Skiing in Filzmoos
Filzmoos is a small, exceptionally photogenic mountain village in Salzburgerland, at the foot of the striking Bischofsmütze peak in the Dachstein massif. The village has its own quiet ski area aimed squarely at families and beginners, and belongs to Ski Amadé: one lift pass covering a total of 1166 kilometres of pistes and 317 lifts across the region, with terrain up to 2713 metres. Big names like Schladming and Flachau are a short drive away, but the village itself deliberately stays small-scale and friendly. Around 8 centimetres of early snow fell in the region this past week. Filzmoos is also known for hot-air ballooning and winter walking. We list 8 accommodations, with winter holidays from 912 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Filzmoos
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Dachstein Südwand
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Apparment Hirschenau/Alpenblick
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Haus Dorfblick
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Haus Dorfblick
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Alpenkrone
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Leitner
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Bischofsmütze
Filzmoos9.1Ski Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Dachstein
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Alpenblick
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Hanneshof
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Aparthotel Jagdhof
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Landhaus Jäger in Filzmoos
FilzmoosSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Alpenhof
Filzmoos8.2Ski Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Unterhof
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The ski area from Filzmoos
Filzmoos' own area is compact and friendly: relaxed lifts, wide practice slopes and mellow red runs beneath the rock faces of the Bischofsmütze. For beginners and young children, this is one of the most pleasant learning environments in Salzburgerland.
The Ski Amadé pass is the key to more: a total of 1166 kilometres of pistes and 317 lifts, with terrain up to 2713 metres. Larger sectors such as Schladming and the Snow Space around Flachau are reachable by car or ski bus for day trips.
Snow reliability in Filzmoos
Filzmoos sits in a snowy corner of Salzburgerland, tucked against the Dachstein massif, which catches precipitation well. Recent winters recorded regional maximums of around 135 centimetres, and this season's first 8 centimetres fell just this past week.
The home area is not extremely high, so the lowest sections can soften in December and late March; snowmaking keeps the main pistes in shape. For guaranteed high-altitude skiing, Ski Amadé offers terrain up to 2713 metres within day-trip range.
The village itself
Filzmoos is the archetype of a charming Austrian mountain village: a compact core around the church, traditional hotels with wooden balconies and the twin rock summit of the Bischofsmütze as a backdrop. The village is small and safe, ideal with children.
Evenings are quiet: good kitchens, friendly bars and early nights rather than après-ski temples. The village has a hot-air balloon tradition, with a well-known winter balloon festival, and the winter walking paths around it are among the region's finest.
Who is Filzmoos for
Filzmoos is made for families with young children and for beginners: small, safe and crowd-free, with ski schools that know their craft. Peace-seekers and winter walkers choose it deliberately too.
Keen mileage skiers use the village as a quiet base and drive out to the big Ski Amadé areas; without a car, factor that in. The price level, with stays from 912 euros per person, matches the well-kept hotel offering. For nightlife or extreme terrain, look elsewhere.
Practical information for Filzmoos
Getting there is easy: via Salzburg and the A10 you reach the village without any high passes, one of the shorter drives to genuine mountain terrain from northwest Europe.
Christmas weeks and February are busiest; January and March are quieter, and in March the sunshine and longer days make the village especially appealing. We list 8 accommodations in Filzmoos, with winter holidays from 912 euros per person. Book early if you have a specific family hotel in mind, as supply is limited.
Filzmoos on the map
Webcams · Filzmoos
📷 Flachau: VK_A10_062,430-F1-FL
📷 Flachau: VK_A10_062,430-F1-FL
📷 Annaberg im Lammertal: Annaberg-Lungötz - Dachstein West - Donnerkogelbahn
📷 Annaberg im Lammertal: Annaberg-Lungötz - Dachstein West - Donnerkogelbahn Berg
📷 Ramsau am Dachstein › North
📷 Ramsau am Dachstein: Langlaufstadion - Ramsau Am Dachstein - Scheichenspitze
📷 Schladming › East: Hüttendorf Schladming
📷 Schladming › West: Chalets Schladming
FAQ about Filzmoos
How much piste can you ski from Filzmoos?
From Filzmoos you reach the Ski Amadé ski area with around 1166 km of marked pistes and many lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Filzmoos cost?
Accommodations in Filzmoos start from around €810 per person; Nivosola compares 14, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Filzmoos?
Yes. Recent winters in Ski Amadé reached a maximum snow depth of around 135 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Filzmoos?
Filzmoos lies at the foot of the Bischofsmütze in the Dachstein massif, in a snowy corner of Salzburgerland. With the Ski Amadé pass you ski regional terrain up to 2713 metres.
Is Filzmoos suitable for beginners?
Emphatically yes: the home area is small, calm and easy to navigate, with wide practice slopes and good ski schools. Dutch families have been learning to ski here for generations.
How busy does Filzmoos get?
Filzmoos is one of the quieter Ski Amadé villages; even in high season, lift queues stay short. You will not find the crowds of Flachau or Schladming here, not even at half-term.
Which other village in the region could you consider?
Flachau and Wagrain offer larger, linked ski areas on the same Ski Amadé pass, and Schladming has the most village life. Filzmoos combines well with day trips to all of them.