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Alpendorf Ski Holidays

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  • Liked to the Amade Ski Alliance
  • Great for beginner and intermediate skiers
  • Ideal for families and couples.

Great for

  • Families
  • Great for beginner

Ski Holidays in Alpendorf

This beautiful Austrian ski resort is a great place for a skiing holiday, especially for families and couples. The traditional Austrian atmosphere coupled with the beautiful mountain location makes for a wonderful holiday. Alpendorf is a versatile, all-round ski resort that will cater to most skiers needs.

  • Flight Time
  • 2 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Alpendorf Stats

Top Altitude
1808m
Bottom Altitude
740m
Resort Altitude
800m
Total Piste
33km
Longest Run
9km
Slope Orientation
NSEW
Vertical Drop
1015m
Skiable Vertical
1015m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
Nearby in Kitzsteinhorn

This picturesque Austrian village is a 90 minute drive from the city of Salzburg within easy access from Salzburg, Klagenfurt and Ljubljana airports or St Johann Im Pongau train station if you’re travelling by rail.

It is located in the eastern region of the Austrian Alps. The highest point of the ski area is 1808 m and the resorts altitude is 800m. Alpendorf is a fairly small local ski resort that has good links to surrounding larger resorts. It is part of the Ski Amadé region of Austria which is a network of 28 ski areas. This means that you will be able to experience a variety of different ski resorts from one destination. The scenic location, alongside the charm and authenticity of the resort, makes this an amazing place to enjoy a skiing holiday. The resort boasts some of the best ski lifts around (with heated seats and drag runs for snowboarders) which provide connections to other ski resorts in the area. This is a particularly great place to learn to ski as the resort caters to new skiers with excellent beginners ski slopes.

Whether you want a cheap and cheerful ski holiday or a luxurious break in the snow then Alpendorf will have something to suit you.

Alpendorf is in an excellent location, with easy to access to surrounding ski resorts, including Kerschbaumer, Wagrain and Flachau. This means that visitors can easily attend other resorts and experience different types of ski terrain.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Alpendorf Transfer Times

Salzburg 90 mins

The nearest airport to Alpendorf is Salzburg at ? km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Alpendorf?

The ski resort is fairly small but has excellent links to surrounding ski resorts. It is part of the Ski Amadé region, located in the Salzburg Sportwelt section which has a number of snow-sure ski resorts. This means that you can have access to 114 pistes and approximately 33km of runs, from Alpendorf, so if you never want to ski the same slope twice then this is the place for you! Alpendorf is particularly popular with beginner and intermediate skiers and whilst there is not so much choice for the expert skier, the slopes that are available are of an excellent quality and are fairly quiet so you can ski in peace.

The ski lifts are of an excellent quality and can connect you to Europe’s largest ski and snowboard network via The Amade Ski Alliance, which allows you to use ski lifts in 28 of Austria’s ski resorts! The lifts in the local ski area are fast and modern with an ability to move 56,000 people in an hour. This is excellent for skiers as it reduces waiting time, allowing you to spend less of your day queuing and more of your day on the slopes!

Which other ski resorts are near to Alpendorf?

The nearest ski resorts to Alpendorf include Kerschbaumer, Wagrain and Flachau..

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustrian Ski Village, 90 minutes from Salzburg, located on the Eastern Alps.
Established1972
Downhill33km
Lift Pass6 day ski pass Adults €218.00

Beginner Slopes

30km26%

Intermediate Skiing

81km71%

Advance & Expert Terrain

4km3%

Snowboarding Trails

33km100%

What is Alpendorf like for snowboarding?

Alpendorf is also extremely popular with snowboarders, with terrain parks that contain half-pipes, gap jumps, rails and many more ‘boarding delights.

What is Alpendorf like for cross country skiing?

Skiers can also vary their ski experience by trying some cross-country skiing as an alternative to the slopes.

Alpendorf Restaurants

Alpendorf has a number of great restaurants if you fancy a quiet winter warmer and some hearty nourishment rather than a full-blown night out - there is nothing better than a good meal to warm you up after a day of skiing. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from suiting a variety of taste and Austrian cuisine is well worth a try!The majority of the restaurants are family friendly and will cater for children. If you fancy an intimate, romantic evening then Hotel Oberforsthof provides award winning fine dining and an atmosphere to match. Buchauhütte is an amazing mountain restaurant with wonderful views and delicious food. The restaurant works on a self-service basis and is a great way to spend a quiet evening whilst at the resort.

Alpendorf Après Ski

The Austrians are known for hosting the best après ski and there’s an excellent selection of after ski activity to suit everybody’s tastes, whether you fancy a drink in a mountain hut or a dance in a bar. You’ll find five traditional mountain huts to enjoy a drink in and numerous restaurants where you can spend a pleasant evening. Après ski is a great way to mingle with fellow skiers and get to know the locals; it’s one of the best parts of skiing! The Après Ski Bar is a hut that always offers an excellent night out. It’s located directly next to the ski lifts making it an ideal place to start drinking once you’ve finished on the slopes. Every Thursday evening from 8pm the bar plays dance music and often has guest DJs, so party goers are guaranteed a great night out. Friday evenings start early, with skiers attending an après ski party that starts at 3pm and goes on into the night. This is a great place to end your week of skiing dancing the night-away with fellow skiers!

Alpendorf Activites for Non-skiers

There are plenty of other activities to keep non-skiers entertained while the rest of your party is on the slopes. There are plenty of sporting facilities in the resort, so whether you are interested in football or tennis there will be something to suit you. If you fancy a relaxing day, there are some great options: the Diesel Cinema screens films in their original language every other Thursday so is a great place to go with the family and watch the latest blockbuster. Many of the hotels offer spa facilities so non-skiers can spend the day being pampered and join their party relaxed and rejuvenated in time for some après ski fun!

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Best Time to Visit Alpendorf

The ski area is at a slightly lower altitude than your average Austrian ski resort meaning that snow fall cannot always be guaranteed but to tackle this, high-performance snow-making facilities are used to produce excellent quality snow throughout the ski season. If you’re booking a holiday well in advance, opt for early season or wait for a last-minute deal when the snowfall has been amazing - when the snow is good, it’s really good.

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Alpendorf Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Alpendorf snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Alpendorf snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Alpendorf snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Alpendorf

Maximum and minimum adult Alpendorf lift pass prices ranged from £187 to £? for 6 days access to the Alpendorf ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Alpendorf holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

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Getting to Alpendorf

Most of our ski holidays to Alpendorf packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Alpendorf from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Alpendorf from the UK?

Flights from London take about 2 hours to Innsbruck, Salzburg. This table shows approximate transfer times to Alpendorf from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Salzburg ? km 1 hour 30 minutes

How long does it take to drive to Alpendorf from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest Austria train station to Alpendorf?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Alpendorf transfers.

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Going to Alpendorf under your own steam

For independant travel to Austria, compare accommodation only with Alpendorf self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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