Mariazell – Bürgeralpe is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Hochsteiermark, Styria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 11.5 km of runs between 851 m and 1,267 m, served by 4 lifts. Day lift pass 53€ 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. The Bürgeralpe overlooks Mariazell, Austria's main pilgrimage site, and is reached by cable car from the town centre.
- Basilica of Mariazell
- Cable car from the town
- Family ski area
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Mariazell – Bürgeralpe is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 11.5 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. It's here that people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Mariazell – Bürgeralpe's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a good-natured 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. Mariazell – Bürgeralpe's modest altitude — starting at 851 m, summit at 1,267 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. The budget for a stay at Mariazell – Bürgeralpe is clearly high: 53€ for a day lift pass, to which are added accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of quality — but you should be aware of it before setting off. In short: Mariazell – Bürgeralpe doesn't compete with the ski giants, 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
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.
