Your Winter in St. Johann in Tirol
A family skiing paradise

Watch the little ones take their first turns and marvel at the winter sun turning the snow into a field of diamonds.

If you are looking for a memorable winter holiday, St. Johann in Tirol might just bring you holiday happiness. Together with its neighbouring villages Oberndorf, Kirchdorf and Erpfendorf, it awaits with all kinds of activities and great money-saving deals! From skiing, cross-country skiing and biathlon to winter hiking, tobogganing, and ice skating - St. Johann in Tirol caters for all ages and interests.

Want to put your nerves to a test? Try the flying fox winter parcours, head tandem paragliding, sky diving or book a hot air balloon ride. And if you'd rather just stretch your legs after an outdoorsy day, get cosy at a traditional hut and indulge in a large portion of Kaiserschmarren.

St. Johann in Tirol is an exceptionally family-friendly resort with free of charge practice areas for the little ones, six ski schools, and even ski kindergartens. Your kids will love the company of the regions' mascot and its lucky charm, the little yeti, Yappy Yapadu.

Experience the Austrian winter dream on and away from the slopes - Welcome to St. Johann in Tirol!

Facts & Figures
Lifts17
Slopes40 km
Cross-country trails170 km
Winter hiking trails100 km
Altitude659 - 1,604 m
Highest pointHarschbichl, 1,604 m

Skiing season:
6 December 2025 - 22 March 2026

Family-friendlya resort for all ages
Why visit St. Johann in Tirol

FAQ

By plane:
The closest airports are Salzburg (64 km), Innsbruck (99 km), and Munich, Germany (161 km).

By train/bus:
There are direct trains from Salzburg (2 h – 2 h 15 min) and Innsbruck (1 h 15 min – 1 h 50 min). If you come in via Munich, you have to change trains in Wörgl (2h).

By car:
From Salzburg: Take the motorway A1 or A10 to Salzburg West exit or Bad Reichenhall exit (A8), then road 21 (D) via Lofer and road 178.

From Innsbruck: Take the Inntal motorway A12, exit at Wörgl Ost, then follow the road 178.

From Munich: Take the Inntal motorway A12, then Kufstein Süd, via Eiberg (173), then follow the road 178.

  • Grander Schupf

    Right at the middle station of the Eichenhof lifts at 1,000, a popular meet up place for skiers and hikers alike.

  • Stanglalm

    This hut celebrates its 100th birthday! Beloved for its homemade and local delicacies including various strudel variations.

  • Angerer Alm

    Home to the highest wine cellar in the Kitzbühel Alps (up to 6,000 bottles from 400 international wineries).

  • Fischbachalm

    Right in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve in the Kaiserbach valley.

St. Johann in Tirol is exceptionally family-friendly - think snowman building, snowball fights, tobogganing - all this and more awaits you on a winter family holiday here. Families with young children are especially well looked after in the smaller ski areas of Erpfendorf and Kirchdorf, where little ones can learn to ski at their own pace and with plenty of fun. In Kirchdorf and St. Johann, you'll even find three practice areas, which are free of charge. Your kids will love the company of the regions' mascot and its lucky charm, the little yeti, Yappy Yapadu.

After a day on slopes, enjoy splashing around in the Panorama Badewelt; they offer an indoor pool with a slide, and a sauna area to warm up. Bad weather? Head to Murmi's Indoor Playground in Kirchdorf, suitable for children aged 2-10.

Experiences on the slopes

Experiences away from the slopes

Culinary delights

Kaiserschmarren, Tiroler Gröstl, Käsespätzle - you name it, the traditional huts and inns in St. Johann in Tirol have all the winter favourites!

For a very special experience between mountain and valley, book a Gondola Dinner with a regional 5-course gourmet menu at the Eichenhof lift in St. Johann in Tirol.

Ever wondered how Austrian schnapps is made? Check out the Aggstein Edelbrände schnapps distillery. They offer tours and tastings!

If cheese is your thing, and you want to learn more about how to make it, and why some of them smell really bad (but taste so good), visit the Wilder Käser Cheese Dairy.

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Insider's Tip

Guided Moonlight Winter Hike

Take part in one of the weekly guided winter hikes in the region. We especially recommend the nightly tours where you head out with torches and get to see the fairy tale winter landscapes at moonshine. A romantic date night or a fun adventure for the whole family.

Get in touch

St. Johann in Tirol

Poststraße 2

6380 St. Johann in Tirol

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