Flachau Ski Resort Guide
Flachau, Austria
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 350km 217 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,980m 6,496ft |
| Resort Height | 930m 3,051ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Klagenfurt |
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Flachau
Flachau is a popular ski resort located in Austria's Salzburger Land. It offers a diverse range of slopes for all skill levels amidst picturesque mountain views.
Summary
Flachau is part of the Ski Amadé ski area, boasting over 760 kilometers of ski runs. With modern lifts and a family-friendly atmosphere, it caters to both skiers and snowboarders alike.
The ski area of Flachau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 930m 3,051ft , with 350km 217 miles of marked runs.
Flachau is part of the Salzburger Sportwelt ski area with access to 760km 472 miles of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 270 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Flachau itself ( 350km 217 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Salzburger Sportwelt ski resorts of Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Filzmoos, Goldegg, Kleinarl, Radstadt, St. Johann-Alpendorf and Wagrain. Flachau is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Wagrain.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Flachau is 6km 4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Gamskogel Nord', which is 4km 2 miles in length.
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Snow and Weather
Flachau generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths of up to 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Flachau?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm 3in , expected on 17 November.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
| Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,029m 3,376ft |
Ski Area Stats
Flachau Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | 43km 27 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | 11km 7 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | 2km 1 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 350km 217 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 160km 99 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 100 | |
Salzburger Sportwelt Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 69 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 60 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 760km 472 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 270 | |
Flachau Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,980m 6,496ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 930m 3,051ft |
| Resort Altitude (Flachau) | 930m 3,051ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m 3,445ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The Flachau ski area features the impressive Grießenkar mountain, reaching an elevation of 2,188 meters. Notable pistes include the wide, groomed runs of the Flachauwinkl and the challenging black runs on the Zauchensee, supported by lifts like the Star Jet 1 and 2.
Flachau offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Flachau
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Flachau Ski Schools and Flachau Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the Flachau terrain parks, particularly the Snowpark Flachauwinkl, which features various jumps, rails, and boxes suitable for all levels. The park's design encourages creativity and progression.
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Location and Map
Where is Flachau?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Saint Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Flachau is Salzburg, 52 minutes drive away.
Klagenfurt, Ljubljana, Linz, Munich, Innsbruck Airport, Graz and Trieste airports are all within three hours drive.
Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Flachau is easily accessible via major transport routes. The nearest airports are Salzburg and Innsbruck, both offering convenient connections to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 100 ski lifts are able to uplift 60,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 56km 35 miles of ski runs, with 200 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Flachau open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Flachau
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Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, Flachau offers a vibrant après-ski scene. Notable spots include the popular Hofstadl and the lively Almarena, where you can unwind with drinks and local cuisine.
