Skigebieden in Austria
Austria trades sheer size for atmosphere, value and lift engineering. Villages such as Alpbach, Söll and Zell am See are real year round towns rather than ski stations, transfers from Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich are short, and the après ski scene in St Anton, Ischgl and Mayrhofen has no equal in Europe. Base altitudes are lower than in France, so early and late season snow leans on the Tirolean glaciers at Hintertux, Sölden and Kaprun.
All 40 Austria ski resorts by size
Ranked by kilometres of marked piste on the resort's main lift pass.
- 1St. Anton am ArlbergArlberg, AustriaHome of the 'Run of Fame', with so many slopeside après-ski spots to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice.305 km
- 2Lech ZürsArlberg, AustriaWhere winter luxury and expansive slopes combine with sophisticated charm for adventurous, family-friendly experiences.305 km
- 3EllmauTirol, AustriaGateway to the SkiWelt, Austria's largest linked ski area, and a family classic.288 km
- 4WestendorfTirol, AustriaPrettiest of the SkiWelt villages, quieter than Söll with tree lined runs.288 km
- 5SöllTirol, AustriaParty heavy SkiWelt gateway with easy grooming and a raucous night skiing scene.288 km
- 6Saalbach HinterglemmSalzburg, AustriaAprès-ski for every occasion and fast, modern ski lifts that'll give you more time to carve down the slopes270 km
- 7FieberbrunnTirol, AustriaThe only Austrian stop on the Freeride World Tour, with steep, lift-accessed powder terrain off the Wildseeloder and a gondola link into the 270km Skicircus - all from a quiet, traditional Tyrolean village base.270 km
- 8IschglSilvretta, AustriaWith more than 150 miles of beautiful trails and exhilarating high-altitude skiing, Ischgl is a dream destination for every snow lover.239 km
- 9KitzbühelTirol, AustriaMedieval walled town and home of the Hahnenkamm, the most feared downhill in racing.233 km
- 10KirchbergKitzSki, AustriaAll the skiing of Kitzbühel at a more relaxed pace: a proper Tyrolean village with family-run Gasthöfe and lively après, sharing 188km of KitzSki pistes with its neighbour.233 km
- 11SchladmingStyria, AustriaA four-mountain ski circuit of 123km you can ride from end to end and home to the legendary World Cup Night Slalom - above a cobbled Styrian town with a medieval square and one of Austria's most spirited après-ski scenes.230 km
- 12Serfaus Fiss LadisTirol, AustriaA Tyrolean giant with expansive slopes and family-friendly charm214 km
- 13FlachauSalzburg, AustriaSki Amadé hub village and home of the World Cup night slalom under the floodlights.213 km
- 14WagrainSalzburg, AustriaA delightful blend of alpine beauty, ski convenience, and family-friendly amenities213 km
- 15St Johann Im PongauSalzburger Sportwelt, AustriaWhere vibrant small-town charm blends with extensive slope adventures across the peaks and valleys of Ski amadé.213 km
- 16Bad GasteinSalzburg, AustriaBelle Époque spa town with radon baths and long, north facing runs off the Stubnerkogel.208 km
- 17SöldenÖtztal, AustriaTwo glaciers, an 007 lounge and a party scene that opens the World Cup each October.146 km
- 18GerlosZillertal, AustriaZillertal Arena hub village. Snow sure, quieter than Mayrhofen and family friendly.143 km
- 19KönigsleitenZillertal Arena, AustriaA high-altitude village at 1,600m providing snow-sure access to the vast 143km Zillertal Arena. Reliable conditions on the Salzburg-Tyrol border.143 km
- 20MayrhofenZillertal, AustriaThis Austrian family-friendly resort has a diverse off-trail terrain and ski slopes for all abilities.142 km
- 21Silvretta MontafonVorarlberg, AustriaVorarlberg's largest linked area with the steepest groomed run in Austria, the Black Scorpion.141 km
- 22Zell am See KaprunSalzburg, AustriaLakeside town with skiing off the Kitzsteinhorn glacier all season long.138 km
- 23Planai SchladmingStyria, AustriaSchladming's headline mountain, home of the floodlit Nightrace and a fortress of grooming.123 km
- 24HochkönigSalzburg, AustriaThree villages, one huge horseshoe of intermediate cruising below the Hochkönig massif.120 km
- 25Muhlbach Am HochkönigHochkönig, AustriaA Salzburg village providing access to the 120km Hochkönig ski circuit beneath Austria's most dramatic limestone massif. Genuine Alpine character.120 km
- 26Obergurgl HochgurglÖtztal, AustriaCompact, high and impeccably groomed. A snow sure family favourite at the top of the valley.112 km
- 27NassfeldCarinthia, AustriaSun drenched Carinthian resort on the Italian border with long, wide cruisers.110 km
- 28Damüls MellauVorarlberg, AustriaGuinness world record holder for the snowiest inhabited village on earth.109 km
- 29ObertauernSalzburg, AustriaFamous for its high-altitude skiing, extensive terrain, and guaranteed snow.100 km
- 30KaltenbachZillertal, AustriaA calm, family-friendly Austrian village nestled in the heart of Zillertal valley.88 km
- 31ZauchenseeSalzburg, AustriaHigh Ski Amadé snow pocket that hosts the World Cup women's downhill each January.85 km
- 32Pitztal GlacierPitztal Glacier, AustriaAustria's highest glacier ski area in Tyrol reaching 3,440m. Guaranteed snow with dramatic high-Alpine scenery and a café at the summit.68 km
- 33Stubai GlacierTirol, AustriaAustria's largest glacier ski area, 45 minutes from Innsbruck and open eight months a year.62 km
- 34KaprunSalzburg, AustriaSister village to Zell am See with year round skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.61 km
- 35Hintertux GlacierZillertal, AustriaTraditional Austrian mountain hospitality, and year-round skiing set against a backdrop of stunning alpine peaks.60 km
- 36St. Johann in TirolTirol, AustriaTraditional Tyrolean market town at the foot of the Kitzbüheler Horn.43 km
- 37KühtaiTirol, AustriaAustria's highest ski village, where snow-sure slopes run right down to the hotels on both sides of the pass, with wide open freeride terrain above the treeline and cosy Tyrolean spa-and-strudel evenings below.41 km
- 38KitzsteinhornSalzburg, AustriaSalzburg's only glacier, above Kaprun and Zell am See, open eight months a year.41 km
- 39Axamer LizumTirol, AustriaA double-mountain setup above Innsbruck pairing Axamer Lizum's Olympic pedigree and serious off-piste credentials with Muttereralm's gentle, family-certified slopes - all topped off with the largest covered sun terrace in Austria.40 km
- 40GalturAustria, AustriaA family paradise at one of Austria's highest altitudes40 km
Highest skiing in Austria
- Pitztal Glacier3440 m
- Sölden3340 m
- Hintertux Glacier3250 m
- Stubai Glacier3210 m
- Obergurgl Hochgurgl3080 m
Best for beginners and families
- Obergurgl Hochgurgl112 km
- Zell am See Kaprun138 km
- Schladming230 km
- Ellmau288 km
- St. Johann in Tirol43 km
Cheapest lift passes
- Axamer LizumUS$ 59
- St. Johann in TirolUS$ 63
- KühtaiUS$ 63
- Damüls MellauUS$ 67
- SchladmingUS$ 69
Frequently asked questions
- Is Austria cheaper than France for skiing?
- Generally yes. Lift passes, ski hire, food and drink in Austria typically run 15 to 25 percent below equivalent high altitude French resorts, and half board pensions are far more common.
- Which Austrian resort has the most snow sure skiing?
- Obergurgl and Hochgurgl have the highest reliable village level skiing, while Hintertux offers year round glacier terrain and Sölden opens in autumn.
- Can you ski in Austria without a car?
- Yes. Innsbruck and Salzburg both have direct rail and coach links into the main valleys, and many Tirol resorts run free ski buses included with the lift pass.