Austria's Largest Glacier Ski Resort

The Stubai Glacier Ski Resort in the Stubai Valley

Wide slopes for carving, challenging runs, and marked ski routes: At the Stubai Glacier, you’ll find winter sports to suit every skill level. Austria’s largest glacier ski area is located in the Stubai Valley in Tyrol, about a 45-minute drive from Innsbruck. A snow park, freeride opportunities, and options for beginners and families round out your day on the slopes in a mountain setting at over 3,000 meters.

Discover the right areas for your day on the slopes and plan your visit using the trail map and current lift status.

A ski resort in Tyrol with guaranteed snow and a long ski season

The Stubai Glacier is located in the Stubai Valley in Tyrol, Austria, in the heart of the Stubai Alps. Its elevation of over 3,000 meters ensures reliable snow conditions and a ski season that typically runs from October through May.

Why Altitude Is Important for Reliable Snow Conditions

At higher elevations, temperatures are generally lower than in the valley. This helps preserve the snowpack. The high-alpine location is therefore a key factor in enabling an early start to the season and skiing well into spring.

From the first runs of fall to skiing in the sunshine

If you want to ski as early as October or hit the slopes in April and May, the Stubai Glacier offers a long ski season. Which areas are open depends on current snow, weather, and operating conditions. Be sure to check the season dates and current slope conditions before your trip .

 

Here's what you can expect at the ski resort

Gelbe Skifahrerin und beiger Skifahrer carven auf gerillter Piste
Slopes & Ski Trails
36 runs—including 17 blue, 11 red, and one black run, as well as seven marked ski trails—served by 26 cable cars and chairlifts.
Skifahrerin und Skifahrer aus der Point-of-View Perspektive am Stubaier Gletscher
Athletic Challenges
The black run 27, “Daunhill,” and ski route 35, “Wilde Grub’n,” offer experienced skiers steep sections and long runs.
Kind springt über Box in der easy line im Snowpark Stubai Zoo Spring Garden
Stubai Zoo Snow Park
Seasonal setups featuring kickers, rails, and other obstacles for freeskiers and snowboarders at Gaiskarferner and Gamsgarten.
Ein Freerider fährt einen Rechtsschwung durch den kniehohen Tiefschnee
Freeriding in the Powder Department
Discover runs in the open ski area. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the terrain and alpine hazards beforehand; these areas are outside the secured ski area.
Families & Beginners
Families & Beginners
The practice areas at Gamsgarten and the BIG Family Kinderland make it easy to get started. Children under 10 ski for free when accompanied by a paying parent.
Zwei lachende Skifahrerinnen stehen auf einer Skipiste

Plan Your Day on the Slopes

Use the trail map to check which trails and lifts are open, the weather, and the availability of the snow park and other activities before you arrive.

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Direction map to the Stubai Glacier

Short trip from Innsbruck

It takes about 45 minutes by car to reach the Stubai Glacier from Innsbruck. Free parking and electric vehicle charging stations are available right at the valley stations. You can find all the information about getting there and the ski bus here.

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3S Eisgratbahn Kabinen im Winter

Ski Resort by the Numbers

36 runs, 26 cable cars and lifts, and a mountain landscape at over 3,000 meters: Discover the key figures on the slopes, ski routes, elevation, and size of the Stubai Glacier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Stubai Glacier is located near Neustift in the Stubai Valley in Tyrol, Austria. From Innsbruck, it takes about 45 minutes by car to reach the valley stations.

The ski resort offers a total of 36 runs: 17 blue, 11 red, and one black run, as well as seven marked ski trails. The lift status shows which ones are currently open.

The runs, including the ski trails, total 65 kilometers in vertical distance and 108 kilometers in effective distance. Vertical distance measures the direct distance downhill; effective distance takes into account the longer path that skiers cover with their turns.

In addition to the red runs, the black downhill runs and ski trails such as the Wilde Grub’n offer athletic challenges. Ski trails are not groomed like ski runs and require the appropriate skill level.

You can find the current operating status under “Open Facilities.” Check it before you arrive and supplement your plans with the weather forecast and webcam feeds.

Yes. The Stubai Zoo Snow Park offers seasonal setups for snowboarders and freeskiers. The Powder Department provides information about freeride runs in the unsecured open ski area and the alpine hazards to be aware of.

With an elevation of over 3,000 meters, the Stubai Glacier offers excellent conditions for guaranteed snow. The glacier ski area in Tyrol, Austria, typically operates from October through May. Snow depths and open runs vary depending on the weather and the time of year.

The ski season on the Stubai Glacier typically runs from October through May. This means you can start skiing as early as fall and continue well into spring. You can find the specific dates for the season in our current overview.

Yes, the ski season on the Stubai Glacier usually lasts into May. The actual end of the season and which slopes are open depend on snow, weather, and operating conditions. Be sure to check the current season dates and lift status before you arrive.