Auffach

Auffach, Austria

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Auffach

Auffach is a charming ski resort in the Wildschönau valley. It offers a mix of family-friendly slopes and challenging runs for all levels.

 Summary

Nestled in the Tyrolean Alps, Auffach boasts over 45 kilometers of varied pistes. The resort's elevation reaches up to 2,100 meters, ensuring excellent skiing conditions.

The ski area of Auffach is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 2,871ft, with 68 miles of marked runs.

Auffach is part of the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau area with access to 71 miles of downhill skiing, with 83 marked pistes, served by a total of 45 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Auffach itself (68 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski resorts of Alpbach, Kramsach, Niederau, Oberau, Reith im Alpbachtal and Thierbach.

 Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Auffach is 4 miles long.

Snow and Weather

Auffach typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depth reaching up to 150 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall and well-maintained pistes ensure great skiing, but check J2Ski for the latest snow updates.

When will it snow in Auffach?

The next notable snow forecast is light snow, expected on 21 March, with around 15in forecast over the next 7 days.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Skiing

Auffach is part of the Ski-Optimal Wildschönau area, featuring a range of slopes from beginner to expert. Notable pistes include the long runs of the Schatzberg and the challenging black slope on the Markbachjoch. Key lifts such as the Schatzbergbahn and the Markbachjochbahn provide easy access to the mountain's diverse terrain.

Auffach offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Ski Lessons in Auffach

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Auffach Ski Schools and Auffach Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders will find a well-maintained terrain park at the Schatzberg, offering jumps and rails for all skill levels. The varied terrain also provides ample opportunities for off-piste adventures.

Location and Map

Where is Auffach?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Wildschönau, Politischer Bezirk Kufstein.

Map

Tap for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.

How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Auffach is Innsbruck Airport, 60 minutes drive away.

Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano, Linz, Memmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports are all within three hours drive.

Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

To reach Auffach, the closest major airport is Innsbruck, located about 70 kilometers away. From Innsbruck, you can take a train or drive directly to the resort, enjoying scenic alpine views along the way.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 29 ski lifts are able to uplift 28,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2 miles of ski runs, with 13 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Auffach open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Aprés Ski

Après-ski in Auffach is lively, with popular spots like the 'Kühtai' and 'Alpengasthof' serving drinks and food. The resort's quaint bars create a welcoming atmosphere for relaxation after a day on the slopes.