Schladming, Styria

Schladming resort guide

Styria, Austria

World Cup host with extensive Planai-Hochwurzen area

Schladming at a glance

123
Trails
40
Lifts
8,858ft
Top
2,444ft
Base
6,414ft
Vertical
SZG
Nearest airport, 42 mi
25% beginner45% intermediate30% advanced

Schladming hosts World Cup races and offers extensive interconnected skiing across multiple mountains.

Your questions about Schladming, answered

How big is Schladming?

Schladming has 123 trails served by 40 lifts — 24th for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 20th of the 33.

How high is Schladming?

The lifts run from 2,444ft at the base to 8,858ft at the top, a vertical of 6,414ft. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 10th highest, with the 6th biggest vertical.

The base is below 3,281ft, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Schladming good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Schladming split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Schladming?

Over the last ten winters Schladming has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around December 4 to May 12, about 161 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 45in, 28in of new snow and 2.8 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Schladming?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), 42 mi away in a straight line. Klagenfurt (KLU) is 60 mi, Linz-Hörsching (LNZ) is 63 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Schladming?

A 6-day adult Ski amadé costs €433 for 2026/27, or €72 a day. For value it ranks 1st of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Schladming

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • SalzburgSZG
    42 mi · major airport
  • KlagenfurtKLU
    60 mi · major airport
  • Linz-HörschingLNZ
    63 mi · major airport

Travel time to Schladming

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Salzburg (SZG)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 50m · 4,095 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 25m · 57 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 45m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Linz-Hörsching (LNZ)
    Flight
    8h 50m · 4,128 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 5m · 86 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 25m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Klagenfurt (KLU)
    Flight
    9h · 4,188 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h · 81 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 30m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Schladming lift ticket 2026/27

€4336-day adult Ski amadé · ≈$496

€72 per day · 10.5 km of trails per € · #1 of 33 for value in Austria

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

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Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Schladming trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Schladming. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Schladming has 123 trails and 40 lifts, running from 2,444ft to 8,858ft.

Why go to Schladming

  • High altitude and excellent snow
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Great après-ski scene
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Connected to large ski area

Things to know

  • Can be expensive
  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited beginner terrain
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy

Skiing and snowboarding Schladming by ability level

Beginners

Schladming has limited beginner terrain and is not ideal for beginners. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Intermediates

Good for intermediate skiers! Schladming offers a good variety of intermediate terrain, though the resort is primarily known for its advanced skiing.

Advanced

Schladming is excellent for advanced skiers! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and access to the extensive Planai ski area.

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Official resort website: schladming.com

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.