Flachau, Austrian Alps
Austrian Alps

Flachau

Home village of ski legend Hermann Maier, Flachau anchors Snow Space Salzburg and hosts a floodlit World Cup night slalom. A family favourite on the giant Ski amadé pass.

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Altitude
925 - 1,980 m
Vertical drop
1,055 m
Pistes
120 km
Lifts
45
Snow score
79/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 7

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideSnowpark
115 marked runs
Blue
45
Red
55
Black
15
Average snow by month
95cm
Dec
140cm
Jan
175cm
Feb
165cm
Mar
105cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Schlosshotel Lacknerhof
4.6640 reviews
135
Top pick

Schlosshotel Lacknerhof

Excellent · 640 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Flachau, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 640 reviews). It sits about 1.1 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Flachau, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
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135/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Flachau is a busy village below the Snow Space slopes; many hotels sit on the snow-front, with the rest a short walk or shuttle from the gondolas.

Get to know the resort

Flachau is the home village of double Olympic champion Hermann Maier and the hub of Snow Space Salzburg, which links with Wagrain and St. Johann for 120 km of broad, beautifully groomed piste. Part of the giant Ski amadé pass, it is a family and intermediate paradise, with gentle runs, big ski schools and a famous floodlit World Cup night slalom each January. Lively but well-organised, it is one of the most popular family weeks in the Salzburg Alps.

Flachau, Austrian Alps
Flachau, Austrian Alps

Hotels in Flachau

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Flachau good for beginners?+

Flachau offers 120 km of pistes across 45 lifts, from 925 m to 1,980 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Flachau?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 79/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Flachau is a busy village below the Snow Space slopes; many hotels sit on the snow-front, with the rest a short walk or shuttle from the gondolas.

How big is the Flachau ski area?+

Flachau has 120 km of marked pistes served by 45 lifts, between 925 m and 1,980 m of altitude.

Is Flachau more for beginners or experts?+

Flachau counts about 115 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.