Mariazell Ski Resort Guide
Mariazell, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 3km2 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,267m4,157ft |
| Resort Height | 870m2,854ft |
| Nearest Airports | Graz and Vienna |
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Mariazell
One of the world's earliest downhill ski centres, stemming from the Mathias Zdarsky technique developed in Lilienfeld at the turn of the century. Located at the eastern end of the Alps, a pleasant town with many facilities.
Summary
The Austrian ski resort of Mariazell is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 870m2,854ft, with 3km2 miles of marked runs.
Mariazell has direct access to 3km2 miles of downhill skiing, with 7 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Mariazell offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Mariazell.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mariazell?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Mariazell.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Mariazell Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 3km2 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 1 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 3km2 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 70km43 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Mariazell Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,267m4,157ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 870m2,854ft |
| Resort Altitude (Mariazell) | 870m2,854ft |
| Max Vertical | 397m1,302ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Mariazell Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Nordwest Abfahrt'.
Location and Map
Where is Mariazell?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Halltal, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mariazell is Graz, 104 minutes drive away.
Vienna, Linz, Bratislava and Klagenfurt airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 6,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km6 miles of ski runs, with 10 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mariazell open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Mariazell, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Mariazell Tourist Office for the latest.
