Dorfgastein is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Gasteinertal, Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 67.5 km of runs between 830 m and 2,033 m, served by 16 lifts. Day lift pass 82€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Dorfgastein – Großarl ski area, shared by several resorts: the km of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all. The values shown here and on the neighbouring resort pages therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
The 67.5 km, 16 lifts and lift pass shown are those of the Dorfgastein – Großarl ski area, shared by Dorfgastein and Großarl. A resort in the Ski amadé network: multi-day Ski amadé passes also give access to the other, unlinked, ski areas in the network, including Flachau, Zauchensee, Bad Gastein, Maria Alm and Großarl. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the km at each difficulty level. Dorfgastein, at the entrance to the Gastein Valley, is linked to Großarl by the Kreuzkogel. It is the quietest village in the valley.
- Linked to Großarl
- Quiet village
- Ski amadé network
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort with a human scale, Dorfgastein focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 67.5 km of runs are perfectly suited to a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who do not need to constantly change their playground. Dorfgastein's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for getting children started on skiing. Dorfgastein's altitude (830 m at the base, 2,033 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Dorfgastein is clearly high: 82€ for the day lift pass, plus accommodation and high-altitude restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence – but you need to be aware of it before you set off. In short: Dorfgastein keeps its promises well. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most skiers without disappointing.
🏔️ Dorfgastein – Großarl
The Dorfgastein and Großarl ski area links the two valleys via the Kreuzkogel, across 67 km of runs, mostly blue and red. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of kilometres by difficulty.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
