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Skiing in Niederau

125

km of pistes

lifts

880-1995

Altitude (m)

Snow reliability

accommodations

€599

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Niederau is the best-known village of the Wildschönau, a high valley above the Tyrolean Inntal. Together with its neighbouring valleys, the Wildschönau forms a ski area with 125 kilometres of pistes and 27 lifts, between 880 and 1995 metres. Among Dutch and British skiers Niederau has a long history as a learners' village: generations of beginners made their first turns on the nursery slopes right by the village. The valley itself has stayed remarkably rural, with farms and hamlets scattered between the villages. Recent winters saw snow depths of up to 116 centimetres. We list 10 accommodations in Niederau, with winter holidays from 614 euros per person, making it an accessible choice for a first ski trip.

Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.

€1.179 p.p.

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Niederau10.0

Wildschönau, Oostenrijk

Der Wastlhof

4★

€1.479 p.p.

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The ski area from Niederau

From Niederau you head up the mountain straight from the village; the nursery lifts and children's areas are within walking distance of many accommodations. The Wildschönau ski area offers 125 kilometres of pistes and 27 lifts in total, between 880 and 1995 metres, and is linked to the neighbouring Alpbachtal through a joint ski pass.

The terrain above Niederau is compact but varied, with blue and red runs through the forest and open slopes higher up. Intermediates combine several village mountains in the valley; if you want more, you cross to the Alpbachtal side of the shared area.

Snow reliability in the Wildschönau

Let's be honest: with a valley floor around 880 metres and a top at 1995 metres, the Wildschönau is not high mountain country. The maximum snow depth in recent winters was 116 centimetres. In January and February that is plenty, and the pistes generally hold up well, helped by snowmaking on the main descents.

In December and March the lower valley can be changeable and you may have to settle for skiing the upper half of the area. If you book at the edges of the season, deliberately choose the higher runs and keep an eye on snow reports.

The village of Niederau

Niederau is a small, easy-to-navigate village almost entirely geared to winter guests, yet it has kept its Tyrolean village character. Hotels, guesthouses and apartments are spread along the valley road, with the lifts at the centre.

There are a few cosy bars and ski huts for a drink after skiing, but you will not find the large-scale après-ski of the big Tyrolean names. The atmosphere is friendly and unhurried, with many returning guests. The Wildschönau valley takes pride in its farming culture and traditions, and you feel that in Niederau too.

Who is Niederau for

Niederau is first and foremost a beginners' and family village. The nursery slopes by the village, the manageable scale and the patient ski schools make it an ideal place for a first ski holiday, for children and adults alike.

Intermediates have enough to do for a week with the combined Wildschönau and Alpbachtal area. Advanced skiers looking for fresh challenges every day will find the area small; for them Niederau is more a quiet base than a sports destination. With 10 accommodations from 614 euros per person, prices are about average for Tyrol.

Practical: getting there and booking

You reach the Wildschönau via a mountain road from Wörgl in the Inntal; from the motorway you are up in under half an hour. That makes it one of the quickest Tyrolean ski valleys to reach from the Netherlands or Belgium, roughly a day's drive. Wörgl also has an intercity railway station.

We list 10 accommodations in Niederau from 614 euros per person. Christmas and February are the busiest and priciest; January is often remarkably good value. For beginners January is extra attractive: quiet slopes and smaller ski school groups.

Niederau on the map

Webcams · Niederau

📷 Niederau › North-east: Ski und Wandergebiet Markbachjoch - Bergstation Markbachjochbahn

📷 Gemeinde Wildschonau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Drachental

📷 Niederau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Drachental

📷 Gemeinde Wildschonau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Roggenboden

📷 Marktgemeinde Hopfgarten im Brixental › North-east: Bergbahn - Endstation - Hohe Salve Gipfel - Salvenkirchl - Hohe Salve

FAQ about Niederau

How much piste can you ski from Niederau?

From Niederau you reach the Wildschönau ski area with around 125 km of marked pistes and 27 lifts.

What does a ski holiday in Niederau cost?

Accommodations in Niederau start from around €599 per person; Nivosola compares 10, refreshed daily.

Is there enough snow around Niederau?

Yes. Recent winters in Wildschönau reached a maximum snow depth of around 116 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.

How high are Niederau and its ski area?

The Wildschönau ski area lies between 880 and 1995 metres. That is mid-altitude: reliable in the heart of winter, but early and late in the season the higher pistes are the safe choice.

Is Niederau suitable for beginners?

Yes, Niederau is one of Tyrol's classic beginners' villages. The nursery slopes sit right by the village and the ski schools have decades of experience with first-timers from the Netherlands and Britain.

How busy does Niederau get?

Niederau is a small village and stays manageable even in high season. The main lift can see short morning queues in holiday weeks, but the Wildschönau hardly knows the crowds of the big areas.

Which other village in the region is a good alternative?

Oberau, the Wildschönau's main village, lies a few kilometres away and is even quieter. If you want a bigger network, choose the Alpbachtal side of the shared ski area, with Alpbach as its best-known village.

Other villages in Wildschönau

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