Schladming, Austrian Alps
Austrian Alps

Schladming

A lively Styrian town famous for its floodlit World Cup night slalom, Schladming links four mountains into 123 km of piste. Wide, well-groomed runs and a big après scene make it a crowd-pleaser.

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Altitude
745 - 2,015 m
Vertical drop
1,270 m
Pistes
123 km
Lifts
44
Snow score
80/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 7

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
123 marked runs
Blue
40
Red
70
Black
13
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.

Hotel Schütterhof
4.91.7k reviews
165
Top pick

Hotel Schütterhof

Excellent · 1.7k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Schladming, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 1,687 reviews). It sits about 1.3 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Schladming, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
165/ night
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Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming
4.71.4k reviews
150

Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Excellent · 1.4k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Schladming, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 700 m to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Sporthotel Royer
4.61.0k reviews
125

Sporthotel Royer

Excellent · 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Alpine Club
4.41.3k reviews
125

Alpine Club

Very good · 1.3k reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 900 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Hotel Schwaigerhof
4.8646 reviews
165

Hotel Schwaigerhof

Excellent · 646 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Schladming, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 2.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
165/ night
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JOHANN Schladming
4.6732 reviews
140

JOHANN Schladming

Excellent · 732 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Schladming, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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JUFA Hotel Schladming
4.11.0k reviews
100

JUFA Hotel Schladming

Great · 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Schladming, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Schladming is a real working town below the Planai gondola; most hotels are in town, a short walk or ski-bus from the four linked mountains.

Get to know the resort

Schladming is the hub of the 4-Berge Skischaukel, four linked mountains (Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm) totalling 123 km of mostly wide, cruisey piste in the Styrian Dachstein. The town is best known for its electric World Cup night slalom each January, a floodlit spectacle with tens of thousands of fans. It is part of the giant Ski amadé pass, lively, well-organised and a reliable all-rounder for families and intermediates.

Schladming, Austrian Alps
Schladming, Austrian Alps

Hotels in Schladming

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

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Schladming good for beginners?+

Schladming offers 123 km of pistes across 44 lifts, from 745 m to 2,015 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 Schladming?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 80/100. 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?+

Schladming is a real working town below the Planai gondola; most hotels are in town, a short walk or ski-bus from the four linked mountains.

How big is the Schladming ski area?+

Schladming has 123 km of marked pistes served by 44 lifts, between 745 m and 2,015 m of altitude.

Is Schladming more for beginners or experts?+

Schladming counts about 123 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.