Schladming ski information
Schladming lies amidst the beautiful Dachstein Mountain region in the province of Styria. Four linked mountains provide the main ski area (111km of piste), and the region (Dachstein Tauern) also encompasses a number of smaller areas, including the Dachstein Glacier. Schladming will host the World Ski Championships in 2013 and holds fantastic major sports events every season. The area offers some superb diverse, skiing from pretty tree-lined runs to the more challenging downhill used annually for the men's World Cup night slalom (26/01/10)! The large, bustling town of Schladming dates back to Medieval times and has lots to offer with pretty cafés, après ski bars and plenty of shopping.
Skiing and snowboarding in Schladming
Ski Information Beginners
The excellent Schladming ski school meets at Rohrmoos and the Planai nursery areas are extremely well-ordered with several gentle blues. The lower slopes of Rohrmoos are equally suitable for novices.
Ski Information Intermediates
With its predominantly north-facing slopes, over 80 ski lifts and 170kms of pistes, the Schladming area is first rate for intermediates with some lovely cruising pistes and long runs such as the 4.6km Fis run and the almost 8km Hochwurzen valley run.
Ski Information Advanced
For the advanced skier, there are two world-class downhill runs of 5kms each in the Sport Region Schladming area. The Planai itself boasts a couple of very bumpy black runs. Hauser Kaibling hosts rounds of the World Cup Women's Downhill. The Dachstein Glacier is also available by ski bus (included on the lift-pass) thus guaranteeing snow.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Schladming is a top snowboarding destination, check out the superb Hochwurzen playground and the Burton Super Park on the Dachstein glacier.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child |
| Area pass + Standard skis (low) | £230 | - |
| Area pass + Standard skis (high) | £236 | - |
| Area pass + Snowboard (low) | £257 | - |
| Area pass + Snowboard (high) | £262 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis (low) | £257 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis (high) | £262 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage (low) | £206 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage (high) | £212 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (17-19) | Child (6-16) | |
| First time ski (low) | £389 | £354 | £274 |
| First time ski (high) | £399 | £359 | £279 |
| First time board (low) | £389 | £344 | £294 |
| First time board (high) | £394 | £354 | £294 |
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (17-19) | Child (6-16) | |
| Improver ski (low) | £384 | £349 | £264 |
| Improver ski (high) | £389 | £354 | £264 |
| Improver board (low) | £409 | £364 | £314 |
| Improver board (high) | £414 | £369 | £319 |
Excursions
Dachstein Glacier and Sky Walk
Set foot on the impressive Sky Walk viewing platform with glass floor, for spectacular views from 2700m straight down the rock face! On clear days, the spectacular panorama stretches from Slovenia's Triglav mountains in the south to the Czech border in the north. Discover the hidden icy world of the Dachstein Glacier in the amazing Ice Palace! Admire the ice sculptures and visit the amazing Throne Room, the Crystal Dome and the Blue Saloon Both the Ski Walk and the Ice Palace can be easily reached by the Dachstein gondola.| Activitity | Adult | Child |
| Dachstein Glacier & Sky Walk | £ | £ |
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE ski & boot hire for 1 child (up to and incl. 11 years) when 2 adults pre-book the same
FREE kids ski helmet hire when pre booking skis & boots.
Schladming at a glance
Season Dates
Low season deps. 07/01-27/01
High season deps. 24/12-06/01 & 28/01-31/03
Fly from
Gatwick; Manchester; Stansted; Luton; Birmingham; Bristol; Newcastle; East Midlands; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Belfast City
Transfer time
Salzburg 2 hrs
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
745m (2,444ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
173kms Dachstein Tauern (111km connected to Schladming)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 19 Intermediate 44 Difficult 8 -
Cross-country
150kms (Schladming/Ramsau)
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Longest Run
7.7kms
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Number of Lifts
81 (6 gondolas, 25 chairlifts, 50 drag lifts)
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Snowboard Parks
2
* 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.
