Skiing in Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer
Uttendorf lies in Salzburg's Pinzgau, in the Salzach valley, and is the gateway to the high Weißsee glacier area in the Stubach valley. It is a destination for those who want things small-scale and authentic: a real working village down in the valley, and high above it a quiet glacier area without the crowds. The wider region counted here offers 240 kilometres of pistes and 45 lifts, at elevations from 1465 to 3337 metres. Recent winters saw snow depths of up to 150 centimetres, and 5 centimetres of fresh snow fell in the past week; at this altitude winter starts early. We list 8 accommodations in and around Uttendorf, with prices from 382 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjerWildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Appartement Butterlehen
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjerWildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Ferienwohnungen am Einödhof
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer10.0Wildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Appartements Pfaffenreitherhof
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjerWildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Ferienwohnung Haus Brugger
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjerWildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Appartementhaus Tischlerwirt
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer8.7Wildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Alpengasthof Liebenberg
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer7.4Wildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Alpengasthof Paletti
Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer8.6Wildkogel-Arena, Oostenrijk
Berghotel Rudolfshütte
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Skiing from Uttendorf
From Uttendorf you drive into the Stubach valley to the Weißsee glacier area, a small but high-altitude ski area in the Hohe Tauern. Do not expect an endless piste network here; do expect natural snow, a high-alpine setting and remarkably few people.
The region as a whole offers 240 kilometres of pistes and 45 lifts between 1465 and 3337 metres, so for variety you combine the glacier area with the sunny family slopes of the Wildkogel further along the valley. Freeriders and ski tourers love the Weißsee terrain for its quiet and reliable snow; mileage hunters should plan days elsewhere in the region too.
Snow reliability at the Weißsee glacier
This is one of the destination's strongest points. The region's ski terrain reaches 3337 metres and the glacier area sits high in the Hohe Tauern, so snow arrives early and stays late. Recent winters recorded up to 150 centimetres, and 5 centimetres of fresh snow fell in the past week.
Down in the valley around Uttendorf itself it can be green in December and March, but that is not where you ski: you take the lift up. For snow certainty at the edges of the season, this is one of the safer picks in the Pinzgau.
The village of Uttendorf
Uttendorf is an ordinary, friendly Pinzgau village where daily life carries on, winter included. You will find a village centre with shops for the basics, a few restaurants and guesthouses often run by the same families for generations.
Après-ski in the classic sense barely exists; evenings are quiet. In return you experience the Austria that has disappeared from the big ski resorts. Its position in the broad Salzach valley does mean a short journey to the skiing every day, into the Stubach valley or to another area in the region.
Who is Uttendorf for
Uttendorf suits budget-conscious winter sports fans, peace seekers and lovers of natural snow. With prices from 382 euros per person it is one of the cheapest bases in this region, and the 8 accommodations are mostly small-scale.
Families with young children will manage fine, although child facilities are more limited than in the big family resorts. Advanced skiers and freeriders looking for altitude and solitude are surprisingly well served at the Weißsee area. If you want a different large piste network every day, or evening entertainment, pick a better-known resort.
Practical: getting there and booking
Uttendorf sits on the main road through the Oberpinzgau, between Zell am See and Mittersill. By car it is one long day's drive from the Netherlands or Belgium; the Salzach valley railway also stops nearby. To reach the glacier area you drive up the side valley; winter tyres are essential and snow chains can be required.
With us you can book from 8 accommodations starting at 382 euros per person. Outside school holidays availability is wide and prices are low; for February, book a few months ahead.
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FAQ about Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer
How much piste can you ski from Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer?
From Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer you reach the Wildkogel-Arena ski area with around 240 km of marked pistes and 45 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer cost?
Accommodations in Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer start from around €358 per person; Nivosola compares 8, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Uttendorf - Weißsee gletsjer?
Yes. Recent winters in Wildkogel-Arena reached a maximum snow depth of around 150 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high can you ski at Uttendorf?
Ski terrain in this region reaches 3337 metres; the Weißsee glacier area above Uttendorf is among the highest ski destinations in the Pinzgau. That means good snow early in the season and cover that lasts well into spring.
Is Uttendorf suitable for beginners?
Beginners can learn to ski here, but practice terrain is more limited than in the big family areas. Mixed groups do best by combining: beginners on the wide Wildkogel slopes, advanced skiers up at the glacier area.
How quiet is the Weißsee area?
Remarkably quiet: it is a small, high-altitude area with no through-traffic of skiers, so even in holiday weeks the slopes feel empty. That makes it a favourite with freeriders and anyone avoiding crowds.
Which village in the region is a good alternative?
Neukirchen am Großvenediger, further along the Oberpinzgau, is the logical alternative: there you start straight into the family-friendly Wildkogel area and the choice of accommodation is larger. Zell am See is also within driving distance for a day in a bigger ski area.