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Schladming Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Part of the extremely well-connected Ski Amadé
  • Excellent après-ski including restaurants, bars and shops
  • Close to the Dachstein glacier

Great for

  • Scenery
  • Glacier skiing
  • Après ski

Ski Holidays in Schladming

Surrounded by beautiful mountains and lakes in the massive Ski Amadé area, this living and breathing alpine town has managed to strike a perfect balance of rich history and modern convenience. The fact that Schladming is home to the annual World Cup Night Slalom and recently hosted the World Ski Championships gives you an inkling of the high quality terrain you can ski here.

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

Schladming Stats

Top Altitude
1800m
Bottom Altitude
750m
Resort Altitude
745m
Total Piste
113.8km
Longest Run
7.7km
Slope Orientation
N
Vertical Drop
1950m
Skiable Vertical
1960m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
Yes

This bustling mountain town is situated within the beautiful Dachstein mountain range in the Styria province.

Once a mining town, Schladming has developed into a popular skiing resort with plenty of character and cultural attractions. It is host to a number of pretty medieval buildings, Romanesque and Gothic churches and the grand 18th century town square which was recently pedestrianised and is conveniently surrounded by cafés, bars and shops.

Known as the valley of a thousand springs, the region has over 300 mountain lakes and 100 waterfalls. The suspension bridge and “stairway to nothingness” on the Dachstein glacier are well worth a visit and the culturally rich city of Salzburg is also just one hour away and very easily accessed as Schlad has its own train station.

While the resort has managed to retain its working-town image and isn’t as touristy as other resorts in the Austrian Alps, you’ll still enjoy all sorts of modern events, attractions and conveniences. The World Cup night slalom takes place here every year but what really put this resort on the map was the World Ski Championships which were held here in February 2013 and led to a new and efficient ski lift system. Keeping up with the times, recent investments have seen 150 free WiFi hotspots installed across the ski area, so you won’t have to worry about Instagram withdrawal while you’re here.

The resort is covered by the Ski Amadé Pass which not only gives you lift access to a collection of blues, reds and one black over the four mountains in the main ski area, but five ski areas, 25 resorts and 760km of pistes in Salzburg and Styria, including the snow sure Dachstein glacier.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Schladming Transfer Times

Salzburg90 km, 1 hour

The nearest airport to Schladming is Salzburg at 80 km or about 50 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Schladming?

The resort has four linked mountains to ski between: Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm. The Planai and the Hochwurzen provide the main entrance to the region which consists of 25 pistes, an efficient lift service and varied terrain. The area is best known for the abundance of cross-country trails.

Which other ski resorts are near to Schladming?

The nearest ski resorts to Schladming include Altenmarkt, Filzmoos, Flachau, Gosau, Haus im Ennstal, Obertauern, Pichl-Mandling, Ramsau am Dachstein..

Ski Area Facts

LocationSki Amadé region, Austrian Alps
Established1908
Downhill113.8km
Lift Pass€227 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

19runs24%

Intermediate Skiing

44runs72%

Advance & Expert Terrain

8runs4%

Snowboarding Trails

113.8km100%

What is Schladming like for Beginner skiers?

Total beginners are catered for on the Rohrmoos plateau, where the Schladming ski school meets, until they have enough confidence to take the runs down to the Planai West chairlift. This will take beginners to the gentle nursery slopes at the top of Planai and there are some additional blues at the top of Hauser Kaibling (we like the Fastenberg Ostabfahrt that gently winds through the trees). The Weitmoosabfahrt is a fairly easy but fun blue on the Planai and the Skiweg Burgstallalm is a much longer and more challenging descent.

What is Schladming like for Intermediate skiers?

Intermediates are spoilt for choice with countless reds on all four of the mountains - the Die Schwungvolle, which translates as the Upbeat, is a terrific 4.8km red.

What is Schladming like for Advanced skiers?

Advanced skiers can take some of the longest uninterrupted runs in Europe, such as the 4.6km black FIS run (also one of the fastest in the world) from the Planai summit and the 7.7km Hochwurzen Valley. While the FIS is the only black piste in the local area, the Amadé region has 30 more covering 97km. The Edelgriesskar, which runs from the Dachstein glacier down to Ramsau is especially challenging.

What is Schladming like for snowboarding?

You’ll find a terrain park on the Planai, another at Hoxhwurzen and the Superpark Dachstein on the glacier which is open almost all year. The Snowboard Schule Dachstein Tauern is based at the Planai gondola middle station.

What is Schladming like for off-piste skiing?

Opportunities for off-piste are not great locally, but the Dachstein glacier, which peaks at 2700m, has tons of powder – it’s about a 40-minute ride on the free ski bus.

What is Schladming like for cross country skiing?

There are 220km of cross-country trails, attracting the elite in Nordic skiing. There are specific tracks for skating and classic techniques as well as night time courses. The trails are grades, easy, medium and difficult and there are specific ski scho

Schladming Restaurants

The resort is well-known for its numerous mountain restaurants serving delicious food. A firm favourite is Onkel Willy’s Hutte, a friendly, family-run restaurant serving local delicacies, of which the rib specials are a must! The Landstuberl Friesacher is the finest steak house in town or for fine dining, try the Winter Garden.

Where to eat in Schladming and on the mountain

Onkel Willy’s Hut Restaurant Schladming is well-known for its high quality mountain restaurants and Onkel Willy’s is one of the best out there. Located at the end of the Planaistrasse, this cosy restaurant has three levels, a bar and fireplace. The restaurant serves traditional dishes, of which Genußspecht is especially popular. Admire the panoramic views on the sun terrace for 350 visitors. This restaurant also has a large selection of Austrian and foreign wines and beer.

Schladming Après Ski

Schladming has excellent après-ski with roughly 50 bars and 20 restaurants to choose from. We like the cool igloo shaped bar, Siglu, which is located just off the main square and is known for its cocktails and chilled club sounds. Other popular bars include Szenario and the town’s oldest and most traditional bar, Hanglbar. Most bars stay open quite late but if you want to move on to a nightclub then Cult Club, Hohenhaus Tenne and Sonderbar are all nearby and good fun

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Schladming

Siglu Bar Shaped like an igloo this cool little après-ski bar is a popular hangout located just off the main square in the town centre. This bar does some excellent cocktails, as well as a good selection of wines and beers. The chilled club sounds or live music will keep you dancing until the early morning. The staff are friendly and welcoming and beers are reasonably priced. This bar is very popular as there is always a party going on but beware its small capacity and glass walls mean it can get quite hot and steamy.

Schladming Activites for Non-skiers

If you are taking some time off from skiing, you will find ample activities to keep you busy. The 8km toboggan run from the top of the Hochwurzen gondola is hugely entertaining and is open at night, as is night skiing here. Sleigh rides, bowling and ice skating are also popular. The Erlebnisbad, a new swimming complex situated in Europaplatz in Schladming, has numerous facilities including a lap pool, an adventure pool with a slide and waves, a heated outdoor pool, a sauna area, and various sporting facilities. The museums, churches and public buildings in the town may be of interest to those who would like to learn more about Schladming’s interesting history or why not check out the local shops. The Dachstein glacier is also definitely worth visiting to attempt the daunting Sky Walk for magnificent views, to immerse yourself in the Ice Palace, or go to the highly rated Panorama restaurant.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Schladming has the advantage of being the major market town of the region as well as being a base for skiing. This means the range of shops is better than many ski resorts, with about 60 establishments. Along with ski rental, sport and souvenir shops there are several small department stores and supermarkets in which it's possible to browse the products that Austrian people buy, not just the tourists' fare. There is a farmer's market on Friday mornings where you can taste and buy regional products.

Intersport Bachler Ski Hire The Intersport Bachler shop is located on the main square in the centre of Schladming. The highly trained staff will provide expert advice regarding all the latest ski and snowboard equipment, whether you intend to rent or buy. Open Monday to Saturday from 08:30 to 18:30 and Sunday 09:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00

Intersport Bründl Schladming Intersport has three Servicenetwork stations which means you won’t have to carry your skis back to your accommodation, you don’t have to worry about taking them in to be serviced and you won’t have to spend the week wishing you had a better model (you can exchange your skis for another model in the same category for no extra cost). Visit their shops or book your equipment online (www.bruendl.at) to make things even easier (you can also save up to 12%)! Intersport is located at the Planai base station.

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Best Time to Visit Schladming

The lifts are usually open from late November until mid-April and all of the slopes at Schladming are covered by snow-making equipment if mother nature ever needs a helping hand. The best conditions are usually during February and March as consistent snowfall during this period means that the pistes are generally immaculate.

The resorts consists of mostly north facing slopes which means that snow is usually well preserved later on in the season. The altitudes are relatively low and so if pistes do get slushy in the spring the Ski Amadé Pass will give you access to five ski areas which lets you head to higher terrain. The Dachstein glacier is included in the pass and this has guaranteed snow almost all year round.

If you’re flexible on dates and like a bit of sporting action, try and visit the resort during the Night race, an annual event which usually takes place in the last week of January. Approximately 50,000 visitors fill the Planai stadium to watch skiing legends compete in the exciting Nightrace down the Planai - the atmosphere is electric and big celebrations in the town tend to follow.

What's Schladming like at Christmas?

Christmas at Schladming is an enchanting time with fun activities and events including a market and concerts usually taking place in the old town square.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Schladming like in the New Year?

It’s not just the skiing that makes New Year in Schladming so great – the laid back celebrations make it perfect for a chilled out holiday and family fun.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Schladming like in Half-Term?

The snow is usually its best over February half term in Schladming and families visit as and activities such as tobogganing, ice-skating and bowling will keep the kids busy.
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What's Schladming like at Easter?

The snow over Easter at Schladming isn’t always at its peak but with excellent snow-making equipment, the Dachstein glacier nearby and outdoor activities such as mountain hiking, horse riding and ice skating, you won’t be short of things to do.
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Schladming Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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

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  • Light snow Wednesday
  • Current snow depth at top
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Ski Accommodation in Schladming

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Families are well looked after in Schladming, making it no surprise that the resort is most popular over school holidays, when you'll often find special events and activities.

Covering four mountains, the ski area is especially good when most of the brood are intermediates. Schools like the Hopl provide excellent tuition, making use of the Hopsi-Kids area for young beginners, while more advanced sprogs can try courses in steeps, freestyling and racing.

For some good old fashioned winter fun, one of the best activities is the long toboggan run on Hochwurzen- at 7km it's one of the longest in the Alps. There's also an Ice Palace up on the glacier which children (especially Frozen fans…) will love, while anyone who doesn't suffer from vertigo must check out the Sky Walk and suspension bridge for awesome views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

Groups, especially groups of intermediates, can have a smashing time in Schladming. With the Ski Amade's enormous 760km of pistes, book the whole area pass and you'll have more than enough to ski for the week. For experts, heli-skiing on the Hauser Kaibling is well worth looking into.

While the resort isn't St Anton or Ischgl when it comes to après ski, there are more than enough bars and clubs to choose between - Onkel Willys Hütte's a popular haunt for food and drink thanks to its huge sun terrace, and at the foot of the slopes, Hohenhaus Tenne “Europe's biggest ski hut” always throws a good party.

Skiing and snowboarding aside, great activities include the super long sled run on Hochwurzen (which is often flood-lit in the evenings) and trips up the glacier for awesome sights from the Sky Walk and suspension bridge (though the vertigo afflicted might prefer to stay back and explore the medieval village…).

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How much is a ski pass in Schladming

Maximum and minimum adult Schladming lift pass prices ranged from €239 to €257 for 6 days access to the Schladming ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Schladming 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 €24 - €26 €49 - €52 N / A
6 Day Price €120 - €129 €239 - €257 N / A
Age Range 7 - 15 N / A N / A
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Getting to Schladming

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

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

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

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Salzburg 80 km 50 minutes
Munich / München 230 km 2 hours
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How long does it take to drive to Schladming from the UK?

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

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

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Going to Schladming under your own steam

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Klinik Diakonissen Schladming GmbH The Diakonissen Schladming Clinic is located in the alpine landscape between the Dachstein and Lower Tauern mountains, in the immediate vicinity of the Amadé sporting region.With a staff of approximately 350, the modern hospital provides medical and nursing care to the inhabitants and guests of the Upper Ennstal. This hospital is open 24 hours a day all year.

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