Kals-Matrei is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in East Tyrol, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area covers 40 km of runs between 933 m and 2,426 m, served by 12 lifts. Day lift pass 74€ 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.
Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Grossglockner Resort links Kals and Matrei, at the foot of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak.
- At the foot of the Grossglockner
- East Tyrol
- Views of the 3000s
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Kals-Matrei prioritises the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 40 km of runs are well suited to a 3–4 day stay, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly switch up their playground. Kals-Matrei'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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. Kals-Matrei's altitude (933 m at the bottom, 2,426 m at the top) helps it keep decent snow cover through midwinter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it's best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Kals-Matrei is clearly high: 74€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence — but be aware of it before you set off. In short: Kals-Matrei doesn't rival the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
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.
