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Small, but mighty fine ski resorts for the whole family

Family-friendly ski resorts in Styria

Off to the snow we go! In Styria, it's not just the big ski areas that have a lot to offer. If you take a closer look, you will discover many small ski resorts that impress their visitors with affordable family rates, practice lifts and cosy ski huts with spacious sundecks. The small, but mighty fine ski resorts are easy to navigate, family-friendly and inexpensive.

And what would a day on the slopes be without a stop for refreshments! Families can recharge their batteries in one of the many child-friendly huts while enjoying a variety of Styrian delicacies.

Skiing with children in Styria

Optimal conditions for all family members

Easy, safe and, above all, spacious slopes – these are the merits of the family-friendly ski resorts in Styria. Lift attendants know their guests by name right from the start and ensure the safety of your children when they use the lifts and practice their first turns. But that's not all: The resorts hold lots of surprises in store for young visitors, making skiing even more fun. Care for some examples?

  • In St. Jakob im Walde, you can find the world's first drive-through toilet and the Rumpel-die-Pumpel-Bahn. Uphill tobogganing provides variety and is an enjoyable, new experience for the whole family.
  • Little visitors can also have plenty of fun on Galsterberg. On a ride through the "Gallic Ski Village" children meet Gauls, Romans as well as talking, barking or oinking animals – a truly unforgettable experience.
  • At Salzstiegl ski resort, very young children and beginners feel particularly at home on the Lupowiese and on the Zwergenlift downhill run. There is also a speed-measurement course on the Buchenwald downhill run, where everyone can check and improve their downhill speed. Additional entertainment is provided by the new Boulderwand climbing hall at Moasterhaus ski inn, right next to the slope.
Familienskigebiet Niederalpl
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Skigebiet Niederalpl

The Niederalpl is a young family ski area in the middle of the Naturpark Mürzer Oberland. Just 90 minutes by car from...
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  • Wenigzell

Snowland Wenigzell

Winter fun for the whole family - the beginner's paradise in Wenigzell scores with well-arranged pistes!
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  • Turnau - Seewiesen

Schwabenbergarena Turnau

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  • Admont

Familienskigebiet Kaiserau

Winterwonderland KaiserauOn the Kaiserau, you won't miss out on anything winter-related. Whether skiing, cross-country...
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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

"Hochwechsellifte Mönichwald"

At the Hochwechsel lifts in Mönichwald, family-friendly lifts and slopes await you at the foot of the Hochwechsel in...
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  • Landl

Kaiserlindenlift Gams

Skiing and snowboarding is also possible in Gams. The T-bar lift is located near the centre of the village and both...
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  • Passail

Pirstingerlift - Sommeralm

The Pirstingerkogel lift is located on the Sommeralm, the rustic Holdahütt'n serves as the valley station. Here you...
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  • St. Jakob im Walde

Familyskimountain St. Jakob imm Walde

Fun in the snow at the "Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde"
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  • St. Gallen

Buchsteinlift St. Gallen

Downhill with spice Yes, there is a ski lift in this St. Gallen, no, for a snack there is no Appenzeller, but...
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  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Skigebiet Brunnalm - Hohe Veitsch

At the Brunnalm – Hohe Veitsch your holiday will be full of enjoyment. Complete relaxation and culinary delights are...
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Teichalm lifts

The Teichalm lifts are directly opposite the Teichalmsee. The small but fine ski area is ideal for children and...
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  • Admont

Bärenseitenlift Johnsbach

There is also a T-bar lift in Johnsbach.
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SKIing holidays for the whole family

Numerous certified family hotels have dedicated themselves to fulfilling the needs and wishes of families during their skiiing holidays.

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