The Wildschönau is the collective name for the four separate ski resorts of Niederau, Oberau, Auffach and Mühltal. The area is one of the best places to learn to ski with extensive nursery slopes and very attentive ski schools. The après-ski is lively and intimate, thanks to many returning visitors. The scenery and atmosphere are typical of this part of Austria, and the welcome is genuine and friendly.
Choose this resort for:
Excellent nursery and intermediate slopes for school groups.
Friendly Austrian village atmosphere.
Good selection of après ski.
On The Slopes
The Wildschönau ski region, set in a north-facing valley between the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel Alps, is one of our favourite ski areas particularly for beginner and intermediate groups. Oberau, lying at the heart of the ski area, has all the warmth and atmosphere typical of villages in the Tyrol.
Intermediates can attempt the long, north-facing red runs from this area. Further opportunities lie at Auffach, an area reached by the Schatzbergbahn (Austria's longest gondola). From here, new lifts have opened up a sequence of blue and red runs around the Schatzberg summit at 1903m.
Adventurous skiers will enjoy the mogul field at Auffach and the speedy can test their skills on the Giant Slalom at Niederau.
Off The Slopes
Wildschönau offers a variety of après-ski activities including ice skating, discos and sleigh rides. Groups can also enjoy the indoor swimming pool in the nearby town of Wörgl.
Ski Facts
Beginners
****
Intermediate
***
Advanced
**
Off-Piste Grade
*
Kms of Piste
65
No. of Runs
Blue
15
Red
43
Black
12
Longest Run
7.5km (Schatzberg)
Number of Lifts
26
Highest Lift
1903m
Lift Capacity
28,000 skiers per hour
Snow-Making Facilities
Yes
Cross Country
Yes, 30km in the area
Glacier
No
Snowboarding
Yes, large fun park at Auffach and Niederau.
Children's Facilities
Good kindergarten from 3 years of age
Inclusive Lift Pass
Wildschönau
Key Card Lift Pass
Yes. € 2 deposit per person added to your invoice and refunded in resort when returned.
Resort Facts
Resort Height
Niederau 828m Oberau 935m Auffach 870m
Resort Amenities
Good
Vertical Drop
1033m
Nearest Doctor / Hospital
Doctor in Oberau/Niederau Hospital in Kufstein (20km)
Intermediates can attempt the long, north-facing red runs from this area. Further opportunities lie at Auffach, an area reached by the Schatzbergbahn (Austria's longest gondola). From here, new lifts have opened up a sequence of blue and red runs around the Schatzberg summit at 1903m.
