Ski Areas for Early-Morning-Skiing in Austria
Wake up, Early Birds! The most beautiful slopes for early risers
While others are still asleep, the early birds among skiers and snowboarders are already carving towards the morning winter sun. Early birds are the first to make their tracks in the snow and experience peace and freedom. To make early morning skiing possible, some winter resorts in Austria open their lifts before regular operating hours. An unforgettable experience that is definitely worth leaving your cosy hotel bed for.
Early-morning-skiing in Gastein
Early mornings on the slopes in Gastein. Glide over freshly groomed snow, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and soak up the stillness of a new day. Perfect for early birds who love the magic of that first track.
Key facts
Period: January and February, on selected dates
Start: from 7:30 a.m.
Included: a gourmet breakfast at a ski hut
Reservation: registration required
Cost: not included in the ski pass
Early birds in the Skicircus Saalbach
Spring skiing on empty slopes? You can do that in Saalbach too! Spectacular sunrises, perfect snow – what a treat.
Key facts
Period: all season long
Start: In Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Leogang, selected lifts start daily from 8:00 a.m. In Fieberbrunn, the Streubödenbahn starts daily from 8:15 a.m.
Cost: included in the ski pass
Morning skiing in the Großarltal
Skikeriki in Großarltal: Early-morning skiing at sunrise on freshly groomed slopes and empty runs – that’s Skikeriki.
Key facts
Period: all season, every Wednesday
Start: from 7:15 a.m.
Requirement: confident skiing on red slopes
Included: ski guide and hearty breakfast
Reservation: registration required
Cost: not included in the ski pass
Early-bird-skiing in Obertauern
In Obertauern, there are two ways to enjoy the fresh mountain air and watch the day begin in the high Alps.
Good morning, Obertauern
Period: all season, every Wednesday
Start: Gamsleitenbahn I, Achenrainbahn and Zehnerkarbahn open from 8:30 a.m.
Cost: included in the ski pass
First.Track
Period: on selected dates
Start: from 7:30 a.m.
Included: local ski guide, alpine brunch and a goodie bag
Reservation: required
Cost: available as a combo ticket with ski pass
Sunrise powder fun in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
The beauty of early mornings in Serfaus and Fiss is unmatched. Join a small group and be among the first to ski untouched slopes on the high plateau. It’s worth the early start for moments like these.
Key facts
Period: mid-December to April, on selected dates
Start: from 7:30 a.m.
Requirement: confident skiing on red slopes
Included: ski guide and hearty mountain breakfast
Reservation: registration required
Cost: not included in the ski pass
Good Morning Skiing in the Zillertal Arena
For all early birds in the Zillertal Arena – the largest ski area in the Zillertal. There’s nothing like the thrill of carving your first tracks in fresh snow.
Key facts
Period: in March, every Thursday and Sunday
Start: selected lifts in Zell, Gerlos and Königsleiten open as early as 6:55 a.m.
Cost: included in the ski pass
Early-Bird-Skiing in the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental
Early-bird skiing in Brixen and Westendorf: Catch the first lift and enjoy early-morning turns on selected slopes.
Key facts
Period: February to April, every Friday and Saturday
Start: from 7:30 a.m. on the SkiWelt lift, Choralmbahn, Alpenrosenbahn I + II, Sonnenlift and Talkaserlift
Cost: included in the ski pass
First Line in Gurgl in the Ötztal valley
Wake up Gurgl – and have the slopes almost to yourself. Enjoy the magic of early morning skiing on the Festkogl and Hohe Mut runs before the day begins.
Key facts
Period: from February onwards on the Festkogl and Hohe Mut slopes
Start: from 7:30 a.m.
Requirement: confident skiing on red slopes
Included: ski guide and hearty breakfast
Reservation: registration required
Cost: not included in the ski pass
Nova Exklusiv in the Silvretta-Montafon region
Morning exercise on the mountain is the perfect start to the day – especially with a sunrise to match. In Gaschurn, carve your first tracks on freshly groomed slopes in peaceful early-morning light.
Key facts
Period: every Friday from late December to late March
Start: from 7:20 a.m.
Requirement: confident skiing on red slopes
Included: ski guide and mountain breakfast at Nova Stoba
Reservation: registration required
Cost: not included in the ski pass