Schladming - Austria
Situated in the Enns Valley on the edge of Styria, Schladming (Shlad-ming) has a thriving local community and offers more than just skiing with its wealth of history and old-town feel. Its proximity to Salzburg airport means that it's easy to get to for a weekend trip and, once there, the pedestrianised main street (Hauptplatz) and the town's centrally located facilities make it easy to get around. There are buses and trains within easy walking distance to the centre.
When you add to the convenience and charm with truly world-class skiing and the reliability afforded by the high altitude skiing of the impressive Dachstein glacier, it is hard to imagine anyone failing to be impressed. The wider Ski Amade opens up 860km of piste in 30 villages and you could feasibly return year after year without getting bored. The apres ski is the weak point of Schladming, although many visitors to this traditional and low-key resort will tell you that this only enhances its charm.
At a glance
| Resort altitude | 745m - 2015m |
|---|---|
| Highest lift | 1900m |
| Lowest lift | 745m |
| kms of piste | 860km² |
| Black pistes | 0% |
| Red pistes | 0% |
| Blue pistes | 0% |
| Green pistes | 0% |
| Snow parks | 3 |
| Glacier | Yes |
| Snowmaking | No |
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Five to try
- Walking across the pisted walk up on Dachstein Glacier really gives you an idea of the scale of it
- Hit the slopes... but this time on a toboggan. The run at Hochwurzen is over 7km long
- Wind down with a massage
- For those who like to live dangerously, try paragliding over the mountain tops
- If you visit Salzburg, the Sound of Music tour is an absolute must!
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Planning your trip
Schladming is located close to four airports, making it easily accessible and a nice option for short breaks. Of the four airports (Salzburg, Linz, Graz and Munich) Salzburg International is the closest at just 90km away and you can be in resort within an hour by road or under two hours by more...
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Where to stay
The Schladming area has a good range of hotels and self-catering apartments as well as 'pensions' - comfortable guesthouses that offer good value half-board packages. Whilst the centre of resort boasts plenty of upmarket 3 and 4 star hotels, the surrounding villages of more...
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Food and drink
In Schladming it is very difficult to ski through lunchtime without being tempted. There are 46 huts to choose from on the slopes and the hungrier you get the better they seem to smell! Most serve classic winter dishes and heavy Austrian cuisine such as dumplings and more...
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Things to do
If you're off the slopes there is still quite a bit to keep you occupied in and around Schladming. There's a floodlit toboggan run, the usual leisure centre type stuff and a few shops to keep you occupied. Train trips to Salzburg are also more...
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On the piste
Schladming has it all, from the one of the most impressive cross-country areas in Austria and the excellent standard of skiing on the Dachstein Glacier, to the challenge of the fastest World Cup downhill and winding intermediate pistes that flow through the more...
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MadDogView
Schladming offers some of the best on-piste skiing in Austria while retaining an unpretentious traditional character. Just an hour’s drive from Salzburg airport so a good choice for weekends
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Map
- Download piste map
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Our favourites
Alte Post
This 4-star hotel is based in the centre of Schladming and has traditional charm and clean, comfortable accommodation. This restaurant offers a simple Austrian menu with a few international dishes. There are also three vegetarian options that change daily. The setting is also very traditional with excellent service. -
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