The best destinations to go skiing in Austria

Hochzeiger in the Tyrol

This is the perfect family-friendly resort, offering 40 kilometres of ski slopes ideal for your children’s first turns on snow. The resort sits at 1,450 metres, with the highest point reaching 2,450 metres. It has 9 ski lifts to take you all around the ski area. Families come here for the high-quality ski lessons and stay for the wide range of activities for both adults and children. For younger ones, there’s a kids’ club and several ski schools where they can learn to ski. If you fancy trying something new, there’s also a snowpark offering snowboard lessons.

The Pitztal ski area is a real pleasure. Beginners will practise on blue slopes, while more experienced skiers, like teenagers, can tackle the red and black runs. The resort offers slopes for all levels, and there’s a great choice of mountain bars and restaurants, easily accessible even for non-skiers.

Beyond skiing, families can enjoy a 6-kilometre toboggan run, ride in a snowcat, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the village. Even better, with the Bambini ski pass, children ski for free alongside their parents!

You’ll find quality accommodation close to the slopes and ski lifts, meaning you won’t have to carry your children’s skis. Choose from stylish hotels or spacious apartments, perfect for welcoming the whole family. Many hotels also feature spas and swimming pools, ideal for relaxing after a day on the slopes.

For those wanting to try something different or nature lovers, we highly recommend a snowshoe walk or a hike in the Austrian mountains. Follow the hiking trails of the Olympiaregion Seefeld in Tyrol and enjoy a magical walk through the forest – a true change of scenery! Tyrol also offers 750 kilometres of toboggan runs across Austria, where your children can have endless fun.

We truly recommend this quiet, family-friendly resort, perfect for families with young children.

Pour ceux qui veulent tester une autre activité que le ski et les amoureux de la nature, je vous conseille de faire une balade en raquette ou à pied dans les montagnes autrichiennes. Emprunter le chemin de randonnée l'Olympia région de Seefeld dans le tyrol et marché dans la forêt pour un moment suspendu. Dépaysement garanti ! Le Tyrol met aussi à disposition 750 kilomètres de pistes de luge en Autriche pour que vos enfants s’en donnent à cœur joie.

Je vous conseille vraiment cette station familiale qui est calme et qui conviendra à coup sûr aux familles avec des enfants en bas âge.

Hintertuxer in the Tyrol

Still in Tyrol, in the Zillertal region, this resort lies close to the Hintertux Glacier. Here, you can enjoy stunning panoramic views, and the resort is open all year round. Thanks to excellent snow conditions in both summer and winter, your holiday is guaranteed to be magical. Everything is designed for unforgettable memories – from a dedicated snowpark for snowboarders to an ice palace at high altitude, a flea market at 3,200 metres, and even a 12-kilometre-long ski run!

The resort offers 60 kilometres of slopes, making it a human-sized ski area perfect for families. Children can enjoy the 14 kilometres of easy slopes, while intermediate skiers can explore the 35 kilometres of medium runs. For more advanced skiers, there are 11 kilometres of challenging slopes to conquer.

Families will love the 3 toboggan runs, including one that is lit at night for thrilling evening rides. One ski slope is also illuminated, allowing you to experience the excitement of night skiing – an unforgettable adrenaline rush! If you fancy a change from skiing, head to the Snowpark for even more fun.

Beyond skiing, this Austrian resort also offers a wide range of activities, including paragliding to enjoy breathtaking views from above, ice skating, curling, and beautiful hiking trails for those who want to discover the Austrian mountain landscapes.

Turracher Höhe in Carinthia

Not far from Styria, Turracher Höhe is the perfect family-friendly ski resort where both beginners and experienced skiers can have a great time. It’s an ideal destination for a ski holiday in Austria! Glide through the magical forests, race down the fun toboggan runs, explore the beautiful cross-country skiing trails… and soak in the stunning landscapes all around you.

This cosy, human-sized resort offers 32 slopes, covering 42 kilometres of skiing. Children can safely practise their first turns on the blue slopes, which make up 35% of the ski area. For teenagers and thrill-seekers, there are plenty of red and black slopes — more than 60% of the domain is ready for them to conquer!

Looking for a new adventure? Try night skiing! Turracher Höhe offers a lit ski slope where kids (and grown-ups) will love the excitement of skiing under the stars. The longest run in the resort stretches for 3 kilometres — who will make it down first?

And if you fancy a change from skiing, head over to the snowpark. Snowboard lessons are available for those who want to master new skills and enjoy a different kind of ride.

Olympia skiworld at Innsbruck

Have fun on 600 kilometres of ski slopes across 9 valleys! This is a huge ski area where you can even enjoy skiing on glaciers. If you’re into snowboarding, you’ll love the top-class facilities — the resort really pulls out all the stops. To make it easy for you, a free ski bus runs daily between the valleys, making it simple to explore everything the area has to offer.

Happiness is within easy reach here: high-altitude peaks, guaranteed natural snow, and ultra-cosy après-ski spots! The ski area is made up of 9 villages, including Innsbruck, the most famous city in Austria. Depending on what you’re looking for, you’ll find resorts with a peaceful, cosy vibe — perfect for families with young children — or livelier spots with a buzzing nightlife for those who want to keep the fun going after the slopes close.

You’ve got plenty of options for your ski holiday: book your accommodation, ski equipment, and lift pass separately, or go for an all-inclusive package that makes everything easy — it reminds me a little of the packages we offer on Travelski.com!

The ski schools here offer over 6,000 skiing and snowboarding lessons, so your children can pick the course that suits them best. The resort even works with CheckYeti, a trusted partner for ski school bookings.

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, in the Tyrol

This Austrian ski resort is renowned for its outstanding childcare and warm welcome for families. If you’re a demanding family looking for the perfect ski getaway, this is the place for you. Children’s ski lessons are top-notch, and there’s an extensive childcare service, giving you the freedom to hit the slopes or unwind in the spa.

The resort offers 214 kilometres of ski slopes — a fantastic playground for you and your children! Young skiers can practice on 47 kilometres of blue runs, while more experienced skiers can challenge themselves on the red and black slopes. With 67 ski lifts, you'll easily explore every corner of the resort.

If you fancy a change from skiing, why not slide down 10 kilometres of toboggan runs, visit the kids’ gardens and mini crèche for some fun activities, or head to the 8 Fun Areas packed with entertainment? Your children will be thrilled by all the options available.

And for a truly magical memory, don’t miss the night skiing and sledging evening — racing down the slopes under the stars is an experience your little ones (and you!) will never forget.

Sölden in the Tyrol

It’s impossible to talk about Austrian ski resorts without mentioning Sölden. This legendary resort guarantees excellent snow conditions and cutting-edge ski lifts. Its ski area, known as Big 3, covers the iconic peaks of Gaislachkogl (3,058 m), Tiefenbachkogl (3,250 m) and Schwarze Schneide (3,340 m). The thrilling runs are a dream for skiers, but the breathtaking panoramic views are just as impressive. Make sure to visit the stunning Ötztal Glacier — it’s truly unforgettable.

Sölden offers 146 kilometres of slopes, giving you and your children plenty of space to explore and enjoy. There are 19 easy runs where younger skiers can build their confidence during lessons or family sessions. For snowboard lovers — or those keen to try it for the first time — there’s a dedicated Snow Park waiting for you. Plus, with 31 modern ski lifts, getting to the top of the slopes has never been easier!

Warth - Schröcken in the Vorarlberg province

Located between Germany, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, this resort is a paradise for ski lovers. Here, off-piste skiing reigns supreme! Enjoy the amazing powder to perfect your turns, and take advantage of the many mountain safety and ski technique training sessions on offer.

You’ll have 60 slopes to explore and 15 ski lifts to take you across the whole area. Beginners will love the blue runs under the Karhornbahn lift and the family-friendly Saloberkopf run near the Jägeralp-Express. Little ones can take their first steps on the snow at Pauli's Kinderland. And for unforgettable family memories, don’t miss the fun slope featuring small jumps, waves, kickers, boxes, and a cross course. Get your camera ready to capture your kids' best tricks (and maybe a few funny wipeouts)!

Thrill-seekers will be in heaven too, with steep black runs and impressive freeride areas — your teenagers will never want to leave.

If you want to explore even more of the Austrian mountains, the 3 Täler Pass is perfect. It’s not only valid in Warth-Schröcken but also gives you access to over 506 km of slopes across 38 ski areas including Bregenzerwald, Großes Walsertal, Tiroler Lechtal, Rheintal, Klostertal, and Laternsertal!

And if you’re looking for something different, the resort also offers a Snowpark where you can join snowboard lessons and sessions.

Walgrain in the heart of the Salzburg area

Amade, named after the legendary composer Amadeus Mozart, is the largest ski area in all of Austria, just a short drive from Salzburg via the A10. This expansive resort spans two mountains and offers a direct cable car ride from the base all the way to the highest point of the domain, the Dachstein Glacier.

The resort boasts 212 kilometres of slopes, including 79 kilometres of easy runs for your children. There are two ski schools at the resort, such as Ski- & Snowboardschule Wagrain GmbH, where your kids can learn to ski on beginner-friendly slopes and then join you for some afternoon skiing.

Bad Gastein - Sportgastein in the Gasteiner Valley

A charming, family-friendly resort that shines through the simplicity of its activities. Delicious food, warm entertainment, and snowy slopes — what more could you ask for? The prices are very reasonable.

This ski resort features 18 kilometres of slopes, with 19% of them being blue runs where your children will practice during ski lessons with the resort’s instructors. With 9 ski runs in total, it’s a resort that feels just the right size. There are 3 ski lifts to take you around the area.

For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there are over 9 kilometres of trails that will allow you to enjoy peaceful moments in the forest.

Arlberg, in the Tyrol

You are in the birthplace of skiing in Austria. This resort is open from early December until mid-May. Discover the many games available in the snowpark and funpark — enriching and fun activities for all ages.

This ski area boasts over 300 kilometres of slopes and 88 ski lifts, offering something for all levels. You’ll find funparks, slalom courses, competition runs, as well as toboggan slopes. In Tyrol, you can also enjoy the views from the ski lift and be captivated by the beauty of the mountains.

If your children don’t always want to ski, why not opt for a horse-drawn carriage ride through the forest with the snowy landscape all around?

By choosing to ski in Austria, you have the option, thanks to its proximity to Italy, to venture into Italy for a skiing adventure and explore another country. If you need more information for your trip, I recommend checking out the websites of Austrian ski resorts. Each village has religious buildings dedicated to saints, adding to the charm of the region.

Everyone who has gone skiing in Austria and its regions has loved it! For your next vacation, why not visit Kitzbühel, Ischgl, or Lech? You’ll ski just as well as you would in any other resort.