Ski Areas in Tyrol: top infrastructure, magical slopes, and glorious panoramas
More than 3,500 kilometers of pistes in around 80 ski resorts await you in Tyrol! From glamorous Kitzbühel to the family-friendly Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis region and the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena at the foot of Germany's highest mountain. The Tyrolean ski resorts where ALPS RESORTS are located are every bit as diverse as the holiday apartments and holiday homes themselves.
Skiing in Tyrol is all about the pure joys of winter and variety at the highest level. Tyrol’s ski resorts offer everything a winter sports fan could wish for: endless slopes, great snow conditions, and breathtaking mountain vistas. Thanks to modern lift systems and perfectly groomed pistes, your skiing comfort is guaranteed, while charming mountain huts invite you to take a well-deserved break and enjoy an array of Tyrolean specialties.
Did you know? Interesting facts about Tyrol’s ski areas
In Tyrol, you will be greeted by almost 80 ski resorts, including world-famous destinations such as Ischgl, St. Anton am Arlberg, glamorous Kitzbühel, and glacier ski resorts where the ski season lasts from autumn well into springtime. Quality-tested family ski resorts in Tyrol, such as Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, the Spieljochbahn in Fügen, the Ehrwalder Almbahn, and the Wettersteinbahn, offer services aimed specifically at the needs of families.
Fieberbrunn, part of Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and host of the Freeride World Tour, is a paradise for freeriders, while the legendary Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel attracts thousands of ski fans every year, eager to attend the most spectacular event on the Ski World Cup circuit.
The FIS Ski World Cup kicks off at the end of October on the Rettenbachferner in Sölden/Ötztal and given a befitting celebration with countless World Cup parties. St. Anton am Arlberg, with 305 kilometers of slopes, is the largest ski resort in Tyrol and boasts a history of skiing going back more than 100 years.
You will find ALPS RESORTS at these ski areas in Tyrol
A modern apartment hotel with heated outdoor pool at the foot of the Zugspitze, an exclusive chalet with outdoor bathtub next to the slopes, or a cozy holiday apartment by a family-friendly piste: you will find perfect accommodations for your winter holiday in these Tyrolean ski areas!
Kitzbühel Ski Area: KitzSki
- Location: Mittersill in Salzburger Land, Kitzbühel and Kirchberg; 811 m to 1,950 m above sea level
- Piste kilometers: 220 km
- Lifts: 57 cableways and ski lifts
- Highlights: The Hahnenkamm race and the Streif course are legendary, attracting thousands of ski enthusiasts and partygoers to Kitzbühel every year.
Tyrolean ski area KitzSki was named "World’s Best Ski Resort 2023" by Skiresort.de, the world’s biggest testing platform for ski resorts. - Dates: November 16, 2024 (Resterkogel Training Center, open to the general public on weekends) to April 21, 2025
Wilder Kaiser Ski Area
- Location: Westendorf, Hopfgarten, Itter, Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau, Going, Brixen im Thale. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental is about a 1-hour drive from Munich, Innsbruck, and Salzburg.
- Piste kilometers: 275 km
- Lifts: 81 cableways and ski lifts
- Highlights: The offerings at the Wilder Kaiser are "incredibly broad": 275 km of pistes, more than 80 state-of-the-art lifts, around 80 huts and mountain restaurants, 3 fun parks, and about 20 valley runs. In the course of the SkiWelt Tour, you will be able to cover up to 84 kilometers of pistes (orange route) using 37 lifts – without ever having to ski the same run twice!
- Dates: December 7, 2024, to March 30, 2025
St. Johann in Tirol/Oberndorf Ski Area
- Location: St. Johann in Tirol and Oberndorf – just a few minutes’ drive from Kitzbühel; up to 1,604 m above sea level
- Piste kilometers: 40 km
- Lifts: 10 cableways and ski lifts
- Highlights: Recreational skiers and families feel especially at home in this Tyrolean ski resort on the "snowy side of the Kitzbüheler Horn." At the free Kinderland St. Johann, young skiers can make their very first attempts on a pair of skis.
- Dates: December 7, 2024, to March 23, 2025
Ski Area in Zillertal: Spieljochbahn
- Location: Fügen at the "entrance" to Zillertal; up to 2,050 m above sea level
- Piste kilometers: 21.1 km
- Lifts: 10 cableways and ski lifts
- Highlights: The quality-tested family ski region Spieljoch in Zillertal excites skiers with its wide pistes, a 7.5 km valley run with snowmaking capability, and a 5.5 km toboggan run starting at the Spieljochbahn mountain station. In 2024, Skiresort.de recognized it as a "Hidden Gem" and the world’s leading ski resort up to 20 km. A free ski shuttle provides convenient connections to other Zillertal ski areas such as Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach, Hochfügen, and Zillertal Arena.
- Dates: December 13, 2024, to March 30, 2025
Steinach am Brenner Ski Area: Ski Arena Bergeralm
- Location: Steinach am Brenner in Wipptal, about 25 km from Innsbruck; 1,050 m to 2,230 m above sea level
- Piste kilometers: 29 km
- Lifts: 7 cableways and ski lifts
- Highlights: At Skiarena Bergeralm, you can ski practically around the clock! With special offerings such as night skiing and early-morning skiing, ski days spent in Wipptal are definitely ultra-long. Skiresort.de named the Bergeralm a "Hidden Gem 2019" and the world’s leading ski resort up to 30 kilometers.
- Dates: Season starts on November 23, 2024, depending on snow conditions
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Ski Area
- Location: District of Landeck in Tyrol, approximately 90 km from Innsbruck; 1,220 m to around 2,820 m above sea level
- Piste kilometers: 214 km
- Lifts: 68 cableways and ski lifts
- Highlights: This region lies on a sunny plateau in the upper Inntal Valley and impresses with its fantastic offerings for families with children. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of Tyrol’s quality-tested family ski resorts.
Due to its high elevation and state-of-the-art snowmaking systems (covering approximately 80% of pistes), this Tyrolean ski region guarantees excellent snow conditions well into springtime. - Dates: December 6, 2024, to April 21, 2025
Zugspitze Ski Areas: Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
- Location: In the Reutte District of Tyrol, on the Austrian side of the Zugspitze and close to the German border (Garmisch-Partenkirchen); approximately 1,000 to 2,900 m above sea level
- Piste kilometers: 143 km spread across 7 ski resorts (e.g., Grubigstein: 27 km/8 lifts; Ehrwalder Alm: 27.5 km/8 lifts; Ehrwalder Wetterstein: 23 km/6 lifts; Marienbergbahn: 12 km/5 lifts)
- Lifts: 56 cableways and ski lifts
- Highlights: At 2,962 m, the Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany. The Ehrwalder Alm, Wetterstein, and Berwang-Bichlbach ski areas are certified Tyrolean family ski regions.
- Dates: December 13, 2024 (also weekend operations before that date) to mid-April 2025
Culinary Highlights in Tyrol’s Ski Resorts: Classic, Hearty, and Sweet
Kaiserschmarrn and Germknödel with vanilla sauce and poppy sugar are definite must-tries during any winter holiday in Tyrol. During your next refreshment break, also be sure to sample these mouthwatering Tyrolean specialties:
- Tiroler Gröstl consists of crispy fried potatoes, juicy beef or pork, and onions, all roasted together in a pan. It is often garnished with a fried egg and fresh herbs and served in a cast-iron pan.
- Tiroler Kaspressknödel (cheesy dumplings) are served either in a hearty broth or on a salad. They are an ideal energy boost for winter sports enthusiasts and a real treat!
Our 5 Highlights at Ski Resorts in Tyrol
- #1 KitzSkiWelt-Tour: For those who love challenges and are confident skiers, the route from Pass Thurn to Going am Wilden Kaiser and back covers 88 km and over 17,000 vertical meters. The KitzSkiWelt-Tour connects two of Tyrol’s top ski resorts – KitzSki and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental – and can be started from 14 different winter sports destinations.
- #2 Early Morning Skiing on the Bergeralm and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental/Westendorf: Do you dream of being the very first person to carve down freshly groomed slopes? Thanks to the Early Morning Skiing offer at the Bergeralm in Steinach am Brenner or in Westendorf in Brixental, you will be able to begin your day of skiing before everybody else.
- #3 Night Skiing with View of Germany’s Highest Mountain: If skiing during the daytime isn’t enough for you, take advantage of the many night skiing options available to you in Tyrol, for example in Berwang or Ehrwald at the foot of the Zugspitze in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena.
- #4 Family Offer in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis: This Tyrolean winter sports region pays special attention to the youngest skiers and their parents. Slopes, lifts, infrastructure including fun parks, ski schools, and dining opportunities are all very much family-oriented. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of 16 quality-tested family ski regions in Tyrol.
- #5 Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel: A red-letter day on every ski fan’s calendar, the Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbühel draw thousands of visitors and celebrities to the Tiroler Unterland region every January. The undisputed highlight of Race Week is the Streif downhill, with racers taking on the steepest start on the Ski World Cup circuit, also having to overcome notorious challenges such as the "Mausefalle" and "Hausbergkante."
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Skiing in Tyrol
The best time for a ski holiday in Tyrol really depends on the snow conditions and your personal preferences, anywhere from December to April. December to February offers the most dependable snow conditions and top-quality pistes. Meanwhile, March and April are perfect for sun-skiing in Tyrol.
Tyrol’s ski resorts are considered highly dependable when it comes to snow conditions, especially since many are situated at higher elevations, thereby ensuring a long season – often from early December into April. The highest ski resorts include Tyrol’s glacier ski areas, Ischgl, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, and Arlberg. Additionally, most major Tyrolean ski resorts boast a highly sophisticated snowmaking infrastructure. With modern snow cannons and water reservoirs, the majority of slopes can be carpeted with artificial snow, ensuring consistently good snow conditions throughout the season.
The selection of ski-in/ski-out accommodations in Tyrol is extensive. ALPS RESORTS also offers numerous holiday homes and holiday apartment next to the piste. These include the Bergeralm Chalets in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, the Bergeralm Chalets in Wipptal, and the Brixental Suites in Hopfgarten. Visit our resort overview and filter for “accommodations on the slopes” for more information.
The quality-tested Tyrolean Family Ski Regions are considered especially family-friendly, offering services targeted squarely at the needs of families with children.
