pretty ski resorts Austria

top 10 most attractive Austrian ski resorts and prettiest ski areas

If you're looking for the prettiest ski resorts in Austria then you really need a list like this. Although Austria has mostly purpose built ski resorts, they are thoughtfully styled and Austria does not suffer from the 60's prefab carbuncles of some ski resorts this side of the pond - if you're looking for the traditional mountain architecture of a chocolate box ski resort, you can find it in pretty Austrian ski resorts and, unlike the old moutain towns in europe, everything works too!

This list of Austria's most attractive ski resorts is your passport to ye olde alpine charm and traditional ski resort prettiness - think "Disney does Davos". Here are the "must visit" 10 most attractive ski resorts in Austria.

pretty ski resorts austria

Fulpmes Austria

A large village with good skiing close to the Stubai glacier and Neustift. Facilities include indoor pool and tennis, bowling, billiards and an ice rink. The skiing on the local Schlick mountain is varied and interesting, with the Stubai offering a snowsure alternative.

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
 5 runs 13km		45% 
Advanced Trails
 5 runs 7km		45% 
Expert Trails
 1 runs 1km		9% 

snoman says

A large village with good skiing close to the Stubai glacier and Neustift. Facilities include indoor pool and tennis, bowling, billiards and an ice rink. The skiing on the local Schlick mountain is varied and ... more

Fulpmes
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€124
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Fulpmes ski holidays
Hotel Stubaierhof
12 Jan 2013
Gatwick £628
Fulpmes luxury
Hotel Stubaierhof
12 Jan 2013
Gatwick £628

Mayrhofen Austria

Reliable snow and big mileage great for intermediates. Great for families and nightlife too - a favourite with Brits

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Intermediate Trails
 ? runs 45km		?% 
Advanced Trails
 ? runs 92km		?% 
Expert Trails
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snoman says

One of Austria's top resorts and the third largest community in the Tyrol, but it has managed to retain the ambience and architectural integrity of a traditional Tyrolean village. The skiing takes place on two ... more

Mayrhofen
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€193
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Mayrhofen ski holidays
Snow Houses Mayrhofen
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £370
Mayrhofen chalets
(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £459
Mayrhofen luxury
(Ski Lodge) Stoanerhof
16 Dec 2012
Gatwick £459
Mayrhofen last minute
Snow Houses Mayrhofen
15 Dec 2012
Dover Ferry £370

Auffach Austria

The Wildschönau Pass covers neighbouring bus-linked ski areas above the typical Tyrolean villages of Niederau, Oberau, Auffach and Thierbach. Wildschönau Pass resorts are now on the larger Kitzbüheler Alpen Pass offering 700km of trails across around 40 ski areas. Auffach is an ideal family/snowboarders choice with a... [more Auffach]

Beginner Trails
 1 runs 1km		7% 
Intermediate Trails
 3 runs 3km		23% 
Advanced Trails
 7 runs 16km		53% 
Expert Trails
 2 runs 2km		15% 

snoman says

The Wildschönau Pass covers neighbouring bus-linked ski areas above the typical Tyrolean villages of Niederau, Oberau, Auffach and Thierbach. Wildschönau Pass resorts are now on the larger Kitzbüheler Alpen Pas... more

Auffach
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€140.4
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Flachau Austria

immaculately prepared and diverse slopes - simple beginners pistes, a variety of reds & a permanent advanced section. Hi-tech lifts with 60,000 uplift per hr guarantee fast & comfortable ascent - 5 storing units with total capacity of 180,000 m3 & 130 snow cannons provide 100% snow guarantee

Beginner Trails
 1 runs 2km		6% 
Intermediate Trails
 6 runs 11km		37% 
Advanced Trails
 9 runs 43km		56% 
Expert Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 

snoman says

Part of one of Austria's largest ski areas, the Salzburger Sportwelt Amadé, Flachau is directly lift -linked to Wagrain, Kleinarl and Flachauwinkl, and from there to Zauchensee and Alpendorf. The village has be... more

Flachau
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€182
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

St Johann Austria

Great for eating and enoying the pretty little village. A small ski area which is great for learning

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Advanced Trails
 9 runs 23km		45% 
Expert Trails
 1 runs 1km		5% 

snoman says

Popular and picturesque resort and bustling market town with lots to do for non-skiers and skiers alike. Located between the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilder Kaiser Mountains with a web of well prepared trails s... more

St Johann
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€153
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
St Johann ski holidays
Hotel Fischer
16 Mar 2013
Liverpool John Lennon £450
St Johann luxury
Hotel Park
16 Mar 2013
Liverpool John Lennon £499
St Johann last minute
St Johann Guesthouses
22 Dec 2012
Luton £589

Axams / Axamer Lizum Austria

Axams is a pretty, traditional Tyrolean village located on a sunny terrace above Innsbruck and surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of the Tirolean Alps. Both it and its neighbouring village of Gotzens share, the Axamer Lizum ski area 700 vertical metres above. This was a major centre for the Innsbruck Olympic... [more Axams / Axamer Lizum]

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
 6 runs 11km		46% 
Advanced Trails
 5 runs 20km		38% 
Expert Trails
 2 runs 2km		15% 

snoman says

Axams is a pretty, traditional Tyrolean village located on a sunny terrace above Innsbruck and surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of the Tirolean Alps. Both it and its neighbouring village of Gotzens sha... more

Axams / Axamer Lizum
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€127
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Axams / Axamer Lizum ski holidays
Hotel Götznerhof
12 Jan 2013
Gatwick £513
Axams / Axamer Lizum last minute
Hotel Götznerhof
22 Dec 2012
Gatwick £692

Seefeld Austria

Perfect for families with a good ski school, less impressive for the singles. Known for laid back feel with fewer queues than some resorts. Some good evening haunts, but not for the party animal

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
 ? runs 33km		?% 
Advanced Trails
 ? runs 10.6km		?% 
Expert Trails
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snoman says

A complete winter and summer destination resort with a world-beating six five-star hotels. There are numerous sports facilities as well as a large ski area with 90% snow-making, and it is included on the 'Happy... more

Seefeld
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€185
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Seefeld ski holidays
Hotel Helga
16 Mar 2013
Dover Ferry £479
Seefeld luxury
Hotel Seefelderhof
09 Mar 2013
Dover Ferry £538
Seefeld last minute
Hotel Tyrol
22 Dec 2012
Gatwick £707

Ramsau am Dachstein Austria

Made up of scattered hotels emanating from the village centre, Ramsau is located on a sunny plateau above the Enns valley. It is tenuously linked to the Schladming lift pass but is close to the gently sloped Dachstein Glacier giving year-round skiing.

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
 8 runs 19km		50% 
Advanced Trails
 8 runs 19km		50% 
Expert Trails
 0 runs 0km		0% 

snoman says

Made up of scattered hotels emanating from the village centre, Ramsau is located on a sunny plateau above the Enns valley. It is tenuously linked to the Schladming lift pass but is close to the gently sloped Da... more

Ramsau am Dachstein
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€182
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Pitztal Austria

Highest glacier in Austria. Good for intermediates in particular. Few crowds make it a pleasure to ski. Ski school has good reputation. Good selection of bars & restaurants

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
 9 runs 11km		32% 
Advanced Trails
 16 runs 29km		57% 
Expert Trails
 6 runs 6km		21% 

snoman says

One of Europe's highest and most snow-sure ski areas, and certainly the highest mountains in Austria's famous Tyrol, Pitztal's glacier ski area is accessed by an underground funicular (with 10,000 stairs running... more

Pitztal
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€161
Resort OpenSep 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Zell am See Austria

Pretty little lakeside town with lots of nightlife yet not too loud. Lovely treeline skiing and Kaprun glacier nearby when snow is in short supply

Beginner Trails
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Intermediate Trails
 6 runs 25km		20% 
Advanced Trails
 14 runs 27km		48% 
Expert Trails
 9 runs 9km		31% 

snoman says

A small town on the shores of Lake Zell with a wide range of shops (pedestrianised centre), restaurants and off-slope activity options. Connected with Kaprun, although not quite lift linked to it.

Zell am See
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass€176
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMar 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Zell am See ski holidays
Zell am See Apartments
05 Jan 2013
Exeter £450
Zell am See luxury
Hotel Heitzmann
16 Mar 2013
Dover Ferry £508
Zell am See last minute
Zell am See Guesthouses
15 Dec 2012
Exeter £464
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