Stubai Glacier, Austrian Alps
Austrian Alps

Stubai Glacier

Austria's largest glacier ski area, the Stubai climbs to 3210 m a short drive from Innsbruck. Snow-sure from autumn to late spring, with gentle glacier cruising and grand high-alpine views.

Altitude
1750 - 3210 m
Vertical drop
1460 m
Pistes
64 km
Lifts
26
Snow score
90/100
Season
Sep 28 โ†’ May 11

Stubai Glacier is a ski resort in Austria, in the Austrian Alps. The village sits at 1750 m and the lifts top out at 3210 m, with 64 km of pistes and 26 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 90/100, and the season usually runs Sep 28 โ†’ May 11.

How we score and classify resorts

Pistes and lifts

Glacier skiing
What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowparkGlacier
62 marked runs
Blue
22
Red
28
Black
12
Average snow by month
140cm
Dec
200cm
Jan
250cm
Feb
240cm
Mar
150cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany 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.

Vitalhotel Edelweiss
4.9623 reviews
โ‚ฌ170
โ˜… Top pick

Vitalhotel Edelweiss

Excellent ยท 623 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 623 reviews). It sits about 11.4 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Stubai Glacier, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 11.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ170/ night
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Relais & Chรขteaux Spa Hotel Jagdhof
4.8604 reviews
โ‚ฌ145

Relais & Chรขteaux Spa Hotel Jagdhof

Excellent ยท 604 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 14.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ145/ night
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Hotel Der Stubaierhof - Neustift im Stubaital
4.7544 reviews
โ‚ฌ160

Hotel Der Stubaierhof - Neustift im Stubaital

Excellent ยท 544 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 15.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ160/ night
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Hotel Restaurant Der Hoferwirt
4.6547 reviews
โ‚ฌ135

Hotel Restaurant Der Hoferwirt

Excellent ยท 547 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 14.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ135/ night
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Hotel Gasteigerhof
4.7417 reviews
โ‚ฌ145

Hotel Gasteigerhof

Excellent ยท 417 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 10.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ145/ night
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Milderer Hof
4.6462 reviews
โ‚ฌ140

Milderer Hof

Excellent ยท 462 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 12.7 km to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ140/ night
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Biohotel Rastbichlhof - Neustift im Stubaital
4.8328 reviews
โ‚ฌ135

Biohotel Rastbichlhof - Neustift im Stubaital

Excellent ยท 328 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 17.4 km to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ135/ night
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Hotel Augarten in Neustift - Stubaital
4.8270 reviews
โ‚ฌ145

Hotel Augarten in Neustift - Stubaital

Excellent ยท 270 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 15.1 km to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ145/ night
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Alpenhotel Fernau
4.7305 reviews
โ‚ฌ140

Alpenhotel Fernau

Excellent ยท 305 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 14.2 km to the slopesMid-range
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โ‚ฌ140/ night
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Hotel Angelika
4.9227 reviews
โ‚ฌ170

Hotel Angelika

Excellent ยท 227 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 14.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ170/ night
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Hotel Brunnenhof
4.7238 reviews
โ‚ฌ140

Hotel Brunnenhof

Excellent ยท 238 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 14.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ140/ night
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Hotel Brennerspitz
4.3371 reviews
โ‚ฌ115

Hotel Brennerspitz

Very good ยท 371 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Stubai Glacier.

โ‰ˆ 12.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ115/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

The Stubai glacier is reached from villages down the valley around Neustift; most hotels are a short drive or ski-bus from the base station.

Get to know the resort

The Stubai Glacier is the biggest glacier ski area in Austria, rising to 3210 m at the head of the Stubaital, just half an hour from Innsbruck. Snow is guaranteed from autumn into late spring across 64 km of mostly gentle, high-altitude piste, with a dedicated beginner area up top and the spectacular Top of Tyrol viewing platform. Skiers stay down the valley in villages like Neustift and ride up each day to some of the most reliable snow in the Alps.

Good to know

  • The terrain is well balanced: 0 green, 22 blue, 28 red and 12 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
  • With a base at 1750 m climbing to 3210 m, snow reliability is among the best on our index (score 90/100).
  • With 64 km of piste on 26 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know in a long weekend.
  • The lifts typically turn for about 32 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.
Stubai Glacier, Austrian Alps
Stubai Glacier, Austrian Alps

Hotels in Stubai Glacier

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stubai Glacier good for beginners?+

Stubai Glacier offers 64 km of pistes across 26 lifts, from 1750 m to 3210 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 Stubai Glacier?+

The season runs from Sep 28 to May 11, with a snow score of 90/100. 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?+

The Stubai glacier is reached from villages down the valley around Neustift; most hotels are a short drive or ski-bus from the base station.

How big is the Stubai Glacier ski area?+

Stubai Glacier has 64 km of marked pistes served by 26 lifts, between 1750 m and 3210 m of altitude.

Is Stubai Glacier more for beginners or experts?+

Stubai Glacier counts about 62 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.