Heiligenblut

Though very much off the radar of British visitors, Heiligenblut offers a huge amount of freeride terrain, untouched snow, and access to some of the highest backcountry in Austria.

weather Forecast today: Partly cloudy

Max temp: -1 °c
Min temp: -9 °c

Last Updated: Fri 02 Jan

weather Forecast today: Partly cloudy

Max temp: -1 °c
Min temp: -9 °c

Last Updated: Fri 02 Jan

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The picturesque village is set among beautiful surroundings at the foot of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain.

Situated to the west of Badgastein, the slopes in Heiligenblut are quiet and are mainly blues and reds in two areas. The 12 lifts include three gondolas and serve 55km of groomed runs, though the extensive freeride terrain is the real draw. Due to the altitude, the resort’s six freeride arenas offer great snow for much of the season and the lack of crowds mean the slopes stay untracked for longer.

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Pros and cons

Fantastic lift-served off piste and touring opportunities
Surprisingly varied local slopes
Hidden gem that is often very quiet

Limited terrain for beginners
Quiet town with limited nightlife
High altitude terrain can be challenging in bad weather

On the Slopes

The ski area has a decent network of blues and reds, dropping down from the Schareck mountain at 2604m. Even higher slopes can be found on Hochfleiss, where the long snowsure run 11 drops from 2902m right down to 1809m. Beginners will want to stay in the village, where two gentle learning areas can be found.

The main attraction however is the off piste terrain. After fresh snowfall, the lack of crowds means that plenty of excellent powder can be found within the lift served area – powder that typically remains untracked for longer than in most resorts. Touring equipment and a mountain guide will then get you into some of Austria’s finest backcountry – book on with Ski Club Freshtracks to do exactly this.

In the Resort

This is a quiet and pretty resort, set at just over 1300m at the foot of the ski area. It is instantly recognisable by the stunning church in the centre of town and the towering Grossglockner behind it. Small, family run hotels dominate the accommodation on offer – so expect to come here to ski and relax, this certainly isn’t an Austrian party town.

Getting to Heiligenblut

The small Klagenfurt airport is around two hours to the southeast of the resort, whilst Salzburg sits two and a half hours to the north. Innsbruck is an alternative, but the drive takes you via Italy and lasts around three and a half hours.

Klagenfurt airport: 2 hours (driving)
Salzburg airport: 2.5 hours (driving)
Innsbruck airport: 3.5 hours (driving)

Season Dates

Opens: Friday 20 December 2024
Closes: Sunday 30 March 2025

Resort holidays

Heiligenblut

Goldberg Group Traverse

Sun 01 Mar 2026, 7 Nights

£2250

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Top (2902m)

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Weather	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.6 cm	1.7 cm	0.5 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	2.1 cm	2 cm	1.1 cm	0.8 cm	0.9 cm	1 cm	0.6 cm	0.7 cm	0.7 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm	0.7 cm	1.2 cm	1.5 cm	1.4 cm	2.4 cm	1.3 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	-12.2°c	-13°c	-12.5°c	-12.6°c	-12.6°c	-15.2°c	-15°c	-15°c	-19.3°c	-13.8°c	-13.8°c	-17°c	-15.8°c	-16.1°c	-16.7°c	-16.1°c	-16.2°c	-19.3°c	-16.2°c	-16.2°c	-19.2°c	-12.9°c	-12.9°c	-13.2°c	-9.7°c	-9.8°c	-11.8°c	-10.9°c	-11.1°c	-13.1°c
Min temp	-15.1°c	-18.6°c	-17.7°c	-15.4°c	-16°c	-16.3°c	-19°c	-19.6°c	-19.6°c	-18.8°c	-17.5°c	-17.4°c	-17.1°c	-17.3°c	-17.3°c	-18.2°c	-19.3°c	-20.1°c	-19.8°c	-19.2°c	-19.7°c	-18°c	-15.1°c	-14.9°c	-12°c	-12.2°c	-12.8°c	-13°c	-14.2°c	-14.2°c
Feels like temp	-14.7°c	-13°c	-17.7°c	-14.2°c	-12.6°c	-16°c	-18.5°c	-15°c	-19.6°c	-18.8°c	-13.8°c	-17.4°c	-16.5°c	-16.1°c	-16.8°c	-17.7°c	-16.2°c	-19.3°c	-19.8°c	-16.2°c	-19.2°c	-18°c	-12.9°c	-14.9°c	-11.7°c	-9.8°c	-12.1°c	-12.8°c	-11.1°c	-14.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.6 cm	1.7 cm
Max temp	-12.2°c	-13°c	-12.5°c
Min temp	-15.1°c	-18.6°c	-17.7°c
Feels like temp	-14.7°c	-13°c	-17.7°c

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Weather	Snow grains	Mainly fair	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	-12.6°c	-12.6°c	-15.2°c
Min temp	-15.4°c	-16°c	-16.3°c
Feels like temp	-14.2°c	-12.6°c	-16°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-15°c	-15°c	-19.3°c
Min temp	-19°c	-19.6°c	-19.6°c
Feels like temp	-18.5°c	-15°c	-19.6°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-13.8°c	-13.8°c	-17°c
Min temp	-18.8°c	-17.5°c	-17.4°c
Feels like temp	-18.8°c	-13.8°c	-17.4°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	2.1 cm	2 cm	1.1 cm
Max temp	-15.8°c	-16.1°c	-16.7°c
Min temp	-17.1°c	-17.3°c	-17.3°c
Feels like temp	-16.5°c	-16.1°c	-16.8°c

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Snow expected	0.8 cm	0.9 cm	1 cm
Max temp	-16.1°c	-16.2°c	-19.3°c
Min temp	-18.2°c	-19.3°c	-20.1°c
Feels like temp	-17.7°c	-16.2°c	-19.3°c

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Snow expected	0.6 cm	0.7 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	-16.2°c	-16.2°c	-19.2°c
Min temp	-19.8°c	-19.2°c	-19.7°c
Feels like temp	-19.8°c	-16.2°c	-19.2°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.5 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	-12.9°c	-12.9°c	-13.2°c
Min temp	-18°c	-15.1°c	-14.9°c
Feels like temp	-18°c	-12.9°c	-14.9°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	1.2 cm	1.5 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-9.7°c	-9.8°c	-11.8°c
Min temp	-12°c	-12.2°c	-12.8°c
Feels like temp	-11.7°c	-9.8°c	-12.1°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	2.4 cm	1.3 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	-10.9°c	-11.1°c	-13.1°c
Min temp	-13°c	-14.2°c	-14.2°c
Feels like temp	-12.8°c	-11.1°c	-14.2°c

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Resort (1301m)

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Weather	Partly cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Broken clouds	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow grains	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.3 cm	1.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	2.2 cm	2.2 cm	1 cm	0.8 cm	0.9 cm	1.1 cm	0.6 cm	0.6 cm	0.5 cm	0.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm	1 cm	1.2 cm	1.3 cm	1.9 cm	0.9 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-1.4°c	-1°c	-3.5°c	-6°c	-6°c	-9.6°c	-8°c	-8°c	-13.4°c	-7.1°c	-7.1°c	-11.2°c	-9°c	-9.1°c	-10.4°c	-9.4°c	-9.4°c	-12.7°c	-9.5°c	-9.5°c	-12.9°c	-7°c	-7°c	-9.3°c	-3.7°c	-3.7°c	-6.7°c	-4.6°c	-4.6°c	-8.2°c
Min temp	-9°c	-3.5°c	-7.4°c	-10.4°c	-10.2°c	-10.2°c	-13.9°c	-13.4°c	-14.6°c	-14.9°c	-11.2°c	-11.5°c	-12°c	-10.4°c	-11.3°c	-13.2°c	-12.7°c	-14.2°c	-14.6°c	-12.9°c	-14.2°c	-14.2°c	-10.2°c	-10.3°c	-8.5°c	-6.7°c	-7.8°c	-9°c	-8.2°c	-8.5°c
Feels like temp	-8.2°c	-4.3°c	-3.5°c	-9°c	-6°c	-10.2°c	-13.6°c	-8°c	-13.4°c	-14.9°c	-7.1°c	-11.2°c	-11.5°c	-13.6°c	-14.7°c	-13°c	-13.9°c	-17.4°c	-20°c	-13.8°c	-12.9°c	-14.2°c	-7°c	-10.2°c	-8.4°c	-3.7°c	-6.7°c	-9°c	-8.3°c	-8.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.3 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	-1.4°c	-1°c	-3.5°c
Min temp	-9°c	-3.5°c	-7.4°c
Feels like temp	-8.2°c	-4.3°c	-3.5°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	-6°c	-6°c	-9.6°c
Min temp	-10.4°c	-10.2°c	-10.2°c
Feels like temp	-9°c	-6°c	-10.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-8°c	-8°c	-13.4°c
Min temp	-13.9°c	-13.4°c	-14.6°c
Feels like temp	-13.6°c	-8°c	-13.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-7.1°c	-7.1°c	-11.2°c
Min temp	-14.9°c	-11.2°c	-11.5°c
Feels like temp	-14.9°c	-7.1°c	-11.2°c

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Snow expected	2.2 cm	2.2 cm	1 cm
Max temp	-9°c	-9.1°c	-10.4°c
Min temp	-12°c	-10.4°c	-11.3°c
Feels like temp	-11.5°c	-13.6°c	-14.7°c

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Snow expected	0.8 cm	0.9 cm	1.1 cm
Max temp	-9.4°c	-9.4°c	-12.7°c
Min temp	-13.2°c	-12.7°c	-14.2°c
Feels like temp	-13°c	-13.9°c	-17.4°c

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Snow expected	0.6 cm	0.6 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-9.5°c	-9.5°c	-12.9°c
Min temp	-14.6°c	-12.9°c	-14.2°c
Feels like temp	-20°c	-13.8°c	-12.9°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-7°c	-7°c	-9.3°c
Min temp	-14.2°c	-10.2°c	-10.3°c
Feels like temp	-14.2°c	-7°c	-10.2°c

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Snow expected	1 cm	1.2 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	-3.7°c	-3.7°c	-6.7°c
Min temp	-8.5°c	-6.7°c	-7.8°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-3.7°c	-6.7°c

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Snow expected	1.9 cm	0.9 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-4.6°c	-4.6°c	-8.2°c
Min temp	-9°c	-8.2°c	-8.5°c
Feels like temp	-9°c	-8.3°c	-8.2°c

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Snow Overview

Austria

Updated 30/12

Things finally turn the corner for Austrian resorts this week after predicted snowfall stays away over the New Year period. Continuing high pressure means 2026 dawns fine, dry and bright, however more unsettled conditions and snow move in over this weekend.

Starting on Friday, steady snowfall will blanket almost all areas in Austria, with 15cm down at St Anton each on Saturday and Sunday. A freezing line staying around 1,000m means this will hit most elevations. Further south and east, this will bear the brunt of snowfall for the region and up to 2ft could be expected down on Sunday and into the new week.

Things remain cold and snow as the new week begins, with plenty more snowfall on the way.

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