Kaltenbach is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area spreads over 89 km of runs between 560 m and 2,378 m, served by 38 lifts. Day lift pass 83€ 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 relate to the Hochzillertal – Hochfügen ski area, shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common. The values shown here and on neighbouring resort pages therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
The 89 km, the 38 lifts and the lift pass shown are those of the Hochzillertal – Hochfügen ski area, shared by Kaltenbach and Hochfügen. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Kaltenbach gives access to the Hochzillertal ski area, linked to Hochfügen, popular with off-piste enthusiasts.
- Linked to Hochfügen
- Renowned freeride
- Zillertal
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Kaltenbach offers 89 km of well-marked runs — a medium-sized ski area that is ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 38 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the flow in high season. Kaltenbach's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-maintained 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. Kaltenbach's altitude (560 m at the bottom, 2,378 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in midwinter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. A stay in Kaltenbach is clearly expensive: €83 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: Kaltenbach lives up to its promises. A resort in the Northern Alps that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
🏔️ Hochzillertal – Hochfügen
The Hochzillertal-Hochfügen ski area links Kaltenbach with the high-altitude resort of Hochfügen, across 89 km loved by off-piste enthusiasts. 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.
