Flachau, Austrian Alps

Flachau: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹

Home village of ski legend Hermann Maier, Flachau anchors Snow Space Salzburg and hosts a floodlit World Cup night slalom. A family favourite on the giant Ski amadé pass.

1.Is the snow reliable in Flachau?

Usually, with help. From 925 m to 1980 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 79/100).

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?

At 120 km of piste on 45 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 45 blue, 55 red, 15 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Flachau stands out for a family-friendly setup, a racing and competition pedigree and a vast, multi-sector domain.

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 Flachau 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 Flachau have?
About 1055 m of vertical, from a 925 m base to 1980 m at the top.
Is Flachau part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Flachau is part of the Ski amadé ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Flachau good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 45 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.

Resl Resort - Hotel
4.6420 reviews
155
Top pick

Resl Resort - Hotel

Excellent · 420 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Flachau, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 420 reviews). It sits about 300 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Flachau, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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