Ski resorts for beginners in the Central Eastern Alps

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Central Eastern Alps - beginner ski resorts Central Eastern Alps

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Ski holiday and skiing for beginners in the Central Eastern Alps

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Beginner-friendly ski resorts Central Eastern Alps

51-96 out of 96 ski resorts
20. Gerlitzen
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Villach Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gerlitzen
The Gerlitzen Alpe is a certified ski area for beginners and those returning to skiing. Special ski… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(17 %)
  Overall: 52.9 km
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20. Zettersfeld – Lienz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Lienz Dolomites
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zettersfeld – Lienz
Zettersfeld is an ideal ski area for beginners. The ski school operates a beginner’s area with a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.9 km(38 %)
  Overall: 21 km
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20. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
Beginners will find easy slopes and a conveyor belt right at the mountain station of the gondola lift.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(30 %)
  Overall: 20 km
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20. Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochzeiger – Jerzens
At the Hochzeiger valley station and mid-station, there are a total of three practice lifts, which are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(25 %)
  Overall: 40 km
Details
20. See
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
See
Right at the mid-station, there is a large practice area with two conveyor belts and a platter lift.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.2 km(17 %)
  Overall: 42.5 km
Details
20. Galsterberg – Pruggern
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Galsterberg – Pruggern
Beginners are very well catered for in the Galsterberg ski area around the top station of the gondola.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.3 km(38 %)
  Overall: 11.4 km
Details
20. Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
Beginners will find ideal slopes around the mountain station of the funicular. These are located at… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner8 km(20 %)
  Overall: 40 km
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20. Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau) Upper Venosta Valley (Obervinschgau)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Watles – Malles Venosta (Mals)
The Watles ski area offers practice slopes at the mid-station, which are accessible via the Tschunggai… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5 km(28 %)
  Overall: 18 km
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20. Patscherkofel – Innsbruck-Igls
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Patscherkofel – Innsbruck-Igls
Beginners will find a large practice area with a conveyor belt and rope lift at the valley station of… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5 km(26 %)
  Overall: 19 km
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20. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
The Kaunertal Glacier is very well suited for beginners. Next to the glacier parking lot at an… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner22.5 km(41 %)
  Overall: 55 km
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20. Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Bolzano and environs Val Sarentino (Sarntal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Reinswald (San Martino in Sarentino)
Beginners will find an ideal practice area at the base station by the platter lift. In the upper part… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3 km(14 %)
  Overall: 22 km
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20. Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Mölltal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)
Right at the mid-station, there are two practice lifts with an excellent practice area. Beginners can… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.5 km(18 %)
  Overall: 36 km
Details
20. Mönichkirchen/​Mariensee
Europe Austria Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) Wiener Alpen Neunkirchen
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mönichkirchen/Mariensee
In the Mönichkirchen/Mariensee ski area, beginners will get their money’s worth. On the Mönichkirchner… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5.5 km(41 %)
  Overall: 13.5 km
Details
20. St. Johann in Tirol/​Oberndorf – Harschbichl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen St. Johann in Tirol
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Johann in Tirol/Oberndorf – Harschbichl
At all valley stations, you will find ski schools, practice lifts, and beginner-friendly slopes. The… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner21.5 km(54 %)
  Overall: 40 km
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20. Muttereralm – Mutters/​Götzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Muttereralm – Mutters/Götzens
Beginners feel very comfortable on the easy slopes at Almboden. The designated area is served by a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.8 km(41 %)
  Overall: 16.4 km
Details
20. Vent
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vent
Beginners will find easy and wide slopes for practice right in the village of Vent at the Gampen and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5 km(33 %)
  Overall: 15 km
Details
20. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Beginners love the easy and wide slopes between Weissfluhjoch and Gotschnagrat. Here, beginners can… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner17.3 km(18 %)
  Overall: 95.5 km
Details
20. 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: 4 out of 5 stars
Radstadt/Altenmarkt
At both valley stations in Radstadt (Königslehen) and Altenmarkt (Hochbifang), there are platter lifts… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9.2 km(53 %)
  Overall: 17.3 km
Details
20. Lachtal
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murtal
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lachtal
In Lachtal, learning to ski is especially enjoyable. Numerous easy to intermediate slopes in beautiful… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.2 km(27 %)
  Overall: 26.2 km
Details
20. Trins
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Trins
The slope is ideal for beginners. In the valley, there are plenty of open areas to practice your first… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner1 km(100 %)
  Overall: 1 km
Details
20. Grosseck/​Speiereck – Mauterndorf/​St. Michael
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grosseck/Speiereck – Mauterndorf/St. Michael
The Grosseck/Speiereck ski area is very well suited for beginners. From Mauterndorf via Grosseck to… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner26 km(52 %)
  Overall: 50 km
Details
20. Fanningberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fanningberg
The Fanningberg ski area is very well suited for beginners. After starting out on the ski school… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11.1 km(46 %)
  Overall: 24 km
Details
20. Archenstadel – Rinn
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The entire ski area is ideal for beginners. You can learn winter sports here without stress or rush. … more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner1 km(100 %)
  Overall: 1 km
Details
74. Kühtai
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kühtai
Beginners can practice on the freely accessible conveyor belt (Wunderteppich) or at the ski schools in… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5.2 km(11 %)
  Overall: 48.6 km
Details
74. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
Beginners feel comfortable at the practice area at Sommerbergalm, which is located right next to the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner17.2 km(27 %)
  Overall: 64 km
Details
74. Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Madrisa (Davos Klosters)
Beginners will find their area around the mountain station of the Madrisabahn. There is plenty of easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.5 km(29 %)
  Overall: 26 km
Details
74. Sportgastein
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Sportgastein
The Family Skischool GO operates a children's area or beginner practice area in the valley. Beginners… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3.5 km(19 %)
  Overall: 18.2 km
Details
74. Bad Kleinkirchheim
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Beginners feel very comfortable at the practice lifts in the valley (Kaiserburg, Bach, St. Oswald) or… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11 km(11 %)
  Overall: 103 km
Details
74. Kappl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kappl
Beginners will find a perfect learning area at the Sunny Mountain Adventure Park at the mountain… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(29 %)
  Overall: 42 km
Details
74. Katschberg
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Katschberg-Rennweg
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Katschberg
Beginners feel at home either directly on the Katschberghöhe or in St. Margarethen. On the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(15 %)
  Overall: 80 km
Details
74. Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Stubachtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
Beginners can practice their first turns perfectly on easy slopes at the mid-station by the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(26 %)
  Overall: 23 km
Details
74. Ankogel – Mallnitz
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ankogel – Mallnitz
Beginners will find an ideal area at the valley station by the two Köfele lifts (drag lift and button… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.8 km(22 %)
  Overall: 12.8 km
Details
74. Schladming – Planai/​​Hochwurzen/​​Hauser Kaibling/​​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Schladming – Planai/​Hochwurzen/​Hauser Kaibling/​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
For beginners, a good starting point is Rohrmoos on the Hochwurzen, where a conveyor belt, two platter… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner46.4 km(38 %)
  Overall: 123 km
Details
74. Rifflsee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Rifflsee
At the mountain station of the Rifflsee cable car, there is a drag lift for beginners. It serves two… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(23 %)
  Overall: 26 km
Details
74. Meran 2000
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Meran 2000
Beginners can practice their first turns at the Piffing mountain station. There are conveyor belts and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(30 %)
  Overall: 40 km
Details
74. Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Val Senales (Schnalstal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Val Senales Glacier (Schnalstaler Gletscher)
The glacier slopes and the valley slopes at the Glocken lifts are well suited for beginners. However,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10 km(24 %)
  Overall: 42 km
Details
74. Kristberg – Silbertal
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kristberg – Silbertal
The pleasure ski area at Kristberg is ideal for beginners. Located on a sunny high plateau at around… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.4 km(31 %)
  Overall: 7.8 km
Details
74. Feldthurns (Velturno)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Feldthurns (Velturno)
The manageable range of slopes is easily accessible for beginners. A blue run makes it easy to learn… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner1 km(67 %)
  Overall: 1.5 km
Details
74. Zauberberg Semmering
Europe Austria Lower Austria (Niederösterreich) Wiener Alpen Neunkirchen
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
On the Zauberberg, beginners can glide from the mountain down to the valley via the easy family… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.5 km(46 %)
  Overall: 14 km
Details
74. Kellerjoch – Schwaz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Silberregion Karwendel
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kellerjoch – Schwaz
Beginners can take the family run from the summit all the way down to Grafenast. In Grafenast, there… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9.5 km(68 %)
  Overall: 14 km
Details
74. Grossglockner Heiligenblut
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Mölltal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grossglockner Heiligenblut
Beginners will find a platter lift for practice in the village of Heiligenblut with the Hallenbadlift.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(36 %)
  Overall: 55 km
Details
74. Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/​Wagrain/​St. Johann-Alpendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/Wagrain/St. Johann-Alpendorf
The ski resort mainly offers intermediate slopes and is only partially recommended for complete… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner34 km(28 %)
  Overall: 120.1 km
Details
74. Flachauwinkl/​Kleinarl (Shuttleberg)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Flachauwinkl/Kleinarl (Shuttleberg)
The ski resort offers a good selection of easy slopes. From the highest point of the ski area, a blue… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner19 km(68 %)
  Overall: 28 km
Details
94. Hochstein – Lienz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Lienz Dolomites
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hochstein – Lienz
Beginners will find a practice area at the mountain station of the Kombibahn. The Taxermoos platter… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0.5 km(4 %)
  Overall: 12 km
Details
94. Venet – Landeck/​Zams/​Fliess
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tirol West
Ski resort status
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Venet – Landeck/Zams/Fliess
At the valley station in Zams, there is the Riefenlift. Here, beginners can even practice their first… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0 km(0 %)
  Overall: 15 km
Details
94. Alfaierlift – Gschnitz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
The ski lift is suitable for beginners who have already been on skis before. In the lower section, you… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0.3 km(60 %)
  Overall: 0.5 km
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