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3.5 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Fanningberg

📍 Lungau, Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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46%
Blue
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24%
Red
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30%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
24 km
Skiable runs
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1,497m
Village altitude
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2,115m
Summit
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6
Lifts
💶
61€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Moderate (6/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Fanningberg is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Lungau, Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹. The area covers 24 km of runs between 1,497 m and 2,115 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass 61€ 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.

About Fanningberg

The run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty. Fanningberg towers over the Lungau, near Mariapfarr. This small ski area offers a surprisingly large share of black runs.

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  • Sunny ski area
  • Black runs
  • Lungau
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
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Technical
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
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Expert
Technical terrain, off-piste and steep slopes
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Riders & experts
Technical terrain and off-piste
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Fanningberg

Fanningberg is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 24 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Fanningberg's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, 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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. Fanningberg's altitude (1,497 m at the base, 2,115 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in mid-winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. A stay in Fanningberg is clearly on the expensive side: €61 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you set off. In short: Fanningberg does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Fanningberg
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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cm
Annual avg.
120
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📍 Village (1,497 m) vs Summit (2,115 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good snow from January to March.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Feb ✓
Overall reliability
Good ●●○
Base altitude
1,497 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
120 cm avg.

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.

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