Obertraun – Krippenstein is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 12 km of runs between 609 m and 2,109 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass 63€ 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 distribution of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Krippenstein overlooks Lake Hallstatt. Few runs, but around 30 km of off-piste routes and a descent of about 11 km down to Obertraun make it a hotspot for freeride.
- Renowned freeride
- 11 km descent
- Above Hallstatt
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Obertraun – Krippenstein is a small, low-key resort on a modest scale: 12 km of runs offering 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. Obertraun – Krippenstein's reputation as a family resort is well deserved: 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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. The altitude of Obertraun – Krippenstein (609 m at the bottom, 2,109 m at the top) helps it maintain decent snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Obertraun – Krippenstein is clearly high: 63€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before setting off. In short: Obertraun – Krippenstein does not compete with the giants of skiing and does not pretend to. It is 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.
