Ski lovers can find 870 km long, first class, year-round snow guaranteed ski slopes in the region with 270 ski lifts. One of them, the Alpendorf, is located three km from our apartments. For those without cars, there is a free shuttle bus service to Alpendorf. The sunny slopes are available for skiing from November to April, thanks to the special climate and the snow cannons. The glacier slopes can be used for extended skiing. Beginners can learn how to ski within a few days from professional instructors. Kids can learn in a safe environment in the ski-school and improve while having fun in the fun-park. Webcams transmitted through our website can provide more information about the weather and snow forecast.
Elevation: 650 - 2014 m; Pistes: 60 km
St. Johann - Alpendorf is located about 55 km south of the festival city of Salzburg and is generally considered the main town of the region. Directly from the center the lifts "Hahnbaum" lead onto the famous ski mountain (1.200 m) of the St. Johanner. The compact "house ski resort" is a recommendable, familiy-friendly alternative to the huge "Ski amadé", which you can enter from Alpendorf. Alpendorf is situated about 3 km away from the center and is a largely independent "holiday island". From here highly modern cable cars and chairlifts lead directly into Austria's largest ski resort. With its about 10.700 inhabitants St. Johann is a lively town all year round.
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Elevation: 855 - 1571 m; Pistes: 20 km
Get up and go. Radstadt/Altenmarkt ski area invites you to a pleasurable and relaxing winter experience. With its beautiful views over the two towns and the surrounding mountains and the excellent snow conditions, this ski area is especially suitable for families and novices as it boasts easy pistes and nursery slopes at the base stations. Parents know: When their children are happy, the world is a better place. "We have one of the best nursery slope in the region", says Rupert Maier, the owner of Happy Ski School in Altenmarkt. "Fun and games are in the foreground while children learn to ski". The parents can relax and watch them from the Arlhof-hut.
Elevation: 859 - 2685 m; Pistes: 130 km
The level of your skiing ability and weather conditions should help you decide in which skiing area in Gastein to leave your tracks in the snow. Schlossalm - Angertal – Stubnerkogel (859 - 2.300 m Altitude): Largest connected skiing area. Downhill runs with over l, 000m difference in altitude promise varied piste fun – perfectly connected with modern lifts and cable cars. We would recommend the Judau lift in the skiing centre in the Angertal Valley for beginners. The Hohe Scharte Nord with a length of 8 km is one of the longest downhill runs in the Eastern Alps. Sportgastein (1.590 - 2.685 m Altitude): Highest situated skiing area. Sportgastein is the village, where sporty types feel at home. After a thousand metres of skiing in deep powder snow or the dream of mogul pistes you will land at the valley station of the Goldbergbahn. Graukogel (1.079 - 2.007 m Altitude): The Graukogel is a challenge for top skiers with its long difficult downhill runs. The only drawback: there is no lift connection to the other skiing areas.
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Elevation: 2296 - 2700 m; Pistes: 4 km
Prepared pistes and free terrain as far as the eye can see. Blue, red, black. At three levels of altitude (up to 2,700 m above sea-level). Plenty of snow, primarily due to the geographical location and the abundant natural precipitation. The Dachstein Super Park for snowboarders and alpine skiers set new standards in the construction of fun parks: rails, kickers, corners - offer everything to make the hearts of snowboarders and free skiers beat faster. The Dachstein Sky Walk is formally enthroned at 2,700 m above sea-level, high up on the 250 m vertical rock face of the Hunerkogel. A 360 degree panorama allows the visitor a view of Slovenia in the south to the Czech Republic in the north. This "balcony of the Alps" is distinctly higher than the platforms of the Niagara Falls or the Iguazu waterfalls in Brasil. The Dachstein Glacier offers alpine skiers ideal pistes for beginners and pleasure-skiers, as well as chance to warm up for the winter season.
Elevation: 780 - 2100 m; Pistes: 140 km
When the mist clears and the Dachstein silhouette emerges on the horizon, when the family snow starts gleaming in the sunshine and your yearning to see distant places comes to a sudden end, then you definitely are on the landing approach to the most beautiful skiing destination of this winter. Plenty of ski schools with trained and certified instructors are at your disposal. No matter if young or old, no matter if skiing or snowboarding – the ski school crews are awaiting your coming to share snow fun with you! Your destination airport is rising like an island above the sea of the Alpine peaks, between 780 m and 2.100 m high. There it is, in the very heart of Austria, the ski resort Dachstein West, Gosau - Russbach - Annaberg.
Elevation: 927 - 2000 m; Pistes: 60 km
Flachau is famous for its immaculately prepared and diverse slopes. The offer ranges from simple pistes for beginners, to a variety of red runs, up to a permanent advanced section. Hi-tech lifts, with a 26 000 person uplift capacity per hr, guarantee a fast and comfortable ascent without delay. 5 storing units with a total capacity of 180 000 m3, as well as 200 snow cannons, provide 100% snow guarantee.
Elevation: 885 - 2027 m; Pistes: 80 km
Grossarl Valley - The family professional in the Ski amadé. Long slopes, wide pistes and modern lifts. That's how you can sum up the Grossarl Valley-Dorfgastein ski area. The downhill slopes are varied, piste care exemplary. Cosy ski huts, snow bars and sun terraces are great places for a refreshment stop or après ski. A ski area for discerning guests - of all levels of ability and to suit every taste.
Elevation: 750 - 1850 m; Pistes: 15 km
Hochwurzen can be enjoyed by all! Skiers, snowboarders, tobogganists and cross-country skiers enjoy Hochwurzen day and night. Wide, long slopes will make a carving fan’s heart beat faster; snowboarders and freeskiers can tire themselves out on the Hochwurzen Playground; beginners and families can enjoy special offers for children and easy slopes. Activity at Hochwurzen continues into the night: Tobogganing and skiing at night and après-skiing. Hochwurzen is known to be an action-packed mountain at night. The 3-km floodlit racing slope attracts many night owls to the mountain. And for romantic types there is a 7-km floodlit toboggan run. (source: www.bergfex.com)
Elevation: 1798 - 3029 m; Pistes: 41 km
The Kitzsteinhorn is an absolute „must“ for all those who love wild, romantic, 3000m high mountains and wish to swing over crystal clear powder snow whilst letting their eyes wonder over sheer, endless peaks. Mountain enthusiasts romp over the Kitzsteinhorn glacier the whole year round. One can enjoy perfect powder snow in Autumn, sparkling firn slopes all through Spring and, in between, a magnificent white Winter with absolutely guaranteed natural snow cover. The unique diversity of Salzburg´s only glacier ski area within the alpine region of the Hohe Tauern, is just amazing: 20 totally modern cable cars and lifts reach up to 3029m. The slopes are extremely varied and offer everything from enjoyment on wide glacier pistes to conquering fast, steep runs. Excellent winter sport enjoyment and a real outdoor feeling are guaranteed here.
Elevation: 765 - 1675 m; Pistes: 20 km
Our paradise in the centre of Kaprun. 68 hectares of snow covered and perfectly groomed ski slopes are waiting for you on the Maiskogel, your family ski mountain. Both, beginners and aces will find their ski paradies here. The panoramic quad chair lift offers you a comfortable ascent to the Schaufelberg, right into our ski centre with its Angerlift and the Kapruner Almbahn, a comfortable sixpack chair lift. Both lifts have bubbles for protection against the elements, so you can enjoy your skiing in all weather conditions. The Maiskogel cable car ist expecially well suitet for families with children. It takes you right into the centre of the skiing area in just five minutes. From there you can get downhill or to all other ski lifts easily via the new family ski slope.
Elevation: 1071 - 2000 m; Pistes: 150 km
The ski area in the Hochkönig region is one of the Alps’ most beautiful ski regions – ideal for a winter vacation with an atmosphere that simply can’t be matched. The Hochkönig’s broad ski areas are distinguished by family-friendly amenities and specials, as well as by exceptional snow conditions. Magical fairy-tale slopes and the authentic character invite you to enjoy a truly laid-back ski vacation. Awaiting you are 34 cable cars and lifts, plus 150 km of slopes at elevations ranging from 860 to 1900 meters above sea level. Old Man Winter always holds great things in store for us, but whenever he happens to take a break, our 110 snowmakers and 200 snow lances guarantee outstanding conditions on the slopes without interruption.
Elevation: 1740 - 2526 m; Pistes: 100 km
Ideal snow conditions from the end of November to the beginning of May! Do you long to experience that pure winter wonderland while others haven't a flake to ski on? Or while elsewhere the snow has long since melted? Then come and join us on "right at the top"! In Obertauern you are at the heart of all skiing activity and always within a few minutes of any point in the community. The lifts are so cleverly situated that one can ski all the runs, clockwise or anticlockwise, and always return to one’s starting point. It is known as the “Tauern round”, skiing in perpetual motion and unique of its type within the entire region of the Alps. This skiing arena is served by 26 cable-cars and lift facilities, which function as shuttles and connecting elements to the approx. 100 kilometres of runs.
Elevation: 950 - 2200 m; Pistes: 30 km
The Rauriser High Alpine Cableway ski resort is one of the most attractive ski areas in the Alps. It is a small, easily negotiable ski area, which provides an exciting experience on the slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The Gipfelbahn cable car system transports guests to a snow-secure 2,175 m, in ease and comfort. Small but beautiful, this resort is a real insider tip among the Austrian ski resorts – this is the verdict of our visitors, at least. We are proud of our family-friendly approach, and the fact that the area also offers expert skiers and boarders a range of different options, ensuring that any day spent here is a memorable one.
Elevation: 800 - 1860 m; Pistes: 27 km
Modern cable cars, the most beautiful slopes and highest levels of snow security combined with genuine hospitality where you “eat and live just like in paradise” give you that perfect holiday feeling. The Ski Areas Reiteralm & Fageralm are a training paradise for international ski teams and a centre of competence for sport and fun orientated skiing!
Elevation: 1003 - 2096 m; Pistes: 200 km
Powder snow and Freeride Fun - our pistes are perfectly groomed and in top condition all Winter long! With up-to-date snow cannons the Winter season is secured! To make every single day of your holiday a pure Skiers´ delight we offer 200 km from beginners´slopes to challenging pistes with runs right to the village. Extra wide carving-pistes, 40 cosy huts, 55 comfortable cable cars and lifts as well as several „hot spots“ for example ungroomed Moguls, Fun Park, GS Race Course and a flood-lit slope make your holiday to an unforgettable experience. The Skicircus is the freestyle-Eldorado! 3 well shaped fun parks wait 4 your tricks!
Elevation: 728 - 2015 m; Pistes: 69 km
Athletic skiers, tomorrow's racing stars and speedy downhill demons will feel on top of the world at Planai. The legendary 3-km Fis slope from the Planai mountaintop into the valley is crowned by its finishing juncture with the famous Planai target slope. Skiers can challenge their competitors to action-packed duels on the permanent racing slope or indulge in racing on the steep piste. The hosts of the alpine huts, otherwise known as “Planai gourmets,” will provide all you need to strengthen yourself in between times. In all Planai alpine huts, the hosts offer a plate of Styrian gourmet specialties for a fixed price. (source: www.bergfex.com)
Elevation: 750 - 2000 m; Pistes: 77 km
Skiing until your legs begin to burn, or simply taking things a little easier and enjoying every moment – here on the Schmitten, avid alpine fans of all skill levels will find their own personal ski El Dorado: 77 kilometres of slopes (25 km of which are classified as “difficult”) are just waiting to be skied by you. If you crave even more, let it all “hang out” on the moguls run, the timing hill, or on the training slope. And that goes for boarders, too: a rodeo funpark with rails, funboxes, kickers, spins and a quarter pipe. What more could a boarder’s heart desire!
Elevation: 1000 - 1900 m; Pistes: 4 km
Only 45 km from the Mozart City of Salzburg, just off the Tauern motorway, you can find the familiy ski area of Werfenweng sitting between 1000 - 1900 metres above sea level. By taking the Ikarus cable car you can reach the summit in only 6 minutes. With the motto "Snow for Today", Bergbahnen Werfenweng is perfect for families, senior citizens and true winter sport enthusiasts.
Elevation: 1000 - 2188 m; Pistes: 80 km
This ski area is in the middle of the Amadé sports world. Or, to be precise, in the heart of the sports world of Salzburg: in Zauchensee/ Flachauwinkl/ Kleinarl. Our ski region is magnificent – Zauchensee is the highest ski region in the Salzburg sports world. There is a reason why we are known as the snow trap for miles around. We quite often have two metres of snow in the mountains well into the spring. Although we have 50 snow guns always ready to fire, we only use them for decorative purposes, to keep our pistes nice and powdery. Our Zauchensee/ Flachauwinkl / Kleinarl region alone has 80 kilometres of pistes. And there is a piste for everybody: from the "blue" gliding piste to the "black" steep escarpement, from the family run to the high speed piste. And a few more figures: the 15 lifts at Zauchensee/ Flachenwinkel/ Kleinarl have a transport capacity of 22 292 persons per hour.
