Ellmau ski information
Ellmau has, without doubt, one of the prettiest settings in our programme - nestling between the Kitzbüheler Alps and the majestic Wilder Kaiser mountains. The relaxed village centre has a range of shops and is dotted with cosy bars and cafés. In the local area, the Astberg skiing has some good runs and gives great views of the Kitzbühel valley. For the more adventurous the Hartkaiser links you into the fantastic Ski Welt circuit linking 8 resorts with 279km of piste. You'll find a great atmosphere both in the rustic cabins and covered bars on the mountain and down in the lively village bars. Ellmau really is a great choice of resort for everyone!
Skiing and snowboarding in Ellmau
Ski Information Beginners
Ellmau has great nursery slopes in the village centre. The caring instructors will teach you well so that you will quickly progress on to the many gentle runs in the area.
Ski Information Intermediates
Ellmau is one of the 8 resorts linked up on the Ski Welt Circuit with 279km of piste and 91 lifts to choose from. Access to this area is via the Hartkaiser mountain railway from which the entire system fans out and the views are stupendous.
Ski Information Advanced
Experts will find plenty to choose from both on and off-piste, including the Silleralm descent and the Eiberg slalom run, both on Söll's Hohe Salve mountain.
Ski Information Snowboarding
There is an abundance of well groomed pistes, 150 miles to be exact. For the carvers amongst you there are some good runs under the funicular to check out. Also Ellmau has some of the best beginners terrain in the area. Don't miss a day or two at the fantastic Westendorf fun park - incl. on the Ski Welt area pass.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult |
| Area pass + Standard skis (low) | £182 |
| Area pass + Standard skis (high) | £208 |
| Area pass + Snowboard (low) | £209 |
| Area pass + Snowboard (high) | £235 |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis (low) | £208 |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis (high) | £234 |
| Area pass + Ski carriage (low) | £179 |
| Area pass + Ski carriage (high) | £204 |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (16-18) | Child (8-15) | |
| First time ski (low) | £209 | £184 | £144 |
| First time ski (high) | £229 | £204 | £154 |
| First time board (low) | £179 | £209 | £129 |
| First time board (high) | £199 | £224 | £139 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (16-18) | Child (6-15) | |
| Improver ski (low) | £289 | £259 | £189 |
| Improver ski (high) | £319 | £279 | £199 |
| Improver board (low) | £304 | £274 | £209 |
| Improver board (high) | £329 | £294 | £224 |
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for children born 2006 or later (arrange locally).
FREE ski and boot hire for 1 child when 2 adults pre-book the same.
FREE tuition for 1 child when 2 adults pre-book the same.
FREE ski storage at ski hire shop.
FREE childs helmet when pre-booking skis & boots.
Ellmau at a glance
Season Dates
Low season deps. 17/03 -end of season
High season deps. 24/12-16/03
Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Stansted; Luton; Birmingham; Bristol; Newcastle; East Midlands Edinburgh; Glasgow; Belfast City
Transfer time
Salzburg 1 hr 30 mins
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
820m (2,706ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
279kms (Ski Welt region)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 63 Intermediate 57 Difficult 8 -
Cross-country
150kms (Ski Welt area)
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Longest Run
8kms
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Number of Lifts
91 (1 Funicular, 14 gondolas, 36 chairlifts, 40 drag lifts)
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
