Schladming Ski Resort Guide
Schladming, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 170km |
| Highest Lift | 1,900m |
| Resort Height | 750m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Linz |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Schladming
Schladming is a premier ski resort known for its diverse terrain and vibrant atmosphere. With over 120 kilometers of slopes, it caters to all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
Nestled in the Dachstein region, Schladming offers a blend of challenging pistes and family-friendly runs. The resort is part of the Ski Amadé area, one of the largest ski regions in Austria.
The ski area of Schladming is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 750m, with 170km of marked runs.
Schladming is part of the Dachstein-Tauern ski area with access to 41 marked pistes, served by a total of 45 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Schladming itself (170km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Dachstein-Tauern ski resort of Ramsau am Dachstein. Schladming is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Ramsau am Dachstein.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the '3 - Planai FIS Run'.
Snow and Weather
Schladming generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall updates, check J2Ski.
When will it snow in Schladming?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Schladming.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Schladming Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 18 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 170km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 300km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 25 | |
Dachstein-Tauern Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 26 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 14 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 45 | |
Schladming Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,900m |
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| Lowest Piste | 750m |
| Resort Altitude (Schladming) | 750m |
| Max Vertical | 1,150m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
The Schladming-Dachstein ski area features four mountains: Planai, Hochwurzen, Reiteralm, and Fageralm, with elevations reaching up to 2,700 meters. Notable pistes include the famous Planai World Cup run, while efficient lifts like the Planai Gondola and the Hochwurzen Cable Car provide excellent access to the slopes.
Schladming offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Schladming
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Schladming Ski Schools and Schladming Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks in Schladming, particularly the Planai Park which offers various jumps and features. The diverse terrain allows for both freestyle and freeride opportunities.
Location and Map
Where is Schladming?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Liezen District, Styria.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Schladming is Salzburg, 70 minutes drive away.
Linz, Klagenfurt, Graz, Ljubljana, Munich, Innsbruck Airport and Trieste airports are all within three hours drive.
Schladming is easily accessible via major airports in Salzburg and Innsbruck, both approximately 90 minutes away by car. Regular train services also connect the resort to nearby cities.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 25 ski lifts are able to uplift 63,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 175km of ski runs, with 120 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Schladming open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Schladming
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Schladming Webcams
The Webcams in Schladming are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, the apres-ski scene is lively with venues like the Pichlalm and the famous Hohenhaus Tenne. These spots offer great food, drinks, and music to unwind.
