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Skiing in Schladming

Small Ennstal town at 745 m, at the foot of the Planai. Four mountains linked on skis: 123 km of runs, up to 2,015 m.

⛰️ 745 m⛷️ 123 km🚡 43 lifts📅 4 Dec → 4 Apr
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Schladming at a glance

728 – 2,015 mSki area altitudevillage at 745 m
123 kmAdvertised runs65.4 km mapped
43Lifts
€76 – 81.501-day passadult
📅 2026-2027 season from 4 Dec 2026 to 4 Apr 2027 Hochwurzen from 4 Dec; Planai as soon as snow allows; ends 4 Apr
  • Ideal for
  • Linked ski area: 123 km across four mountains
  • Families: Hopsi and Wollis children's areas
  • Evening skiers: floodlit run at the Hochwurzen
  • Less suitable if
  • If you want altitude: summit at 2,015 m
  • Saving money: €81.50 a day in high season
Zielhang of the Planai above the rooftops of Schladming, Nightrace run, January 2014
Dachstein massif seen from a run on the Planai, February 2022
Dachstein and valley seen from a run on the Reiteralm, February 2022
Panorama from the top of the Planai: chairlift, runs and summits, February 2022
Winter panorama from the summit of the Planai, chairlift and Enns valley, December 2011

Weather, snow and webcams in Schladming

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MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.

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📷 Planai · 1,758 mPanomax
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Where to stay in Schladming

Schladming (centre)

Small town, Planai from Planet Planai

Couples, car-free€€
See accommodation →

Rohrmoos

Plateau between Planai and Hochwurzen, ski-in ski-out hotels

Families€€ à €€€
See accommodation →

Haus im Ennstal

Village to the east, Hauser Kaibling base station

Families, quiet€ à €€
See accommodation →

Pichl (Reiteralm)

Village to the west, Reiteralm base station

Budget, car€ à €€
See accommodation →

Recommended hotels for your budget

What to do in Schladming besides skiing

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Hochwurzen sledging run7 km, 730 m vertical drop, floodlit some evenings
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Night skiingHochwurzen run 33, ride up from 7pm to 9:30pm
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Dachstein glacierCable car included in the day pass, no skiing
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Superpark PlanaiPlanai snow park, all levels

Schladming piste map and ski area

Runs
intermediatePlanai4.6 km FIS run from the summit to the town, Superpark
intermediateHochwurzenOver 23 km, run 33 floodlit in the evening, 7 km sledging run
advancedHauser KaiblingHighest point at 2,015 m, 1,460 m XXL Funslope
intermediateReiteralmWest end of the ski area, Crosspark
beginnerChildren's areasHopsi on the Planai, free Wollis Kids Park at the Hauser Kaibling

Beginners: Free Wollis Kids Park in the valley · Hopsi-Winterkinderland · lessons from age 3

OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.

Schladming lift pass prices

Lift passAdultChild
Schladming-Dachstein · 1 day€81.50€41
Ski amadé · 6 days€432.50€216.50
1 day · start or end of season€76€38
6 days · start or end of season€402.50€201

2026-2027 prices · High season 19 Dec → 26 Mar · cheaper online · Dachstein glacier included (no skiing) · official ticket office

Ski rental and lessons in Schladming

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Book your skis before you go

  • 3 Skiset shops in Schladming, near the lifts
  • Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes

Skiset: 3 Sport Tritscher shops · Snowrental: 5 shops · Bründl at Planet Planai

Ski lessons and schools

Skischule Hoplindependent schoolOffices at Planet Planai, Rohrmoos and on the PlanaiSkischule Tritscherindependent schoolSchool and rental, Schladming and Rohrmoos
Privatskischule Walcherindependent schoolPrivate lessons, Planai and Hochwurzen
Skischule Romeoindependent schoolSki school in Schladming
Lessons (2026-2027 season)Price
Adult group lessons 4h, 1 day€119
Adult group lessons 4h, 3 days€306
Children's group lessons ages 4-12, 6 days, full day€507
Private lesson 2h in the morning, 1 person€217

Hopl: children from age 3 (trial day recommended), Hopsi-Winterkinderland.

When to ski in Schladming

Best time: mid-December to mid-March

NovPlanai depending on snow
DecHochwurzen opens on the 4th
JanHigh season, night skiing
FebHigh season, €81.50
MarReduced rate from the 27th
AprClosing on the 4th

Getting to Schladming

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TrainSchladming station · direct trains to Graz, Innsbruck, Vienna
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CarSalzburg 90 km · Munich 260 km · vignette
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PlaneSalzburg 90 km · Graz 180 km · Munich 260 km

On site

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ParkingAbout 1,000 free spaces at Planet Planai; free parking at Planai West.
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ShuttlesSki bus network to Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm.

Where to eat and unwind in Schladming

Hohenhaus Tenne and Tenne Stadl in town, Schirmbar and Kessler Alm & Bar at the foot of the slopes

Restaurants in the resort

fine dining€€€
nōa

3 Gault & Millau toques, 3 Falstaff forks

📍 Schladming
brasserie
Luther Alpenbrasserie und Bar

Brasserie and bar, 3 Falstaff forks

📍 Hauptplatz
fine dining€€€
JOHANN GENUSSraum

Restaurant of the hotel JOHANN, 2 Gault & Millau toques

📍 Schladming
inn
Gasthaus Zirngast

Inn, 2 Gault & Millau toques, evenings

📍 Schladming
Austrian inn
Stadthotel Brunner

Hotel Gasthaus, 1 Falstaff fork

📍 Hauptplatz

Mountain restaurants

🍽️ Schladminger Hütte · Planai, summit🍽️ Schafalm Planai · Planai🍽️ Lärchkogelhütte · Planai, Lärchkogel🍽️ Hochwurzenhütte · Hochwurzen

Spa and relaxation

swimming pool
Erlebnisbad Schladming

Indoor leisure pool, open every day

hotel spa open to the public
Falkensteiner Hotel Schladming

Hotel spa open to visitors, in town

hotel spa open to the public
Hotel Schwaigerhof

4-star superior hotel spa in Rohrmoos, open to the public

Similar resorts

Bad Gastein: same Ski amadé pass, 180 km across three ski areas compared with 123 km linked, and 2,650 m compared with 2,015 m.

Frequently asked questions

When do the slopes open in Schladming?

The Hochwurzen opens on 4 December 2026; the Planai opens as soon as snow allows. Both close on 4 April 2027.

How much is a lift pass in Schladming?

€81.50 a day in high season (19 December to 26 March), €76 at the start and end of the season. A 6-day pass costs €432.50 in high season and is valid across Ski amadé.

What is the 4-Berge-Skischaukel?

The linked ski area of Schladming: Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm, making 123 km of runs up to 2,015 m.

Can you ski in the evening in Schladming?

Yes, some evenings at the Hochwurzen, with an evening ticket: the Gipfelbahn runs from 7pm to 9:30pm, run 33 and the sledging run stay floodlit until 11pm.

Is Schladming good for children?

Yes: Hopsi-Winterkinderland on the Planai, free Wollis Kids Park at the Hauser Kaibling, and lessons at the Hopl school from age 3.

Can you get to Schladming by train?

Yes. Direct trains link Schladming to Graz, Innsbruck and Vienna every two hours; the Planai is a 15-minute walk from the station.

Sources and method

Resort profile: skiamade.com, schladming-dachstein.at, wikidata.org, skiresort.com
Opening dates: planai.at
Lift passes: planai.at, skigastein.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, planai.at
Getting there: schladming-dachstein.at, planai.at
Accommodation: schladming-dachstein.at
Restaurants and activities: planai.at, schladming-dachstein.at
Webcams and reports: planai.at, api.panomax.com, lawine-steiermark.at
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Evgenia Jarabik, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Ewald Gabardi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Jan Beránek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Dominikmatus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.

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