Schladming is a ski resort in Austria with 125 km (lokalt) / 230 km (4 Berge) of pistes and 81 lifts. Skiing reaches up to 2 015 m above sea level and the village sits at 745 m. Accommodation with lift pass included can be booked directly, you arrange your own travel there.
Schladming is one of Austria's best known and best loved ski resorts, set in the heart of Styria at the foot of the Planai mountain. With a rich history in Alpine racing, a genuine Austrian town centre and access to the 4 Berge ski pass, Schladming is a classic choice that rarely disappoints.
The resort's jewel is undoubtedly the Nachtslalom Schladming, a spectacular night slalom that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to the race course on Planai every January. The streets fill with torchlit processions and celebration, and the atmosphere is electric. If you haven't experienced the night slalom in Schladming, you haven't seen Alpine ski racing at its most beautiful.
The 4 Berge Schladming ski area links four mountains, Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm, into one huge system with 230 kilometres of pistes and 81 lifts. The variety is outstanding, with pistes for every level and terrain to suit both beginners and off piste enthusiasts.
The town of Schladming itself has an unusually rich town life for an Alpine ski resort, with a good range of restaurants, bars and shops. The apres ski scene is lively but never overly rowdy. Schladming has managed to keep its Austrian character, even though it has long been one of Europe's most visited ski destinations.
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Did you know this about Schladming?
Schladming is home to one of the ski world's most beloved events, the Nachtslalom Schladming, which draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to the streets every January. It's one of the most emotionally charged races on the entire Alpine World Cup calendar.
5 tips about Schladming
- Nattslalåm i januar Legg reisen til nattslalåmen i januar, en av skiverdenens mest elektriske og festlige konkurransekvelder.
- 4 Berge-passet Skaff deg et 4 Berge Schladming-pass og utforsk Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling og Reiteralm.
- Planai Planai er hovedfjellet og et av Østerrikes beste terreng for alpint og freeride med enestående utsikt.
- Dachstein-turen Ta en dagstur opp til Dachsteinbreen, snøgaranti og en utsikt som tar pusten fra deg.
- Familievennlig Schladming er et av Østerrikes best tilrettelagte familiesteder med barnevennlige løyper, skiskole og aktiviteter utenom bakken.
Pistes and lifts in Schladming
Schladming's 4 Berge system is one of Austria's most impressive ski areas, with 230km of pistes spread across four interconnected mountains: Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm. In total, 81 lifts carry skiers through this vast network, from the village's altitude of 745 metres up to 2,015 metres, a vertical drop of 1,270 metres. Locally, Planai and its neighbouring mountains offer 125km of pistes with a mix of World Cup graded black runs, technical red pistes and wide blue slopes for beginners.
Planai is the heart of the ski system and home to the famous night slalom. The gondola from the centre of Schladming whisks you quickly up to the summit, from where you can continue to the other three mountains via connected lifts and pistes. Skiing in Schladming offers huge variety, from Hauser Kaibling's wide, sunny slopes to Reiteralm's family friendly terrain and Hochwurzen's challenging freeride options. With the 4 Berge pass, you get days of exploring without skiing the same run twice.
Piste map for Schladming
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Snow reliability in Schladming
Snow reliability in Schladming benefits from its Alpine setting in Styria, with peaks reaching 2,015 metres providing dependable snow conditions throughout the core winter. The north facing slopes of Hauser Kaibling and Planai hold onto snow particularly well, and a modern snowmaking system covers the busiest runs on all four mountains. In January and February, conditions are normally excellent. The nearby Dachstein glacier also creates local weather patterns that bring more precipitation to the region, and the higher sections retain good snow quality well into April.
Best time to travel to Schladming
The best time for a ski holiday in Schladming depends on what you want to experience. The night slalom in January is one of the ski world's most electric events and well worth planning your trip around. February brings stable snow conditions with daytime temperatures around minus 2°C and increasing hours of sunshine, ideal for exploring all 230km of pistes in the 4 Berge system. March combines the warmth of spring sunshine with still wintry conditions on the higher pistes, perfect for families wanting a relaxed ski holiday in Schladming with milder weather and shorter lift queues.
How to get to Schladming
You arrange your own travel, and many drive their own car. Taking the Eurotunnel from Folkestone and arriving at Calais, it's roughly 1 199 km to Schladming, around 12 hours of pure driving time through France. Remember that studded tyres are banned in France and Germany.
Schladming is suitable for
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Suitable to some extent
Limited selection
Good snow reliability
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The Nachtslalom Schladming is one of the most prestigious events on the Alpine World Cup calendar, a night slalom held on Planai every January. Tens of thousands of spectators fill the slopes and streets with torchlit processions and a festive atmosphere. It's one of the most emotionally charged nights in skiing, and well worth planning your ski holiday around.
The four mountains are Planai (the main mountain with World Cup runs), Hochwurzen (with excellent freeride terrain), Hauser Kaibling (wide, sunny pistes) and Reiteralm (family friendly and relaxed). Together they offer 230km of pistes and 81 lifts, all included on the same ski pass.
Yes, the Dachstein glacier is a short drive from Schladming and offers glacier skiing with guaranteed snow. It's a popular day trip and provides a completely different skiing experience, with dramatic rock formations and views from over 2,700 metres. A separate lift pass is required.
Absolutely. Schladming is centrally located in Styria with good infrastructure and road connections, and is easy to reach by car or train. As well as the four local mountains, you can take day trips to the Dachstein glacier, and with a Ski Amadé pass you gain access to hundreds more kilometres of pistes in Flachau, Wagrain and other nearby resorts.
