The 10 Largest Ski Areas in Austria
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- 05 Jul 2022
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Big can be beautiful when it comes to skiing. If you're looking to go the distance on your ski break or simply prefer the benefits of staying at an extensive resort, here's a list of the 10 largest contiguous ski areas in Austria to help you choose the best place for your winter sports holiday.
1. Ski Arlberg
- 305 km (190 mi) of slopes
- 88 Lifts
- Vorarlberg
With the opening of a new lift connection in the 2016/17 season, Ski Arlberg officially became the largest connected ski area in Austria and is home to no less than 305 km (190 mi) of slopes and 88 ski lifts. Here, you can now from St. Anton am Arlberg via Stuben all the way to Lech am Arlberg and Warth-Schröcken.
Although this is one of the world's largest ski areas, you'll nevertheless find that all the villages have managed to preserve their authentic Austrian charm. In fact, Lech Zürs am Arlberg belongs to the selective group of twelve Alpine villages that have been named "Best of the Alps".
2. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental
- 288 km (179 mi) of slopes
- over 1,800 m
- 90 lifts
- Tirol
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental ski area is the largest connected ski area in Tirol, offering up an impressive 284 km (176 mi) of slopes, 90 lifts, and 81 cosy mountain huts. It encompasses the villages of Ellmau, Söll, Westendorf, Brixen im Thale, Going, Hopfgarten, Itter, Kleschau, and Scheffau.
There are fantastic opportunities for day trips to different parts of this versatile ski area, and beginners and children are also very well catered for. Come here for the ALPENIGLU® igloo village with its bars and a hotel made of ice, 4 fun parks, illuminated toboggan runs and the largest night skiing area in Austria. This area also boasts some of the most plentiful snowfall in Austria.
3. Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
- 270 km (168 mi) of slopes
- Altitude: 840 - 2,096 m
- 70 lifts
- SalzburgerLand
The Skicircus, in SalzburgerLand, is one of the most varied areas in Austria, and since last year has also accommodated the Fieberbrunn ski region. Come here for an impressive ski area with no less than 270 km (168 mi) of slopes (140 km / 87 mi blue, 112 km / 70 mi red and 18 km / 11 mi black), 70 lifts, and more than 60 cosy ski huts.
You will be spoilt for choice amongst the vast terrain and excellently prepared wide pistes. Furthermore, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is simply ideal for families, with a range of top-quality ski schools. Away from the slopes, a host of winter adventures await amidst a breathtaking winter scene, from tobogganing to horse-drawn sleigh rides.
4. Silvretta Arena Ischgl – Samnaun
- 239 km (239 mi) of slopes
- Altitude: 1,377 - 2,872 m (4,518 ft - 9,423 ft)
- 45 lifts
- Tirol
The challenging ski resort of Ischgl lies on the border with Switzerland, so you can also ski in the Swiss Samnaun during your holiday. In Ischgl, wonderful day trips as well as challenging ski routes and deep snow slopes await.
What's more, Ischgl has an incredibly popular events scene, hosting star-studded pop concerts, an ice sculpture contest featuring international artists, and the Gastronomy Ski World Championship which sees chefs and hotel staff compete on the pistes.
5. Schladming-Dachstein
- 230 km (143 mi) of slopes
- 88 lifts
- Styria
The ski area of Schladming-Dachstein has 230 km (143 mi) of slopes, perfect for a number of different day trips, serviced by a good network of lifts. Families are very well catered for here, with a number of different discounts for children, such as free skiing for kids.
Schladming-Dachstein is part of the larger Ski amadé area. You can ski this entire area, with its 760 kilometers (472 mi) of pistes, split up into 5 ski areas, on one ski pass. Add to this the fact that there are a number of different snowparks and funslopes, and you're guaranteed a busy and action-packed holiday. Read More...
