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Central Eastern Alps: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Central Eastern Alps.

95 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Central Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Central Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal) Central Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm) Central Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei Central Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml

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Best lifts in the Central Eastern Alps

1-50 out of 95 ski resorts
1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Only the most modern lifts operate in Ischgl and Samnaun. Most of the chairlifts have… more
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1. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/​Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Efficient gondola lifts run from Kaltenbach up to the Hochzillertal ski resort. Modern chairlifts and… more
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1. Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/​Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
The ski resort of Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen) has very modern lifts. A modern 8-person gondola… more
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1. Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Modern gondola lifts in Matrei and Kals take you up to the ski area. Up in the winter sports resort,… more
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1. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/​Gerlos/​Königsleiten/​Hochkrimml
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Zell-Gerlos
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml
The Zillertal Arena regularly modernises its ski lifts. Modern feeder lifts run from the different… more
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1. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
The ski resort of Obertauern is linked by modern lifts. These are mainly detachable chairlifts with… more
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1. Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Plan de Corones (Kronplatz)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kronplatz (Plan de Corones)
There are only modern chairlifts and gondola lifts at Kronplatz. Just in time for the start of the… more
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1. Gitschberg Jochtal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Gitschberg-Jochtal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gitschberg Jochtal
Since the winter of 2011/2012, the Gitschberg-Jochtal connection lift (Schillingbahn lift and… more
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1. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
All the lifts in the ski resort of Gurgl are very modern and reflect the resort's slogan of “Top… more
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1. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/​Bramberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Zell am See
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
Gondola lifts take you up from the villages of Neukirchen and Bramberg to the ski resort on the… more
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1. Silvretta Montafon
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Silvretta Montafon
The ski resort of Silvretta Montafon has modern lifts. Gondola lifts transport visitors up the… more
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1. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Wildschönau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
The Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau has very many modern lifts. Gondola lifts travel up to the main… more
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1. Belpiano (Schöneben)/​Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Venosta Valley (Vinschgau)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Belpiano (Schöneben)/Malga San Valentino (Haideralm)
Since the 2018/2019 season, two modern 10-person gondola lifts have connected Malga San Valentino… more
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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
The lifts in the ski resort of Kitzbühel/Kirchberg have been modernised over the past few years and… more
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1. Turracher Höhe
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Feldkirchen Nockberge
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Turracher Höhe
Almost all runs are accessed using modern chairlifts, most of which have covers and heated seats. At… more
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1. Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs Passeier Valley (Passeiertal)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Pfelders (Moos in Passeier)
The ski resort of Pfelders has two very modern lifts. The Grünbodenexpress combined installation,… more
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1. Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun
Extremely modern lifts transport winter sports enthusiasts in the Kaprun ski resort of… more
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1. Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/​Wagrain/​St. Johann-Alpendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Snow Space Salzburg – Flachau/Wagrain/St. Johann-Alpendorf
Since the 2020/21 season, the new 10-person gondola Panorama Link connects Snow Space Salzburg with… more
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1. Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Speikboden – Skiworld Ahrntal
The gondola lift takes you quickly and comfortably from the valley up to the ski resort of Speikboden.… more
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1. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
From the 2015/2016 season, the E5+E6 TirolS 10-person gondola lift has provided a link from… more
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1. Ladurns
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ladurns
A fast detachable 10-person cable car with a middle station runs from the valley to the ski resort of… more
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1. Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Tauferer Ahrntal (Valli di Tures e Aurina) Skiworld Ahrntal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Klausberg – Skiworld Ahrntal
From the base station in Steinhaus, possibly the most modern 10-person gondola lift in South Tyrol… more
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1. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm
Modern gondola lifts and the 3-S Penkenbahn lift transport skiers and snowboarders up to the ski… more
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1. Großarltal/​Dorfgastein
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Grossarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Großarltal/Dorfgastein
Modern chairlifts and gondola lifts run between Großarl and Dorfgastein. Only gondola lifts travel up… more
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1. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
The ski resort of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis has modern chairlifts and gondola lifts, most of which have… more
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1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Wilder Kaiser
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Holiday Region Hohe Salve
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
All slopes can be accessed using modern lifts (chairlifts and gondola lifts, some with heated seats… more
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1. Kreischberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murtal
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kreischberg
Since the 2021/22 season, a very modern and efficient 10-person gondola lift has been transporting… more
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1. Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal Sterzing-Ratschings-Gossensass
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rosskopf (Monte Cavallo) – Sterzing (Vipiteno)
From the valley in Sterzing, a modern 10-person gondola lift takes you up to the ski resort on the… more
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1. Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochzeiger – Jerzens
Almost all runs can be accessed from modern chairlifts and gondola lifts. From the valley, an… more
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1. Kühtai
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kühtai
Most of the lifts in the ski resort of Kühtai are modern and start around the ski village. Most… more
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1. Scuol – Motta Naluns
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Scuol – Motta Naluns
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads up from Scuol to the ski resort of Motta Maluns. From Ftan, a… more
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1. Bad Gastein/​Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/​Angertal/​Stubnerkogel
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel
Modern gondola lifts take skiers up from Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and the Angertal Ski Centre to… more
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1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Modern gondola lifts lead up to the ski resort from the valley, including the Schmittenhöhebahn lift… more
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1. Katschberg
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Katschberg-Rennweg
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Katschberg
Modern gondola lifts and chairlifts provide access throughout almost the entire ski resort of… more
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1. Schladming – Planai/​​Hochwurzen/​​Hauser Kaibling/​​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schladming – Planai/​Hochwurzen/​Hauser Kaibling/​Reiteralm (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
Modern lifts provide access to almost the entire 4-Mountain Ski Area. From the central entry points,… more
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1. Radstadt/​Altenmarkt
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Radstadt
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Radstadt/Altenmarkt
The lifts in the Radstadt-Altenmarkt ski area are among the most modern in Austria. Since the opening… more
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1. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sölden
Sölden offers the most modern lifts for a quick and comfortable ascent up the mountain. Since November… more
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1. Zauchensee/​Flachauwinkl
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zauchensee/Flachauwinkl
Almost all of the slopes at Zauchensee/Flachauwinkl are accessible via modern chairlifts with weather… more
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1. Flachauwinkl/​Kleinarl (Shuttleberg)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Flachauwinkl/Kleinarl (Shuttleberg)
6-person chairlifts with weather protectors go up from the entry points in Flachauwinkl and Kleinarl.… more
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40. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
A 6-person gondola lift leads up from the valley to the Nauders ski area. There is also the option of… more
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40. St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Deferreggen Valley (Defereggental)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
The Brunnalm 6-person gondola lift takes you quickly up to the ski resort of St. Jakob. At the top,… more
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40. Hochoetz – Oetz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochoetz – Oetz
The feeder lifts up to the ski resort of Hochoetz are modern gondolas. The Acherkogelbahn lift from… more
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40. Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) East Tyrolean Hochpustertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
The 6-person gondola lift (with middle station) takes skiers up to the ski resort. Up in the resort,… more
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40. Spieljoch – Fügen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spieljoch – Fügen
Since the 2017/2018 season, the modern Spieljochbahn lift, which includes a middle station, has been… more
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40. Bergeralm – Steinach am Brenner
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bergeralm – Steinach am Brenner
The modern 8-person Bergeralm gondola lift takes visitors from the valley up to the middle station. In… more
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40. Glungezer – Tulfes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Hall-Wattens Region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Glungezer – Tulfes
From the base station in Tulfes a comfortable 10-person gondola lift runs up to the Halsmarter middle… more
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40. Axamer Lizum
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Axamer Lizum
In the 2022/23 season, a modern 10-person gondola lift began running from the car park (1,560 metres)… more
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40. Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Spittal an der Drau Mölltal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Moelltal Glacier (Mölltaler Gletscher)
It takes 9 minutes to get up to the ski resort on the Moelltal Glacier with the world´s longest… more
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40. Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
A 6-person gondola lift leads up in two sections from the base to the Kreuzjoch (2,136 metres), one of… more
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40. Rauriser Hochalmbahnen – Rauris
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Raurisertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rauriser Hochalmbahnen – Rauris
From Rauris, two gondola lifts take you quickly from 940 metres up to 2,175 metres. The Hochalmbahn… more
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