Ruqayyah Snyder
The Austrian city of Salzburg is surrounded by some of the country's best ski resorts. The biggest of these is Skicircus, which is made up of four regions: Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn. The resort offers 270 kilometres of ski slopes, with 140km of blue, 112km of red and 18km of black slopes. It also has 70 cableways and lifts, more than 60 ski huts, numerous snow parks, a freeride park, floodlit slopes and five toboggan runs. Other resorts within 100km of Salzburg include Steinplatte, St Johann in Tirol, Kitzbühel, SkiWelt, SkiJuwel, Zell am See, Kaprun, Bad Gastein, Rauris and Schladming.
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Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
The resort features 70 cableways and lifts, including 18 gondola lifts, 19 chairlifts, and 18 drag lifts or practice lifts. There are also over 60 cosy ski huts, numerous snow parks, a freeride park, floodlight slopes, and toboggan runs. The ski huts serve traditional delicacies, including hut classics such as Kaiserschmarrn, Pinzgauer Kasnock’n, and Salzburger Nockerl.
The resort is easily accessible, located 94 kilometres from Salzburg. It provides modern lift facilities, an excellent snowmaking system, and well-trained employees, ensuring a top-notch skiing experience.
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Zell am See
The Zell am See ski area is spread across the Schmittenhohe mountain, with a peak of 2 km and 77 km of connected ski runs. It offers 30 km of blue runs, 28 km of red runs, and 19 km of black runs. The ski resort boasts stunning views of Lake Zell and the surrounding three-thousand-metre-high peaks. The local mountain is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, with wide, perfectly groomed pistes for beginners and junior skiers, as well as challenging runs like the "Trass" for more advanced skiers.
The town of Zell am See is located at an altitude of 757 meters above sea level and features a charming pedestrian area in its old town, stretching from the lake shores to the city express ski lift. The ski resort is easily accessible, with three access points in the town and a lower terminus in the Glemmtal valley. Additionally, the zellamseeXpress provides a direct connection from the Skicircus to the Schmittenhöhe ski resort.
The Alpin Card ski pass provides access to three premium ski regions: the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Kaprun, and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. This pass offers an extensive network of slopes, totalling 408 km, and 121 ski lifts, providing a diverse and exciting skiing experience.
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Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun
The Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun ski resort is located in the Zell am See-Kaprun region, 98km from Salzburg. It is one of three premium ski resorts that are part of the ALPIN CARD, which offers 408km of slopes and up to 121 cable cars and ski lifts. The other two resorts are Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See.
The Kitzsteinhorn ski resort is known for its variety, offering something for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. It has an extra-long ski season, from fall until early summer, due to its snow-secure altitude and top-notch snow management. The resort is accessible by the K-ONNECTION cable car route, which is 12km long and connects the Kaprun town centre to the resort. The cable car ride offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area.
The ski resort has a range of well-maintained snowparks suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers, with easy, medium, and pro lines. It also features a superpipe, where freestylers can train on walls up to 6.5m high. For freeriders, there are five marked routes close to the lifts, providing access to powder snow and terrain. The resort also offers a weekly winter program with activities such as National Park ranger tours, freeride workshops, guided ski tours, and snowshoe hikes.
In addition to its skiing and snowboarding offerings, the Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun resort provides incomparable nature and panoramic views. It is located near the Hohe Tauern National Park, where visitors can explore unique attractions and adventure offerings. The resort also features the ICE CAMP presented by Audi, an artistically designed igloo world made of ice and snow, complete with a snack bar and sun deck at 2,600m.
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Steinplatte Waidring
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm offers a colourful variety of attractions for families and children. The Funline, with its dinosaur elements, is perfect for little ones, while the Triassic Kinderland on the local mountain in Waidring is ideal for beginners and specially designed for young skiers. The 108-metre-long conveyor belt allows children to easily enter and ascend the skiing world. The ski area also features a 1.5-kilometre-long Snowpark with three sections, guaranteeing action and freestyle fun for all skill levels.
The ski school at Steinplatte Waidring offers full and half-day courses, including ski taster sessions for toddlers with additional childcare. The ski area also includes the Jib Garden, where experienced freeskiers and snowboarders can test their skills. The Triassic Park can be discovered in winter, even without skis, via the winter hiking trail lined with dinosaurs leading to a viewing platform and a stalactite cave.
The ski area provides 13 comfortable lifts, some with heated seats, taking visitors up to 1,860 m. There are 40 km of optimally groomed pistes, with wide, extensive slopes offering plenty of space for carving fans. Freeriders can enjoy the powder snow slopes of Schwarzloferalm, while snowboarders will find their fill on the wide pistes. The Winklmoosalm also entices nature lovers with its cross-country ski trails and hiking paths.
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Bad Gastein
The main Bad Gastein ski area is on the Stubnerkogel, which rises to 2250 m and also connects to the skiing at Bad Hofgastein via the Angertal connection. Two more smaller areas are also worth visiting: Sportgastein (2686 m) and the Graukogel chairlifts, which face across the valley from the Stubnerkogel. Bad Gastein is relatively easy to access, with good road and rail connections. The new Schlossalmbahn cable car is only a 10-minute walk from the Hotel Bismarck, and the Angertal Ski Centre can be reached in 10 minutes via the free ski bus.
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Frequently asked questions
There are several ski resorts near Salzburg, including:
- Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
- Schmittenhoehe
- Kaprun Kitzsteinhorn
- Steinplatte
- Grossarltal
- Bad Gastein
The distance from Salzburg to each of these resorts varies, with some being closer to the city than others. For example, Steinplatte is just 58km away, while Grossarltal is 74km away, and Bad Gastein is 88km away.
The biggest ski resort in Salzburg is Skicircus, which is made up of the four regions of Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Leogang, and Fieberbrunn.
Besides skiing, you can enjoy alternative snow fun such as snowboarding, tobogganing, hiking, and ziplining.
