Skiing in Abtenau
Abtenau lies in the Lammertal valley in Austria's Salzburgerland, at the foot of the Tennen mountains and a short drive from the Dachstein West ski region. It is a large, authentic market village with a historic square, serving in winter as a quiet and affordable base. The local ski offering counts 20 kilometres of pistes and 12 lifts, with regional terrain reaching, in our data, up to 2,200 metres from a base around 885 metres; recent winters recorded up to 169 centimetres of snow. Abtenau is aimed at families, beginners and winter guests who also enjoy cross-country skiing, tobogganing and winter walks. We list 7 accommodations, with holidays from 509 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Abtenau
AbtenauDachstein West, Oostenrijk
Appartement Unterwötzlhof
AbtenauDachstein West, Oostenrijk
Obweghof
AbtenauDachstein West, Oostenrijk
Ferienwohnung Dreier
AbtenauDachstein West, Oostenrijk
Ferienhaus Eckstoa
Abtenau9.5Dachstein West, Oostenrijk
Gasthaus Landhotel Traunstein
Abtenau9.5Dachstein West, Oostenrijk
Hotel Goldener Stern
Abtenau9.5Dachstein West, Oostenrijk
Genuss & Vitalhotel Moisl
AbtenauDachstein West, Oostenrijk
Herbst in Abtenau
AbtenauDachstein West, Oostenrijk
Gsenger in Abtenau
Abtenau9.2Dachstein West, Oostenrijk
Aktiv- & Wellnesshotel Gutjahr
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Skiing around Abtenau
Right by Abtenau lies a small local ski area of 20 kilometres of pistes with 12 lifts, approachable terrain for beginners, children and warm-up days. The region's ski terrain lies, in our data, between 885 and 2,200 metres.
For more mileage you drive a short way to the larger lift networks of Dachstein West and the surrounding Salzburg areas; many guests structure their week that way. Intermediates therefore use Abtenau best as an affordable base with day trips, while beginners and families find practically everything they need locally.
Snow reliability in the Lammertal
The Salzburg region around the Dachstein catches a lot of precipitation, and the figures show it: recent winters recorded up to 169 centimetres of snow at Abtenau, a lot for an area whose valley base sits below 900 metres.
Still, honesty is due: the village and the lowest slopes are low-lying, so December and the second half of March can be changeable. In January and February conditions are usually fine, and the higher terrain in the region, up to 2,200 metres, offers alternatives in the shoulder months.
The village of Abtenau
Abtenau is one of the larger market villages of the Salzburgerland, with a historic square, shops, bakeries and guesthouses that live all year round. It is emphatically a real village, not a ski station: tourism and daily life intertwine here.
The winter atmosphere is easy-going and family-focused; après-ski barely features. Instead you find toboggan runs, cross-country trails through the valley and winter walking paths. The setting between the Tennen range and the Dachstein keeps the scenery varied, and Salzburg is close enough for a city day.
Who Abtenau suits
Abtenau is a family destination through and through: affordable, child-friendly and with a small local area where beginners learn without pressure. The starting price of 509 euros per person and the generous choice of 7 accommodations make it one of the more accessible Salzburg addresses.
Winter guests who alternate skiing with cross-country, tobogganing and walking are equally well served. Dedicated skiers who want a big connected area every day should pick a village directly on a major lift network; from Abtenau you would depend on the car or ski bus.
Practical: travel and booking
Abtenau lies a short distance from the motorway near Salzburg, which keeps the journey from the Netherlands or Belgium relatively simple: almost everything runs on German and Austrian motorways, with only the final stretch through the Lammertal.
We list 7 accommodations with holidays from 509 euros per person. January and February are the best ski months; December is atmospheric in the advent weeks but less dependable for valley snow. Outside school holidays you benefit from low prices and a remarkably quiet village.
Abtenau on the map
Webcams · Abtenau
📷 Abtenau: Kargogel - Karkogel
📷 Abtenau: Sonnleiten
📷 Abtenau: Skigebiet Karkogel - Lammertal - Salzburg - Bild 2 - Karkogel Rennstrecke
📷 Abtenau: Karkogelhütte
📷 Annaberg im Lammertal: Annaberg-Lungötz - Dachstein West - Donnerkogelbahn
📷 Annaberg im Lammertal: Annaberg-Lungötz - Dachstein West - Donnerkogelbahn Berg
📷 Russbach am Pass Gschutt: Russbach, Dachstein West - Dachstein West - Bergstation Hornbahn
📷 Russbach am Pass Gschutt › North-west: Speicherteich Franzlalm
FAQ about Abtenau
How much piste can you ski from Abtenau?
From Abtenau you reach the Dachstein West ski area with around 20 km of marked pistes and 12 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Abtenau cost?
Accommodations in Abtenau start from around €479 per person; Nivosola compares 10, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Abtenau?
Yes. Recent winters in Dachstein West reached a maximum snow depth of around 169 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Abtenau?
Abtenau lies in the Lammertal with a ski base around 885 metres; the region's terrain reaches up to 2,200 metres in our data. January and February are the best snow months.
Is Abtenau suitable for beginners?
Yes, the small local area of 20 kilometres of pistes is ideal practice terrain without crowds. For next steps, larger areas such as Dachstein West are a short drive away.
What can you do in Abtenau besides skiing?
The valley offers cross-country trails, toboggan runs and winter walking paths, and Salzburg is close by for a city visit. That makes Abtenau fun for groups that include non-skiers.
How busy does Abtenau get?
Abtenau is a quiet market village without mass tourism. Only in the Christmas and spring holiday weeks does it get noticeably busier, mainly with Austrian and German families.