Skiing in Lofer
Lofer sits at just over 600 metres in Austria's Salzburger Saalachtal, at the foot of the impressive limestone walls of the Loferer Steinberge. It is one of the prettiest market villages in the Salzburgerland, with painted facades and a historic centre, and at the same time an easy-going, family-sized winter destination. The ski offer by the village is small and manageable in our data, with 6 kilometres of pistes and 6 lifts registered; the region is further known for cross-country skiing and winter walking. Recent winters recorded up to 156 centimetres of snow. If you want big areas, they are a short drive away. We list 4 accommodations in Lofer, from 559 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-27 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Lofer
LoferSalzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Appartements Zenauerhof
LoferSalzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Ferienwohnung Mitterer - Schlosspark Grubhof
LoferSalzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Marktplatz Apartments
LoferSalzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Appartement Selauerbauer
LoferSalzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Gemütliches Ferienhaus in Lofer mit Garten
Lofer7.1Salzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Ferienhotel Martinerhof
LoferSalzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
im Schlosspark mit Hallenbad
Lofer8.3Salzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Hotel St. Hubertus
LoferSalzburger Saalachtal, Oostenrijk
Nachbarbauer
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Skiing in and around Lofer
The registered ski offer at Lofer is modest: 6 kilometres of pistes on 6 lifts in our data, on the sunny alpine-meadow slopes above the village. The terrain is wide, rolling and easy to read, exactly what beginner skiers and young families need.
If you want more, you are strategically placed: within half an hour's drive lie several bigger areas in Tyrol and the Salzburgerland, including the Steinplatte at Waidring. Many guests mix easy days by the village with one or two excursions.
Snow in the Saalachtal
The Saalachtal sits on the snowy northern rim of the Alps: recent winters recorded up to 156 centimetres of snow, a lot for a valley at this altitude.
The pistes at Lofer are relatively low, so honesty requires saying: in December and late March the valley can be green and you lean on snowmaking and the higher areas nearby. In January and February village and alm are usually properly wintry, including trails on the valley floor.
The village: a historic market town
Lofer is a strikingly pretty village: a traffic-calmed core of centuries-old painted houses, small shops and traditional inns, set against the sheer Steinberge. Village life runs year-round, not just in season.
There is no loud apres-ski; instead you find cafes, good kitchens and calm evenings. For combining winter sports with a genuinely Austrian village feel, Lofer hits the mark.
Who Lofer suits
Lofer fits families with young children and beginners wanting a safe, affordable learning environment, and winter guests who weigh atmosphere and variety over piste kilometres.
Cross-country skiers and winter walkers find an extensive network of trails and paths in the Saalachtal. Advanced skiers best use Lofer as a charming base with day trips to the bigger neighbouring areas; if you want big skiing every day, staying elsewhere makes more sense.
Practical: getting there and booking
Lofer is conveniently placed for Dutch and Belgian guests: via Munich and Bad Reichenhall you drive there in about 8.5 to 9 hours, shorter than to most Austrian valleys. Salzburg is the nearest airport, under an hour away.
We list 4 accommodations in Lofer, from 559 euros per person. The village is busiest in the Christmas and half-term weeks; January is quiet and affordable. Book early for the best addresses in the centre.
Lofer on the map
Webcams · Lofer
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Martin bei Lofer: Saalach - Teufelssteg | lofer.com
📷 Lofer: Loferer Almen
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Martin bei Lofer › South: Bergstation Almbahn 1 - Scheffsnoth - Lofer - MPREIS - Grosses Hinterhorn
📷 Lofer: Loferer Alp Schoenview - Loferer Alm Schönblick
📷 Gemeinde Sankt Martin bei Lofer: Kidland Loferer Alp - Kinderland Loferer Alm
📷 Gemeinde Unken › North-east
📷 Gemeinde St. Ulrich am Pillersee: Pillersee - Bergbahn-Talstation
📷 Gemeinde St. Jakob in Haus: Pillersee - Jakobskreuz
FAQ about Lofer
How much piste can you ski from Lofer?
From Lofer you reach the Salzburger Saalachtal ski area with around 6 km of marked pistes and 6 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Lofer cost?
Accommodations in Lofer start from around €539 per person; Nivosola compares 9, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Lofer?
Yes. Recent winters in Salzburger Saalachtal reached a maximum snow depth of around 156 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Lofer?
Lofer sits at just over 600 metres in the Salzburger Saalachtal, at the foot of the Loferer Steinberge. The ski slopes lie on the alpine meadows above the village.
Is Lofer suitable for beginners?
Yes, emphatically: the manageable terrain above the village is wide and calm, ideal for first ski days. The ski schools are geared to families and beginners too.
Can you cross-country ski and winter walk there?
Yes, the Saalachtal has a generous trail network and cleared walking paths through the valley and its side valleys. It is one of the region's strongest points.
Which bigger ski areas are nearby?
The Steinplatte at Waidring lies just across the Tyrolean border a short drive away, and Fieberbrunn and the area around Zell am See are reachable in roughly thirty to forty-five minutes. That makes Lofer a fine quiet base.