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Westendorf Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Part of the SkiWelt
  • Varied terrain
  • Efficient lift system

Great for

  • Families
  • Austrian village charm
  • Beginners

Ski Holidays in Westendorf

Lovely old Westendorf is easily one of the prettiest Austrian ski resorts – but there’s more to this village than Alpine charm galore. It’s one of the nine resorts in the whopping SkiWelt area, and with Kitzbühel just along the valley there’s no shortage of excellent skiing.

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

Westendorf Stats

Top Altitude
1957m
Bottom Altitude
1155m
Resort Altitude
1155m
Total Piste
284 km in the whole SkiWelt area
Longest Run
8km
Slope Orientation
NSEW
Vertical Drop
1027m
Skiable Vertical
1027m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Known as one of the most beautiful villages in Europe, sunny Westendorf has glorious views of the Windau valley and is fit to bursting with old school Austrian charm. A pastel yellow, onion-domed church is surrounded by wooden chalets and trees, the wild and rugged Wilder Kaiser massif towering in the distance. Traffic jams, flashing lights and concrete tower blocks are worlds away.

It doesn‘t take long to make the break from busy town life. A short transfer time (around an hour) from Innsbruck Airport means that with early flights it’s possible to get an extra half-day of exploring in when you arrive. Getting around the resort’s a breeze, with ski lifts, shops and hotels all a short walk from each other – it’s big enough to give you enough choice for the week but small enough to be still cosy.

With the remote feel of the place, it’s easy to forget that you are part of one of the biggest ski areas in Austria. Westendorf has smooth and speedy access from the Alpenrosenbahn to the Ski Welt Kaiser-Brixental area, which spans nine villages with 284km of pistes. It doesn‘t end there - those looking to put even more ski miles under their belt can make use of the Ki-West gondola and ski shuttle to explore Kirchberg and the legendary ski town of Kitzbühel.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Westendorf Transfer Times

Innsbruck80 km, 1 hour
Salzburg80 km, 1.5 hours
Munich150 km, 2 hours

The nearest airport to Westendorf is Salzburg at 100 km or about 1 hour 40 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Westendorf?

Westendorf is part of the SkiWelt region, whilst being quite quiet it has access to a vast ski area. Lovely nursery slopes in the centre through to challenging runs through the trees, there is something for everyone.

Which other ski resorts are near to Westendorf?

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

Ski Area Facts

LocationAustria Alps.
Established1948
Downhill284 km in the whole SkiWelt area
Lift Pass€235 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

122km43%

Intermediate Skiing

129km45%

Advance & Expert Terrain

33km12%

Snowboarding Trails

284 km in the whole SkiWelt area100%

What is Westendorf like for Beginner skiers?

A great advantage of Westendorf’s position is the fact that slopes there are generally quieter than on the main SkiWelt circuit due to most of the skiing being on the other side of the valley between Brixen and Scheffau.

Gentle nursery slopes are conveniently located near the village, and there are some gentle blues like Piste 11, a long and scenic run through the trees.

What is Westendorf like for Intermediate skiers?

Intermediates are spoilt for choice with around 128km of red runs to conquer in the SkiWelt massif. Some highlights include the red 3 top to bottom pistes where you can get some speed up! Worth checking out is the “Kandler” (red 11 on piste map) which descents an impressive 1026 vertical metres. You can also cut across to the other side of Brixen from the bottom of Red 11, although it’s worth noting this does require the use of a rather old rope tow lift.

What is Westendorf like for Advanced skiers?

Advanced skiers should tackle piste 112 a challenging black run where it’s possible to venture off-piste following trails through the trees for those who are more adventurous. Night skiing is usually available on the nursery slope once a week, or if you have use of a car, it’s a 20-minute drive to Soll by road, where you can make use of the 10km of floodlit pistes 6 nights a week.

What is Westendorf like for snowboarding?

Those looking for some freestyling should head over the Choralpe to the ‘Big Playground’. With three lines (easy, medium and pro) you can perfect your technique whatever your ability and try out the many kickers, rails and boxes. There are also two other Snowparks in the SkiWelt area - Snowpark Intersport Kaiserpark in Ellmau and the Snowpark in Söll which is floodlit during night skiing hours.

What is Westendorf like for off-piste skiing?

Whilst off-piste skiing is limited due to the thick forest surrounding the piste when fresh snowfalls advanced skiers will come into their own when the areas beneath the lifts and between the slopes become a paradise for powder chasers.

What is Westendorf like for cross country skiing?

If you fancy trying something a bit different, the cross country here is terrific with over 30km of groomed forest trails.

Westendorf Restaurants

Foodies won’t be disappointed in Westendorf with a great variety of mountain restaurants to sample the local cuisine - a particular favourite is Sonnalm situated just above the village gondola mid-station on piste 110 offering a cosy refuge on a snowy day. With most establishments providing great value for money compared to pricier French resorts. Dining out won’t break the bank. Restaurants in the village have retained a traditional atmosphere with high quality and good value food. A family favourite is FeinSinn for their lovely pizzas and Die Muhle do a terrific steak. If you fancy some fine dining, take a taxi to nearby Kirchberg for the Rosengarten restaurant. Winning 2 Michelin stars back in 2009 it became the first Tyrolian restaurant to do so. Rosengarten offers an exceptional seasonal menu to be enjoyed in a beautiful alpine setting. It’s worth taking a recommendation from the sommelier from the fantastic wine menu.

Where to eat in Westendorf and on the mountain

Berggasthaus Sonnalm Sonnalm restaurant is a favourite place to dine on the Westendorf’s mountain known as the Coralpe. The restaurant is located a short distance above the village gondola mid-station on piste 110. Arguably the best Grostl around is served here, a local Austrian Speciality, the bacon, onion, fried egg and potato fry up is not to be missed! Stop here for a cosy place to take refuge on a stormy day.

Westendorf Après Ski

The après is lively but compared with nearby Kitzbühel; it’s more contained and family-oriented. That being said, there are some great places to have a drink after a day on the slopes. The après ski starts on the slope-side sun terraces when the lifts begin to close. Favourites are the Bruchstall and Gerry’s Inn based on nursery slopes 83 and 84. Later in the evening popular bars include the Village Pub and Kibo both of which have regular live music evenings. For a classy evening out with friends, try Moskito bar for some fabulous cocktails. Night owls looking to dance the night away will love the bustling Wunderbar with its daily après ski parties complete with DJ’s and live music.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Westendorf

Gerry’s Inn Gerry’s Inn located on nursery slope 84 is a popular café and après ski bar. This lively place is usually where the après starts to kick off each evening. You’ll be sure to find a friend to share a schnapps or two with at this bar!

Westendorf Activites for Non-skiers

Westendorf also has a great range of non-skiing activities including the 6.6km tobogganing run which children and “big kids” will love. Other activities include ice skating on a natural rink, bowling, horse-drawn sleigh rides and snowshoeing through 30km of groomed forest trails.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Westendorf has around 30 shops covering most of the necessities, including, of course, half a dozen ski and sports shops. There are several fashion outlets, one specialising in children's clothing, and some upmarket souvenir shops, even a tattoo parlour. The town also has a regular a market on Thursdays.

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Best Time to Visit Westendorf

The ski season usually runs from December through to April and in light of the resorts modest altitude, the best conditions tend to be mid-season from January to March. The north facing slopes have better snow conditions later on in the season. With a new snow cannon system and over 1700 cannons in the SkiWelt area, 229km of pistes can be prepared with artificial snow if a top up’s ever needed. Thanks to many of the pistes being lined by trees, is it still possible to have good visibility in flat light and snowy conditions here - many of big resorts don’t have that luxury.

What's Westendorf like at Christmas?

Those spending Christmas in Westendorf will experience a traditional Austrian village at its best. Take a magical horse drawn sleigh ride through snow covered forest for an unforgettable experience. Special festive menus are available in most restaurants and a traditional midnight mass can also be attended.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Westendorf like in the New Year?

With celebrations in the village centre from 6pm with torchlight descents and a firework display celebrating New Year’s Eve in Westendorf is fun for all the family.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Westendorf like in Half-Term?

Westendorf is a very family friendly resort that’s great during February Half Term with excellent ski schools for the children and plenty of activities to keep you entertained including ice skating, bowling and tobogganing down an impressive 6.6km run!
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Westendorf like at Easter?

Easter in Westendorf brilliant for a late season family ski holiday. Although the resort has a modest altitude with some north facing slopes and excellent snow making technology you should still experience some great skiing here.
Easter Ski Holidays

Westendorf Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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

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  • Current snow depth at top
    99 cm
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    64 cm

Ski Accommodation in Westendorf

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Westendorf really comes into its own with regards to family ski holidays. With crèche facilities, a huge ski area and fantastic off slope activities it’s a great choice for families with children of all ages. Excellent local ski schools including the Reds and Schischule Top run lessons for skiers aged 3 and above. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone happy off the slopes like ice skating on Westendorf’s natural rink, bowling and sledding down an exhilarating 6.6km run!

A perfect choice for families is Hotel Schermer – it has a really central location, only a couple of minutes from the nursery slopes and ski school meeting point for hassle free mornings!

Some of our hotels and chalets come with childcare options, so if you’re travelling with little ones not yet old enough to give skiing a go, speak to our ski specialists for more information on the best properties.

The beauty of this resort is its incredibly short transfer time of an hour from Innsbruck Airport, ensuring you won’t all be cooped up on the road too long after your flight. This makes our holidays with flights and transfers a great fuss-free option. Holidays are also available with channel crossings for people driving to resort or accommodation only, if you’d prefer to arrange your own transport.

Groups who like the sound of enjoying the huge SkiWelt area from one of Austria’s prettiest villages will find a great selection of hotels with options to suit all budgets. If you’re unsure of numbers, the large Hotel Schermer is the perfect choice as with a number of rooms, there may well be availabilities that can be booked up by stragglers later. With less than a minute’s walk into the village centre it is a great base from which to explore all of what Westendorf has to offer including quaint shops and lively bars such as Moskito which does some delicious, expertly shaken cocktails. Hotels are also a great choice for large groups due to their roomier communal spaces like bars, restaurants and swimming pools.

In terms of the skiing, you have access to the SkiWelt massif, Austria’s largest interconnecting ski circuit comprising of 8 villages and 279km of pistes. For those looking to put even more ski miles under their belt the Ki-West gondola and the establishment of a link on piste to Kirchberg now makes the famous resort of Kitzbühel accessible.

This isn’t St Anton or Ishgl but there are still some good places to have a drink and unwind at the end of the day. The après ski starts on the sun terraces situated on the slopes when the lifts begin to close. Particular favourites are the Bruchstall and Gerry’s Inn based on nursery slopes 83 and 84. Later in the evening popular bars include the Village Pub and Kibo Bar both of which have regular live music evenings.

You’ll find a great range of non-skiing activities if any of your party don’t fancy taking to the piste. These include the 6.6km tobogganing run in the centre of the village (you can hire toboggans from the local ski shops), ice skating on the natural rink, bowling, horse drawn sleigh rides and snow-shoeing along 30km of groomed forest trails.

Make your group getaway as stress free as possible by booking everyone onto a holiday with flights and transfers, or opt for accommodation and channel crossings if you’d prefer to drive. Alternatively, if things are proving complicated to organise, book one of our accommodation only holidays and let everyone arrange their own travel independently.

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The village of Westendorf has a quaint, traditional Austrian feel to it and although I wouldn't recommend it for those with Après Ski at the top of their list, it really delivers when it comes to the ski area. We're really into freestyle and the "Big Playground" snowpark is the best of the bunch across the... + more
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This was our first time in Westendorf. The Austrian resorts have spent a lot of money on lifts and the skiing was good, we took an extra day in a different resort (can’t remember what it was called) but it was easy to get to. The skiing in Westendorf itself is fine, some nice scenic bits. + more
John,
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The town is small, you can walk up and down in 10 minutes and you’ve seen everything. This makes it very quiet, which was one of the preferences for me, it depends what you prefer but if that’s what you're looking for it’s perfect. I did snowboarding and the area has quite a few things to do. The snowboardin... + more
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Westendorf

Maximum and minimum adult Westendorf lift pass prices ranged from €204 to €240 for 6 days access to the Westendorf ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Westendorf 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 6 - 15 N / A N / A
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Getting to Westendorf

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

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

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

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Salzburg 100 km 1 hour 40 minutes
Munich / München 160 km 2 hours 30 minutes
Innsbruck 80 km 1 hour 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Westendorf from the UK?

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

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

Station Distance Transfer Time
Westendorf 0.5 km 0.5
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Westendorf Tourism Office Westendorf is a small, traditional village with many older buildings and excellent nursery slopes. Westendorf is known for being a lively village but full of charm and stunning scenery. The village has lots of character and there is easy access to the SkiWelt areas so that all is accessible and lots of fun and skiing. There is a good mix of pistes accessible from Westendorf. There is an extensive network of snow cannons covering 95% of the pisted runs so there is a good chance that this resort is very snow sure. At the tourism office you will find all the Westendorf info from A-Z as well as upcoming events, brochures and everything else you wan to know about the beautiful village. Operating Times: Daily: 08:30 - 12:00 and then 13:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00 Sunday: Closed

Dr. Peter Georg BRAJER & Team This is a practice for surgery and general medicine in Westendorf / Tyrol. Services: X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory, etc. Opening Times: Monday: 08:00 to 12:00 & 16:00 to 18:00 Tuesday: 08:00 - 11:00 & 15:00 - 17:00 Wednesday: 08:00 - 12:00 Thursday: 08:00 - 12:00 Friday: 09:00 to 13:00 Winter includes: 15:00 to 18:00

Westendorf’s Pharmacy Westendorf’s pharmacy is located in the centre of the village. Pharmacist Mag. pharm. Thomas Wolf and his dedicated team are available to advise you competently and comprehensively in all health and well-being matters. Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 12:30 and then 14:30 - 18:30 Saturday 08:30 - 12:30

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