Brand, Austrian Alps

Brand: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹

Brand fills the head of the Brandnertal at 1,037 m, a sunny Vorarlberg village that often gets a metre more snow than nearby Bürserberg thanks to the Rätikon micro-climate. The lift-linked Brandnertal area (Brand and Bürserberg) totals 55 km of mostly cruisable piste, with the Lünersee panorama at 1,920 m as the day's payoff.

1.Is the snow reliable in Brand?

Usually, with help. From 1037 m to 1920 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 78/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

With 55 km of piste on 14 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 20 blue, 15 red, 5 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Brand stands out for a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 7 (about 17 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Brand guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Brand have?
About 883 m of vertical, from a 1037 m base to 1920 m at the top.
Is Brand part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 55 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Brand good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 20 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Hotel Valavier
4.8744 reviews
145
Top pick

Hotel Valavier

Excellent · 744 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 744 reviews). It sits about 1.0 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Brand, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.0 km to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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Landal Brandnertal
4.51.1k reviews
125

Landal Brandnertal

Very good · 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 3.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Walliserhof
4.01.4k reviews
125

Walliserhof

Great · 1.4k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Brand, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 1.4 km to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Alpinresort Schillerkopf
4.6474 reviews
135

Alpinresort Schillerkopf

Excellent · 474 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 3.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: Austria