Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹
Krimml is a Salzburger Land village at 1,076 m at the head of the Pinzgau, famous for the Krimml waterfalls, the highest in Austria at 380 m. It runs 17 km of family piste on the Krimml Hochalmbahnen sector and serves as an entry point to the wider Zillertal Arena via the Wald-Krimml link, with Hohe Tauern National Park wrapped around town.
Usually, with help. From 1076 m to 2040 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 74/100).
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.
It is a compact area, 17 km of piste on 7 lifts, best for a short break or a focused trip rather than a full week. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 8 blue, 6 red, 3 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Krimml stands out for a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 14 (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.
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.
Excellent · 647 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Krimml, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 647 reviews). It sits about 400 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Krimml, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 571 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Krimml, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Very good · 846 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Krimml, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Excellent · 499 reviews
Strong value for Krimml, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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