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Scheffau Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Traditional Tyrolean village charm
  • Great blue slopes

Great for

  • Families
  • Quiet getaway
  • Beginners

Ski Holidays in Scheffau

The smallest of nine SkiWelt resorts, pick quaint and quiet Scheffau if you need a proper getaway. Spend your days roaming Austria’s biggest lift-linked ski area, followed by leisurely evenings of good food, Glühwein and getting to know the locals.

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

Scheffau Stats

Top Altitude
1957m
Bottom Altitude
620m
Resort Altitude
752m
Total Piste
284km
Longest Run
8km
Slope Orientation
NSEW
Vertical Drop
1337m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

On the south-west side of the staggering Wilder Kaiser mountain range, this pretty village is Austrian through and through, with two lovely old churches and classic chalet-style buildings housing family-run restaurants and gasthof’s. The surroundings are spectacular, with glorious winter walking routes leading through trees and past frozen alpine lakes.

Though it feels far, far away, you’re no more than an hour’s drive from Innsbruck airport, and a fraction longer from Salzburg. The taxi from Wörgl train station usually takes less than half an hour and it’s also possible to catch a bus if you don’t mind a slightly longer journey.

Besides the obvious lack of loud bars and nightclubs here excellent ski schools, easy skiing back to the village and on-mountain childcare services make this a super place to bring the brood for a first ski holiday. You’ll also find some fantastic four and five star spa hotels - perfect for couples after a quiet escape to the mountains.

Then there’s the skiing, which unlike the village is enormous - hop on one of the village gondolas and you’ll find yourself transported directly into the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, the biggest interconnected ski area in the country with a terrific network of scenic intermediate skiing.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Scheffau Transfer Times

Innsbruck 1 hour
Salzburg 1 hour 15mins
Munich 1 hour 30mins

The nearest airport to Scheffau is Munich at ? km or about ? by car

What's the ski area like in Scheffau?

Scheffau is one of the best areas in the SkiWelt area, . You can reach the skiing by taking one of the two gondola's which go up to Brandstadl , the 8 seater has a stop at Neualm , the 4 seater goes straight up. Up at the Brandstadl you can find beginner slopes and a variety of lifts to take you further up the mountain.

Which other ski resorts are near to Scheffau?

The nearest ski resorts to Scheffau include Söll, Ellmau, Westendorf, Hopfgarten, Kirchberg, Going.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustria, Alps.
Established1962
Downhill284km
Lift Pass€235 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

122km43%

Intermediate Skiing

129km45%

Advance & Expert Terrain

33km12%

Snowboarding Trails

284km100%

What is Scheffau like for Beginner skiers?

The resort’s home to 3 nursery slopes: pistes 77 and 78 at the top of the Brandstadl gondola, and no. 79 found just on the outskirts of the village. There’s a beautiful return back down to the resort (piste 61), which beginners who’ve conquered the basics will love. To keep more competent beginners entertained, you’ll find a wide array of blues around top of the Brandstadl.

What is Scheffau like for Intermediate skiers?

Intermediates are fantastically catered for here - venture slightly higher up to the Eiberg peak, which is surrounded by some wonderful chairlift served red pistes. There’s a special treat in store for anyone skiing the red ‘Südhang’ slope (no. 66), AKA the ‘SkiWelt Ski Movie’ run. The kind people at SkiWelt have teamed up with BMW, to bring a slalom course to the slope, on which you’ll be filmed zooming down. Cross the finish line, then simply download your movie using your ski pass number or relive the action at the Skiline terminals at the top of the Brandstadl or Hochbrixen lifts.

What is Scheffau like for Advanced skiers?

Any advanced snow lovers shouldn’t let all this talk of reds and blues put them off. The acclaimed Moderer route (no. 63) is a perfect way to finish your day with a return down to the resort, with great powder up at the top, followed by a challenging mogul field.

What is Scheffau like for snowboarding?

The Tanzbodenbahn slope (99) is home to Intersport Kaiserpark – or more simply, a great place to try out some tricks and flicks on their flatrail, wallridespine, butterbox and tables to name but a few of the obstacles here

What is Scheffau like for off-piste skiing?

There is a popular route, down from the top by the Sudhang lift into Scheffau. Please take note of any warning signs and the snow conditions.

Scheffau Restaurants

The restaurants here specialise in traditional Tyrolean cuisine, which includes knödeln (dumplings to you and me) of all different sizes and flavours – look out for kasspatzln on the menu for a real cheesy treat. Head to the Brandstadl to try Austrian cuisine, or alternatively, for a decent pizza go for the Donatello Ristorante. Restaurant Brandstadl:

Family friendly restaurant with waiter service in summer, and self-service restaurant in Winter and all at a height of 1650m. Fabulous views of the Wilder Kaiser mountains, Kitzbüheler Alps and Hohe Tauern. Mountain bike circuit with panoramic views.

Scheffau Après Ski

The village’s small size gives it a homely Tyrolean feel, which is well conveyed through the selection of bars, restaurants and activities on offer here. The Stern Bar’s Red Bull tent at the bottom of the Brandstadl gondola is the loudest watering hole you’ll come across in this neck of the woods – Austrian après ski as we know and love it with big events seeing dancing on tables and copious amounts of Jägermeister. Back in the village the atmosphere’s laid back and friendly. The Village Pub does just what it says on the tin - the lovely Hoeck family always give a warm welcome with good beer, music and Wi-Fi. Many of the hotels (we like the Waldhof) also have bars which are perfect for a chilled-out drink, moments from your bedroom.

Scheffau Activites for Non-skiers

For anyone who hasn’t satisfied their craving for snow activities by night-time, cross-country ski enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that a similarly well-lit 2km trail is open ‘til late. For something more relaxed and romantic, there’s often a guided candlelit walk through the woods in the evening, where you’ll be welcomed by a warming glass of Glühwein at the end.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Scheffau has about a supermarket as well as a baker, post office and banks with auto-teller. You'll also find a petrol station, several sports and souvenir shops, naturally, and a mobile hairdresser.

Best Time to Visit Scheffau

Scheffau’s often said to have some of the best snow in the SkiWelt thanks to the north-facing Brandstadl and Eiberg areas, which tend to hold the white stuff quite well. The SkiWelt area has a gobsmacking 1700 snow cannons on over 200km of piste, meaning extra cover can be provided whenever Mother Nature needs a helping hand. As it’s a smaller, lesser known resort, the local runs often remain lovely and quiet, with high-quality lifts keeping queues to a minimum on busier weeks.

What's Scheffau like at Christmas?

With candlelit walks in the snow and mulled wine, Christmas in Scheffau’s usually friendly and festive. Add in cosy hotels, homely pubs and fantastic skiing and you have a proper yuletide mountain escape.

What's Scheffau like in the New Year?

What's Scheffau like in Half-Term?

If you need to get away from all the crowds and commercialism - New Year’s in Scheffau could be just the ticket. Enjoy a hearty NYE dinner, before bringing in the New Year with friends and family. With great childcare, excellent nursery slopes and a gentle meandering blue back to the resort, young families will love a quiet February Half term in Scheffau.

What's Scheffau like at Easter?

Easter in Scheffau is a wonderful time of year. Snowfall has in recent years been surprisingly good, but should it leave you disappointed, sit back and enjoy the Austrian sun and simply stunning views.

Scheffau Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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If you have kids that are eager to learn to ski, look no further than Scheffau. Just one look at the piste map will give you an idea about how great this resort is for learners and beginners, with a web of interconnected blues at the top of the Brandstadl gondola, as well as nursery slope #79 just on the outskirts of the village. On these gentle slopes you’ll find the Pepi penguin club, where your kids will not only learn how to ski, but have the time of their lives whilst doing so. Even little ones who can’t ski are well looked after, as the capable Pepi childcare services will keep them well entertained. Daredevil kids who love a trick or two can be kept busy in the Intersport Kaiserpark, found at the top of the Tanzbodenalm slope (#99).

If you want to get your skis on as soon as possible, Land Hotel Alpin is very helpful to avoid long walks to the slopes, as skiing straight down to the gondola is possible in normal conditions. Book a package with us, including flights, accommodation and transfers for a worry-free holiday and of course great value for money. Leave all the legwork to us, and we’ll let you start looking forward to seeing your kids’ delirious smiles as they ski for the first time. Alternatively, if you’re planning on a self-drive or independent travel holiday, we also have some great hotel only deals for you.

Despite the resort’s small size, it is still able to cater to groups of any size who are more focussed on the amazing skiing than a buzzing nightlife. The wide range of terrain, from nursery slopes (labelled 77-79 on the piste map) to challenging mogul runs (63) will keep everyone in the group happy, no matter the ability. Schools like the Pepi penguin club are a great place for any youngsters to learn how to ski, whilst non-skiers can also be kept entertained with activities like tobogganing, horse-riding or trips to Salzburg. After a day either enjoying the slopes or taking in the Austrian history and culture, meet up with the rest of the group in the Sternbar Red Bull tent for a drink and recount the day’s adventures.

The resort’s sizeable hotels, like the Hotel Kaiser or Land Hotel Alpin are more than capable of accommodating large groups, as well as often being a safe option in case of last minute stragglers who decide late in the day to tag along on the holiday.

If you want the best value for money, look for one of our packages including flights, accommodation and transfers, leaving you time to sort out the important things to prepare – like what colour ski jacket you’ll look best in zooming down the slopes? If you’ve already got that important decision out of the way, and are happy to organise self-drive or independent travel, go for an accommodation only booking and we’ll be happy to help.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Scheffau

Maximum and minimum adult Scheffau lift pass prices ranged from €204 to €240 for 6 days access to the Scheffau ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Scheffau holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €22 - €35 €44 - €49 N / A
6 Day Price €102 - €120 €204 - €240 N / A
Age Range 7 - 15 N / A N / A

Getting to Scheffau

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

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

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

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Munich ? km ?
Innsbruck ? km ?
Salzburg 70 km ?

How long does it take to drive to Scheffau 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 Scheffau?

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

Station Distance Transfer Time
St Johann ? km ?

Scheffau Maps

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Going to Scheffau under your own steam

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

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