Skiing in Upper Austria
Upper Austria is a ski destination in Austria, part of The Alps region, with 16 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 421m to 2,651m, giving a vertical range of 2,230m. Across the area there are 122km of prepared pistes. There are 288 runs in total - 184 easy, 88 intermediate, 15 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 94 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 10 gondolas and 7 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Hinterstoder, Kasberg Grünau - Almtal, Wurzeralm and Feuerkogel. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €80 on average.
Ski Resorts in Upper Austria
15 ski resorts in Upper Austria
Brandtnerlifte
Brandtner Lifte, associated with Skiclub Raika Hartkirchen, is a local ski area featuring a main T-bar lift and a children's lift. It offers daily and evening skiing, with cash-only payments.
Dachsteiner Gletscher
Dachsteiner Gletscher was once a glacier skiing area above Ramsau in Austria. Ski operations ended after 2022 because of unsafe glacier conditions; the lifts now serve sightseeing, hiking, and climbing access rather than skiing.
Feuerkogel
Feuerkogel is a ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 11 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 1,050 m to 1,676 m, a vertical drop of 626 m.
Forsteralm
Forsteralm is a ski area in Upper Austria, Austria.
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein is a ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 9.7 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 599 m to 2,066 m, a vertical drop of 1,467 m.
Hinterstoder
Hinterstoder is a ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 40 km of pistes served by 14 lifts. The slopes run from 600 m to 2,000 m, a vertical drop of 1,400 m.
Hochlecken
Hochlecken is a small ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 4.4 km of pistes served by 5 lifts. The slopes run from 769 m to 1,076 m, a vertical drop of 307 m.
Kasberg Grünau - Almtal
Kasberg Grünau - Almtal is a ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 23 km of pistes served by 14 lifts, including 2 gondolas and cable cars and 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 618 m to 1,598 m, a vertical drop of 980 m.
Schigebiet Forsteralm
Schigebiet Forsteralm is a small ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 2.5 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 677 m to 824 m, a vertical drop of 147 m.
Schigebiet Viehberg
Schigebiet Viehberg is a small ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 2.7 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 961 m to 1,108 m, a vertical drop of 147 m.
Schilifte Kirchschlag
Schilifte Kirchschlag is a small ski resort located in Kirchschlag, Austria. It offers 3 km of pistes and 3 ski lifts, currently preparing for the upcoming winter season.
Schilifte Molln
Schilifte Molln ski resort in Austria. 2 lifts, 439m - 475m elevation.
Skilift Eberschwang
Skilift Eberschwang is a small ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 1.8 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 620 m to 742 m, a vertical drop of 122 m.
Sternsteinlifte
Sternsteinlifte is a small ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 4.6 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 813 m to 1,100 m, a vertical drop of 287 m.
Wurzeralm
Wurzeralm is a ski area in Upper Austria, Austria. It has 23 km of pistes served by 19 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 807 m to 1,859 m, a vertical drop of 1,052 m.
Upper Austria at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 15 resorts
Total Resorts
15
Total Piste km
131 km
Total Lifts
76
Elevation Range
421–2,651 m
Avg Day Pass
€62
Total Runs
286
Where to start in Upper Austria
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.HochleckenVery good
- 2.Kasberg Grünau - AlmtalGood
- 3.WurzeralmGood
Best value
- 1.BrandtnerlifteGood
- 2.Dachsteiner GletscherGood
- 3.FeuerkogelGood
Top Resorts in Upper Austria
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinterstoder | 40 | 1,400 | 14 |
| Kasberg Grünau - Almtal | 23 | 980 | 14 |
| Wurzeralm | 23 | 1,052 | 19 |
| Feuerkogel | 11 | 626 | 1 |
| Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein | 10 | 1,468 | 1 |
| Dachsteiner Gletscher | 5 | 436 | 5 |
| Sternsteinlifte | 5 | 287 | 3 |
| Hochlecken | 4 | 307 | 5 |
| Schilifte Kirchschlag | 3 | 103 | 3 |
| Schigebiet Viehberg | 3 | 146 | 2 |
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Season Calendar - Upper Austria
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