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Brand & Burserberg Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Family orientated
  • Beginner-friendly skiing
  • Small ski villages

Great for

  • Families
  • Quiet holidays
  • Non-ski activities

Ski Holidays in Brand & Burserberg

Two old-school villages (Brand the larger and livelier, Bürserberg a gloriously tranquil tiddler); one sunny, stupidly pretty ski area. If skiing with your nearest and dearest, the Brandnertal valley’s all about quality time together, and good old fashioned fun on the snow.

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

Brand & Burserberg Stats

Top Altitude
2,000m
Bottom Altitude
890m
Resort Altitude
Brand 1,037m Bürserberg 890m
Total Piste
55km
Longest Run
5km
Slope Orientation
SE, SW
Vertical Drop
963m
Skiable Vertical
963m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Back in the day, Brand and Bürserberg were all the rage with tour ops, but more recently they've taken more of a back seat in the ski world – which is brilliant if you like your resorts traditional, quiet and authentically Austrian.

You'll find both villages in southern Vorarlberg, Austria's westernmost province. The transfer takes a couple of hours from Innsbruck airport – and it's a seriously scenic one: the alpine road snakes through thick pine forests, creeping towards the towering Scesaplana peak at 2964m as you enter Brandner Valley. Unlike all singing, all dancing big-time ski towns, they tilt towards a family friendly, high quality experience – and they've got it down to a T.

First stop's Bürserberg (890m), which is the quieter and more traditional of the two - continue for 4km or so and you'll reach Brand (1000m) before the road winds back down to Burs and Bludenz where the famous Milka factory is. Brand's a mix of modern and old school Austrian, with white and wood panelled buildings housing bars and hotels on either side of the long winding high street, Muhledorfle. A postcard ready parish church completes the scene, with the Dorfbahn gondola or Palud chairlift whisking you up the mountain.

Though Brand's by far the livelier option, don't knock Bürserberg just yet - there's no denying that the resort works in the favour of those who want easy access to the lifts and a quiet base in the evenings.

Wherever you end up, you'll be skiing the same beautiful Brandnertal ski area - 55km of slopes shared between both resorts. Once only connected by road, you can now flit between the two with ease: 2007 saw the addition of the Panoramabahn (accessed from Brand by the Dorfbahn, or for Bürserberg via a blue from Loisckoph) and a blue run trails between Faregg and Parpfienz for access on skis.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Brand & Burserberg Transfer Times

Innsbruck 1h 40
Zurich 2 h

What's the ski area like in Brand & Burserberg?

If you prefer skinnier skis, you cannot miss the Tschengla XC trail. The spectacular 15km loop is found above Bürserberg and has a cracking view of the five Vorarlberg valleys - the Rhine, Bregenzerwarld, Kleinwalsertal, Walgau and Montafon.

Which other ski resorts are near to Brand & Burserberg?

The nearest ski resorts to Brand & Burserberg include Lech, Zurs, Stuben, St Anton.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustria, Vorarlberg
Established
Downhill55km
Lift Pass€179 (adult 6 day peak)

Beginner Slopes

22km40%

Intermediate Skiing

30km55%

Advance & Expert Terrain

3km5%

Snowboarding Trails

55km100%

What is Brand & Burserberg like for Beginner skiers?

Children are in excellent hands in Brand's Kinderland (next to Sporthotel Beck) - a colourful snow playground with bright characters, piste poles and arches to guide them through their learning. Beginners can practice on nursery slopes in Brand village and up on the Tschengla above Bürserberg - both aided by magic carpets for those first wobbly turns. As soon as confidence grows, ski the gently meandering blue #1 off the Niggenhopfbahn or #24 from the Tschengla lift. The latter's a lot shorter but it's beautifully wide for snowploughing.

What is Brand & Burserberg like for Intermediate skiers?

We love how uncrowded the slopes are for intermediates. Ski off the cobwebs on blue #26 from the Panoramabahn, then roam the network of reds above both resorts, skiing from the very top all the way home on gorgeous tree-lined trails.

What is Brand & Burserberg like for Advanced skiers?

Though most of the piste map's painted in blue and red, that's not to say Brandnertal isn't without its challenges. A case in point: The 5km black from Loishkopf has a vertical drop close to 1000m for those looking to crank up the speed.

What is Brand & Burserberg like for snowboarding?

For serious adrenaline junkies, the Freeride Festival has taken place here in previous seasons, where riders hike up Windecker Spitze above the Palüdalpe. Freestylers can pass the time over above Brand where the newly built Backyards Park lies below the Glattjochbahn chair lift. It's divided into three areas: Trashyard comes first - 150m long with cool obstacles like oil drums and tyres. Whizzing through to Woodyard, the features include tree trunks and wood walls. Boneyard's the last and longest of the three at 350m – with a kicker-table, rolls, jib lines and most importantly… a big old chill out zone with a view of the entire area

What is Brand & Burserberg like for off-piste skiing?

There are also a few off-piste options like black route #16 and red route #15 - starting above the trees at 2000m and snaking down to the Glattijochbahn. You'll find plenty of opportunities to ski between the pistes, through the trees and below chairlifts too.

Brand & Burserberg Restaurants

Brand & Burserberg Après Ski

With thirty-something options across the two villages, the après here is quintessentially Austrian. A sterling example – in Brand, ask Margret at the Berghof Melkboden for her delicious Käsespätzle. The waitresses usually bring it over in traditional Austrian dress and lederhosen-clad accordion players complete the scene.The choice of bars is pretty decent considering the villages are on the smaller side. Heuboda is easily Brand's most sought after watering hole - a rustic tavern that quickly fills to the rafters with music, cocktails and an infectiously jolly vibe (the extensive wine list's definitely worth a peek). Muhlebach's another known for its cocktails and live music, with the added bonus of big screens if you can't bear to miss the big games. Not forgetting Bürserberg - Rufana Alp - run by the lovely Plaickner family is open every Thursday until 8pm up at Tschengla (the short but dark ski down after an evening of drinking is always an interesting experience…

Brand & Burserberg Activites for Non-skiers

The non-ski activities aren't to be sniffed at - Brand's Lake Alvier freezes over to form a natural ice rink and two nights a week you can skate under floodlights to funky music. Kids will adore the Animal Adventure Trail, which gives them a chance to get up close to some native animals - rabbits, chickens, goats and cows can all be seen along the walk that takes about an hour and a half, finishing up at the fish pond - wrap up warm! If you fancy getting even closer to some local animals, find Anton Kuttner. Known locally as ‘Husky Toni', his super cute dogs (if we could take Siri home with us, we would!) lead sledges, carriages and snowshoe hikes across the Tschengla plateau. See if he's still running his kid's dogsled driving school if you have sprogs in tow for a seriously cool experience on the snow. Throw in two terrific toboggan runs and you've got good old fashioned winter fun in every shape and form.

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Best Time to Visit Brand & Burserberg

Snow is historically good in Brandnertal with the season usually running from December through to April and slopes facing all directions letting you follow the sun and avoid any slush. If the natural cover's lacking, 23 snow canons cover 80% of the mountains trails to provide a man-made top up.

While the area doesn't have the claims of Solden when it comes to spring skiing, efforts are made to keep the days as snow filled as possible. In previous years, the lift company have opened up 45 minutes earlier than usual on the last few weeks, so you can get out first thing and make the most of the white stuff before the sun comes along.

What's Brand & Burserberg like at Christmas?

Christmas markets in nearby villages, singing choirs in Bürserberg and fairy-tale plays put on for the children are traditional features of Christmas in Burs and Bürserberg, where husky sleigh rides and evening ice-skating complete a festive week on the snow.

What's Brand & Burserberg like in the New Year?

Celebrate New Year in Burs and Bürserberg where recent years have featured a New Year's Eve party in Rufana Alp, night sledding and fireworks.

What's Brand & Burserberg like in Half-Term?

With a wonderfully child friendly atmosphere, Half Term in Burs and Bürserberg is all about quality family time.

What's Brand & Burserberg like at Easter?

Earlier lift opening hours towards the end of the season means you'll have extra time to avoid any slush during Easter in Burs and Bürserberg.

Brand & Burserberg Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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It's a bit like Brand and Bürserberg were created just for families: the villages are cosy, quiet and traditional, the climate is mild and sunny and the ski area's gentle and unintimidating but with enough runs for a whole week of snowy fun.

The tourist board usually hosts a weekly program for young ‘uns throughout the winter, where activities range from Punch and Judy shows at the Brand community centre to horseback riding and archery. If yours are aged 5-12: for a totally special treat, see if Husky Toni is still running his dog sledding academy, where they can learn how to steer, break and pedal with a sled before completing two 300m rounds with their own team of huskies. Brand has a fabulous Animal Adventure Trail to walk along together, as well as a natural ice rink to zoom around. There's also a world of chocolatey goodness half an hour away in the form of the Milka Factory in Bludenz – almost too much to squeeze into one week.

It gets better – in recent years, the ticket office have let under 8's ski for free, with hefty discounts for under 18's. The ski area that links the villages is painted with blue and red runs, with the occasional black piste for more experienced family members. Children's ski areas are conveniently placed in the middle of Brand near the mountain station of the Dorfbahn as well as the Einhorn II lift in Bürserberg aided with magic carpets.

Brand and Bürserberg suit groups who want a quiet, authentically Austrian getaway down to a T – especially if most skiers are beginners and intermediates. We love the close proximity of red and blue runs to both villages and with uncrowded slopes you won't be losing anyone to the masses! Beginners can head to one of the brilliant ski schools - Raitkon or Snowports Ski School Brandnertal - for private or group lessons. Gather afterwards in Restaurant Goona at the Palüdbahn mountain station to share stories of the day over incredible wood-fired pizza.

Activities like ice skating, husky rides and snow-shoeing are great for a laugh after a day on the slopes. You'll find a whopping four toboggan runs in the Brandnertal- Eggen, Locher, Schattenlagant and Schass - with their speedy turns and sharp descents easily accessible from both villages. Schass is the easiest run amongst a fantastic winter landscape and Locher is the newest ending in Bürserberg village. If you're looking for a wild week of après, Brand and Bürserberg probably aren't what you're looking for - still, the choice of bars is pretty decent considering the size of the villages. Heuboda is easily Brand's most sought after watering hole with an extensive wine list that's definitely worth a study…

Hotels are the main form of accommodation here, which works wonderfully for groups: extra rooms can often be booked later if any friends or family want to come along, and everyone gets to gather together in the lounge and dining areas, with their own space to retire to at night.

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How much is a ski pass in Brand & Burserberg

Maximum and minimum adult Brand & Burserberg lift pass prices ranged from to for 6 days access to the Brand & Burserberg ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Brand & Burserberg 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 Brand & Burserberg

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

How long does it take to fly to Brand & Burserberg from the UK?

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

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How long does it take to drive to Brand & Burserberg 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 Brand & Burserberg?

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

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Going to Brand & Burserberg under your own steam

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

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