European Ski Resorts A-Z

Schladming, Austria

Resort height:

 745m

 

Slopes:

 745-2015m

 

Pistes:

 125km

 

 

General snow cover

 

3.5/5

 

Snow quality (upper)

3.5/5

 

Snow quality (lower)

3/5

 

Resort level snow

3/5

 

Powder potential

2.5/5

Schladming has a better snow record than you might expect for its height, due to the northerly orientation of its slopes and extensive snow-making – arguably the best in Austria.

 

But whilst it makes a good choice for an early holiday, altitudes are still modest and snow quality lower down is highly variable, particularly late in the season.

Where to ski in bad weather:

All of Schladming's main sectors have plenty of trees, making it an excellent resort to be in during heavy snow or poor visibility.

Where to head in poor snow conditions:

Locally, the Planai mountain often has the best snow and, thanks to exceptional piste management, can open as early as October.

 

The super-reliable Dachstein glacier is also only a short drive away.

Schladming is one of our:

 

* Top 10 weather-proof ski resorts - Europe