Skiing in Flachau
Flachau sits at around 900 metres in the Salzburger Sportwelt in Austria and is one of the Salzburgerland's best-known winter sports villages. It is the birthplace of ski legend Hermann Maier and hosts a World Cup night slalom every year. Flachau forms one linked lift network with Wagrain and St. Johann-Alpendorf within the Sportwelt, which counts 273 kilometres of pistes and 105 lifts in total between 940 and 2,357 metres. Recent winters recorded up to 144 centimetres of snow. The village itself is lively and set up for families and sporty skiers alike, with lifts right by the centre. We list 16 accommodations, with prices from 594 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Flachau
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Ferienwohnungen Ellmer
Flachau8.5Salzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Appartements Alpin Apart
Flachau9.4Salzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Appartement Wieslbauer
Flachau9.2Salzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Ferienanlage Sonnberg (Winterspecial)
Flachau8.0Salzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Happy Flachau
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Appartement Flachauer Bergkristall
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Appartementhaus Hammerrain
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Alpium Appartements
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Ferienhaus Eva
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Chalet Sieglhub
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Haus Geistlinger
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Sonnberg-Ferienanlage
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Alpin Apartments G'ret
Flachau8.2Salzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Apparthotel Panorama
Flachau7.8Salzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Hotel Sieglhub
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Hotel Alpenwelt
FlachauSalzburger Sportwelt, Oostenrijk
Hotel Garni Santa Barbara
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Skiing from Flachau
From Flachau you step straight into the linked circuit with Wagrain and St. Johann-Alpendorf: wide, immaculately groomed pistes made for cruising and carving. The Sportwelt as a whole counts 273 kilometres of pistes and 105 lifts.
With the Ski amadé pass, Zauchensee, Filzmoos and regions further afield open up as well. The terrain leans on red and blue; the World Cup piste by the village is the sporty highlight for those who want it steeper.
Snow reliability in Flachau
The pistes around Flachau run from the valley at just over 900 metres to summits approaching 2,000 metres; the Sportwelt reaches 2,357 metres. Recent winters recorded up to 144 centimetres of snow.
The region ranks among Austria's best equipped for snowmaking, keeping the circuit reliable from early December. In mild spells, especially early and late season, the lower valley runs are most vulnerable; higher up the quality holds.
The village: sporty and convivial
Flachau is a lively, elongated village with a wide choice of hotels, apartments, shops and restaurants. The mood is sporty and sociable: apres-ski bars by the valley stations, but no all-night party street like some Tyrolean resorts.
The Hermann Maier connection and the annual night slalom in January give the village a racing flavour. Facilities are generous, from ski schools and kids' parks to hotel wellness.
Who Flachau suits
Flachau fits a broad audience: families find children's facilities and calm practice terrain, intermediates endless cruising, and sporty skiers the World Cup descent and fast, well-linked lifts.
Mixed-ability groups do particularly well here, since everyone picks their own route from the same lift. If you want a tiny, silent mountain village, look at Filzmoos or Altenmarkt instead; Flachau is the Sportwelt's lively all-rounder.
Practical: getting there and booking
Flachau sits right off the Tauern motorway and is superbly accessible: about 9 hours' drive from the Benelux, without long mountain roads. Salzburg is the nearest airport, just over an hour away.
We list 16 accommodations, from 594 euros per person, a wide choice across all segments. Christmas, New Year and half-term are peak crowds; January around the night slalom is lively but bookable, and March often has the best prices.
Flachau on the map
Webcams · Flachau
📷 Flachau: Design & Wellness Hotel Alpenhof in
📷 Flachau › North-east: Flori's Erlebnispfad
📷 Wagrain: Griesskareck: Snow Space Salzburg - Flying Mozart
📷 Flachau: VK_A10_062,430-F1-FL
📷 Flachau: VK_A10_062,430-F1-FL
📷 Wagrain: Snow Space Salzburg - woom bike area
📷 Filzmoos: sixpack Mooslehen Berg
📷 Sankt Johann im Pongau: St. Johann im Pongau, Snow Space Salzburg - Gernkogel Gipfel
FAQ about Flachau
How much piste can you ski from Flachau?
From Flachau you reach the Salzburger Sportwelt ski area with around 273 km of marked pistes and 105 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Flachau cost?
Accommodations in Flachau start from around €581 per person; Nivosola compares 17, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Flachau?
Yes. Recent winters in Salzburger Sportwelt reached a maximum snow depth of around 144 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Flachau?
The village sits at around 900 metres; the Salzburger Sportwelt's pistes reach 2,357 metres. The lifts depart right by the village centre.
Is Flachau suitable for beginners?
Yes, there is ample practice terrain by the valley and the blue runs higher up are wide and calm. The village ski schools are large and experienced with international guests.
What is the link between Flachau and Hermann Maier?
Ski legend Hermann Maier grew up in Flachau, where his family ran a ski school. The village honours that racing tradition with, among other things, the annual World Cup night slalom in January.
Which villages share the ski area with Flachau?
Wagrain and St. Johann-Alpendorf form one linked lift network with Flachau. Wagrain is slightly quieter, St. Johann has the feel of a small town; both are fully fledged alternatives.