Ski resorts in Tirol: top infrastructure, fantastic slopes & panoramic views

Name: Alps Resorts
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More than 3,500 kilometers of slopes in around 80 ski resorts await you in Tirol! From sophisticated Kitzbühel to the family region of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena at the foot of Germany's highest mountain. The Tyrolean ski resorts in which the ALPS RESORTS are located are just as diverse as our vacation apartments and vacation homes.

Skiing in Tyrol stands for pure winter fun and variety at the highest level. In the ski resorts of Tyrol you will find everything a winter sports enthusiast's heart desires: kilometers of slopes, snow-sure descents and impressive mountain panoramas. With modern lifts and well-prepared pistes, comfort is guaranteed in the Tyrolean ski resorts, while charming mountain huts invite you to take a well-earned break with Tyrolean delicacies.

Modern combined lift in front of an impressive, wintry mountain backdrop on the Bergeralm

Interesting facts about the Tyrolean ski resorts

Tyrol is home to almost 80 ski resorts, including world-famous ski resorts such as Ischgl, St. Anton am Arlberg, sophisticated Kitzbühel and glacier ski resorts, where the ski season lasts from fall until well into spring. Quality-tested Tyrolean family ski resorts such as the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski area, the Spieljochbahn in Fügen, the Ehrwalder Almbahn and Wettersteinbahn have a special offer for families. In Fieberbrunn, part of the Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and venue of the Freeride World Tour, freeriders get their money's worth and in Kitzbühel, the legendary Hahnenkamm race attracts thousands of ski enthusiasts every year to the most spectacular race of the Ski World Cup. The start of the FIS Ski World Cup takes place at the end of October on the Rettenbachferner in Sölden/Ötztal and is celebrated in style with World Cup parties. With 305 kilometers of pistes, St. Anton am Arlberg is the largest ski resort in Tyrol and can look back on more than 100 years of skiing history.

You will find ALPS RESORTS in these Tyrolean ski resorts

A modern aparthotel with heated outdoor pool at the foot of the Zugspitze, an exclusive chalet with outdoor bathtub on the slopes or a cozy vacation apartment on the family-friendly slopes: You'll find the perfect accommodation for your winter vacation in these ski resorts in Tyrol!

Kitzbühel ski resort: KitzSki

Location: Mittersill in Salzburger Land via Kitzbühel to Kirchberg; 811 m to 1,950 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 220 km
Lift facilities: 57 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The Hahnenkamm race and the downhill run on the Streif are legendary and attract thousands of ski enthusiasts and party people to Kitzbühel every year.
The Tyrolean ski resort of KitzSki was named "World's Best Ski Resort 2024" by Skiresort.de. Skiresort.de is the world's largest ski resort test portal.
Operating times: 7.11.2025 (Resterkogel training center, public run on weekends) until 6.4.2026; small ski operation in the Hahnenkamm area until 12.4.2026

Winter landscape with slopes and chairlifts in the Kitzbühel-Hahnenkamm ski area

Two skiers are standing on the slope below a cable car.

Wilder Kaiser ski resort

Location: Westendorf, Hopfgarten, Itter, Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau, Going, Brixen im Thale; The Tyrolean ski area SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental can be reached in approx. 1 hour by car from Munich, Innsbruck and Salzburg.
Kilometres of slopes: 275 km
Lift facilities: 81 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The offer in the Wilder Kaiser ski area is "insanely large": 275 km of pistes, more than 80 state-of-the-art lifts, around 80 refreshment stops at huts and mountain restaurants, 3 fun parks and around 20 valley runs. On the SkiWelt Tour, you can cover up to 84 km of pistes (orange tour) with the help of 37 lifts and never ski twice!
Operating times: 6.12.2025 to 6.4.2026

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
Kilometres of pistes: 40 km
Lift facilities: 10 cable cars and lifts
Special features: Pleasure skiers and families in particular feel at home in this Tyrolean ski area on the "snow-sure side of the Kitzbüheler Horn". In the free Kinderland St. Johann, the youngest skiers can make their first attempts on 2 boards.
Operating times: 6.12.2025 to 22.3.2026

Skiers making a carving turn on the freshly groomed piste

Children in ski outfits slide off the snow-covered roof of an alpine hut.

Ski area in the Zillertal: Spieljochbahn

Location: Fügen at the "entrance" to the Zillertal; up to 2,050 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 21.10 km
Lift facilities: 10 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The certified Tyrolean family ski region Spieljoch in Zillertal impresses with its wide pistes, the 7.5 km long, snow-covered valley run and a 5.5 km long toboggan run, which starts at the Spieljochbahn mountain station. The Tyrolean ski resort was named an "insider tip" and the world's leading ski resort up to 20 km by Skiresort.de in 2024. Other ski areas in the Zillertal such as Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach, Hochfügen and the Zillertal Arena can be easily reached with the free ski bus.
Operating times: 13.12.2024 to 30.3.2025

Ski area Steinach am Brenner: Skiarena Bergeralm

Location: Steinach am Brenner in the Wipptal valley, approx. 25 km from Innsbruck; 1,050 m to 2,230 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 29 km
Lift facilities: 7 cable cars and lifts
Special features: You can ski almost around the clock in the Bergeralm ski arena: Thanks to the offers for night skiing and early morning skiing, the skiing days in the Wipptal are extra long! Skiresort.de named the Bergeralm an "insider tip 2019" as the world's leading ski area up to 30 kilometers.
Operating times: 29.11.2025 to 6.4.2026

Family skiing on a wide slope with fresh snow

Parents with children skiing on a wide slope

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski resort

Location: District of Landeck in Tyrol, approx. 90 km from Innsbruck; 1,220 m to approx. 2,820 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 214 km
Lift facilities: 68 cable cars and lifts
Special features: The region is located on a sunny plateau in the upper Inntal valley and is popular with families with children. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of the certified Tyrolean family ski resorts.
Thanks to its natural altitude and state-of-the-art snow-making facilities (approx. 80%), the Tyrolean ski region is guaranteed snow until spring.
Operating times: 5.12.2025 to 12.4.2026

Zugspitze ski resorts: Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

Location: in the district of Reutte in Tyrol, on the Austrian side of the Zugspitze and not far from the border to Germany (Garmisch-Partenkirchen); approx. 1,000 to 2,900 m above sea level
Kilometres of pistes: 143 km in 7 ski areas (including: Grubigstein: 27 km/8 lifts; Ehrwalder Alm: 27.5 km/8 lifts; Ehrwalder Wetterstein: 23 km/6 lifts; Marienbergbahn: 12 km/5 lifts)
Lift facilities: 56 cable cars and lifts
Special features: At 2,962 m, the Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany. Ehrwalder Alm, Wetterstein and Berwang-Bichlbach are certified Tyrolean family ski resorts.
Operating times: Tiroler Zugspitzbahn from 05.12.2025 to 08.12.2025, 12.12.2025 to 14.12.2025 and daily from 19.12.2025 to 12.04.2026 | Ehrwalder Almbahn from 19.12.2025 to 12.04.2026

Plate with Tyrolean Gröstl and fried egg

Culinary delights in Tyrol's ski resorts: Classic, hearty and sweet

Kaiserschmarrn and yeast dumplings with vanilla sauce and poppy seed sugar are simply part of a winter vacation in Tyrol. You should definitely try these Tyrolean specialties at your next ski hut stop:

The Tiroler Gröstl consists of crispy fried potatoes, juicy beef or pork and onions, which are braised together in a pan. Gröstl is often garnished with a fried egg and fresh herbs and served in a cast-iron pan.

The Tyrolean cheese dumplings are served in a hearty broth or on a salad. They are an ideal snack for winter sports enthusiasts and a real treat!

Our 5 highlights in the ski resorts in Tyrol

#1 KitzSkiWelt-Tour: For all those who love a challenge and are really good on skis: the ski route from Pass Thurn to Going am Wilden Kaiser and back covers 88 km and more than 17,000 vertical meters. The KitzSkiWelt tour connects 2 of the top ski areas in Tyrol - the KitzSki ski area and the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental - and can be started from 14 winter sports resorts.

#2 Early Morning Skiiing on the Bergeralm and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental/Westendorf: Be the first to carve down the freshly groomed slopes - your dream? With the early skiing offer on the Bergeralm in Steinach am Brenner or in Westendorf in Brixental Valley, you can start your day of skiing before everyone else.

#3 Night skiing with a view of Germany's highest mountain: If one day of skiing is not enough for you, take advantage of the numerous night skiing offers 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: The Tyrolean winter sports region makes a special effort to cater to the youngest skiers and their parents: slopes, lifts, infrastructure such as fun parks, ski schools and restaurants are all geared towards families. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of the 16 quality-certified family ski regions in Tyrol.

#5 Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel: The Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel, which attract thousands of visitors and celebrities to the Tyrolean lowlands every year at the end of January, are a firm fixture in every ski fan's calendar. The undisputed highlight of the race week is the Streif downhill, where the racers plunge down the steepest start in the Ski World Cup and conquer hot spots such as the Mausefalle or the Hausbergkante.

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about skiing in Tirol

When is the best time to ski in Tyrol's ski resorts?

The best time for a ski vacation in Tyrol is between December and April, depending on snow conditions and personal preference. From December to February, snow is most guaranteed and is the ideal travel period for anyone looking for particularly good piste conditions. March and April are ideal months for skiing in the sun in Tyrol.

How snow-sure are the ski resorts in Tyrol?

The Tyrolean ski resorts are generally considered to be relatively snow-sure, as many of them are located at high altitudes and can therefore promise a long season - often from the beginning of December until early April. The highest ski areas include the Tyrolean glacier ski areas of Ischgl, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and the Arlberg. In addition, most of the large ski resorts in Tyrol have a highly developed snowmaking infrastructure. With modern snow cannons and water reservoirs, the majority of the slopes can be artificially covered with snow. This ensures consistently good snow conditions and stable conditions throughout the entire ski season.

Where can I find vacation apartments and vacation homes right on the slopes in Tirol?

The selection of ski-in/ski-out accommodation in Tirol is huge, and at ALPS RESORTS you will also find numerous holiday homes and apartments directly on the slope. These include the Alpenchalets Biberwier in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, the Bergeralm Chalets in the Wipptal and the Brixental Suites in Hopfgarten. Click on our resort overview and filter by "accommodation on the piste" for more information.

Which ski resorts in Tyrol are particularly family-friendly?

The quality-certified Tyrolean family ski resorts, which offer a special range of activities for families with children, are considered to be particularly family-friendly.