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Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm photo 1
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⛷ Northern Alps

Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm

📍 Pyhrn-Priel, Upper Austria, Austria 🇦🇹
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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47%
Blue
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44%
Red
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9%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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22.5 km
Skiable runs
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810m
Village altitude
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1,870m
Summit
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8
Lifts
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55€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Medium (5/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Pyhrn-Priel, Upper Austria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area extends over 22.5 km of runs between 810 m and 1,870 m, served by 8 lifts. Day lift pass €55 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 Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm

The day price is dynamic or unpublished: the one shown is an estimate. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty. The Wurzeralm stretches at the foot of the Warscheneck. A funicular climbs to it from Spital am Pyhrn in a few minutes.

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  • Access by funicular
  • Family ski area
  • Reliable snow
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 Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm

Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm is a small-scale, low-key resort: 22.5 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. The family reputation of Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm 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 moderate altitude of Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm, with its base at 810 m and summit at 1,870 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before you leave is strongly advised. The budget for a stay at Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm is clearly high: 55€ for a day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but be aware of it before you set off. In short: Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not claim to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather at Spital am Pyhrn – Wurzeralm
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 (810 m) vs Summit (1,870 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
810 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
90 cm avg.

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.

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