Skiing in Schladming
Schladming is the lively winter sports town in Styria's Enns valley and one of the cornerstones of Ski Amadé, Austria's giant lift pass alliance. With that single pass you ski a total of 1166 kilometres of pistes with 317 lifts, spread over five regions in Salzburgerland and Styria, with terrain up to 2713 metres. Schladming itself is famous for the Planai and the annual night slalom, and as a former mining town it offers a genuine centre with shops, restaurants and nightlife. Recent winters recorded regional maximum snow depths of around 135 centimetres, and 8 centimetres of early snow fell this past week. We list 5 accommodations in Schladming within the Ski Amadé offering, with holidays from 890 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-27 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Schladming
SchladmingSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Appartementen Alpenrock Schladming
Schladming7.6Ski Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Maistatt
Schladming8.8Ski Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Falkensteiner Schladming
SchladmingSki Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Blue Schladming
Schladming9.0Ski Amadé, Oostenrijk
Hotel Johann
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Skiing from Schladming with Ski Amadé
From Schladming you step straight into the four-mountain ski circuit, with the Planai as home mountain. The great advantage of the Ski Amadé pass is scale: a total of 1166 kilometres of pistes and 317 lifts in five regions, with terrain up to 2713 metres.
You can combine the long red descents around Schladming with day trips to the Gastein mountains or the Snow Space around Flachau. Intermediates and advanced skiers fill a week with variety without ever repeating a piste.
Snow reliability around Schladming
Within Ski Amadé the terrain reaches 2713 metres, and recent winters saw regional maximum snow depths of around 135 centimetres. Schladming itself is also known for large-scale snowmaking that covers the main descents early in the season.
In December and late March the valley runs can be sensitive to mild spells; the region's higher sectors then come to the rescue. This past week already brought 8 centimetres of early snow, an early greeting from winter. In January and February, conditions are usually solidly wintry.
The town itself
Schladming is a proper town with a historic core, squares and a wide choice of shops, restaurants and bars. The atmosphere is lively but friendly: skiers, locals and event visitors all mingle.
Après-ski is concentrated around the Planai base station and in the centre, with the January night slalom as the exuberant highlight of the season. Outside those peaks, Schladming is above all a comfortable, complete base where non-skiers have plenty to do as well.
Who is Schladming with Ski Amadé for
The combination is ideal for high-mileage skiers and mixed groups: one cruises Schladming's four mountains, another day-trips around the region, and everyone meets in town in the evening. Intermediates benefit most from the red-run palette.
Families do fine here, although the smaller Ski Amadé villages are quieter and often cheaper; stays in Schladming start at 890 euros per person. Beginners get going well thanks to large ski schools, but share the area with a sporty crowd.
Practical information for Schladming
Schladming is quickly reached via Munich and Salzburg, with no high passes, and the town has its own railway station. That also makes it realistic for a long ski weekend.
The night slalom week, Christmas and February are the busiest periods; book those well ahead. January and March combine good pistes with better prices. We list 5 accommodations in Schladming, with winter holidays from 890 euros per person. If you plan Ski Amadé day trips, your own car gives the most flexibility.
Schladming on the map
Webcams · Schladming
📷 Schladming › South: Planai Schladming Bergbahn - Planai
📷 Schladming › North-east: Schladming Planai West - Kampspitze
📷 Schladming › East: Hüttendorf Schladming
📷 Schladming › West: Chalets Schladming
📷 Ramsau am Dachstein: Langlaufstadion - Ramsau Am Dachstein - Scheichenspitze
📷 Ramsau am Dachstein › North
📷 Grobming › West
📷 Grobming
FAQ about Schladming
How much piste can you ski from Schladming?
From Schladming you reach the Ski Amadé ski area with around 1166 km of marked pistes and many lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Schladming cost?
Accommodations in Schladming start from around €990 per person; Nivosola compares 5, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Schladming?
Yes. Recent winters in Ski Amadé reached a maximum snow depth of around 135 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
What exactly is Ski Amadé?
Ski Amadé is an alliance of five ski regions in Salzburgerland and Styria, together offering 1166 kilometres of pistes and 317 lifts on one pass. Schladming, with its four linked mountains, is one of its main pillars.
How high is the ski terrain around Schladming?
The town sits in the Enns valley, with its home mountains climbing well above it; within Ski Amadé the terrain reaches 2713 metres. Snowmaking around Schladming ranks among the best in Austria.
Is Schladming suitable for beginners?
Beginners can start well here thanks to big ski schools and gentler terrain on the four mountains. The area shows its best side to skiers who can already handle red runs.
Which other village in the region could you consider?
Within the circuit, Pichl, Rohrmoos and Haus im Ennstal are quieter and often cheaper. Within wider Ski Amadé, villages like Filzmoos or Wagrain make appealing alternatives.