Skiing in Carinthia
Carinthia is a ski destination in Austria, part of The Alps region, with 27 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 545m to 3,084m, giving a vertical range of 2,539m. Across the area there are 392km of prepared pistes. There are 694 runs in total - 335 easy, 305 intermediate, 47 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 195 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 22 gondolas and 40 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Nassfeld, Mokrine, Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim, Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe and Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €66 on average.
Ski Resorts in Carinthia
25 ski resorts in Carinthia
Ankogel Mallnitz
Ankogel Mallnitz is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 12 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 1,271 m to 2,630 m, a vertical drop of 1,359 m.
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Bad Kleinkirchheim is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria.
Bergbahn Weissensee
Bergbahn Weissensee is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 5.1 km of pistes served by 7 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 931 m to 1,365 m, a vertical drop of 434 m.
Embergeralm
Embergeralm is a small ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 4.8 km of pistes served by 5 lifts. The slopes run from 1,659 m to 2,110 m, a vertical drop of 451 m.
Goldeck
Goldeck is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 24 km of pistes served by 8 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 545 m to 2,117 m, a vertical drop of 1,572 m.
Heidialm
Heidialm is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 6.9 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 1,860 m to 2,124 m, a vertical drop of 264 m.
Hochrindl
Hochrindl is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 12 km of pistes served by 7 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,465 m to 1,838 m, a vertical drop of 373 m.
Innerkrems
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Klippitztörl
The Klippitztörl offers Kärnten's most spectacular summer toboggan run, 1400 meters long with a 260-meter vertical drop, and an adventure climbing garden. It provides a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure for families and groups.
Koralpe
Koralpe Kärnten is a small but charming ski area offering 18 km of well-groomed pistes and deep powder slopes, ranging from 1650 m to 2070 m. It provides a personal and heartfelt experience with phenomenal views of the Lavanttal.
Mölltaler Gletscher
Mölltaler Gletscher is a glacier ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 21 km of pistes served by 9 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 4 chairlifts. The slopes run from 2,103 m to 3,084 m, a vertical drop of 981 m.
Nassfeld, Mokrine
Nassfeld-Pressegger See, located in Carinthia's sunny south, is one of Austria's most popular holiday destinations. It offers a wide range of activities in both summer and winter, including a top ski resort, adventure mountain, and culinary delights.
Raunigwiese
Contact details for the tourist office of the ski resort Raunigwiese – Kolbnitz (Reisseck), Tourist office Kolbnitz
Simonhöhe
Simonhöhe is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 6.6 km of pistes served by 10 lifts. The slopes run from 1,046 m to 1,338 m, a vertical drop of 292 m.
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim
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Skigebiet Bodental
Skigebiet Bodental is a small ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 1.5 km of pistes served by 4 lifts. The slopes run from 1,008 m to 1,149 m, a vertical drop of 141 m.
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 15 km of pistes served by 7 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 691 m to 1,541 m, a vertical drop of 850 m.
Skigebiet Flattnitz
Flattnitz the family ski resort, 13 km of pistes and 3 lifts, 1 baby lift
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 37 km of pistes served by 21 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 8 chairlifts. The slopes run from 1,002 m to 1,908 m, a vertical drop of 906 m.
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 24 km of pistes served by 13 lifts, including 6 gondolas and cable cars and 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,235 m to 2,905 m, a vertical drop of 1,670 m.
Skigebiet Petzen
Petzen is the local mountain of southern Carinthia, offering skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and ski touring in winter. In summer, it provides hiking, climbing, mountain biking, and paragliding, complemented by culinary delights in its huts and panorama restaurant.
Turracher Höhe
Visit the most snow-assured skiing region of Carinthia and Styria, the hiking region in the Nockberge national park. Attractions: Nockyflitzer and Nocky’s Almzeit
Vorhegg
Skigebiet Vorhegg in Kötschach-Mauthen is a small but fine ski resort offering optimal conditions for a pleasant ski day for families, beginners, experts, and snowboarders. It features a practice lift, a child-friendly platter lift, and a double chairlift, with a ski school available for the youngest skiers.
Weinebene
Weinebene is a ski area in Carinthia, Austria. It has 13 km of pistes served by 8 lifts. The slopes run from 1,598 m to 1,843 m, a vertical drop of 245 m.
Carinthia at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 25 resorts
Total Resorts
25
Total Piste km
445 km
Total Lifts
194
Elevation Range
545–3,084 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
693
Where to start in Carinthia
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Bergbahn WeissenseeVery good
- 2.HochrindlVery good
- 3.KlippitztörlVery good
Best value
- 1.Ankogel MallnitzGood
- 2.Bad KleinkirchheimGood
- 3.Bergbahn WeissenseeGood
Top Resorts in Carinthia
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassfeld, Mokrine | 110 | 1,384 | 29 |
| Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim | 68 | 1,024 | 24 |
| Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe | 37 | 906 | 21 |
| Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut | 24 | 1,670 | 13 |
| Goldeck | 24 | 1,572 | 8 |
| Innerkrems | 22 | 702 | 9 |
| Mölltaler Gletscher | 21 | 980 | 9 |
| Koralpe | 18 | 420 | 4 |
| Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein | 15 | 850 | 7 |
| Skigebiet Flattnitz | 13 | 126 | 3 |
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