Lofer is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Salzburger Saalachtal, Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 46 km of runs between 640 m and 1,670 m, served by 10 lifts. Day pass 65€ 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 shown as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Almenwelt overlooks Lofer in the Saalach valley. Its runs, mostly easy, make it a very family-friendly ski area.
- Mostly easy runs
- Family ski area
- Close to Bavaria
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Lofer focuses on friendly service and closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 46 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Lofer's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a relaxed 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. Lofer's moderate altitude, from 640 m at the village to 1,670 m at the summit, makes it sensitive to weather variations. January and February remain the most reliable months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. A stay in Lofer is clearly on the expensive side: a 65€ day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of quality, but be aware of it before you set off. In short, Lofer doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest, often underrated destination 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.
