Schladming, Austrian Alps

Schladming: 5 things to know before you go

Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹

A lively Styrian town famous for its floodlit World Cup night slalom, Schladming links four mountains into 123 km of piste. Wide, well-groomed runs and a big après scene make it a crowd-pleaser.

1.Is the snow reliable in Schladming?

Generally yes. From 745 m at the base to 2015 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?

At 123 km of piste on 44 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 40 blue, 70 red, 13 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Schladming stands out for a racing and competition pedigree and a family-friendly setup.

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 Schladming 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 Schladming have?
About 1270 m of vertical, from a 745 m base to 2015 m at the top.
Is Schladming part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Schladming is part of the Ski amadé ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Schladming good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 40 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 Schütterhof
4.91.7k reviews
165
Top pick

Hotel Schütterhof

Excellent · 1.7k reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.9/5 from 1,693 reviews). It sits about 1.3 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Schladming, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 1.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
165/ night
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Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming
4.71.4k reviews
150

Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Excellent · 1.4k reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 700 m to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Sporthotel Royer
4.61.0k reviews
125

Sporthotel Royer

Excellent · 1.0k reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Alpine Club
4.41.3k reviews
125

Alpine Club

Very good · 1.3k reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 900 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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