Damuls, Austrian Alps

Damuls: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹

Damuls sits at 1,430 m high in the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg, often advertised as the snowiest village in the world with around 9 m of average annual snowfall. Linked with Mellau for 110 km of mostly open, above-the-tree-line piste, it stays family by day and quietly serious for freeride by morning.

1.Is the snow reliable in Damuls?

Yes. The base sits at 1430 m and the top reaches 2050 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 92/100).

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 110 km of piste on 29 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 35 blue, 30 red, 15 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Damuls stands out for a family-friendly setup and serious off-piste and freeride terrain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 1 to Apr 14 (about 19 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 Damuls 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 Damuls have?
About 620 m of vertical, from a 1430 m base to 2050 m at the top.
Is Damuls part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Damuls is part of the Damüls-Mellau ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Damuls good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 35 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 Alpenstern
4.5764 reviews
140
Top pick

Hotel Alpenstern

Very good · 764 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 764 reviews). It sits about 1.3 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Damuls, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
140/ night
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Hotel Alpenblume
4.9310 reviews
175

Hotel Alpenblume

Excellent · 310 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
175/ night
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Hotel Damülser Hof
4.8303 reviews
135

Hotel Damülser Hof

Excellent · 303 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 1.5 km to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Alpenresort Walsertal
4.8272 reviews
160

Alpenresort Walsertal

Excellent · 272 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 1.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
160/ night
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