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.
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).
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.
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.
Brand stands out for a family-friendly setup.
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.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 744 reviews
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.
Very good · 1.1k reviews
Strong value for Brand, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 1.4k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Brand, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Excellent · 474 reviews
Strong value for Brand, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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