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Bluebird today: sunshine and 5° at the base (667 m).

5°C now · 0 cm of snow in the next 7 days · at the base (667 m)

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Snow Space Salzburg in Austria - a group of people skiing down a snow covered mountain.
Snow Space Salzburg in Austria - a group of people skiing down a snow covered mountain.
Snow Space Salzburg in Austria - a man flying through the air while riding a snowboard.
Snow Space Salzburg in Austria - a mountain with the words best of mountains snow space.
Snow Space Salzburg in Austria - a ski lift going up a snowy mountain.
Snow Space Salzburg in Austria - the sun shines over the snow covered mountains in the canadian rockies.
Snow Space Salzburg in Austria - tracks in the snow.

Snow Space Salzburg Overview

Snow Space Salzburg is a family-friendly ski resort, renowned for its well-connected lift system and slopes catering to all levels. The resort comprises several interconnected villages and mountains, accessible through a wagon lift system. It boasts a fun slope dedicated to children and beginners, as well as a snow park featuring trampolines for added entertainment.

The resort caters to a wide variety of tastes, offering plenty of cafes and restaurants. It also hosts upscale parties on Fridays and Saturdays. Snow Space Salzburg is equipped with a modern lift system and a diverse range of pistes, making it an excellent choice for families and beginners. However, free ride and off-piste options are somewhat limited.

The resort ensures ample parking around the main lift from the valley. Visitors often commend the excellent snow conditions and the impressive tram and gondola system. A popular spot for drinks is located by the Flying Mozart lift, adding to the overall appeal of the resort.

Alpendorf is considered a gem of the region, highly recommended for families, couples, and solo travelers. With a guarantee of snow, Snow Space demonstrates its commitment to pleasing and serving every tourist and skier during the ski season. The resort offers a range of slopes from easy to hard, ensuring fun for everyone.

The snow-making capabilities of the resort are exceptional, combined with some of the best slope grooming in the world. This great mix of Red and Blue slopes, along with a few Black slopes, ensures a diverse skiing experience. Alpendorf/St Johann, less than an hour south of Salzburg, is considered one of the best ski areas in Austria.

The resort also features a well-designed fairy tale park for children, with revolving motifs of the four basic elements - Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. A beautiful walking track is guided by two friendly ghosts - Ghosty & Spooky, ensuring a delightful experience for the little ones. The park itself is tasteful and offers a beautiful view from the top of the mountain.

Snow Space in Salzburg offers a myriad of winter sport opportunities for all skill levels and ages. The interconnected mountain range allows for a diverse and adventurous skiing or snowboarding experience. Despite its size, the resort is well-maintained and organized, ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

2526
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

87.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

47
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

Peak Elevation

1977
Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m

Base Elevation

667
Starting elevation of ski area
Max: 4000 m

Vertical Drop

1309
Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m

Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
38.0%
Intermediate
56.0%
Expert
6.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Runs and lifts at Snow Space Salzburg

The trail map of Snow Space Salzburg shows 107 mapped runs (65 easy, 34 intermediate and 8 advanced) and 47 mapped lifts (1 cable car, 9 gondolas, 15 chairlifts, 4 T-bars, 8 platter lifts, 1 drag lift, 6 rope tows and 3 magic carpets). The longest named run is spacejet 3, an intermediate run of 5.5 km.

RunDifficultyLengthDrop
spacejet 3Intermediate5.5 km541 m
achterjetIntermediate4.9 km745 m
Abfahrt Flying MozartIntermediate3.9 km624 m
Talabfahrt, Skitour GernkogelEasy3.0 km668 m
Abfahrt GrafenbergIntermediate2.8 km476 m

All 86 named runs and 47 lifts at Snow Space Salzburg

Measured from the trail map in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), via OpenSkiMap. Lengths follow the mapped line; a run or lift mapped in sections is counted per section.

Frequently asked questions about Snow Space Salzburg

Where is Snow Space Salzburg?

Snow Space Salzburg is a ski resort in St. Johann im Pongau, Austria, at coordinates 47.3200, 13.2000.

How many lifts does Snow Space Salzburg have?

Snow Space Salzburg has 47 lifts, serving 87 km of marked runs and 2,526 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Snow Space Salzburg?

Snow Space Salzburg has a peak elevation of 1,977 m, a base elevation of 667 m and a vertical drop of 1,309 m.

How many runs does Snow Space Salzburg have?

The trail map of Snow Space Salzburg shows 107 mapped runs (65 easy, 34 intermediate and 8 advanced).

What is the longest run at Snow Space Salzburg?

The longest named run at Snow Space Salzburg is spacejet 3, an intermediate run of 5.5 km, dropping 541 m.

Does Snow Space Salzburg have a gondola?

Yes. The trail map of Snow Space Salzburg shows 47 mapped lifts (1 cable car, 9 gondolas, 15 chairlifts, 4 T-bars, 8 platter lifts, 1 drag lift, 6 rope tows and 3 magic carpets).

How is Snow Space Salzburg rated?

ShredIndex rates Snow Space Salzburg 74.6 out of 100, a blend of the size of the mountain and its category ratings from rider votes and scores read from written reviews.

Snow Space Salzburg compared with nearby resorts

The largest ski resorts within 150 km of Snow Space Salzburg, by number of lifts. Distances are in a straight line.

ResortDistanceLiftsVerticalTopRuns
Snow Space Salzburg–471,309 m1,977 m87 km
Salzbuger Sportwelt -AmadeAustria15 km941,538 m2,188 m–
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang FieberbrunnAustria43 km791,295 m2,090 m253 km
SkiWelt -BrixentalAustria79 km801,256 m1,865 m222 km
Alta BadiaItaly133 km1431,268 m2,526 m253 km

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2526 ac

Skiable Terrain

87km

Total Run Distance

47total

Number of Lifts

1977m

Peak Elevation

667m

Base Elevation

1309m

Vertical Drop

Best Time to Visit

278.9cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Measured at 740 m
Peak: January (61.2cm)
42.5cm
Nov
51.4cm
Dec
61.2cm
Jan
51.7cm
Feb
38.6cm
Mar
28.1cm
Apr
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