Styria Ski Resorts

Styria: Large Linked Ski Areas; State-Of-The-Art Lifts

The Austrian state of Styria ‘The Green Heart of Austria' is located in the southeast of the country on the border of Slovenia. Styria is renowned for its unspoilt landscapes, from the Dachstein glacier to the scenic wine region. The capital city, Graz, boasts a... Full Overview

Styria: Large Linked Ski Areas; State-Of-The-Art Lifts

The Austrian state of Styria ‘The Green Heart of Austria' is located in the southeast of the country on the border of Slovenia. Styria is renowned for its unspoilt landscapes, from the Dachstein glacier to the scenic wine region. The capital city, Graz, boasts a rich history and a picturesque medieval old town. It was crowned the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2003.

Styria offers a total of 865 kilometres of slopes and 87 ski resorts. The great ski paradise of the Ski amande - with its 860 kilometres of pistes and 270 lifts - also stretches into Styria. The massive linked ski area is made up of four regions, one of which is Schaldming-Dachstein in Styria.

Linked resorts in the Schladming-Dachstein area include Schladming/Planai-Ski amade, Reiteralm Bergbahnen-Ski amade, Hauser-Kaibling-Ski amade, and the Dachstein Glacier.

Schladming/Planai-Ski amade is home to 32 kilometres of local ski runs for all levels. Its most famous slope is the legendary three-kilometre FIS racing slope from the Planai mountaintop into the valley. In all Planai alpine huts, a plate of Styrian food is at the fixed price of €7.90. Every guest of the Planai and Hochwurzen can ask for a free printed ski EKG which is a record of the elevation covered and skied.

Reiteralm Bergbahnen-Ski amade has 27 kilometres of local ski slopes. The eight-cabin cable car system on the Reiteralm - the most powerful cable railway in the Schladming region - also provides access to the Ski amande region.

Hauser-Kaibling-Ski amade boasts Austria's most modern eight-passenger cable car that takes skiers up to 2015 metres altitude. The resort features 37 kilometres of runs for all levels.

The Dachstein Glacier features four kilometres of slopes and 18 kilometres of groomed cross-country runs. Skiers can reach a lofty height of 3000 metres. Snowboarders and freestylers can practise tricks at the Burton Superpark, with its rails, kickers, and corner. Winter highlights include the Austrian National Skiing Tour, the Dachstein Crossing, and the Dachstein Sky Walk.

Other popular ski resorts in Styria include Stuhleck-Semmering, Kreischberg/Murau, Lachtal, and Loser-Altaussee.

The ski area of Stuhlech-Semmering dates back to 1891, when Stuhleck became the first peak to be conquered on skis. Four- and six-seater chair lifts -complete with protected covers - offer access to 24 kilometres of ski runs. Slopes reach an altitude of 1783 metres and are also equipped with state-of-the-art snow machines.

Evenings in Stuhlech-Semmering offer night skiing and après ski drinks in the town's ski huts. There is also a snowboard funpark and five-kilometre natural toboggan run. Kids can enjoy a magic carpet lift at Semmi's Kid's Park, which is located right next to the Spital ski school.

The ski area of Kreischberg/Murau offers 29 kilometres of sunny slopes reaching an altitude of 2118 metres. It is home to Europe's largest half pipe and also features a tubing arena. Families flock to the resort for its Yabba-Dabba-Doo-Land, Dinopark, Alice in the Winterland, kids' tubing, kreischi trampoline, and magic carpet.

Lachtal's 48 kilometres of sunny slopes for all levels reach an altitude of 2200 metres. Snowboarders will enjoy the snowboard park with its two kickers of different sizes, one corner jump, and two rails. The scenic resort of Loser-Altaussee features 29 kilometres of ski runs and a freestyle funpark.

Styria has the international Graz Airport. The A2 and A9 roads crisscross the country making it easily accessible from every direction.

 

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