Austria's Snow-Sure Ski Areas

Lebensgefühl Österreich - ski beginner on the slopes
Perfect piste conditions make a perfect skiing day! These are the regions particularly snow-sure thanks to their location and altitude.

Some skiing areas in Austria are known to be more snow-sure than others, thanks to their geographical location. When the weather gods mean well, you can enjoy unlimited skiing fun all winter long. In addition to perfectly groomed pistes for beginners and advanced skiers, the below ski areas also offer wonderful opportunities for activities away from the slopes: Cross-country skiing with impressive views of the snow-covered mountain panorama, tobogganing through forests, or winter hikes, which are a great way to spend some quality family time. These 16 snow-sure ski resorts will make all your winter dreams come true.

1.301 – 2.989 metres

Großglockner Heiligenblut

Travelling by ski lift at sunset in East Tirol

The ski area is located at the upper end of the Mölltal valley in Carinthia. It offers 100 kilometres of pistes, many of them well suited for families. Always in sight: Austria's highest mountain, the impressive Großglockner.

Großglockner Heiligenblut
514 – 2.100 metres

Dachstein Krippenstein

The Dachstein Krippenstein features modern lifts, an 11-kilometre-long valley run, a fantastic 360-degree panoramic view of the Salzkammergut, cosy huts and many sporty activities. The region is a hot spot for freeriders.

Dachstein Krippenstein
850 – 2.700 metres

Gastein

Artwork by Simon Beck in Sportgastein

The Gastein Valley in SalzburgerLand unites a total of four interconnected ski areas - with pistes for those with little experience as well as pros. Thanks to the ultra-modern Schlossalmbahn cable car, everyone can be in the centre of the ski area in no time.

Gastein
1.480 – 1.770 metres

Hochkar

The most snow-sure and highest ski resort in the Lower Austrian Pre-Alps: Its altitude and climate make Hochkar one of the most popular ski resorts. With 8 lifts, 27 slopes, a children's area, and a freeride centre, it offers endless skiing fun. From the Hochkar summit at 1,808 metres, you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view.

Hochkar
1.450 – 2.811 metres

Ski Arlberg

Enjoy the sun - ski resort Lech am Arlberg

Arlberg in Tirol takes winter sports to a new level. The ski area impresses with its size, cosy huts for pitstops at and ultra-modern infrastructure.

Ski Arlberg
1.400 – 2.205 metres

Turracher Höhe

Sunset at Nockberge

Skiing, cross-country skiing and winter hiking until after Easter: The geographical location and altitude make it possible in this resort! The high plateau on the border between Carinthia and Styria is a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts.

Turracher Höhe
900 – 1.965 Meter

The Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf

The Tauplitz, Bad Mitterndorf

The Tauplitz is the largest single ski area in Styria, located in Ausseerland-Salzkammergut, the heart of Austria. Thanks to their favourable location, the 43 kilometres of pistes are considered to be some of the most snow-sure areas in the Alps.

The Tauplitz
750 – 2.015 metres

Hauser Kaibling

Skiing Youth at Hauser Kaibling mountain

One of the largest ski areas in Austria with direct access to the Schladming-Dachstein ski region. As part of the Schladming 4-mountain ski area in the Styrian Enns Valley, the Hauser Kaibling ski region is connected to the Planai and Hochwurzen.

Hauser Kaibling
856 – 2.100 metres

Wildkogel Arena

Family skiing in the Wildkogel Arena

Here, you'll find a snow-covered winter wonderland, with a family-friendly and snow-sure ski area, plus the world's longest toboggan run. The Wildkogel Arena is perfectly located between the Hohe Tauern National Park and the Kitzbüheler Alps.

Wildkogel Arena
1.630 – 2.313 metres

Obertauern

Skiing in Obertauern

Carve the first tracks into the powder snow in one of the largest ski areas in Austria. 100 kilometres of pistes amidst the fantastic mountain range in SalzburgerLand await.

Obertauern
1.300 – 2.500 metres

Zillertal Arena

couple with a view

Fun on the piste, rustic huts, perfectly groomed slopes, dreamy side valleys: Skiers and snowboarders will find everything they could wish for their winter holiday in this Tirolean ski resort.

Zillertal
1.377 – 2.872 metres

Ischgl

View of the village Ischgl in winter

This ski region sits high above Ischgl in the Paznaun Valley and extends up to 2.872 metres above sea level. Whether boarding or skiing, fun park or freeriding area - Ischgl is a hotspot for winter sports fans.

Ischgl
1.200 – 2.820 metres

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Skiing in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

Tirol's largest ski area at the foot of the Samnaun group is a gem with countless highlights for families, sporty holidaymakers and foodies.

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
2.020 – 2.520 metres

Kühtai

Kühtai Bergbahnen

Wide pistes, fantastic deep snow slopes, and countless huts and bars are what this ski area in the Stubai Alps is all about. Many hotels are located right on the 47 kiometres of slopes and allow guests to ski-in/ski-out from their doorstep.

Kühtai
1.800 – 3.080 metres

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Top Mountain Star Obergurgl Hochgurgl

One of the most snow-sure ski resorts in the Alps sits at the far end of the Ötztal. Obergurgl-Hochgurgl owes its appeal its sunny pistes and modern mountain lifts. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy a long ski season until April.

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
700 – 2.430 metres

Silvretta-Montafon

Freeriding in the Silvretta Montafon

In the ski area in the Vorarlberg Alps, holidaymakers will find perfect conditions on 140 kilometres of pistes and 70 freeride routes. Half of the slopes in Silvretta-Montafon are located at over 2,000 metres above sea level.

Silvretta-Montafon
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