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Ellmau Ski Resort Guide

Ellmau, Austria

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Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length49km
Highest Lift1,870m
Resort Height820m
 Nearest AirportsInnsbruck Airport and Munich
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Ellmau

Ellmau is a picturesque ski resort in Austria's Tyrol region. It offers a blend of stunning scenery and diverse skiing opportunities for all levels.

 Summary

Nestled in the Wilder Kaiser mountain range, Ellmau is part of the Skiwelt area, one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Austria. With over 280 km of slopes, it caters to both beginners and advanced skiers alike.

The ski area of Ellmau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 820m, with 49km of marked runs.

Ellmau is part of the SkiWelt area with access to 288km of downhill skiing, with 186 marked pistes, served by a total of 90 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Ellmau itself (49km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other SkiWelt ski resorts of Brixen im Thale, Going am Wilden Kaiser, Hopfgarten im Brixental, Itter, Kelchsau, Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, Söll and Westendorf.

 Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Alpseite'.

Snow and Weather

Ellmau enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically boasting snow depths of up to 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.

When will it snow in Ellmau?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Ellmau.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Ellmau Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 1km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1419km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2424km
Downhill
Total Length
49km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
20

SkiWelt Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1317km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
74129km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
99134km
Downhill
Total Length
288km
Cross Country
Total Length
197km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
90

Ellmau Altitudes

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,870m
Resort Altitude (Ellmau)820m
Lowest Piste650m
Max Vertical1,220m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Ellmau
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Skiing

Ellmau boasts a maximum elevation of 1,950 meters and features notable ski areas such as the Hartkaiser and the Brandstadl. Key lifts include the Hartkaiserbahn and the Bergbahn Ellmau, providing access to varied pistes like the long run from the Hartkaiser to the valley.

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Ski Lessons in Ellmau

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Ellmau Ski Schools and Ellmau Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain park at the Hartkaiser, which features jumps, rails, and boxes suitable for all skill levels. The diverse terrain also includes powder runs and off-piste options.

Location and Map

Where is Ellmau?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Kufstein, Tyrol.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Ellmau is Innsbruck Airport, 60 minutes drive away.

Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano, Linz and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.

Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Ellmau is easily accessible via major airports such as Innsbruck and Salzburg. From there, you can reach the resort by car or public transport, with well-marked routes leading directly to the ski area.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 136,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 210km of ski runs, with 1000 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Ellmau open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Early April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Ellmau Piste Map

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Ellmau Webcams

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Aprés Ski

After a day on the slopes, Ellmau offers lively après-ski options such as the Heustadl and the Jagdhof, where you can unwind with drinks and local cuisine. Nightlife is vibrant with venues like the Café und Bar 1st Floor.

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