Winter information
When the first snowflakes start to fall, the Gesäuse is in raptures. Let's go tobogganing, cross-country skiing, skiing, ice bathing and pirouetting. Find out which cross-country ski trail, lifts and toboggan run is currently open here!
Updated: February 19th, 2026/ Information without guarantee!
Ski lifts
Small, fine & family-friendly - that's how it's done on the pistes in the Gesäuse. Whether at the Kaiserau family ski area with magic carpets, Sportalm, Schloss or Brunntal lift, the Bärenseitenlift in Johnsbach, the Weißenbach/Liezen ski lift, Dorflift Landl, Hammerbodenlift Großreifling, Kaiserlindenlift Gams, Stadtwaldlift Rottenmann, Buchsteinlift St. Gallen or the lifts in Wildalpen - here you can make your turns without the hustle and bustle of the masses.
Family ski area Kaiserau
t: +43 664 60 35 35 50
- Schlosslift, Sportalmlift and 2 magic carpets - open
- Brunntallift - open
t: +43 6312 23 475
t: +43 676 66 11 339
t: +43 676 57 20 651
t: +43 664 52 75 860
t: +43 676 58 70 031
t: +43 3614 24 81 50
t: +43 3632 209
Expected to reopen on Friday at 10 a.m.
t: +43 664 75 00 78 44
Weekends 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., semester holidays in Styria and Lower Austria open daily 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cross-country skiing
t: +43 3613 27 200
Due to bad snow conditions, the Hall cross-country ski trail cannot be groomed. Please refrain from using it.
2 km I 5 km I 8 km loop (classic & skating) - 5 km open
Village trail (classic & skating) - closed
t: +43 676 48 67
Classic
t: +43 3612 30 296
Classic
t: +43 3617 22 08
Classic
t: +43 3633 22 01 40
Classic
Tobogganing, ice skating and more
Want to get out into the cold and have some fun? Perfect. Right here you will find all the information you need about our cross-country ski trails in the Gesäuse, safe classic ski tours, great toboggan runs and sparkling ice skating spots. Short distances, clear air, great views – winter holidays in Styria as they should be.
Scroll down, dress warmly, and get started. Your winter moment awaits.
t: +43 3613 27 200
Ice rink - open
Also open in the evening, with floodlights
Curling rink - open
t: +43 3612 22 88 10
Opening hours
Monday - Friday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
t: +43 03632 209-0
The ice rink is located at the multi-sport facility.
You can find the current opening hours on the Facebook page.
t: +43 3612 75 55
Open from 10 a.m. (weather permitting)
t: +43 664 50 93 882
t: +43 3614 24 11
Opening hours
Tuesday to Friday: 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
t: +43 3612 22 88 10
Closed due to avalanche risk.
In the evening with lighting
t: +43 650 38 17 338
Ardninger Alm
Open from 3 December 2025 Thursday to Sunday
The Ardning Alm is your winter retreat between Ennstal and Gesäuse: short journey, great tranquillity, clear air. Here you can trudge along wide tracks to the viewpoint, make your own trail with snowshoes or simply enjoy the sun and crunching snow. Families, connoisseurs and photography enthusiasts alike will find something to suit them – with views of the mountains and plenty of space for your own winter moments. Please pay attention to the conditions and only set off with suitable equipment.
Grabneralm
Open on Fridays and Saturdays when snow and weather conditions are suitable.
Sportalm on the Kaiserau
Open daily from 25 December 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (kitchen open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
