Ski resorts in Austria
The best ski resorts in Austria: snow, slopes, family-friendliness and where to stay.
Resorts
Hintertux
Ski- & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000
Austria's longest ski season. The Hintertux Glacier opened on 2 October 2026 and skis to 3,250 m, with summer skiing in most years. What's open, and when.
Ischgl
Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun
Ischgl shares 239 km of high pistes with duty-free Samnaun in Switzerland. Season 26 Nov 2026 to 2 May 2027, with some of the Alps' loudest après.
Kitzbühel
KitzSki
Kitzbühel has a historic town, the Streif and 233 km of KitzSki pistes, but it's low, so check the snow first. Full area open 11 Dec 2026 to 29 Mar 2027.
Mayrhofen
Ski- & Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000
Penken, Ahorn and the Harakiri, with 142 km of local pistes and the Hintertux Glacier up the valley. A lively, low village with a big ski area.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
High, snow-sure and quiet, at the head of the Ötztal. 112 km of pistes from 1,800 m, open 19 November 2026 to 18 April 2027. Good for families.
Saalbach Hinterglemm
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Saalbach Hinterglemm and the 270 km Skicircus, with big intermediate mileage, lively après-ski and Fieberbrunn freeride, plus honest notes on snow.
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Austria's benchmark family resort, with 214 km of sunny pistes, big kids' areas and a car-free village with an underground. Open 4 Dec 2026 to 4 Apr 2027.
Sölden
Sölden
Two glaciers, three lift-served summits over 3,000 m and 147 km of pistes. Sölden opens early, skis late and has some of Austria's loudest après.
St. Anton am Arlberg
Ski Arlberg
St. Anton is the heart of Ski Arlberg, Austria's largest linked ski area, with 300+ km of pistes, serious off-piste and big après. Open 2 Dec to 18 Apr.