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Stubai glacier Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Long ski season
  • Austria’s biggest glacier
  • Quiet village bases

Great for

  • Snow sure
  • Intermediates
  • Short transfers

Ski Holidays in Stubai glacier

Stubaital’s crowning glory, this is the biggest glacier in all Austria and it holds onto snow superbly. An October – May ski season and a whole host of terrain keep skiers and boarders busy, with smaller ski areas along the valley for a change of scene.

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

Stubai glacier Stats

Top Altitude
3210m
Bottom Altitude
1750m
Resort Altitude
1695m
Total Piste
59km
Longest Run
10km
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
1500m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
Yes!

The Stubai Valley - or Stubaital – is a 40km valley in the Tyrolean alps, home to Austria’s biggest glacier ski area.

There are a couple of lodgings near the foot of the glacier, where you’ll find a sizeable car park, ski shops and two main ski lifts. But most people opt to stay in one of the nearby villages along the Stubaital Straße road that leads up to the glacier.

Neustift is the closest, a 20-minute drive from the glacier base station. There’s also Fulpmes (a 30-minute drive) and Mieders, Telfes and Schonberg (each about a 35-minutes away). None of the bases are known for their lively atmosphere, but you’ll find the main hub of bars and restaurants in Neustift.

This relaxed environment makes the area terrific for families, helped by the fact that Innsbruck airport’s only 20-50 minutes away by car (depending on where you’re staying). Last time we checked, the Winterbus Stubaital linked Innsbruck town, the villages and the ski areas – making getting around easy.

There are four different ski areas shared between the villages in this neck of the woods (Stubai Glacier, Schlick 2000, Elfer and Serles) – all covered by the Stubai Super Skipass which usually includes access to local indoor swimming pools and the ski bus.

(Images from Stubaier Gletscher & Andre Schönherr)

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Stubai glacier Transfer Times

Innsbruck 1 hour

The nearest airport to Stubai glacier is Innsbruck at 25 km or about 40 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Stubai glacier?

The Stubai Super Skipass, also gives access to the ski areas of Neustift, Fulpmes and Mieders to explore. All are smaller and less varied than the glacier (generally more suited to beginners and early intermediates), but nonetheless well worth experiencing for a change of scenery.

Which other ski resorts are near to Stubai glacier?

The nearest ski resorts to Stubai glacier include Neustift, Fulpmes, Innsbruck.

Ski Area Facts

LocationTirol, Austria
Established1973
Downhill59km
Lift Pass€243 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

19km32%

Intermediate Skiing

15km26%

Advance & Expert Terrain

4km black runs, 21km ski routes42%

Snowboarding Trails

59km100%

What is Stubai glacier like for Beginner skiers?

There’s a learning area near the Gamsgarten cable car, where gentle slopes and magic carpets are used to help beginners pick up the basics. You’ll find more blues than any other run on the glacier, meaning early skiers and snowboarders can really explore the mountain. Two easy trails lead from the highest point, Schaufelspitze, down to the Mittelstation for a fabulously confidence-boosting descent.

What is Stubai glacier like for Intermediate skiers?

Intermediates will find red runs ribboning all over the glacier, with favourites including the ‘Daunenhang’ (#9) and ‘Gamsgarten’ (#3), flanked by rugged rock face.

What is Stubai glacier like for Advanced skiers?

For experts, the steepest piste is black #22 or ‘Daunhill’ from Daunkopf. With the Schartenschuss (#21) and short Wildspitzschuss (7b), this makes up the glacier’s black run offerings.

What is Stubai glacier like for snowboarding?

Freestylers won’t be disappointed with Stubai Zoo, which is one of the biggest snow parks in the world and used as a training base by international freeski and snowboard teams. XC skiers have 2km of skate tracks in Gamsgarten.

What is Stubai glacier like for off-piste skiing?

There’s is terrain to test you, with ski routes like Wilde Grub’n and Fernau serving up a powdery challenge.

Stubai glacier Restaurants

There are five restaurants and five huts and ski bars in the vicinity of the Stubai glacier. The Schirmbar’s umbrella bar at the valley station usually opens from 2pm – 7pm, and those who want to continue the evening can move onto the Stadl for DJ’s and dancing.

Stubai glacier Après Ski

The surrounding villages aren’t known for having wild Apres scenes, but you’ll still find decent venues like Neustift’s Dorf Pub and Leo’s Stadl Bar in Fulpmes.

Stubai glacier Activites for Non-skiers

Activity-wise, scale the ice climbing tower or zoom down some terrific sledding runs in Neustift’s Elfer ski area. Over 80km of winter walking paths keep non-skiing legs occupied, while Fulpmes’ StuBay Freizeitcenter has indoor pools, slides and more.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Best Time to Visit Stubai glacier

This is the biggest glacier in Austria, and with a ski season that usually runs from October to May, the presence of good snow is rarely a worry whatever time you visit. If you like the sound of exploring the nearby Schlick 2000, Elfer and Serles areas too, the best time to visit is usually the middle of the ski season, between January and March.

What's Stubai glacier like at Christmas?

If you’ve asked Santa for a shedload of snow, Christmas at the Stubai Glacier might be just the ticket.

What's Stubai glacier like in the New Year?

See in the New Year at the Stubai Glacier, skiing on some of Austria’s highest pistes with views that’ll knock your socks off.

What's Stubai glacier like in Half-Term?

Spending Half Term at the Stubai Glacier is all about exploring the valley’s four ski areas and enjoying quiet evenings in your hotel or apartment.

What's Stubai glacier like at Easter?

With the ski season usually going strong until May, Easter at the Stubai Glacier tends to see some of the best snow conditions in the Alps.

Stubai glacier Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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

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One of our favourite things about the Stubai Valley for families is that under 10’s can usually ski free with a full paying adult. The ticket office often also sell a youth pass for 15-18 year olds, making the week away much more affordable. Another thing we love is the glacier’s family ski area by the Gamsgarten cable car, complete with a gentle boardercross and fun slope.

The surrounding villages are traditional and quiet – perfect for relaxing evenings and quality time together. Don’t miss the toboggan runs in the Elfer area, which are some of Austria’s finest and funnest.

With the Stubai Super Skipass in hand, your group can explore the surrounding ski areas to their heart’s content. And last time we checked, you could benefit from offers like a free ski pass for every 10 people. Austria’s biggest glacier caters for all ski and snowboard levels, with oodles of groomed and powder runs and a socking great snowpark.

Winter walkers have miles of prepared trails to get stuck into, and activities like sledding make for a cracking group activity. Make Schirmbar your meeting point for the week and enjoy snacks and drinks together, then head back to your base for a quiet evening. Eat, sleep, repeat!

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Stubai glacier

Maximum and minimum adult Stubai glacier lift pass prices ranged from €224 to €224 for 6 days access to the Stubai glacier ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Stubai glacier 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 - €24 €47 - €47 €38 - €38
6 Day Price €112 - €112 €224 - €224 €180 - €180
Age Range 10 - 14 19 - 64 65+

Getting to Stubai glacier

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

How long does it take to fly to Stubai glacier from the UK?

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

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Innsbruck 25 km 40 minutes
Müchen ? km 1 hour 30 minutes

How long does it take to drive to Stubai glacier 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 Stubai glacier?

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

Station Distance Transfer Time
Fulpmes 7 km 7 minutes

Stubai glacier Maps

Stubai glacier piste map
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Going to Stubai glacier under your own steam

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

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