Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹
Ellmau sits at 820 m at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser, the family heart of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, Austria's largest interconnected ski area at 284 km of pistes and 90 lifts. The Hartkaiser cable car lifts you straight from the village onto the linked plateau, with the famous Stanglwirt hotel and a postcard onion-domed church anchoring the centre.
Usually, with help. From 820 m to 1957 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).
This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.
It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 284 km of piste on 90 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 40 blue, 35 red, 15 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Ellmau stands out for a family-friendly setup and a vast, multi-sector domain.
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.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Very good · 1.2k reviews
A long-standing favourite in Ellmau, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 1,182 reviews). It sits about 850 m from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for Ellmau, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 710 reviews
Strong value for Ellmau, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Very good · 681 reviews
Strong value for Ellmau, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Excellent · 588 reviews
Strong value for Ellmau, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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