North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts

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

71 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Lermoos – Grubigstein North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Damüls Mellau North Eastern Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn

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Best lifts in the North Eastern Alps

1-50 out of 71 ski resorts
1. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
In the ski resort of Hochkönig, you can ski from Maria Alm to Mühlbach via Dienten using very modern… more
Ski lifts:
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1. Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The ski resort of Steinplatte/Winklmoosalm is accessed almost exclusively by very modern lifts. From… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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1. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
Skiers access the slopes on the Grubigstein with modern lifts. The use of tow lifts is no longer… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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1. Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Damüls Mellau
The Damüls-Mellau ski resort primarily features state-of-the-art 6-person chairlifts with weather… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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13
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1. Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
All slopes on the Ofterschwanger Horn are accessed with very modern lifts. From Gunzesried, the new… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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1. Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
The fully accessible Jennerbahn lift, a very modern 10-person gondola lift with a middle station, runs… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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1. Hoch-Imst – Imst
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Imst
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Imst – Imst
From Hoch-Imst, two consecutive comfortable 10-person panoramic gondola lifts travel up to the Alpjoch… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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1. St. Anton/​St. Christoph/​Stuben/​Lech/​Zürs/​Warth/​Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck St. Anton am Arlberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Since the combination of St. Anton am Arlberg/St. Christoph/Stuben and Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 85
  • Heli-skiing

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12
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1. Almenwelt Lofer
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Salzburger Saalachtal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Almenwelt Lofer
A very modern 8-person gondola lift runs from the base in Lofer and acts as a feeder lift to the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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1. Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Since the 2015/2016 season, only the most modern lifts are found at the Oberjoch ski resort. Almost… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
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1. Ifen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Kleinwalsertal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ifen
Since the 2017/2018 season, the ski resort of Ifen has been connected by very modern lifts. From the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
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1. Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
The modern 8-person gondola lift goes up from the outskirts of Ehrwald to the Ehrwalder Alm. Up in the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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13. Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Most of the runs are served by modern lifts. The Mitterstein lift is one of the most efficient… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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13. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
From the Loser Arena the new 10-person gondola Loser Panoramabahn goes up to the Loser. In the upper… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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13. Berwang/​Bichlbach/​Rinnen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen
The Almkopf combined lift in Bichlbach provides very comfortable access to the ski resort. The Egghof… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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13. Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
The Wetterstein lifts (Wettersteinbahnen Ehrwald) ski resort is accessed from the Sonnenhang with the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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13. Filzmoos
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Filzmoos
The ski resort extends over three ski mountains. From Filzmoos, the 6-person Papageno gondola lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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13. Hinterstoder – Höss
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Steyr-Kirchdorf Kirchdorf an der Krems Pyhrn-Priel Stodertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hinterstoder – Höss
The efficient Hössbahn 10-person gondola lift goes from the base station in Hinterstoder up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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7
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13. Zugspitze
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zugspitze
The ski resort on the Zugspitze is linked by two modern 6-person chairlifts with weather-protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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13. Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The Hausbergbahn, Kreuzeckbahn and Alpspitzbahn lifts travel up to the Garmisch-Classic ski resort… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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7
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13. Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Two modern consecutive combined installations provide access to most of the slopes on the Alpspitze in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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3
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13. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
The Nebelhornbahn lift was upgraded for the 2021/22 season. A very modern 10-person gondola lift takes… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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13. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
When the Söllereckbahn lift was constructed in the 2020/21 season, the base station was moved further… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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13. Jöchelspitze – Bach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Lechtal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jöchelspitze – Bach
A modern 8-person gondola lift provides access to all slopes below the Jöchelspitze at 2,226 metres.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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13. Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
From the valley, the Hörnerbahn 6-person gondola lift runs up to the Bolsterlanger Horn via a middle… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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13. Brauneck – Lenggries/​Wegscheid
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brauneck – Lenggries/Wegscheid
Introduced in the 2019/20 season, the Schrödelstein 6-person chairlift provides access to several… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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13. Hahnenkamm – Höfen/​Reutte
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Naturparkregion Reutte
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hahnenkamm – Höfen/Reutte
An 8-person gondola lift with a middle station leads up from the base to the high elevation ski area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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13. Christlum – Achenkirch
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Christlum – Achenkirch
Almost the entire ski resort can be accessed from two high-speed chairlifts with weather-protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

4
4
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13. Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
From the Spitzingsee lake and Tegernsee Valley, modern 4-person chairlifts with covers take skiers up… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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13. Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
The ski resort of Sudelfeld has invested in new equipment in recent years. The new Sudelfeld 8-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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8
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13. Diedamskopf – Schoppernau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Diedamskopf – Schoppernau
The Diedamskopf I and II gondola lifts bring guests from the base station up to the highest point in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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4
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13. Dachstein West – Gosau/​Russbach/​Annaberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Salzkammergut Dachstein-Salzkammergut
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dachstein West – Gosau/Russbach/Annaberg
The Dachstein West ski resort offers three modern gondola lifts as feeder lifts up to the ski resort.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 22

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13. Laterns – Gapfohl
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bodensee-Vorarlberg
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Laterns – Gapfohl
Two modern chairlifts bring guests up to the 1785 m high Nob. Additional t-bar and pommel lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
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13. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads up from Faistenoy (Germany) and parallel to this, a cable car… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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6
3
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13. Füssener Jöchle – Grän
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Füssener Jöchle – Grän
A modern 8-person gondola lift takes guests from the main entry point of the ski resort up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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13. Rosshütte – Seefeld
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rosshütte – Seefeld
The Seefeld/Rosshütte ski resort is accessed with a funicular, two aerial tramways, two 6-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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37. Biberwier – Marienberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Biberwier – Marienberg
The lower section of slopes (blue valley run) is accessible with a modern 6-person chairlift. A double… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

2
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37. Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
In the winter of 2022/2023, a very modern combined installation with 6-person chairlifts and 10-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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6
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37. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
An 8-person gondola lift with a middle station transports visitors up to the ski resort in just a few… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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37. Hochkössen (Unterberghorn) – Kössen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kaiserwinkl
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hochkössen (Unterberghorn) – Kössen
The ski resort of Hochkössen has a wide selection of lifts. A 6-person gondola lift leads up from the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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37. Götschen – Bischofswiesen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Götschen – Bischofswiesen
The lifts in the ski resort of Götschen start at the same building. The Götschenkopfbahn (3-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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37. Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
The ski resort of Grasgehren is linked by a 2-person chairlift and several tow lifts. There are also… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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37. Werfenweng
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Werfenweng
The new 8-person Rosnerkoepfl gondola lift brings guests from the village of Werfenweng directly up to… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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4
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37. Walmendingerhorn/​Heuberg – Mittelberg/​Hirschegg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Kleinwalsertal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Walmendingerhorn/Heuberg – Mittelberg/Hirschegg
Almost the entire ski resort is accessed by two modern lifts (Parsenn combined installation and the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

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6
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37. Wurzeralm – Spital am Pyhrn
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Steyr-Kirchdorf Kirchdorf an der Krems Pyhrn-Priel
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Wurzeralm – Spital am Pyhrn
The quickest free-standing funicular in Europe takes guests from the base station up to the Wurzeralm… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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37. Feuerkogel – Ebensee
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Salzkammergut Lake Traunsee
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Feuerkogel – Ebensee
The Feuerkogel cable car lift (reversible ropeway) leads up to the ski resort from Ebensee. The lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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4
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37. Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) – St. Ulrich am Pillersee/​St. Jakob in Haus/​Hochfilzen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) – St. Ulrich am Pillersee/St. Jakob in Haus/Hochfilzen
The Buchensteinwand is accessed from the Pillersee via a quad chair lift with bubbles. From… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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5
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37. Oberaudorf – Hocheck
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemsee Alpenland (Chiemsee Alps)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Oberaudorf – Hocheck
One detachable quad chairlift with cushioned seats as well as tow lifts provide access to the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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37. Monte Popolo – Eben im Pongau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Monte Popolo – Eben im Pongau
The double chair lift was refurbished and the 6 person Popolo II chair lift was equipped with weather… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
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37. Neunerköpfle – Tannheim
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Neunerköpfle – Tannheim
An 8-person gondola lift takes you from the village of Tannheim up to the upper section of the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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