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The skiarea Weißsee Gletscherwelt
The Weißsee Gletscherwelt ski area is located in Salzburg behind the Kaprun glacier. The ski area itself is not located on a glacier, but it is surrounded by magnificent three-thousanders. Due to its high altitude (up to 2800m), the area is snow-assured until April.
You will find 23km of ski runs here (6km blue, 15km red, 2km black) and 2km of ski routes. Skiers, snowboarders, freeriders and tour skiers have super conditions here.
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Planning a skiing holiday in Austria? Are you still looking for the ideal holiday home in the Pinzgau region for a wonderful holiday? As well as a wide range of accommodation, we can provide you with all the information you need about the ski resorts in Salzburg so that you are well prepared for your trip. Feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions or need help planning your stay, we are happy to help.
- Where is Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
- Is Weißsee Gletscherwelt easy to reach?
- What is the skiing area like?
- Which towns are near Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
- Is the Weißsee Gletscherwelt ski area snow reliable?
- What else is there to do in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
- What does the ski area belong to?
- Which ski resorts are nearby?
- Can you cross-country ski at Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
- Are there toboggan runs?
- Can I go off-piste in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
- Which kind of ski pass do I need in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
- Is there après-ski in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
- Are there ski schools and ski hire in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
Where is Weißsee Gletscherwelt ?
The Weißsee Gletscherwelt is located in the Stubachtal Valley, Pinzgau, Salzburger Land. The area takes its name from its location near the Weißsee lake in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park. The Kaprun Glacier is close by. The region has an impressive mountainous landscape with peaks over three thousand metres high. The nearest town is Uttendorf.
Is Weißsee Gletscherwelt easy to reach?
Weißsee Gletscherwelt is easy to reach, but a little further away from the motorway.
You can reach the Weißsee Glacier World via the Kufstein Süd, Siegsdorf (toll-free via Germany) and Bischofshofen motorways. The nearest airport is Salzburg, 129 km away.
From Uttendorf, drive to the departure point of the Rudolfshütte 2 cable car in Enzingerboden. Free parking is available here.
What is the skiing area like?
The Weißsee Gletscherwelt is a quiet, family-friendly ski area. With around 23 kilometres of pistes, it is a small resort, but it is not overcrowded and the atmosphere is relaxed.
The slopes are perhaps more suitable for slightly advanced skiers. However, with 6 kilometres of blue slopes, beginners will also find their place. The piste at the middle station is particularly good for beginners. More advanced skiers can try the Medelzkopf and Grünsee slopes. There is also the Lederer ski school for beginners and advanced skiers. The Kinderland at the Lederer ski school is a great place for children to get their first taste of skiing.
Prices at the resort are moderate compared to larger resorts, making it particularly attractive for families. Two children under 12 can even ski for free when accompanied by their parents.
There are plenty of opportunities for freeriders and touring skiers to enjoy some of Austria's finest winter sports.
From the terrace of the Berghotel Rudolfshütte you can enjoy the beautiful views of the high mountains around you.
What towns are close to Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
There are a number of places nearby that can be an excellent base for a summer holiday or winter sports in the Weißsee Gletscherwelt:
Uttendorf (804m) is the nearest village. It is the gateway to the ski area. From here you can access the Stubachtal valley, which leads to the Weißsee Gletscherwelt. From Uttendorf you can also ski to Zell am See-Kaprun. In summer, Uttendorf is a perfect base for hiking, mountain tours and other activities in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Uttendorf has restaurants, shops and everything you need for your holiday. At Ferienhaus-Tirol you will find a wide range of holiday homes in Uttendorf.
The free ski bus takes you from Uttendorf to the valley station at Enzingerboden. From there you can take the Weißsee glacier lift to the slopes.
Stuhlfelden (800m) is a small, picturesque village and a good starting point for the ski area. Stuhlfelden is just a few kilometres from Uttendorf.
Pirtendorf (860m) belongs to Stuhlfelden and is also close to the Weißsee Glacier World Ski Area. It is a small rural village offering peace and relaxation in an idyllic setting.
Is the Weißsee Gletscherwelt ski resort snow reliable?
Most of the slopes in the ski area are above 2000 metres and are very snow-sure. There is a lot of snow in winter. There are snow cannons between Rudolfshütte and the middle station at Grünsee, which are used when there is little snowfall.
The upper slopes and the slopes at Tauernmoossee are not covered with snow cannons due to conservation measures.
What else is there to do in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
As well as the familiar winter sports of skiing and snowboarding, you can do all sorts of other things here.
For example, you can go ice climbing on the frozen waterfalls - super exciting! This is also possible under supervision. Less exciting, but very nice, is snowshoeing or dog sledding, a different way to enjoy the winter. Of course you can also go tobogganing in Uttendorf, the toboggan run is at the Alpengasthof Liebenberg.
There is also a long slide, the Rutschhügel, at the 'Parkplatz Süd am Badesee'. Guaranteed fun for young and old!
What does the ski resort belong to?
The Weißsee Gletscherwelt is an independent ski resort belonging to the municipality of Uttendorf. It is part of the Hohe Tauern National Park, one of Austria's nature reserves. Known for its impressive mountain scenery, the region also offers everything for a wonderful holiday in the other months of the year. The resort itself is located in the Stubachtal, a side valley of the Salzachtal.
Which ski resorts are nearby?
There are several major ski resorts within easy reach of the resort:
Zell am See - Kaprun:
The Zell am See-Kaprun ski resort is approximately 30 kilometres away. It is a family friendly resort with a wide variety of slopes. You can ski on the Kaprun glacier all year round.
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is a little further away, about 40 kilometres. The towns of Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Leogang are in Salzburg, while Fieberbrunn is in Tyrol. With more than 400 kilometres of slopes, it is one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Austria.
Wildkogel Arena: About 35 kilometres away is the Wildkogel Arena, which includes the towns of Neukirchen am Großvenediger and Bramberg. A beautiful ski area known for its family-friendly slopes and the world's longest floodlit toboggan run.
Can I go cross-country skiing in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
There are no cross-country ski trails in the Weißsee Gletscherwelt itself. However, the surrounding area offers excellent cross-country skiing. Uttendorf has several well-prepared trails suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers.
Are there toboggan runs?
You can go tobogganing in Uttendorf on Thursdays; you'll find the toboggan run at the Alpengasthof Liebenberg. Book in advance at the tourist office.
The Wildkogel Arena (Neukirchen-Bramberg) has a super-long (14km) floodlit toboggan run. This toboggan run is illuminated daily until 22:00.
Can I go off-piste in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
Yes, Gletscherwelt Weißsee is popular with freeriders and off-piste skiers. With beautiful steep runs, the area offers several off-piste options suitable for both experienced freeriders and advanced skiers.
What kind of ski pass do I need in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
There are several ski pass options for the Weißsee Gletscherwelt. Ski pass prices depend on season, age and duration. Ski passes are available for different time periods.
Weißsee Glacier World is a member of the SuperSkiCard Salzburg & Kitzbühel Alps. This ski pass is valid in over 20 ski resorts with over 2800 km of slopes. Endless skiing in Austria!
Is there après-ski in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
Après ski is quiet here, especially compared to the bigger resorts such as Saalbach-Hinterglemm. But there are options, such as the Berghotel Rudolfshütte. Want a lively après ski? In Kaprun, Zell am See and Saalbach-Hinterglemm it's party time!
Are there ski schools and ski hire in Weißsee Gletscherwelt?
The ski school at the Weißsee Glacier World is the Lederer ski school. The ski school offers various courses for children and adults. For the little ones there is a special area where they can learn to ski safely.
You can also rent your skiing equipment here.
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