Turracher Höhe is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Nockberge, Styria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area stretches over 42.7 km of runs between 1,400 m and 2,205 m, served by 15 lifts. Day lift pass 69€ 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.
Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Turracher Höhe is a pass at 1,763 m, straddling Styria and Carinthia, around a lake that freezes in winter. Its altitude ensures reliable snow.
- High-altitude resort
- Frozen lake
- Reliable snow
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Turracher Höhe focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 42.7 km of runs are ideal for a 3- to 4-day stay, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Its family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-organised childcare, 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 getting children started on skiing. Turracher Höhe's altitude (1,400 m at the bottom, 2,205 m at the top) helps it keep 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 at Turracher Höhe is clearly high: 69€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and high-altitude restaurants that are 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: Turracher Höhe does not rival the giants of skiing, and does not claim to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, 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.
