines varied slopes with an impressive Alpine backdrop. The UEX stops right in Zell am See.
Snow Space Salzburg
St. Johann, Wagrain, and Flachau
Snow Space Salzburg is one of the largest winter sports regions in the Salzburg region. Through our stops in Schwarzach-St. Veit, St. Johann im Pongau, and Bischofshofen, you can reach numerous ski resorts in the region.
A place to meet on board: our UEX BordBistro
Your vacation begins the very evening of your departure. In our UEX BordBistro, you can wind down comfortably on the first day of your trip and look forward to the days ahead in the mountains while enjoying a drink or a snack. Meet other passengers, chat about slopes, ski resorts, and the most beautiful runs, or simply enjoy the special atmosphere of a night train journey to the Alps together.
Raise a glass, get to know each other, and enjoy the anticipation—while the Urlaubs-Express takes you to your winter vacation overnight.
More space thanks to the free ski compartment
To ensure you can relax and enjoy your trip right from the start, we offer our winter sports guests a free ski compartment for skis and snowboards. This leaves more space in your own compartment for luggage and personal items.
Your winter sports equipment will be stored separately during the trip and is securely stowed away. This gives you more room to move around in the seating, reclining, or sleeping cars and makes traveling together even more enjoyable, especially for groups.
Would you like to plan your winter vacation in more detail before you leave? Our partner, Tirol Werbung, offers a wealth of practical information on tirol.at about your stay—from ski resorts, mountain railways, and ski passes to snow and weather conditions, as well as local transportation by bus and train. You’ll also find suggestions for day trips, winter activities, and plenty more information about St. Anton am Arlberg and Tyrol.