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Austria boasts a rich ski culture, with over 400 ski resorts and breathtaking Alpine scenery. From the renowned slopes of St. Anton to the family-friendly areas of Ski Amadé, there is something for every skier and snowboarder. The country is particularly famous for its well-groomed runs, vibrant après-ski scene, and delightful mountain huts offering traditional Austrian cuisine.

Most Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in Austria with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Neustift im Stubaital 12cm 5in
Axamer Lizum 8cm 3in
Igls 4cm 1in
Imst-Gurgltal 4cm 1in
Innsbruck 4cm 2in
Lackenhof am Ötscher 4cm 2in

Forecast updated : 08 Mar 2026 01:43 UTC

Austrian Snow Forecasts

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 Ski resorts for Beginners in Austria

Beginners can enjoy the gentle slopes at resorts like Alpbach and Zell am See, where ski schools provide excellent instruction. Both areas feature wide, easy runs, making them ideal for those just starting out on their skiing journey.

 Ski resorts for Families in Austria

Family-friendly resorts such as Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and Obergurgl offer a range of activities beyond skiing, including children’s programs and snow parks. These areas provide a safe and enjoyable environment for families, with plenty of beginner slopes and child-care facilities.

 Ski resorts for Experienced Skiers in Austria

Experienced skiers will find their challenge at resorts like St. Anton and Ischgl, known for their steep runs and off-piste opportunities. The challenging and varied terrain makes these areas a top choice for those seeking an adrenaline rush.

 Ski areas with off-piste, freeride and out-of-bounds terrain in Austria

For off-piste enthusiasts, ski areas like The Arlberg (Lech and St.Anton) and the Zillertal Valley provide numerous opportunities to explore unmarked terrain. These areas are popular for their backcountry guides and thrilling powder runs, catering to skiers looking to venture beyond the groomed trails.

 Ski Areas for reliable snow in Austria

High-altitude resorts like the Stubai and Hintertux Glaciers offer excellent snow reliability, ensuring quality skiing throughout the season. Their glacier skiing allows for reliable snow coverage, even in early and late winter, attracting skiers from around the globe.

Find out about the skiing in Austria, in our comparison of Austrian Ski Resorts, below. Sort by suitability, altitude, piste length, etc.

 Austrian Snow Reports

March 8, 2026

There is snow forecast to fall in Austria over the next week, in at least 60 Ski Resorts including Igls, Innsbruck, Neustift im Stubaital, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl and Westendorf.

See all Snow Forecasts for Austria.

The Best Ski Resorts in Austria

Ski Resorts in Austria
Ski ResortPistesTopBeginn.Interm.Experts
Abtenau 80km 50 miles 1,200m 3,937ft 2*2*2*
Aigen-Schlägl 172km 107 miles 1,340m 4,396ft 1*3*2*
Alpbach 45km 28 miles 2,030m 6,660ft 5*4*3*
Altenmarkt 17km 11 miles 2,000m 6,562ft 2*3*4*
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee- 2,200m 7,218ft 2*3*4*
Amadé 760km 472 miles 2,700m 8,858ft 4*5*4*
Arlberg 340km 211 miles 2,811m 9,222ft 4*5*5*
Auffach 109km 68 miles 1,903m 6,243ft 2*3*2*
Axamer Lizum 40km 25 miles 2,340m 7,677ft 3*2*3*
Bad Gastein 250km 155 miles 2,700m 8,858ft 4*5*4*
Bad Hofgastein 175km 109 miles 2,295m 7,530ft 3*4*4*
Bregenzerwald 259km 161 miles 2,050m 6,726ft ---
Bruck am Ziller 150km 93 miles 3,030m 9,941ft 1*2*1*
Dachstein West- 2,100m 6,890ft 3*4*5*
Dachstein-Tauern- 2,700m 8,858ft 2*4*3*
Damüls 109km 68 miles 2,010m 6,594ft 2*3*1*
Damüls-Mellau- 2,010m 6,594ft ---
Dorfgastein 201km 125 miles 2,033m 6,670ft 4*5*4*
Ehrwald 46km 29 miles 2,965m 9,728ft 3*4*2*
Ellmau 49km 30 miles 1,870m 6,135ft 4*4*3*
Europa Sport Region 130km 81 miles 3,030m 9,941ft 4*5*4*
Fieberbrunn 35km 22 miles 2,020m 6,627ft 2*4*1*
Filzmoos 12km 7 miles 1,630m 5,348ft 2*3*1*
Finkenberg 143km 89 miles 3,280m 10,761ft 4*4*3*
Flachau 350km 217 miles 1,980m 6,496ft 2*3*1*
Flattach 475km 295 miles 3,120m 10,236ft 2*3*1*
Fügen 155km 96 miles 2,410m 7,907ft 3*4*2*
Gastein 205km 127 miles 2,700m 8,858ft 4*5*4*
Gerlos 115km 71 miles 2,300m 7,546ft 1*4*1*
Going am Wilden Kaiser 49km 30 miles 1,550m 5,085ft 4*3*3*
Gortipohl 140km 87 miles 2,370m 7,776ft ---
Grän 9km 6 miles 1,821m 5,974ft ---
Hintertux 236km 147 miles 3,250m 10,663ft 2*4*1*
Hippach 157km 98 miles 2,500m 8,202ft 4*5*4*
Hochfügen- 2,400m 7,874ft 2*3*1*
Hochkönig- 1,921m 6,302ft ---
Hochschwab- 1,810m 5,938ft ---
Hochzillertal-Hochfügen- 2,360m 7,743ft 2*3*1*
Hopfgarten im Brixental 49km 30 miles 1,830m 6,004ft 4*3*2*
Igls 12km 7 miles 2,250m 7,382ft 3*3*3*
Innsbruck 130km 81 miles 3,200m 10,499ft 2*3*1*
Ischgl 200km 124 miles 2,900m 9,514ft 2*4*1*
Itter 49km 30 miles 1,830m 6,004ft 3*3*-
Jochberg 168km 104 miles 2,000m 6,562ft 3*2*4*
Kaltenbach 69km 43 miles 2,300m 7,546ft 2*3*1*
Kaprun 130km 81 miles 3,030m 9,941ft 3*4*3*
Kirchberg in Tirol 158km 98 miles 2,000m 6,562ft 3*3*1*
Kirchdorf 1km 1 miles 850m 2,789ft 3*3*1*
Kitzbühel 158km 98 miles 2,000m 6,562ft 3*4*4*
Kitzbüheler Alpen- 2,020m 6,627ft ---
Königsleiten 160km 99 miles 2,300m 7,546ft 4*5*3*
Kühtai-Sellraintal 40km 25 miles 2,660m 8,727ft 3*4*2*
Lavanttal- 2,050m 6,726ft ---
Lech 260km 162 miles 2,810m 9,219ft 4*5*5*
Lungau- 2,411m 7,910ft ---
Maria Alm 150km 93 miles 2,000m 6,562ft 2*3*1*
Mayrhofen 139km 86 miles 2,500m 8,202ft 4*5*4*
Mölltal Gletscher - Flattach 475km 295 miles 3,122m 10,243ft 2*3*1*
Mühlbach am Hochkönig 160km 99 miles 1,820m 5,971ft 2*4*-
Nassfeld Hermagor 110km 68 miles 2,020m 6,627ft 4*4*4*
Nauders 110km 68 miles 2,850m 9,350ft 2*3*1*
Neustift im Stubaital 53km 33 miles 3,000m 9,843ft 2*3*1*
Niederau- 1,600m 5,249ft 4*4*2*
Oberau 109km 68 miles 1,900m 6,234ft 4*3*2*
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 110km 68 miles 3,080m 10,105ft 4*5*4*
Obertauern 100km 62 miles 2,350m 7,710ft 3*2*1*
Olympia Region Seefeld- 2,890m 9,482ft 3*4*2*
Pitztal 48km 30 miles 3,440m 11,286ft 4*4*4*
Rauris 30km 19 miles 2,210m 7,251ft 1*2*2*
Reith im Alpbachtal 109km 68 miles 1,300m 4,265ft ---
Saalbach Hinterglemm 200km 124 miles 2,019m 6,624ft 4*5*4*
Salzburger Sportwelt 760km 472 miles 2,200m 7,218ft 4*4*4*
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser 46km 29 miles 1,830m 6,004ft 3*4*3*
Schladming 170km 106 miles 1,900m 6,234ft 2*4*3*
Seefeld 27km 17 miles 2,100m 6,890ft 3*4*2*
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 214km 133 miles 2,828m 9,278ft 2*4*1*
Silvretta Arena- 2,900m 9,514ft ---
Silvretta Montafon 141km 88 miles 2,300m 7,546ft 3*2*2*
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau 114km 71 miles 2,030m 6,660ft 5*4*3*
SkiWelt 288km 179 miles 1,957m 6,421ft 4*5*3*
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn 270km 168 miles 2,020m 6,627ft 3*4*4*
St Christoph am Arlberg- 2,811m 9,222ft 3*5*4*
St Jakob am Arlberg 170km 106 miles 2,811m 9,222ft 3*-4*
St Johann im Pongau 172km 107 miles 2,000m 6,562ft 4*4*2*
St Johann in Tirol 43km 27 miles 1,604m 5,262ft 4*5*3*
St Oswald 103km 64 miles 1,974m 6,476ft ---
St. Anton am Arlberg 260km 162 miles 2,810m 9,219ft 4*4*5*
St. Johann-Alpendorf 300km 186 miles 2,000m 6,562ft 4*4*2*
St. Margarethen im Lungau 140km 87 miles 2,210m 7,251ft ---
Sölden 141km 88 miles 3,250m 10,663ft 2*3*1*
Söll 27km 17 miles 1,870m 6,135ft 4*5*3*
Tux - Finkenberg 227km 141 miles 3,250m 10,663ft 3*4*4*
Vent 15km 9 miles 2,680m 8,793ft 4*4*3*
Wagrain 350km 217 miles 2,020m 6,627ft 3*2*1*
Westendorf 55km 34 miles 1,870m 6,135ft 2*3*1*
Zell am See 80km 50 miles 1,950m 6,398ft 4*5*4*
Zillertal 489km 304 miles 3,280m 10,761ft 4*5*4*
Zillertal Arena- 2,410m 7,907ft 4*5*3*
Zugspitz Arena- 2,965m 9,728ft 4*4*2*
Zürs 110km 68 miles 2,450m 8,038ft 3*4*4*

The Ski Resorts of Austria

Compare the top ski areas for ski area size, altitude, and suitability for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers.

 Top 10 Largest ski areas in Austria

The most extensive downhill ski areas in Austria, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in Austria
Ski ResortPistes
Amadé 760km 472 miles
Arlberg 340km 211 miles
Flachau 350km 217 miles
Flattach 475km 295 miles
Mölltal Gletscher - Flattach 475km 295 miles
Salzburger Sportwelt 760km 472 miles
SkiWelt 288km 179 miles
St. Johann-Alpendorf 300km 186 miles
Wagrain 350km 217 miles
Zillertal 489km 304 miles

 Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Austria

The highest altitude ski resorts in Austria, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Austria
Ski ResortResort
Grödig 1,753m 5,751ft
Kühtai-Sellraintal 2,020m 6,627ft
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 1,930m 6,332ft
Obertauern 1,740m 5,709ft
Pitztal 1,740m 5,709ft
Rifflsee 1,740m 5,709ft
Schönfeld - Thomatal 1,893m 6,211ft
St Christoph am Arlberg 1,800m 5,906ft
Turracherhöhe 1,760m 5,774ft
Vent 1,900m 6,234ft

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Austria

The highest lift-served skiing in Austria, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Austria
Ski ResortTop
Finkenberg 3,280m 10,761ft
Hintertux 3,250m 10,663ft
Kaunertal 3,200m 10,499ft
Pitztal 3,440m 11,286ft
Pitztal/Innerpitztal 3,440m 11,286ft
Pitztaler Gletscher 3,440m 11,286ft
Stubai 3,200m 10,499ft
Sölden 3,250m 10,663ft
Tux - Finkenberg 3,250m 10,663ft
Zillertal 3,280m 10,761ft

 Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in Austria

The best beginner ski areas in Austria, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Austria
Ski ResortBeginn.
Alpbach5*
Amadé4*
Arlberg4*
Hochoetz5*
Koppl5*
Leutasch5*
Salzburger Sportwelt4*
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau5*
Spittal an der Drau5*
Zillertal4*

 Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Austria

The best intermediate ski resorts in Austria, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Austria
Ski ResortInterm.
Amadé5*
Arlberg5*
Bad Gastein5*
Dorfgastein5*
Gastein5*
Königsleiten5*
Lech5*
Saalbach Hinterglemm5*
SkiWelt5*
Zillertal5*

 Top 10 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Austria

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Austria, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Austria
Ski ResortExperts
Amadé4*
Arlberg5*
Dachstein West5*
Katrin - Bad Ischl5*
Krippenstein5*
Lech5*
Salzburger Sportwelt4*
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn4*
St. Anton am Arlberg5*
Zillertal4*

Austria

Our Austrian Ski Resort pages include Skiing Facts, Snow Reports and Forecasts (for most major ski resorts), local accommodation and online ski hire booking (where available) for 373 Ski Resorts in Austria.

You can find the major ski stations listed on the Top Austrian Ski Resorts page, ranked according to various criteria.