Discover Ski Resorts for Recreational Skiers and Families in Styria
The ski areas in Styria offer variety, quality, and Alpine charm. Winter sports enthusiasts discover perfectly groomed slopes that delight beginners, experts, recreational skiers, and families alike.
Family-Friendliness, Authenticity, and Diversity in Styria
The “green heart of Austria” transforms into a glorious wonderland in winter, home to expansive ski regions such as the 4-Mountain Ski Area in Schladming-Dachstein and smaller gems like the Grebenzen ski resort. Family-friendliness takes center stage at Styrian ski destinations such as Lachtal, while snowboarders and freestyle skiers get to enjoy the wide slopes and fun park on “World Championship Mountain” Kreischberg or on the Turracher Höhe.
Even away from the pistes, Styria's ski areas have so much to offer, from sledding hills to winter hiking paths and ski touring routes. Huts in the region invite you to refuel with Styrian specialties like Kasnocken. The stunning mountain scenery, paired with warm hospitality, creates a unique vacation atmosphere in this winter paradise. Unlike the larger ski hubs, the smaller Styrian ski resorts successfully preserve their originality and authenticity. For those seeking winter fun in untouched nature, the ski resorts in Styria are the perfect destination.
You will find ALPS RESORTS in these Styrian ski areas
Exclusive chalets with private pools and saunas, a stylish penthouse suite with its own sauna on a spacious terrace, or a modern holiday apartment just 100 meters from the nearest piste … ALPS RESORTS offers holiday homes and holiday apartments for your ski vacation in these Styrian ski areas:
4-Mountain Ski Area in Ennstal: Ski resort Reiteralm, Hauser Kaibling, Planai, and Hochwurzen
- Location: Schladming-Dachstein region in Ennstal, Styria, 730 m to 2,015 m elevation
- Piste kilometers: 123 km
- Lifts: 50 gondolas and ski lifts
- Highlights: The 4-Mountain Ski Area includes the ski resorts of the Reiteralm, Hauser Kaibling, Planai, and Hochwurzen. This renowned Styrian ski region kicks off winter season with its annual Ski-Opening in Schladming, featuring world-class stars like Robbie Williams (2023) and Bryan Adams, Sting, and Simply Red (2024).
All ALPS RESORTS in the 4-Mountain Ski Area boast prime locations: right on the pistes with ski-in/ski-out access (Alpenchalets Reiteralm and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling), approximately 100 meters from the slopes (Alpenrock Schladming), or just 400 meters from the gondola valley station (Villa Liesl). - Dates: November 22, 2024 (Reiteralm) to April 21, 2025
Ski Amadé: 760 Piste Kilometers and 270 Lifts across Styria and Salzburg
The 4-Mountain Ski Area is part of the Ski Amadé alliance, one of Europe’s largest winter sports regions, offering 760 kilometers of slopes.
In total, Ski Amadé spans five regions and 25 ski resorts in Salzburg and Styria:
- Salzburg: Salzburger Sportwelt, Hochkönig, Grossarl, Gastein
- Styria: Schladming-Dachstein
Ski Area Kreischberg in Murau
- Location: Kreischberg, Murau-Murtal region, Styria, up to 1,800 m in elevation
- Piste kilometers: 42 km
- Lifts: 13 gondolas and ski lifts
- Highlights: Aptly known as the “World Championship Mountain,” Kreischberg is a favorite among snowboarders and freestyle skiers thanks to its fun park. Families also enjoy its wide slopes and kid-friendly attractions like Dino Forest, KreiSchi Ghost Train, KreiSchi Safari, the tubing run, and the race and speed courses. The Kreischberg has received multiple awards for excellent slope maintenance and has hosted events such as the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships as well as the FIS Telemark World Championships.
- Dates: December 6, 2024, to April 6, 2025
Turracher Höhe: Ski Area between Carinthia and Styria
- Location: Border of Carinthia/Styria, up to 2,200 m in elevation
- Piste kilometers: 43 km (14.5 km rated blue, 25 km red, 3.2 km black)
- Lifts: 16 gondolas and ski lifts
- Highlights: Due to its high elevation and modern snowmaking systems, the Turracher Höhe can count on excellent snow conditions from November to May. This high plateau is home to Europe’s largest contiguous expanses of pine forests and three mountain lakes. Winter visitors can also enjoy the Nocky Flitzer Alpine Coaster, which is actually open year-round.
- Dates: November 23, 2024, to April 21, 2025
Lachtal Ski Area
- Location: Between Murau and Murtal, Styria, up to 2,222 m in elevation
- Piste kilometers: 36 km
- Lifts: 8 gondolas and ski lifts
- Highlights: The mountain station is located at an elevation of 2,222 meters, making it the highest in Styria. Due to its elevation, this Styrian ski area boasts reliable snow conditions whilst taking pride in being ultra family-friendly. Particularly popular with children and beginners are the Kinderlachtal children’s area, the Wildes Lachtal adventure course, and the speed hill. Lachtal is considered a charming, uncrowded ski area.
- Dates: December 6, 2024, to April 6, 2025
Grebenzen Ski Area
- Location: St. Lambrecht, Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park, up to 1,810 m in elevation
- Piste kilometers: 27 km
- Lifts: 8 gondolas and ski lifts
- Highlights: Ski Grebenzen is a hidden gem for families and leisure skiers. Away from the crowded resorts elsewhere, you will find perfectly groomed slopes that have received multiple awards. The offerings also include a toboggan run and routes for ski tourers.
- Ski-in/Ski-out: ALPS RESORTS Naturchalets Lambrecht features spacious holiday homes located right there on the slopes and just a few meters from the "Pabstin" valley station.
- Dates: November 30, 2024, to March 16, 2025
Hohentauern Ski Area
- Location: Hohentauern, Murtal region, 1,250 to 1,800 m in elevation
- Piste kilometers: 11 km
- Lifts: 6 ski lifts
- Highlights: The ski school, equipped with a carousel and magic carpet, as well as the ski rental center, are located right there at the base station – as is the entry point for the cross-country trail. The ski lift is approximately 100 meters from Almdorf Hohentauern.
- Dates: December 21, 2024, to March 16, 2025
Präbichl Ski Area
- Location: District of Leoben, Upper Styria, 1,100 to 1,608 m in elevation
- Piste kilometers: 20 km
- Lifts: 7 ski lifts
- Highlights: The compact Präbichl ski area is particularly popular with families, featuring attractions such as a fun slope, the Schlumperwald adventure trail, perfectly groomed carving slopes, and an FIS downhill run.
- Dates: December 7, 2024, to March 16, 2025
Culinary Delights at Styrian Ski Huts
A hearty (beef) soup with pancake strips, noodles, or dumplings; a wiener schnitzel; Kasnocken with melted cheese and crispy fried onions... Or perhaps something sweet? Popular hut classics include apple strudel with vanilla sauce or whipped cream, and Kaiserschmarrn, the Austrian favorite often served at Styrian ski huts dusted with powdered sugar and a plum compote.
One Styrian specialty is the flavor-intensive Steirerkas cheese, best enjoyed on crispy-fresh farmhouse bread, in Steirerkas dumplings, or in pastries.
Our Top 3 Highlights in the Styrian Ski Areas
- #1: The Nightrace - Planai: The legendary Nightrace takes place in Schladming every January. It’s not just the race on the floodlit piste that creates a unique atmosphere; the accompanying events and the lively World Cup Mile attract thousands upon thousands of ski fans to the Schladming-Dachstein region each year.
- #2: Night Sledding and Skiing – Hochwurzen: If a full day on the slopes isn’t enough for you, you can also carve down the 3 km floodlit night piste on the Hochwurzen as well. The Hochwurzen summit gondola operates until 9:30 PM on night-skiing evenings, with the piste itself open until 11:00 PM. Another highlight: the 7 km nighttime toboggan run on the Hochwurzen.
- #3: Butler Service on the Turracher Höhe: Unique to the Turracher Höhe, the so-called Piste Butlers surprise guests with small treats and guide them to the most scenic spots on the mountain. Guided tours include Early Morning Skiing, behind-the-scenes gondola tours, and snowshoe hikes.
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Ski Areas in Styria
Modern snowmaking systems and the natural high elevations ensure excellent snow conditions in Styria’s ski areas. The Reiteralm often gets its winter season underway in November, the Turracher Höhe has outstanding snow from November to late April/May, and high-elevation Lachtal (above 1,600 m) boasts ideal snow conditions.
Extremely family-friendly, with dedicated children’s areas, ski schools, and easy hills, such as those in Lachtal and Kreischberg.
Other winter activities include cross-country skiing, winter hiking, sledding, and snowshoeing.
