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Austria - Ski Resorts

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
Mölltal Gletscher - Flattach7in
Finkenberg6in
Kaprun6in
Bad Gastein5in
Europa Sport Region5in
Hintertux5in

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 23:45 PDT

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

April 23, 2026

Snow is next forecast to fall in Austria over the next week, in at least 59 Ski Resorts including Bad Gastein, Ischgl, Mayrhofen, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl and Obertauern.

See all Snow Forecasts for Austria.

The Best Ski Resorts in Austria

Ski Resorts in Austria
Ski ResortTrailsTopBeginn.Interm.Experts
Abtenau50 miles3,937ft2*2*2*
Aigen-Schlägl107 miles4,396ft1*3*2*
Alpbach28 miles6,660ft5*4*3*
Altenmarkt11 miles6,562ft2*3*4*
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee-7,218ft2*3*4*
Amadé472 miles8,858ft4*5*4*
Arlberg211 miles9,222ft4*5*5*
Auffach68 miles6,243ft2*3*2*
Axamer Lizum25 miles7,677ft3*2*3*
Bad Gastein155 miles8,858ft4*5*4*
Bad Hofgastein109 miles7,530ft3*4*4*
Bregenzerwald161 miles6,726ft---
Bruck am Ziller93 miles9,941ft1*2*1*
Dachstein West-6,890ft3*4*5*
Dachstein-Tauern-8,858ft2*4*3*
Damüls68 miles6,594ft2*3*1*
Damüls-Mellau-6,594ft---
Dorfgastein125 miles6,670ft4*5*4*
Ehrwald29 miles9,728ft3*4*2*
Ellmau30 miles6,135ft4*4*3*
Europa Sport Region81 miles9,941ft4*5*4*
Fieberbrunn22 miles6,627ft2*4*1*
Filzmoos7 miles5,348ft2*3*1*
Finkenberg89 miles10,761ft4*4*3*
Flachau217 miles6,496ft2*3*1*
Flattach295 miles10,236ft2*3*1*
Fügen96 miles7,907ft3*4*2*
Gastein127 miles8,858ft4*5*4*
Gerlos71 miles7,546ft1*4*1*
Going am Wilden Kaiser30 miles5,085ft4*3*3*
Gortipohl87 miles7,776ft---
Grän6 miles5,974ft---
Hintertux147 miles10,663ft2*4*1*
Hippach98 miles8,202ft4*5*4*
Hochfügen-7,874ft2*3*1*
Hochkönig-6,302ft---
Hochschwab-5,938ft---
Hochzillertal-Hochfügen-7,743ft2*3*1*
Hopfgarten im Brixental30 miles6,004ft4*3*2*
Igls7 miles7,382ft3*3*3*
Innsbruck81 miles10,499ft2*3*1*
Ischgl124 miles9,514ft2*4*1*
Itter30 miles6,004ft3*3*-
Jochberg104 miles6,562ft3*2*4*
Kaltenbach43 miles7,546ft2*3*1*
Kaprun81 miles9,941ft3*4*3*
Kirchberg in Tirol98 miles6,562ft3*3*1*
Kirchdorf1 miles2,789ft3*3*1*
Kitzbühel98 miles6,562ft3*4*4*
Kitzbüheler Alpen-6,627ft---
Königsleiten99 miles7,546ft4*5*3*
Kühtai-Sellraintal25 miles8,727ft3*4*2*
Lavanttal-6,726ft---
Lech162 miles9,219ft4*5*5*
Lungau-7,910ft---
Maria Alm93 miles6,562ft2*3*1*
Mayrhofen86 miles8,202ft4*5*4*
Mölltal Gletscher - Flattach295 miles10,243ft2*3*1*
Mühlbach am Hochkönig99 miles5,971ft2*4*-
Nassfeld Hermagor68 miles6,627ft4*4*4*
Nauders68 miles9,350ft2*3*1*
Neustift im Stubaital33 miles9,843ft2*3*1*
Niederau-5,249ft4*4*2*
Oberau68 miles6,234ft4*3*2*
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl68 miles10,105ft4*5*4*
Obertauern62 miles7,710ft3*2*1*
Olympia Region Seefeld-9,482ft3*4*2*
Pitztal30 miles11,286ft4*4*4*
Rauris19 miles7,251ft1*2*2*
Reith im Alpbachtal68 miles4,265ft---
Saalbach Hinterglemm124 miles6,624ft4*5*4*
Salzburger Sportwelt472 miles7,218ft4*4*4*
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser29 miles6,004ft3*4*3*
Schladming106 miles6,234ft2*4*3*
Seefeld17 miles6,890ft3*4*2*
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis133 miles9,278ft2*4*1*
Silvretta Arena-9,514ft---
Silvretta Montafon88 miles7,546ft3*2*2*
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau71 miles6,660ft5*4*3*
SkiWelt179 miles6,421ft4*5*3*
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn168 miles6,627ft3*4*4*
St Christoph am Arlberg-9,222ft3*5*4*
St Jakob am Arlberg106 miles9,222ft3*-4*
St Johann im Pongau107 miles6,562ft4*4*2*
St Johann in Tirol27 miles5,262ft4*5*3*
St Oswald64 miles6,476ft---
St. Anton am Arlberg162 miles9,219ft4*4*5*
St. Johann-Alpendorf186 miles6,562ft4*4*2*
St. Margarethen im Lungau87 miles7,251ft---
Sölden88 miles10,663ft2*3*1*
Söll17 miles6,135ft4*5*3*
Tux - Finkenberg141 miles10,663ft3*4*4*
Vent9 miles8,793ft4*4*3*
Wagrain217 miles6,627ft3*2*1*
Westendorf34 miles6,135ft2*3*1*
Zell am See50 miles6,398ft4*5*4*
Zillertal304 miles10,761ft4*5*4*
Zillertal Arena-7,907ft4*5*3*
Zugspitz Arena-9,728ft4*4*2*
Zürs68 miles8,038ft3*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 ResortTrails
Amadé472 miles
Arlberg211 miles
Flachau217 miles
Flattach295 miles
Mölltal Gletscher - Flattach295 miles
Salzburger Sportwelt472 miles
SkiWelt179 miles
St. Johann-Alpendorf186 miles
Wagrain217 miles
Zillertal304 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
Grödig5,751ft
Kühtai-Sellraintal6,627ft
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl6,332ft
Obertauern5,709ft
Pitztal5,709ft
Rifflsee5,709ft
Schönfeld - Thomatal6,211ft
St Christoph am Arlberg5,906ft
Turracherhöhe5,774ft
Vent6,234ft

 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
Finkenberg10,761ft
Hintertux10,663ft
Kaunertal10,499ft
Pitztal11,286ft
Pitztal/Innerpitztal11,286ft
Pitztaler Gletscher11,286ft
Stubai10,499ft
Sölden10,663ft
Tux - Finkenberg10,663ft
Zillertal10,761ft

 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.