Petzen is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Jauntal, Carinthia, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area spans 16.7 km of runs between 650 m and 1,900 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass 48€ 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 run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres at each difficulty level. The Petzen overlooks the Jauntal, on the Slovenian border, with a long descent into the valley.
- Slovenian border
- 1,250 m of vertical drop
- View over Carinthia
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Petzen is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 16.7 km of runs 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. Petzen'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 learning the basics with children. Petzen's modest altitude, starting at 650 m and topping out at 1,900 m, makes it sensitive to weather variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. At 48€ a day, the lift pass places Petzen among the mid-range resorts on price: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short, Petzen doesn't rival the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underestimated, 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.
