Altenmarkt Ski Resort Guide
Altenmarkt, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 17km |
| Highest Lift | 2,000m |
| Resort Height | 1,350m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Linz |
Altenmarkt
Altenmarkt is a picturesque ski resort in Austria, known for its family-friendly atmosphere. With a variety of slopes and amenities, it caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Summary
Altenmarkt offers a delightful blend of traditional Alpine charm and modern ski facilities. The resort features over 70 kilometers of ski runs, ensuring ample space for both beginners and advanced riders.
The ski area of Altenmarkt is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,350m, with 17km of marked runs.
Altenmarkt is part of the Altenmarkt-Zauchensee ski area with access to 35 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Altenmarkt itself (17km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Altenmarkt-Zauchensee ski resort of Zauchensee.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Altenmarkt is 5km long.
Snow and Weather
Altenmarkt typically enjoys a reliable snow cover, with an average snow depth of around 120 cm during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for updated snowfall and snowmelt information.
When will it snow in Altenmarkt?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Altenmarkt.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Altenmarkt Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 1km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 8km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 7 | 8km |
| Downhill Total Length | 17km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 160km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Altenmarkt Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,000m |
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| Resort Altitude (Altenmarkt) | 1,350m |
| Lowest Piste | 650m |
| Max Vertical | 1,350m |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The ski area around Altenmarkt is part of the larger Ski Amadé region, boasting an impressive elevation of up to 2,700 meters. Key lifts include the Hochbifangbahn and the Zauchensee lift, providing access to notable pistes like the blue-marked Hochbifang and the challenging black runs in Zauchensee.
Altenmarkt offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will find excellent terrain parks in Altenmarkt, particularly the fun park at the Zauchensee area. The park features various jumps and obstacles, catering to different skill levels.
Location and Map
Where is Altenmarkt?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Oberndorf an der Melk, Politischer Bezirk Scheibbs.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Altenmarkt is Salzburg, 49 minutes drive away.
Linz, Klagenfurt, Graz, Munich, Innsbruck Airport, Vienna and Brno airports are all within three hours drive.
Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
To reach Altenmarkt, the nearest major airport is Salzburg, approximately 70 kilometers away. From Salzburg, travelers can take a train or drive via the A10 motorway, making for a scenic journey.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 12,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 15 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Altenmarkt open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
Apres-ski in Altenmarkt is vibrant, with popular spots like the Almrausch bar and the cozy Gasthof Post. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, tasty local cuisine, and live music.
