Skiing in Maishofen
Maishofen lies in Salzburg's Pinzgau, just north of Zell am See, where the valley forks towards the Glemmtal. That location is its biggest asset: you are a short drive from the Zell am See - Kaprun ski area, with 218 kilometres of pistes and 49 lifts between 878 and 3071 metres, and equally close to the turn-off for Saalbach. Maishofen itself is a rural residential village without lifts of its own, with farms, a village core and a calm, unpretentious atmosphere. Recent winters saw snow depths in the ski area of up to 141 centimetres. We list 4 accommodations in Maishofen, with winter holidays from 711 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Maishofen
Maishofen8.1Zell am See - Kaprun, Oostenrijk
Pension Alpenrose
MaishofenZell am See - Kaprun, Oostenrijk
Appartementen Hammerschmidt
Maishofen9.3Zell am See - Kaprun, Oostenrijk
Familienhotel Bad Neunbrunnen
Maishofen8.4Zell am See - Kaprun, Oostenrijk
Hotel Victoria
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Skiing from Maishofen
From Maishofen you reach the Zell am See lifts in a few minutes; the Zell am See - Kaprun area offers 218 kilometres of pistes and 49 lifts, from the panorama runs on the Schmittenhöhe to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier terrain at 3071 metres.
The second asset is the position at the mouth of the Glemmtal: the large Saalbach Hinterglemm ski circus is also a short drive away, for anyone wanting to split their week across two regions. With a car, Maishofen is a surprisingly strategic base in this corner of Salzburg.
Snow reliability around Maishofen
The ski area you use from Maishofen owes its reliability to its vertical range: pistes from 878 to 3071 metres, with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier as the guarantee. Recent winters recorded up to 141 centimetres of snow.
Maishofen itself sits on the valley floor, so snow around the village is not a given in December and March; that hardly matters, as you ski on the mountain anyway. The rule of thumb for this region: in midwinter you ski everywhere, at the season's edges you plan your days on the higher sections and the glacier.
The village of Maishofen
Maishofen is a genuine residential village where the agricultural Pinzgau is still visible: working farms, a church, a few shops and restaurants, and guest rooms run by families. Touristic frills are almost entirely absent, and that is exactly why some guests return year after year.
There is no après-ski; for a night out you drive to Zell am See or Saalbach, both close by. Accommodation tends to be spacious and personally run. Expect no ski-village decor but an ordinary, friendly Austrian municipality with mountains on both sides.
Who is Maishofen for
Maishofen is for winter sports fans with a car who prefer to sleep away from the bustle and arrange their ski days flexibly: Zell am See - Kaprun today, perhaps the Glemmtal tomorrow. Families and groups after a spacious place at a fair price are often better off here than in the main resorts.
Beginners should factor in travel time to the practice slopes in Zell am See or Kaprun. If you travel without a car or want nightly entertainment, pick one of the bigger resorts instead. With 4 accommodations from 711 euros per person, the local supply is compact.
Practical: getting there and booking
Maishofen sits on the through road between Saalfelden and Zell am See and is reachable from the Netherlands or Belgium in one long day's drive. Train travellers alight at Zell am See or Saalfelden and take the bus; for the daily shuttle to the lifts a car is most comfortable.
We list 4 accommodations from 711 euros per person. The small supply and loyal returning guests make early booking wise for school holidays. In January and March you will often still find space and sharp prices here while the neighbouring resorts are full.
Maishofen on the map
Webcams · Maishofen
📷 Zell am See: Schmittenhöhe
📷 Piesendorf: Schmittenhöhe
📷 Zell am See › South-east: Schmitten Kapelle - Schmitten
📷 Piesendorf: Glocknerwiese Areit
📷 Aufhausen: Schmittenhöhe
📷 Leogang: Grosser Asitz
📷 Leogang: Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm - Großer Asitz
📷 Leogang: Großer Asitz Gipfelkreuz - Blick in die Leoganger Steinberge
FAQ about Maishofen
How much piste can you ski from Maishofen?
From Maishofen you reach the Zell am See - Kaprun ski area with around 218 km of marked pistes and 49 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Maishofen cost?
Accommodations in Maishofen start from around €716 per person; Nivosola compares 4, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Maishofen?
Yes. Recent winters in Zell am See - Kaprun reached a maximum snow depth of around 141 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
Does Maishofen have its own lifts?
No, Maishofen is a residential village without its own ski area. You ski in Zell am See - Kaprun a few minutes' drive away, and the Saalbach Hinterglemm area is also close.
How high can you ski from Maishofen?
In the Zell am See - Kaprun area you ski between 878 and 3071 metres; the Kitzsteinhorn glacier terrain is the snow-sure high point. That keeps good skiing within reach even at the season's edges.
Is Maishofen suitable for beginners?
It can work, but the practice terrain is not in the village itself: beginners travel daily to Zell am See or Kaprun. For a first ski holiday, staying right next to a nursery slope is more practical.
How quiet is Maishofen?
Maishofen is one of the quietest bases in this region; the village lives its own life and has no après-ski. The liveliness of Zell am See is a few minutes' drive away, so you decide when to seek it out.