Skiing in Rauris
Rauris sits at around 950 metres in the Rauris valley, a quiet side valley of Austria's Salzburgerland that cuts deep into the Hohe Tauern National Park. The village was once the centre of gold mining in the Tauern and is today a sedate family destination. The ski area on the Hochalm slopes above the village counts 19 kilometres of pistes and 12 lifts; small but sweet, with pistes starting at the valley floor at 942 metres. Recent winters recorded up to 156 centimetres of snow, and this past week 3 centimetres of fresh October snow fell. The combination of national park, peace and honest prices defines Rauris. We list 8 accommodations, from 641 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Rauris
Rauris7.9Raurisertal, Oostenrijk
Schönblick Mountain Resort & Spa
Rauris9.1Raurisertal, Oostenrijk
Carpe Solem Rauris by ALPS RESORTS
Rauris8.6Raurisertal, Oostenrijk
Gasthof Platzwirt
Rauris8.6Raurisertal, Oostenrijk
Gasthof Andrelwirt
Rauris8.5Raurisertal, Oostenrijk
Hotel Sonnhof
RaurisRaurisertal, Oostenrijk
Gasthof Andrelwirt
RaurisRaurisertal, Oostenrijk
Hotel Ferienwelt Kristall
Rauris7.7Raurisertal, Oostenrijk
Hotel Ferienwelt Kristall
Rauris9.1Raurisertal, Oostenrijk
Appartementen Schönblick Mountain Resort
RaurisRaurisertal, Oostenrijk
Carpe Solem Rauris by ALPS RESORTS
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The Rauris ski area
The ski area occupies the wooded and open slopes above the village, counting 19 kilometres of pistes and 12 lifts. The runs start at the valley floor at 942 metres and are mostly blue and red: manageable terrain where families and intermediates feel at home.
Do not expect endless variety, but do expect short distances, quiet lifts and a relaxed vibe on the slopes. For a learning week or a second ski holiday with children, this scale is an advantage.
Snow reliability in the Rauris valley
The valley benefits from its position deep in the Hohe Tauern: recent winters recorded up to 156 centimetres of snow, and in early October 2026 a first fresh layer of 3 centimetres already fell.
The pistes start relatively low, so in December and late March the bottom section can be sensitive to mild spells; snowmaking supports the main descents. In January and February conditions in this sheltered valley are usually in good order.
The village: a gold town in the national park
Rauris is a genuine village with a historic core, grown from medieval gold mining in the surrounding mountains; that mining heritage is still visible and can be explored. Today it is a quiet town with shops, inns and family-run hotels.
Its position on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park sets the tone: nature first, tourism on a human scale. Apres-ski is small-scale; evenings revolve around dinner, sauna and early nights.
Who Rauris suits
Rauris is made for families with young children and beginners: a small area, short distances, patient ski schools and no crowds. Peace-seekers and nature lovers are equally at home.
The valley is also strong for cross-country skiers and winter walkers, with trails and paths leading into the national park. Advanced skiers used to big areas will treat Rauris at most as a quiet base, combining it with day trips to larger Salzburgerland areas.
Practical: getting there and booking
You reach Rauris via the Tauern motorway and the Salzach valley; the turn-off into the Rauris valley is at Taxenbach. From the Benelux it is about 9 to 10 hours by car; Salzburg is the nearest airport.
We list 8 accommodations in Rauris, from 641 euros per person. The valley is rarely overbooked, but Christmas and half-term weeks do fill up; if you are flexible, pick January or March for quiet slopes and fair prices.
Rauris on the map
Webcams · Rauris
📷 Rauris: Rauriser Hochalmbahnen - Tal
📷 Rauris › South: Hochalm Bergsee
📷 Rauris: Rauriser Hochalmbahnen - Waldalmbahn, Waldalmhütte
📷 Rauris: Bucheben
📷 Bad Hofgastein › East: Bergstation Schlossalmbahn - Hirschkarspitze
📷 Bad Hofgastein: Gastein - Schlossalm Sendleiten
📷 Rauris: Gstatt: Haitzingalm
📷 Rauris: Gstatt › South: Haitzingalm
FAQ about Rauris
How much piste can you ski from Rauris?
From Rauris you reach the Raurisertal ski area with around 19 km of marked pistes and 12 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Rauris cost?
Accommodations in Rauris start from around €601 per person; Nivosola compares 10, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Rauris?
Yes. Recent winters in Raurisertal reached a maximum snow depth of around 156 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Rauris?
The village sits at around 950 metres in the Rauris valley; the pistes start at the valley floor at 942 metres and climb the Hochalm slopes. The valley itself runs deep into the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Is Rauris suitable for beginners?
Yes, the manageable area with 19 kilometres of pistes is a pleasant learning environment without crowds. The ski schools are geared to families.
What can you do besides skiing?
The Rauris valley is strong in cross-country skiing, winter walking and tobogganing, with the national park as a backdrop. The village's gold-mining heritage can also partly be experienced in winter.
Which bigger ski area is nearby?
Zell am See and Kaprun are thirty to forty-five minutes away by car, with far more piste kilometres and glacier terrain. Many guests combine Rauris as a quiet base with a day trip there.