Skiing in September

Ski resort opens: Never before has it opened so early

The first turns in the Hochkeil ski area were already possible for a good 300 people on Sunday.(Bild: Scharinger Daniel)

"Land unter" in eastern Austria - "Ski heil" in Mühlbach in Salzburg: the Hochkeil ski area has made the most of the fresh snow and given 300 ski fans a summery start to the season. The operators can't remember an earlier start to the season.

One man's joy, another man's sorrow: Eastern Austria is currently "land under" due to the big flood. In Salzburg, Flachgau and Tennengau are suffering the consequences of the immense rainfall. In the Innergebirg, the masses of snow are causing roadblocks and demanding rescue operations.