Nauders, Austrian Alps

Nauders: 4 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น

Where Austria, Italy and Switzerland nearly meet, Nauders sits high on the Reschen pass with 110 km of sunny, snow-sure piste. Quiet, scenic and great value, away from the big-name crowds.

1.Is the snow reliable in Nauders?

Generally yes. From 1400 m at the base to 2850 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 84/100).

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?

With 110 km of piste on 17 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 35 blue, 50 red, 12 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 1 to Apr 21 (about 20 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 Nauders 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 Nauders have?
About 1450 m of vertical, from a 1400 m base to 2850 m at the top.
Is Nauders part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 110 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Nauders good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 35 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.

Hotel Mein Almhof
4.6822 reviews
โ‚ฌ155
โ˜… Top pick

Hotel Mein Almhof

Excellent ยท 822 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 822 reviews). It sits about 250 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Nauders, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 250 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ155/ night
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Naudererhof
4.7427 reviews
โ‚ฌ160

Naudererhof

Excellent ยท 427 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 50 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ160/ night
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Bergresort Das JOCHELIUS - 1900m
4.5554 reviews
โ‚ฌ145

Bergresort Das JOCHELIUS - 1900m

Very good ยท 554 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 3.8 km to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ145/ night
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Hotel Edelweiss Nauders
4.8298 reviews
โ‚ฌ170

Hotel Edelweiss Nauders

Excellent ยท 298 reviews

Why we like it

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

โ‰ˆ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ170/ night
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