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⛷ Northern Alps

Semmering – Zauberberg

📍 Wiener Alpen, Lower Austria, Austria 🇦🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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46%
Blue
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47%
Red
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7%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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14 km
Skiable runs
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985m
Village altitude
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1,350m
Summit
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2
Lifts
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57€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Moderate (6/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Semmering – Zauberberg is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Wiener Alps, Lower Austria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 14 km of runs between 985 m and 1,350 m, served by 2 lifts. Day lift pass 57€ 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 Semmering – Zauberberg

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres of each difficulty. The Zauberberg overlooks the Semmering, a historic resort for the Viennese. It regularly hosts Women's World Cup races.

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  • Women's World Cup
  • Close to Vienna
  • Night skiing
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
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
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
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 verdict on Semmering – Zauberberg

Semmering – Zauberberg is a low-key, modestly sized resort: 14 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for peace and quiet, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Semmering – Zauberberg'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 laying the foundations of skiing with children. The moderate altitude of Semmering – Zauberberg (base at 985 m, summit at 1,350 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 advised. The budget for a stay at Semmering – Zauberberg is clearly high: 57€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Semmering – Zauberberg doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't claim to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather at Semmering – Zauberberg
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 (985 m) vs Summit (1,350 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
985 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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