Skiing in Flachau
Frequently asked questionsWe’re located right in Flachau, only about 400 meters from the Achterjet base station. The base station is an easy walk — no car or ski bus needed. So your ski day starts relaxed and stress-free.
Flachau is part of the large Snow Space Salzburg ski region within the Ski amadé network. Here, you can hit the slopes directly from Flachau – with short distances, modern lift facilities, and freshly groomed runs daily.
The surrounding area offers sections with over 210 kilometers of slopes, stretching across several valleys and peaks.
The descents range from wide, easy slopes for beginners and families to long, varied routes for experienced skiers.
A highlight is the legendary Hermann Maier World Cup course, which adds a special moment to every ski day.
Flachau has many wide, clear slopes – ideal for families who want to make their first turns or enjoy longer days in the snow.
Additional practice lifts and gentle slopes provide space to gain confidence on skis.
After skiing, cozy huts with regional cuisine and comfortable spots invite you to relax.
Casual, family-friendly, or with an après-ski vibe – there’s a perfect way to end the day on the mountain or in the valley.
Generally, children can start skiing from around age 3. We have our own winter practice area right at the resort, where children can try their first turns in a safe setting — without lift operations and crowds. For the next step, we recommend the ski schools in Flachau (e.g., Hermann Maier Ski School, Ski School Flachau, or Sport am Jet Ski School), which guide children professionally and warmly.
The underground garage is directly at Schiefergut.
This way, you park protected from the weather and have your ski equipment, shuttle to the lift, or equipment rental quickly at hand.
Yes, Flachau has several renowned ski schools that professionally accompany children and adults on the slopes:
● Hermann Maier Ski School – skischule-hermann-maier.at
● Ski School Flachau – skischuleflachau.at
● Sport am Jet – sportamjet.at
All ski schools are easily accessible from Schiefergut and offer courses from beginner to advanced levels.
Schiefergut is part of the Ski amadé network with access to Snow Space Salzburg — one of Austria’s largest ski areas with 760 kilometers of slopes and 270 modern lift facilities. Current ski pass prices vary depending on season, age, and validity period. We recommend booking your ski pass online in advance.
Ski passeasy, manageable, and relaxing.