Wagrain Ski Resort Guide
Wagrain, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 350km217 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,020m6,627ft |
| Resort Height | 850m2,789ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Klagenfurt |
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Wagrain
A key part of the Skiverbund Amadé, linked to Flachau at one side and St Johann im Pongau on the other. A lovely, medium-sized village (population 3200) with all conveniences.
The one kilometre (two thirds of a mile) long Mulde (Number 24 ) run is the toughest in the region.
Wagrain Summary
The Austrian ski resort of Wagrain is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 850m2,789ft, with 350km217 miles of marked runs.
Wagrain is part of the Salzburger Sportwelt ski area with access to 760km472 miles of downhill skiing, with 144 marked pistes, served by a total of 270 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Wagrain itself (350km217 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, Flachau, Goldegg, Kleinarl, Radstadt and St. Johann-Alpendorf.
With ski lifts as high as 2,020m6,627ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing in Wagrain
Wagrain offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding in Wagrain
Wagrain is highly rated by Snowboarders.
Wagrain Snow Forecast
When will it snow in Wagrain?
The next notable snow forecast for Wagrain is 35cm14in, expected on 25 September.
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Ski Area Stats
Wagrain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 2km1 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 16km10 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | 16km10 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 350km217 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 22km14 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 | 760km472 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 270 | |
Wagrain Altitudes
Wagrain Ski Area Height
| Highest Lift | 2,020m6,627ft |
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| Resort Altitude (Wagrain) | 850m2,789ft |
| Lowest Piste | 800m2,625ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,220m4,003ft |
Wagrain Rated
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Wagrain Overview
A key part of the Salzburger Sportwelt Amadé, one of Austria's largest ski areas, linked to Flachau at one side and St Johann im Pongau on the other. A lovely, medium-sized village (population 3200) with all conveniences. The 4.5km (3 mile) toboggan run is illuminated.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Mulde Number 24', which is 1km1 miles in length.
Location and Map
Where is Wagrain?
Wagrain is in the Austrian Alps in Austria.
Map of Wagrain
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How to get to Wagrain
By Air
The nearest airports to Wagrain are Salzburg, Klagenfurt and Ljubljana. There are eight airports within three hours drive. Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 100 ski lifts of Wagrain are able to uplift 22,977 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Wagrain is able to make snow, on 180km112 miles of ski runs, with 130 snow cannons.
Wagrain Season Dates
When is Wagrain open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Wagrain.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Wagrain.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Wagrain, but they may include any or all of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
Visit the Wagrain Tourist Office for the latest.
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Wagrain Webcams
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