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Skiing and snowboarding in Upper Austria

Natural beauty, snow-capped peaks and breathtaking pistes - Upper Austria is a true paradise for skiers and snowboarders. Discover first-class ski resorts, the unrivalled opportunities for skiing and snowboarding and find out more about the best pistes, the picturesque mountain scenery and the unforgettable experiences that await you in this enchanting region of the Alps. Make your winter dreams come true!

Ski area Hochficht
All ski resorts
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Ski area Hochficht
Ski area Höss in Hinterstoder
Snow report
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Ski area Höss in Hinterstoder
Panorama from the ski area Höss in Hinterstoder
Webcams
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Panorama from the ski area Höss in Hinterstoder

The 7 coolest ski resorts

Discover the 7 top ski areas - from family-friendly to sporty. With their location in the north of the Alps, they are easily accessible and impress with family pistes as well as sporty descents and the boundless freedom of freeriding. A varied winter holiday with wonderful skiing conditions is guaranteed - the dream of an unforgettable skiing holiday comes true here.

Ski area Hochficht
Offers for skiing holidays in Upper Austria
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Ski area Hochficht
Skiing in the Wurzeralm ski area
Ski rentals
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Skiing in the Wurzeralm ski area
Ski area Hochficht
Skiing schools
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Ski area Hochficht
Ein "Bratl in der Rein" wartet auf dem Holzofen des Steegwirt in Bad Goisern darauf, serviert zu werden.
Inns for a refreshment stop after skiing
However, the perfect end to a day's skiing is in a warm pub with a crispy roast with dumplings and Stöcklkraut. Here are 10 inns where you can round off a day's skiing with delicious home cooking.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Ein "Bratl in der Rein" wartet auf dem Holzofen des Steegwirt in Bad Goisern darauf, serviert zu werden.

Cross-country skiing in Upper Austria

Discover the magical world of Nordic sports in Upper Austria, a region that is not only characterised by its breathtaking nature, but also by excellent cross-country skiing networks and first-class cross-country skiing opportunities. Silently immerse yourself in the endless expanses of our cross-country skiing paradises and find out what exciting adventures await you on the well-prepared trails. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of winter sports in Upper Austria and experience unforgettable moments on your cross-country skis!

Cross-country skiers in the Bohemian Forest on the downhill
Cross-country trails
© Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/David Lugmayr: Cross-country skiers in the Bohemian Forest on the downhill
A cross-country trail runs through the snowy Böhmerwald
Trail report
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Günther Höfer: Cross-country trail in the wintry Böhmerwald (Bohemian Forest)
Winter in the Bohemian Forest
Winter at a slower pace in Upper Austria
It does not always have to be a piste or a cross-country ski run. In Upper Austria the white splendour offers many more pleasures.
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/David Lugmayr: Winter in the Bohemian Forest