Discover ski resorts for connoisseurs & families in Styria

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The ski resorts in Styria stand for variety, quality and alpine charm. Here, winter sports enthusiasts can expect perfectly groomed pistes that will delight beginners, pros, pleasure skiers and families alike.

Skiers at the lift and blue sky and mountain in the background

Family friendliness, originality & diversity in Styria

The "green heart of Austria" also unfolds its special charm in winter: from extensive ski regions such as the 4-mountain ski area in Schladming-Dachstein to small gems such as the Grebenzen ski area, there is something for everyone. Families feel particularly at home in the child-friendly ski areas such as Lachtal, while snowboarders and freestyle skiers will appreciate the wide pistes and fun park on the World Cup mountain Kreischberg or the versatile Turracher Höhe.

The ski resorts in Styria also have plenty to offer away from the slopes, from toboggan runs to winter hiking trails and ski touring routes. Regional huts offer Styrian specialties such as Kasnocken for refreshment. The impressive mountain scenery, combined with warm hospitality, creates a unique vacation atmosphere in a winter wonderland.

In contrast to large ski centers, the smaller Styrian ski resorts retain their originality and authenticity. Anyone looking for winter fun in the midst of untouched nature will find the ideal destination in the ski resorts of Styria.

ALPS RESORTS can be found in these ski resorts in Styria

Exclusive chalets with a private pool and sauna, a chic penthouse suite with its own sauna on the large terrace, a modern vacation apartment just 100 m from the nearest piste ... You can find ALPS RESORTS vacation homes and apartments for your skiing vacation in these ski resorts in Styria:

4-mountain ski area in Ennstal:

Reiteralm, Hauser-Kaibling, Planai & Hochwurzen ski area

Location: Schladming-Dachstein region in Ennstal in Styria, 730 m to 2,015 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 123 km
Lift facilities: 50 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The 4-mountain ski area includes the Reiteralm, Hauser-Kaibling, Planai and Hochwurzen ski areas. The well-known Styrian ski region in the Schladming-Dachstein region kicks off the winter season with the annual Ski Opening, which brings world stars such as Robbie Williams (2023), Sting, Simply Red and Bryan Adams (2024) to Schladming. All of the 4 ALPS RESORTS in the 4 mountains ski area are in a top location: directly on the ski slope with ski-in/ski-out (Alpenchalets Reiteralm and Bergresort Hauser Kaibling), approx. 100 m from the slope (Alpenrock Schladming) or 400 m from the gondola valley station (Villa Liesl).
Operating times: Planai as soon as snow conditions permit until 12.4.2026. Hochwurzen 5.12.2025 to 12.4.2026.

Ski Amadé: 760 kilometers of slopes & 270 lifts in Styria & Salzburg

The 4-mountain ski area is part of the Ski Amadé ski network, which is one of the largest winter sports areas in Europe with 760 kilometers of slopes.
A total of 5 ski regions and 25 ski areas in Salzburg and Styria belong to Ski Amadé:

Salzburg: Salzburger Sportwelt, Hochkönig, Grossarl, Gastein
Styria: Schladming-Dachstein

Two skiers battle it out on the piste on the Kreischberg

Ski resort Kreischberg in Murau

Location: Kreischberg in the Murau-Murtal region in Styria, up to 1,800 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 42 km
Lift facilities: 13 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The Kreischberg World Cup mountain is particularly popular with snowboarders and freestylers with its fun park as well as families with wide pistes and a wide range of children's activities. These include the Dinowald, the KreiSchi ghost train, the KreiSchi Safari, a tubing track, a race track and a speed track. The Kreischberg has received several awards for its top slope grooming. The popular ski resort in Styria has already hosted the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships as well as the FIS Telemark World Championships.
Operating times: 5.12.2025 to 6.4.2026

Snow-covered Turracher Höhe with ski piste

Turracher Höhe: Ski resort between Carinthia & Styria

Location: border Carinthia/Styria up to 2,200 m
Kilometres of pistes: 43 km (14.5 km blue, 25 km red, 3.2 km black)
Lift facilities: 16 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The Turracher Höhe ski area on the Carinthian-Styrian border is guaranteed to have snow from November to May thanks to its natural altitude and modern snow-making facilities. The Turracher Höhe high plateau is home to Europe's largest contiguous Swiss stone pine forests and 3 mountain lakes. The Nocky Flitzer, the popular Alpine rollercoaster, is also open in winter.
Operating times: 23.11.2024 to 21.4.2025

Alpine-style mountain hut, surrounded by snow and sunshine

Lachtal ski resort

Location: between Murau and the Mur Valley in Styria, up to 2,222 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 36 km
Lift facilities: 8 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The mountain station is located at 2,222 m above sea level, making it the highest mountain station in Styria. Due to its altitude, the Styrian ski resort is relatively snow-sure and places particular emphasis on family-friendliness. The Kinderland Kinderlachtal, the Wildes Lachtal adventure course and the speed run are very popular with children and beginners. The Lachtal is considered a charming, manageable ski area away from the crowds.
Operating times: 5.12.2025 to 6.4.2026

Skiing in a wintry landscape on the Grebenzen

Grebenzen ski area

Location: St. Lambrecht in the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen nature park region, up to 1,810 m above sea level
Kilometers of pistes: 27 km
Lift facilities: 8 cable cars and lifts
Special features: Ski Grebenzen is an insider tip for families and leisure skiers: away from the crowds, perfectly groomed pistes await you here - the quality of the pistes has already won several awards. There is also a toboggan run and routes for ski tourers.
Ski-in/Ski-out: The ALPS RESORTS Naturchalets Lambrecht with its spacious vacation homes is located directly on the piste and just a few meters from the "Pabstin" valley station.
Operating times: 30.11.2024 to 16.03.2025

Skiers out and about in snowy Hohentauern

Hohentauern ski resort

Location: Hohentauern in the Murtal region, 1,250 to 1,800 m above sea level
Kilometers of pistes: 11 km
Lift facilities: 6 lifts
Special features: The ski school with carousel and magic carpet as well as the ski rental are located directly at the valley station - just like the cross-country ski trail entrance. The ski lift is around 100 m away from Almdorf Hohentauern.
Operating times: 20.12.2025 - 8.3.2026

Präbichl ski resort

Location: in the district of Leoben in Hochsteiermark, 1,100 - 1,608 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 20 km
Lift facilities: 7 lifts
Special features: The clearly laid out Präbichl ski area is particularly popular with families with its fun slope, Schlumperwald forest, perfectly groomed carving pistes and an FIS downhill run.
Operating times: 7.12.2024 to 16.3.2025

Culinary delights at the Styrian ski huts

A hearty (beef) soup with frittata (thinly sliced pancake strips), noodles or dumplings, a Wiener schnitzel, cheese dumplings with melted cheese and crispy fried onions ... Or would you prefer something sweet? Popular ski hut classics include apple strudel with vanilla sauce or whipped cream and Kaiserschmarrn. The Austrian top seller is often served in ski huts in Styria with lots of powdered sugar and plum topping.

A specialty in Styria is the intense Steirerkas, which you can enjoy with crispy farmhouse bread, in Steirerkasnocken or in doughnuts.

Our 3 highlights in ski resorts in Styria

#1: The Nightrace - Planai: The legendary Nightrace takes place at the end of January in Schladming. It's not just the race on the floodlit slope that creates a special atmosphere - the supporting program and the party on the World Cup Mile also attract thousands of ski fans to the Schladming-Dachstein region every year.

#2: Night tobogganing and night skiing Hochwurzen: If one day of skiing is not enough for you, carve down the 3 km long night piste on the Hochwurzen. The Hochwurzen summit lift is open until 9.30 pm on night skiing evenings, the piste until 11.00 pm. Another highlight: the 7 km long Hochwurzen night toboggan run.

#3: Butler service on the Turracher Höhe: The butler service in the Turracher Höhe ski area is unique! Piste butlers provide little surprises on the pistes of the Styrian ski resort or show guests the most beautiful spots on the Turracher Höhe. The guided tours include early morning skiing, a look behind the scenes at the cable cars or snowshoe hikes.

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about ski resorts in Styria

How snow-sure are the ski resorts in Styria?

Modern snow-making facilities and the natural altitude ensure guaranteed snow in the Styrian ski resorts. The Reiteralm usually starts the winter season in November, the Turracher Höhe has guaranteed snow from November to the end of April/May and the location at over 1,600 m ensures ideal snow conditions in the Lachtal valley.

How family-friendly are the Styrian ski resorts?

Very family-friendly, with special children's areas, ski schools and easy slopes like in Lachtal or on Kreischberg.

What alternatives are there to skiing on a winter vacation in Styria?

Other winter activities include cross-country skiing, winter hiking, tobogganing and snowshoeing.