European Ski Resorts A-Z

Skiwelt, Austria

(Söll, Ellmau, Hopfgarten, Itter, Scheffau, Westendorf)

Resort height:

 620-820m

 

Slopes:

 620-1890m

 

Pistes:

 279km

 

Söll ski area, Skiwelt, Austria - Photo: TVB Wilder Kaiser Söll

 

General snow cover

 

2.5/5

 

Snow quality (upper)

3/5

 

Snow quality (lower)

2/5

 

Resort level snow

2/5

 

Powder potential

2.5/5

The Skiwelt may be Austria’s largest linked area, but it is also one of the lowest, reaching just 1890m. Extensive snow-making has improved matters in recent years, but the slopes are still vulnerable in warm weather.

 

The best snow is often found on the north side of the Höhe Salve above Rigi.  By contrast, the slopes above Brixen get a lot of sun and are the first to deteriorate as spring approaches.

Where to ski in bad weather:

The majority of the Ski Welt area is heavily wooded and affords good shelter in poor visibility.

Where to head in poor snow conditions:

The best snow conditions in the Ski Welt are often found on the north side of the Höhe Salve above Rigi.