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Lackenhof – Ötscher photo 1
2.9 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Lackenhof – Ötscher

📍 Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria 🇦🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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34%
Blue
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43%
Red
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23%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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15.5 km
Skiable runs
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810m
Village altitude
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1,426m
Summit
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7
Lifts
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45€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Affordable (4/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Lackenhof – Ötscher is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 15.5 km of pistes between 810 m and 1,426 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass 45€ 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 Lackenhof – Ötscher

Day prices are either dynamic or not published: the one shown is an estimate. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Lackenhof sits at the foot of the Ötscher, the emblematic summit of Lower Austria.

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  • At the foot of the Ötscher
  • Varied runs
  • Close to Vienna
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 view on Lackenhof – Ötscher

Lackenhof – Ötscher is a low-key resort of modest size — 15.5 km of pistes 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. Lackenhof – Ötscher'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 getting children started on skiing. Lackenhof – Ötscher's moderate altitude — starting at 810 m, summit at 1,426 m — 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 setting off is strongly recommended. At 45€ the day lift pass places Lackenhof – Ötscher in the mid-range bracket for budget — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short: Lackenhof – Ötscher doesn't compete with the ski giants and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
90
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📍 Village (810 m) vs Summit (1,426 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
810 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
90 cm avg.

The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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