Austrian Alps: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Austrian Alps.

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Austrian Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
Austrian Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena Austrian Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach Austrian Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus) Austrian Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)

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Best lifts in the Austrian Alps

1-50 out of 401 ski resorts
1. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The Steinplatte/Winklmoosalm ski area is almost exclusively accessible via state-of-the-art lifts.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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9
3
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1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
In Ischgl and Samnaun, only state-of-the-art lifts can be found in the ski area. Most chairlifts are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 46

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4
25
9
5
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1. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
In the Hochkönig ski area, you can travel from Maria Alm via Dienten all the way to Mühlbach using the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 34

7
8
17
2
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1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Since the 2015/16 season, the 10-seater gondola lift E5+E6 TirolS has connected Fieberbrunn with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 69

29
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15
2
1
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1. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/​Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
High-performance gondola lifts take you from Kaltenbach up to the Hochzillertal ski area. Modern… more
Ski lifts:
  • 38

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6
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1. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
The Obertauern ski area is served by modern facilities. Detachable chairlifts with weather protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

1
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17
5
1
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1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Modern cable cars lead from the valley into the ski area, including the Schmittenhöhebahn with Porsche… more
Ski lifts:
  • 27

2
7
10
4
2
2
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1. Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Modern gondola lifts take you from Matrei and Kals up to the ski area. Within the winter sports area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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5
4
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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
The lifts and cable cars in the Kitzbühel/Kirchberg ski area have been modernized in recent years, so… more
Ski lifts:
  • 58

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11
28
8
10
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1. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Modern gondola lifts and the 3-S Penkenbahn take skiers and snowboarders up into the ski area. There,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 61

2
7
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17
11
7
16
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1. Silvretta Montafon
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Silvretta Montafon
The Silvretta Montafon ski area is equipped with modern lifts. From the valley, guests are usually… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35

2
8
18
4
1
2
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1. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
With modern lifts, you can reach the slopes on Grubigstein. There’s no need to use drag lifts anymore.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

3
4
1
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1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Wilder Kaiser
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Holiday Region Hohe Salve
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
All slopes are accessible via modern lifts (chairlifts and gondolas – some even with heated seats and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 81

16
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13
8
11
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1. Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Damüls Mellau
The Damüls Mellau ski resort predominantly features state-of-the-art six-seater chairlifts with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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13
1
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1. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Wildschönau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
The Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau offers a wide range of modern lift facilities. Gondola lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 45

9
7
22
4
3
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1. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/​Bramberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Zell am See
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
Gondola lifts take you from the towns of Neukirchen and Bramberg into the Wildkogel ski area. From… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

5
4
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6
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1. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/​Gerlos/​Königsleiten/​Hochkrimml
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Zell-Gerlos
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml
The Zillertal Arena regularly modernizes its lifts and cable cars. State-of-the-art feeder lifts from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 52

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14
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13
2
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1. Turracher Höhe
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Feldkirchen Nockberge
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Turracher Höhe
Almost all slopes can be accessed by modern chairlifts, most of which are equipped with weather… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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6
7
1
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1. Dorfgastein/​Großarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Grossarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Dorfgastein/Großarltal
Modern chairlifts and gondola lifts shuttle guests between Großarl and Dorfgastein. From the valley… more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

6
6
4
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1. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
From the Loser Arena in the valley, the new Panoramabahn with 10-person gondolas starts its journey… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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2
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1. Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun
In the Kaprun ski area Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel, state-of-the-art lifts transport guests. During the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

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1
6
1
6
9
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1. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
The Gurgl ski area now offers only the most modern lifts and cable cars, in line with the slogan “Top… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

11
7
6
1
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1. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden
Sölden offers state-of-the-art facilities for a fast and comfortable ascent to the mountain. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 31

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7
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1. Bad Gastein/​Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/​Angertal/​Stubnerkogel
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel
From Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein, and the Skizentrum Angertal, modern gondola lifts take you up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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6
3
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1. Rangger Köpfl – Oberperfuss
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rangger Köpfl – Oberperfuss
The 8-seater gondola lift Peter Anich I takes you from the outskirts of Oberperfuss up to Stiglreith… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
1
1
1
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1. Nassfeld – Hermagor
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nassfeld – Hermagor
In the Nassfeld ski resort, almost all slopes can be accessed via comfortable and fast chairlifts and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 29

6
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9
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5
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1. Hoch-Imst – Imst
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Imst
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Imst – Imst
From Hoch-Imst, two consecutive, comfortable 10-seater panorama gondola lifts take you to the Alpjoch… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
1
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1. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
The Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski resort offers modern chairlifts and gondolas, most of them equipped with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 38

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16
8
2
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1. Kreischberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murtal
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kreischberg
Since the 2021/22 season, a state-of-the-art and high-performance 10-seater gondola lift has been… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

3
3
4
1
1
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1. Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochzeiger – Jerzens
All slopes can be accessed by modern chairlifts and gondolas. From the valley, an eight-person gondola… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

1
4
4
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1. Golm
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Golm
The Golm ski area is serviced by modern lift facilities. From Vandans (650 m), the 8-seater gondola… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

3
4
2
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1. Kühtai
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kühtai
In the Kühtai ski area, you will mostly find modern lifts and cable cars that start around the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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6
3
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1. St. Anton/​St. Christoph/​Stuben/​Lech/​Zürs/​Warth/​Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck St. Anton am Arlberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
The Ski Arlberg resort, with the merger of St. Anton am Arlberg/St. Christoph/Stuben and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 85
  • Heli-skiing

5
12
1
42
21
3
1
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1. Almenwelt Lofer
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Salzburger Saalachtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Almenwelt Lofer
In the valley in Lofer, a state-of-the-art 8-seater gondola lift serves as the feeder lift to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

2
3
3
2
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1. Ifen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Kleinwalsertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ifen
Since the 2017/18 season, the Ifen ski area has been served by state-of-the-art cable cars. At the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
1
1
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1. Katschberg
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Katschberg-Rennweg
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Katschberg
Almost the entire Katschberg ski area can be accessed with modern gondolas and chairlifts. From St.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

4
4
8
1
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1. Schladming – Planai/​​Hochwurzen/​​Hauser Kaibling/​​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schladming – Planai/​Hochwurzen/​Hauser Kaibling/​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
Almost the entire 4-mountain ski circuit can be accessed with modern lifts. From the main entry… more
Ski lifts:
  • 47

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11
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18
12
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1. Radstadt/​Altenmarkt
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Radstadt
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Radstadt/Altenmarkt
The lifts in the Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area are among the most modern in Austria. With the opening… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

3
2
2
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1. Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
A modern eight-person gondola lift starts just outside Ehrwald and takes you up to the Ehrwalder Alm.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

1
3
2
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1. Zauchensee/​Flachauwinkl
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zauchensee/Flachauwinkl
Almost all slopes in Zauchensee/Flachauwinkl can be accessed by modern chairlifts with weather shields… more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

1
3
6
5
1
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1. Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/​Wagrain/​St. Johann-Alpendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/Wagrain/St. Johann-Alpendorf
Since the 2020/21 season, the new 10-seater gondola Panorama Link connects Snow Space Salzburg with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 45

2
10
16
8
7
2
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1. Flachauwinkl/​Kleinarl (Shuttleberg)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Flachauwinkl/Kleinarl (Shuttleberg)
From the entry points in Flachauwinkl and Kleinarl, 6-seater chairlifts with weather protection hoods… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

1
7
2
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43. Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) East Tyrolean Hochpustertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Take the 6-seater gondola (with a mid-station) up into the ski area. There, the Thurntaler 6-seater… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

2
3
1
1
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43. Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
At the Stubai Glacier, the state-of-the-art 3S Eisgratbahn transports guests up to the ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

5
7
8
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4
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43. St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Deferreggen Valley (Defereggental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
The 6-seater Brunnalm gondola quickly takes you up to the St. Jakob ski area. At the top,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

1
3
2
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43. Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
A large part of the slopes is accessed by modern lifts. The Mitterstein cable car is one of the most… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

1
4
10
2
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43. Spieljoch – Fügen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spieljoch – Fügen
Since the 2017/2018 season, the modern Spieljochbahn with a mid-station has been taking guests up into… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

3
2
2
3
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43. Hochoetz – Oetz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochoetz – Oetz
The feeder lifts up to the Hochoetz ski area are modern gondola lifts. From Oetz, the Acherkogelbahn… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

2
6
5
2
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43. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
A 6-seater gondola takes you from the valley up to the Nauders ski area. You can also float up to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

1
6
4
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43. Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
A 6-seater gondola lift takes you from the valley up to Kreuzjoch (2,136 m), one of the two main peaks… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

3
3
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