Wagrain, Salzburg

Wagrain resort guide

Salzburg, Austria

Ski Amadé access with family-friendly facilities

Wagrain at a glance

350
Trails
100
Lifts
8,858ft
Top
2,749ft
Base
6,109ft
Vertical
SZG
Nearest airport, 37 mi
30% beginner45% intermediate25% advanced

Wagrain offers access to the extensive Ski Amadé area, excellent family facilities, and traditional Austrian hospitality.

Your questions about Wagrain, answered

How big is Wagrain?

Wagrain has 350 trails served by 100 lifts — the most trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria.

How high is Wagrain?

The lifts run from 2,749ft at the base to 8,858ft at the top, a vertical of 6,109ft. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 10th highest, with the 9th 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 Wagrain good for beginners or experts?

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

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Wagrain?

Over the last ten winters Wagrain has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 27 to May 19, about 175 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 46in, 27in of new snow and 3.3 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Wagrain?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), 37 mi away in a straight line. Klagenfurt (KLU) is 66 mi, Linz-Hörsching (LNZ) is 76 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 Wagrain?

A 6-day adult Ski amadé costs €433 for 2026/27, or €72 a day. For value it ranks 3rd of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Wagrain

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

  • SalzburgSZG
    37 mi · major airport
  • KlagenfurtKLU
    66 mi · major airport
  • Linz-HörschingLNZ
    76 mi · major airport

Travel time to Wagrain

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 15m · 50 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 35m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Klagenfurt (KLU)
    Flight
    9h · 4,188 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 15m · 89 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 45m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Linz-Hörsching (LNZ)
    Flight
    8h 50m · 4,128 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 35m · 103 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 55m

    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.

Wagrain lift ticket 2026/27

€4336-day adult Ski amadé · ≈$496

€72 per day · 10.5 km of trails per € · #3 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

Wagrain 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 Wagrain. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Wagrain has 350 trails and 100 lifts, running from 2,749ft to 8,858ft.

Why go to Wagrain

  • 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 Wagrain by ability level

Beginners

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

Advanced

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

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Official resort website: wagrain.com

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.