Fieberbrunn, Austrian Alps

Fieberbrunn: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

A Tyrolean freeride hotspot linked into the giant Skicircus, Fieberbrunn famously holds the best powder in the region. The huge 270 km circuit reaches all the way to Saalbach.

1.Is the snow reliable in Fieberbrunn?

Generally yes. From 800 m at the base to 2020 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 80/100).

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

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.

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

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 270 km of piste on 70 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 90 blue, 110 red, 40 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Fieberbrunn stands out for serious off-piste and freeride terrain and a vast, multi-sector domain.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 14 (about 18 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 Fieberbrunn 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 Fieberbrunn have?
About 1220 m of vertical, from a 800 m base to 2020 m at the top.
Is Fieberbrunn part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Fieberbrunn is part of the Skicircus Saalbach ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Fieberbrunn good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 90 blue), so committed beginners are better off starting elsewhere.

Where to stay

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

VAYA Fieberbrunn
4.51.1k reviews
โ‚ฌ125
โ˜… Top pick

VAYA Fieberbrunn

Very good ยท 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 1,145 reviews). It sits about 800 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Fieberbrunn, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 800 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ125/ night
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Hotel Alte Post
4.6727 reviews
โ‚ฌ155

Hotel Alte Post

Excellent ยท 727 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 1.1 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ155/ night
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Hotel Gasthof Obermair
4.6554 reviews
โ‚ฌ120

Hotel Gasthof Obermair

Excellent ยท 554 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 3.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ120/ night
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Farmhotel & Chalets Grosslehen
4.7390 reviews
โ‚ฌ160

Farmhotel & Chalets Grosslehen

Excellent ยท 390 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 2.9 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ160/ night
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