Maria Alm, Austrian Alps

Maria Alm: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹

Maria Alm is a picture-book Salzburger Land village at 800 m at the foot of the Hochkonig massif, with an onion-domed church and one of the prettiest squares in the Alps. The lifts climb into the 120 km Hochkonig area and the Ski Amade pass opens the door to the rest.

1.Is the snow reliable in Maria Alm?

Usually, with help. From 800 m to 2000 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).

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?

At 120 km of piste on 34 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 35 blue, 30 red, 8 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Maria Alm stands out for a family-friendly setup.

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 Maria Alm 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 Maria Alm have?
About 1200 m of vertical, from a 800 m base to 2000 m at the top.
Is Maria Alm part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 120 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Maria Alm 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.

die HOCHKÖNIGIN - Mountain Resort
4.8990 reviews
135
Top pick

die HOCHKÖNIGIN - Mountain Resort

Excellent · 990 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 990 reviews). It sits about 150 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Maria Alm, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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