Zürs Ski Resort Guide
Zürs, Austria
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 68 miles |
| Highest Lift | 8,038ft |
| Resort Height | 5,643ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
| Free Snow Reports by e-Mail | Sign Up for Powder Alerts |
Zürs
The ski area of Zürs is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 5,643ft, with 68 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Zürs is part of the Arlberg ski area with access to 211 miles of downhill skiing, with 248 marked pistes, served by a total of 97 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Zürs itself (68 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Arlberg ski resorts of Lech, St. Anton am Arlberg, St Christoph am Arlberg and Stuben.
The ski resort itself is at 5,643ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 8,038ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Zürs offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Zürs.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Zürs?
The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 2 January.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update, or Join our Snow Mail Here
Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Zürs Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 14 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19 | 27 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 25 | 27 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 68 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 2 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 32 | |
Arlberg Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 129 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 77 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 211 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 97 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Zürs Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 8,038ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Zürs) | 5,643ft |
| Lowest Trail | 5,577ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,461ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Zürs has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Zürs
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Zürs Ski Schools and Zürs Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Zürs?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Lech, Bludenz District.
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 Zürs is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 63 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck Airport, Memmingen, Zurich, Bolzano, Munich, Stuttgart, Basel and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 32 ski lifts are able to uplift 437,760 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 49 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Zürs open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Zürs Webcams
The Webcams in Zürs are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
