Hochkössen is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Kaiserwinkl, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area spans 21.7 km of runs between 613 m and 1,688 m, served by 11 lifts. Day lift pass €50 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.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Hochkössen spreads across the Unterberghorn, above Kössen, in the Kaiserwinkl. This family ski area, reachable from Bavaria without a toll, offers a view that reaches as far as Lake Chiemsee.
- Family ski area
- View across to the Chiemsee
- Slalom stadium
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Hochkössen is a small, low-key resort, with 21.7 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Hochkössen'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. Hochkössen's moderate altitude, from 613 m at the village to 1,688 m at the summit, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, checking the snow reports before you travel is strongly advised. At €50, the day lift pass places Hochkössen among the intermediate resorts on budget: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short, Hochkössen does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not claim to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
