Forecast today: Mainly fair
but there is also Ehrwald, Ehrwalder Alm, Berwang, Biberwier and access to the snowsure glacier slopes across the German border on the Zugspitze Glacier. Aside from the glacier, most of the slopes are relatively low, but snowmaking has improved snow reliability in recent years. Most of the terrain is rated blue and red, but with 147km to choose from across the various areas, there’s more than enough to keep all but the keenest expert skiers happy. Add in an impressive lift system and some smart facilities, including a number of good mountain huts and restaurants and the area’s attraction is clear.
In terms of accommodation, there are two main options – staying in Ehrwald or Lermoos. Both offer up some decent hotels and holiday apartments, plus a number of restaurants and bars, but there is very much a quiet, family-friendly vibe here as opposed to a lively après ski one. Off the slopes, there are numerous tobogganing routes, cross country trails and even if you’re not skiing, catching the cable car to the top of the Zugspitze is well worth it. Having a car here is useful, enabling you to visit each ski area, but it also makes the transfer from Innsbruck or Munich much quicker.
Resort website:Â www.zugspitzarena.com
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed
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| Max temp | -1.2°c | -1°c | -6.2°c | -2.8°c | -2.5°c | -6.5°c | -3.5°c | -3.2°c | -8°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -11.6°c | -5.6°c | -5.6°c | -12.3°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c | -11.8°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c | -11.1°c | -5.3°c | -5.3°c | -10.7°c | -6.2°c | -6.2°c | -11.3°c | -6.1°c | -6.1°c | -11.7°c |
| Min temp | -7.7°c | -6.2°c | -7.4°c | -7.7°c | -6.5°c | -6.9°c | -8.2°c | -8°c | -9.8°c | -11.7°c | -11.6°c | -13.9°c | -14.9°c | -12.3°c | -13.8°c | -14.5°c | -11.8°c | -13.1°c | -13.6°c | -11.1°c | -12.4°c | -13.1°c | -10.7°c | -11.9°c | -13°c | -11.3°c | -12.3°c | -13.2°c | -11.7°c | -12.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -1.2°c | -6.2°c | -7.4°c | -2.8°c | -6.5°c | -7.9°c | -3.5°c | -8°c | -11.4°c | -4.6°c | -11.6°c | -14.9°c | -5.6°c | -12.3°c | -14.5°c | -5.2°c | -11.8°c | -13.6°c | -5.2°c | -11.1°c | -13.1°c | -5.3°c | -10.7°c | -13°c | -6.2°c | -11.3°c | -13.2°c | -6.1°c | -11.7°c |
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| Max temp | -1.2°c | -1°c | -6.2°c |
| Min temp | -7.7°c | -6.2°c | -7.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -1.2°c | -6.2°c |
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| Max temp | -2.8°c | -2.5°c | -6.5°c |
| Min temp | -7.7°c | -6.5°c | -6.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.4°c | -2.8°c | -6.5°c |
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| Max temp | 6.1°c | 6.8°c | 1.1°c | 5.8°c | 6.5°c | 1.3°c | 5.5°c | 6.1°c | 0.1°c | 4.1°c | 4.6°c | -2°c | 2.6°c | 2.9°c | -3.5°c | 2.5°c | 2.6°c | -3.6°c | 2.4°c | 2.7°c | -3.2°c | 1.8°c | 2°c | -3.2°c | 0.6°c | 1.1°c | -3.6°c | 0.6°c | 0.7°c | -4°c |
| Min temp | -1.1°c | 1.1°c | -0.4°c | -1.2°c | 1.3°c | 0.1°c | -1.3°c | 0.1°c | -2.3°c | -4.1°c | -2°c | -4.7°c | -6.2°c | -3.5°c | -5.7°c | -6.6°c | -3.6°c | -5.5°c | -6.2°c | -3.2°c | -4.8°c | -5.8°c | -3.2°c | -4.8°c | -6°c | -3.6°c | -5.2°c | -6.1°c | -4°c | -5.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4°c | 5.7°c | 1°c | -4.3°c | 5.4°c | -1.2°c | -4.6°c | 3.7°c | 0.1°c | -7.8°c | 3.7°c | -2°c | -10°c | 2.3°c | -3.5°c | -6.6°c | 2.2°c | -3.6°c | -6.2°c | 2.1°c | -3.2°c | -5.8°c | 1.6°c | -3.2°c | -6°c | 0.5°c | -3.6°c | -6.1°c | 0.5°c | -4°c |
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| Max temp | 6.1°c | 6.8°c | 1.1°c |
| Min temp | -1.1°c | 1.1°c | -0.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4°c | 5.7°c | 1°c |
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| Max temp | 5.8°c | 6.5°c | 1.3°c |
| Min temp | -1.2°c | 1.3°c | 0.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.3°c | 5.4°c | -1.2°c |
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 10/01/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | 0.5 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 105 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 51 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 7 out of 10 |
| Resort opening date | Fri 28 Nov 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 03 May 2026 |
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.