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Werfenweng Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Eco-ski resort
  • 42km ski area
  • Traditional alpine resort

Great for

  • Short transfers
  • Pretty village
  • Families

Ski Holidays in Werfenweng

With Salzburg an hour’s drive away, alpine peaks every which way and a pretty Austrian village to call home – Werfenweng's 25km of slopes are brilliant for beginners and intermediates.

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

Werfenweng Stats

Top Altitude
1834m
Bottom Altitude
902m
Resort Altitude
902m
Total Piste
25km
Longest Run
6km
Slope Orientation
S W
Vertical Drop
836m
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Pretty Werfenweng can be found in a tributary valley of the Salzach, home to a population of 900. The Tennen, High King and Hagen mountains, Salzach river and alpine lakes form the natural surroundings – a real feast for the eyes.

One of the Alpine Pearls group, the resort is geared towards making getting around easy and eco-friendly. Samo cardholders (they cost around €10) can swap their cars for electric vehicles for the week, and horse drawn carriages make a popular mode of transport. With the traditional nature of the buildings sprinkled over the valley, the whole place has a wonderfully characterful feel. Hotels and holiday homes make up most of the accommodation here and you’ll find the likes of the Nah & Frisch supermarket, farmers shop and a handful of spots shops to cater for all shopping requirements. Most of what you need is within easy walking distance of the base station.

When it comes to getting here, Salzburg city and airport are only 45km away. If a transfer isn’t included in your package, a resort-run shuttle served the Bischofshofen train station last time we checked. The village is just off the A10 motorway for easy access by car, but you wouldn’t think it when there are snowy peaks as far as the eye can see.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Werfenweng Transfer Times

Salzburg Airport 40 mins

The nearest airport to Werfenweng is Salzburg at ? km or about 1 hour 15 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Werfenweng?

Werfenweng has direct access to 35km of pistes. A very family friendly resorts with snow making to ensure conditions.

Which other ski resorts are near to Werfenweng?

The nearest ski resorts to Werfenweng include Filzmoos.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustrian Alps
Established1996
Downhill25km
Lift Pass€213 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

5km20%

Intermediate Skiing

17km68%

Advance & Expert Terrain

3km12%

Snowboarding Trails

25km100%

What is Werfenweng like for Beginner skiers?

Lower down the Bischlang Mountain, the Zaglau drag serves the fun park and a wide, easy blue piste, with the rest of the gentler terrain accessed from the Weissacherwiese nearer the village base. The Schontal lift is used by the ski school.

What is Werfenweng like for Intermediate skiers?

The Ikarus Cable Car whisks you up to the top of the mountain in 6 minutes, where lovely long reds suit intermediate skiers down to a tee. The Ladernberg area serves mostly red runs, with a couple of easier blue descents to give legs a rest now and again.

What is Werfenweng like for Advanced skiers?

Your only black graded piste is a short diversion from red #1, shown on the piste map as #1A – named the Panorama Run, this red is one of the longest runs in the area, taking a full valley descent from the top of Bischlinghohe back to the Ikarus base station. With an absence of moguls runs or seriously steep runs, the local area is better suited to those who like easy-going cruising rather than adrenaline junkies. Get the Super Ski card to get access to some incredible expert terrain.

What is Werfenweng like for snowboarding?

The Jam Park has a 9m straightbox and 15m kicker among other features.

What is Werfenweng like for off-piste skiing?

Opportunities for off-piste skiing are also limited and so advanced skiers and snowboarders might want to invest in a Salzburger Super Ski Card, which gives you access to all 22 of the Salzburg ski areas.

What is Werfenweng like for cross country skiing?

Cross-country skiing is popular with 40km of easy and more challenging trails through beautiful scenery.

Werfenweng Restaurants

There are a number of eating and drinking stops near the base station, Barbarahof is run by the Rettenbacher family who serve up delicious local dishes and Liftstüberl by the base station does regional favourites too. The Tennenblick is terrific for family meals with the bonus its own toboggan run.

Where to eat in Werfenweng and on the mountain

Restaurant Obauer For fine dining, the Obauer is just the ticket. Praised in the Gault&Millau guide, the chefs here use regional, seasonal ingredients and a mix of modern and traditional techniques to create culinary delights. Pair your dishes wine wines from the Obauer cellar for a truly sensational experience.

Alpenzeit restaurant Another of the Gault&Millau guides favourite restaurants in Werfenweng, the a la carte Alpenzeit restaurant uses free-range, local produce to create a personalised twist on our favourite dishes from the Alps. Make sure you book in advance as unsurprisingly this one’s pretty popular!

Werfenweng Après Ski

The après here is mostly geares towards families, with more by way of outdoor activities than nightlife. The hotel bars tend to provide the most exciting late-night entertainment which is perfect for groups who like a quiet tipple or parents who want some adult time without having to abandon the littluns.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Werfenweng

Stoa Alm Umbrella bar at the Rosnerköpfl-Bahn base station worth a stop off for après ski with DJ music and a great cocktail menu. Alex and Michaela do a sterling job at keeping everything running smoothly and making guests feel welcome day after day.

Werfenweng Activites for Non-skiers

When they’ve got a taste for tobogganing at the Tennenblick, kids will love the 6km run on the Strussingalm that handily leads back to the base station. It’s possible to sled on the Strussingalm and the children’s sledding hill on the Wengerau winter walking trail next to the Leitingerhof. Another trail begins at Gut Vorderschwaig and can be accessed via the Eulersberg winter hiking path (it takes about 45 minutes).Often the area’s activities are free for those who hold a Samo-card to encourage visitors to enjoy the area in a different way. The Wengesee lake is iced over in the winter to create a natural ice rink and horse drawn sleigh rides from the village square. We love the llama trekking by candlelight too.

Oberegg Horse Stables The Steiger family provide horse-drawn sleigh rides through Werf’s winter wonderland landscape, as well as horseback riding.

Flugschule Austriafly Experience one of Austria’s best landscapes for paragliding. The team of experienced paragliders at Austria Fly will guide you through your flight – by radio if you’re keen to learn solo, or as part of a tandem flight with an expert pilot.

FlyTandem.at Fly Tandem will help you to have a unique view of the incredible Werfenweng and Salzburg landscape from the sky. You don’t need any previous experience, and anyone over the age of 6 is welcome, and you can choose between CLASSIC BISCHLING and THERMAL SPECIAL BISCHLING in the summer months. We only use the very best equipment, setting the benchmark high above the legal requirements, and will only fly if the weather conditions are safe enough. In Werfenweng, you can find us opposite the IKARUS valley station on the Barbarahof terrace.

FlyTandem.at Paragliding gives you an awesome view over Werfenweng and Salzburg, and tandem paragliding with Fly Tandem is the way to do it. Everyone over six years old is welcome, and you can rest assured that the safety, legal and equipment requirements are not only met, but maintained well above the benchmark. Find us on the terrace of the Barbarahof, opposite the IKARUS valley station.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

This small village has small super market and 4 sports and ski hire shops. IT also has the far shops where local farmers bring their produce. Not only can you buy them at this shop but you can also enjoy them right on the site, for example they can offer you beef soup or a Salzburg Veal sausage.

SPORT BRANDSTÄTTER By the Ikarus Valley station, this Sport 2000 store has a number of services. Popular offers include free helmets for kids, and a 7th day of hire thrown in for nothing. As well as renting equipment, you can also purchase your own and have it serviced.

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Best Time to Visit Werfenweng

The local slopes aren’t naturally snow sure but investment has helped give it the best chances possible with snow cannons covering every slope in the ski area. Try the runs accessed by the Ladenberg lift for the best snow cover. Thanks to its sheltered position and thermal currents, Werfenweng’s a sunnier and milder skiing and snowboarding destination than most. The modern lift system means that passengers are quickly transported up the mountains and queuing times are usually short.

What's Werfenweng like at Christmas?

Christmas at Werfenweng is a time where locals and tourists come together, often in the village square for the Christmas market, carol singing and nativity scenes.

What's Werfenweng like in the New Year?

Look out for the traditional celebrations in the village square over New Year at Werfenweng.

What's Werfenweng like in Half-Term?

Ski and toboggan your socks off during February Half Term in Werfenweng, which is perfect for families who can enjoy good snow and numerous outdoor activities.

What's Werfenweng like at Easter?

You won't find the most snow sure conditions over Easter in Werfenweng - but you will find a welcoming village with things like paragliding and hang gliding to keep you occupied.

Werfenweng Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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

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Ski Accommodation in Werfenweng

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This place prides itself in being a family ski resort. If they’re still offering the Samo card, make the most of it and fill your week with exciting activities like ice skating, sledding, llama treks and horse-drawn sleigh rides – a true winter wonderland experience. The short transfer from Salzburg makes life a lot easier when you’ve tots in tow, and eyes will light up when they see the fairy tale Austrian village, all covered in snow.

Whether you're a group of seasoned skiers and snowboarders, cross country enthusiasts or a mix of skiers and non-skiers - Werfenweng makes a cosy base to enjoy good food and wine together at the end of the day.

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How much is a ski pass in Werfenweng

Maximum and minimum adult Werfenweng lift pass prices ranged from €239 to €257 for 6 days access to the Werfenweng ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Werfenweng 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 Werfenweng

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

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

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

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Salzburg ? km 1 hour 15 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Werfenweng 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.

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

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

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Going to Werfenweng under your own steam

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

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Tourist information Werfenweng Tourist information on Werfenweng and the surrounding area, from transport advice to suggested activities and attractions. Opening hours are usually Monday to Friday between 9am and midday, then 2pm and 5pm. On Saturdays, the tourist office is open between 4 and 6pm, while on Sundays you can visit between 10am and midday.

Raiffeisenkasse Werfenweng Raiffeisenkasse is a group of cooperative banks with branches across Austria. The Werfenweng branch (on Markt street) is usually open weekday mornings 8:30am – midday, and 2pm to 5pm in the afternoons – with the exception of Wednesdays when it only opens in the morning.

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