Worldwide: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities worldwide.

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451-522 out of 522 ski resorts
417. Bialy Potok
Europe Poland Lesser Poland (Województwo małopolskie)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bialy Potok
The entire ski area is accessed with four j-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

4
Details
417. Markbuchen/​Predigtstuhl (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Markbuchen/Predigtstuhl (St. Englmar)
There is a total of 5 t-bar lifts at the Predigtstuhl-Markbuchen ski area. The three long lifts belong… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

5
Details
417. Kapellenberg (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kapellenberg (St. Englmar)
The entire ski area is accessed with a 300 m long t-bar lift. The Ski School Predigtstuhl operates… more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
417. Grün-Maibrunn (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Grün-Maibrunn (St. Englmar)
The entire ski area is accessed with an 830 m long double t-bar lift. The ski school operates a people… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
417. Vigiljoch (Monte San Vigilio) – Lana
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Merano and Environs
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Vigiljoch (Monte San Vigilio) – Lana
A cable car lift takes guests from the base station in Lana up to the Vigilius Mountain Resort at 1486… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

1
1
2
Details
417. Sahnehang
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Sahnehang
A t-bar lift, a tow rope and a special toboggan lift - that's it. But the lift tracks are always well… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
417. Hunau – Bödefeld
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hunau – Bödefeld
As the Hunau is purely a t-bar lift ski area, you have to be ready for plenty of standing time, which… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

3
1
Details
417. Altastenberg
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Altastenberg
The lifts are in good condition, but there are only t-bar lifts and one quad chair lift. On the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

1
5
1
Details
417. Burglift – Stans
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Silberregion Karwendel
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Burglift – Stans
The entire ski resort is accessed by one pommel lift. There is also a tow rope lift and a SunKid… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
Details
417. Mehliskopf
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Bühl-Bühlertal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Mehliskopf
There are only t-bar lifts on the Mehliskopf. The lower as well as the upper slope is accessed by 2… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
Details
417. Kaltenbronn
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Murgtal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbronn
The slope in Kaltenbronn is accessed by two t-bars running parallel to each other. The lift is… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
417. Fahlenscheid – Olpe
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Fahlenscheid – Olpe
There is a people mover and two t-bar lifts at the ski area. The people mover relieves the t-bar lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
Details
417. Wissen
Europe Germany Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) Nördlicher Westerwald
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Wissen
You would normally expect a simple circulating bar lift at such a club-run ski area. The pommel lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
417. Burbach
Europe Germany North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) Siegerland-Wittgenstein
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Burbach
You have to make do with a single t-bar lift, but it does get the job done and even gets you up to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
417. Stinesser Lifte – Fischen i. Allgäu
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Stinesser Lifte – Fischen i. Allgäu
Two t-bar lifts provide access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
417. Kristberg – Silbertal
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kristberg – Silbertal
The Kristberg ski resort is comfortably accessed from the Silbertal by cable car lift. The cable car… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

1
2
1
Details
417. Feldthurns (Velturno)
Europe Italy Trentino-Alto Adige (Trentino-Südtirol) South Tyrol (Südtirol) Eisacktal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
The red and blue runs are accessed with a pommel lift. This leads up over an Alm meadow in the lower… more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
417. Trins
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Trins
A j-bar lift provides access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
417. Reiserhang – Gaißach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Reiserhang – Gaißach
A t-bar lift and a tow rope provide access to the ski area on the Reiserhang. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
417. Chill Factore – Manchester (indoor ski area)
Europe United Kingdom England North West England
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Chill Factore – Manchester
The entire Chill Factore ski hall is accessed by two pommel lifts and two people movers. However, one… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
417. SnowWorld Amnéville (indoor ski area)
Europe France Grand-Est Moselle
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
SnowWorld Amnéville
There is a j-bar lift and a people mover. There used to be 3 tow rope lifts as well, but they are no… more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
417. Bottrop (alpincenter) (indoor ski area)
Europe Germany North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) Münster Bottrop
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bottrop (alpincenter)
There are 2 SunKid magic carpets that provide access to the main ski slope. There is also a tow rope… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
2
Details
417. De Uithof (indoor ski area)
Europe Netherlands Western Netherlands
Europe Netherlands South Holland (Zuid-Holland)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
De Uithof
The De Uithof ski hall slopes are accessed with two pommel lifts and two people movers. more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
2
Details
417. SnowWorld Terneuzen (indoor ski area)
Europe Netherlands Western Netherlands
Europe Netherlands Zeeland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
SnowWorld Terneuzen
The main slope is accessed with two pommel lifts and the beginner slope with a SunKid people mover. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
Details
417. SnowWorld Zoetermeer (indoor ski area)
Europe Netherlands Western Netherlands
Europe Netherlands South Holland (Zuid-Holland)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
SnowWorld Zoetermeer
The entire ski hall is accessed by 5 j-bars and 4 magic carpets. more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

5
1
4
Details
417. SnowWorld Amsterdam (indoor ski area)
Europe Netherlands Western Netherlands
Europe Netherlands North Holland (Noord-Holland)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
SnowWorld Amsterdam
Two j-bar lifts and a magic carpet provide access to the whole ski hall. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
Details
417. Bawadi Mall – Al Ain (dry slopes)
Asia United Arab Emirates
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bawadi Mall – Al Ain
There are only people movers. more
Ski lifts:

    Details
    417. Gschwandtkopf – Seefeld
    Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Gschwandtkopf – Seefeld
    A quad chairlift and multiple tow lifts provide access to the Gschwandtkopf. People movers and… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 10

    1
    7
    1
    1
    Details
    417. Heutal – Unken
    Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Salzburger Saalachtal
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Heutal – Unken
    Three t-bar lifts connect the ski resort. There is also a practice tow rope operating in the valley. … more
    Ski lifts:
    • 4

    3
    1
    Details
    417. Snozone – Milton Keynes (indoor ski area)
    Europe United Kingdom England South East England
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Snozone – Milton Keynes
    The main runs are accessed with two pommel lifts. The beginner slope is accessed with a tow rope lift… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 3

    2
    1
    Details
    417. Kellerjoch – Schwaz
    Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Silberregion Karwendel
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Kellerjoch – Schwaz
    The access to from Arzberg to Grafenfest is with a nostalgic single person lift. A double chair lift… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 5

    1
    2
    2
    Details
    417. Schetteregg – Egg
    Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Schetteregg – Egg
    A double chairlift is the main lift in the Egg-Schetteregg ski area. All of the other lifts are t-bar… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 8

    1
    5
    2
    Details
    417. Silberberg – Bodenmais
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Silberberg – Bodenmais
    The entire ski resort is accessed with one double chair lift. There is also a practice lift in the… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 3

    1
    1
    1
    Details
    417. Novako – Boží Dar
    Europe Czech Republic Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj)
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Novako – Boží Dar
    The entire ski area is accessed via a j-bar lift and a tow rope. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 3

    1
    1
    1
    Details
    417. Klausenlift – Mehlmeisel
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Klausenlift – Mehlmeisel
    Since 1968, the Mehlmeisel municipality has been offering alpine sport opportunities with its… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 5

    3
    2
    Details
    417. Jáchymov Střed
    Europe Czech Republic Karlovy Vary Region (Karlovarský kraj)
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Jáchymov Střed
    The entire ski area is accessed using a t-bar lift. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Hempelsberg/​Geiersberg – Oberwarmensteinach
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Hempelsberg/Geiersberg – Oberwarmensteinach
    The Oberwarmensteinach ski area offers two t-bar lifts. The lifts are located on either side of the… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 2

    2
    Details
    417. Fleckllift – Warmensteinach
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Fleckllift – Warmensteinach
    There is only one t-bar lift providing access to the run. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Steckenberg – Unterammergau
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Steckenberg – Unterammergau
    The entire ski resort is accessed with j-bar and t-bar lifts. There are also two tow ropes for… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 6

    4
    2
    Details
    417. Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
    Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
    The Karwendel Bergbahn (circulating group cable car lift) takes guests up to the ski resort on the… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 5

    1
    3
    1
    Details
    417. Archenstadel – Rinn
    Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Archenstadel – Rinn
    The entire ski area is accessed with a j-bar lift. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Languard – Pontresina
    Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Languard – Pontresina
    There is only one t-bar lift and otherwise there are tow rope lifts. The double chair lift is only… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 5

    1
    1
    3
    Details
    417. Aela – Maloja
    Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Bregaglia Engadin
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Aela – Maloja
    There are only t-bar and tow rope lifts operating on the Maloja Pass. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 2

    1
    1
    Details
    417. Greising – Deggendorf
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Deggendorfer Land
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Greising – Deggendorf
    The whole ski area is accessed with one t-bar lift. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Pfulb – Schopfloch (Lenningen)
    Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Esslingen
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Pfulb – Schopfloch (Lenningen)
    The entire Pfulb ski area is accessed by t-bar lifts. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 3

    3
    Details
    417. Ostalb – Aalen
    Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ostalbkreis
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Ostalb – Aalen
    The entire ski area is accessed by a t-bar lift and a tow rope lift. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 2

    1
    1
    Details
    417. Hirtenteich – Essingen-Lauterburg/​Aalen
    Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ostalbkreis
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Hirtenteich – Essingen-Lauterburg/Aalen
    The entire resort is accessed with 2 t-bar lifts and a tow rope lift. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 3

    2
    1
    Details
    417. Halde – Westerheim
    Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Alb-Donau-Kreis
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Halde – Westerheim
    The entire ski area is accessed with t-bar lifts. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 4

    4
    Details
    417. Bläsiberg – Wiesensteig
    Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Göppingen
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Bläsiberg – Wiesensteig
    T-bar lifts provide access to the entire ski area. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 3

    3
    Details
    417. Kramsach
    Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Kramsach
    In the winter, two practice lifts (a short tow rope lift and the Taxboden j-bar lift) are in… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 2

    1
    1
    Details
    417. Am Ried – Farchant
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Am Ried – Farchant
    The ski slope in Farchant is accessed by a pommel lift. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Kirburg
    Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Westerwald Hoher Westerwald/​Wäller Land
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Kirburg
    Compared to other areas in Westerwald that offer only tow ropes, they are at the top of the group with… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Gålå
    Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Gålå
    A fixed-grip quad chairlift is in operation on the Valsfjell. On the other side of the resort, 5… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 8

    1
    6
    1
    Details
    417. Bischofsreut
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Almberg-Haidel-Dreisessel
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Bischofsreut
    One t-bar lift provides access to the entire ski area. more
    Ski lifts:
    • 1

    1
    Details
    417. Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
    Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
    The slopes in the lower areas at the ski lifts in Kreuth on the Hirschberg are perfect for families… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 6

    1
    4
    1
    Details
    417. Postwiesen Skidorf – Neuastenberg
    Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
    Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
    Postwiesen Skidorf – Neuastenberg
    The lifts are in good condition, but besides one quad chairlift, there are only tow lifts. Most of… more
    Ski lifts:
    • 9

    1
    7
    1
    Details
    508. Sandboarding Mesaieed (Doha) (sand ski area)
    Asia Qatar
    Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
    There are no lifts. You must walk back up to the top of the dune. more
    Ski lifts:

      Details
      508. Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
      Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
      Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
      Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
      Three tow rope lifts and a people mover provide access to the entire ski area. more
      Ski lifts:
      • 4

      3
      1
      Details
      508. Snow Valley – Peer (indoor ski area)
      Europe Belgium Flanders (Vlaanderen) Limburg (Belgium)
      Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
      Snow Valley – Peer
      The entire Snow Valley ski hall is accessed with 6 people movers. There are no other lifts. … more
      Ski lifts:
      • 6

      6
      Details
      508. Ice Mountain (indoor ski area)
      Europe Belgium Wallonia Hainaut
      Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
      Ice Mountain
      The Ice Mountain ski hall has two tow rope lifts at the main slope. A tow rope lift and a people mover… more
      Ski lifts:
      • 4

      3
      1
      Details
      508. Sandboarding Dubai (sand ski area)
      Asia United Arab Emirates
      Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
      Sandboarding Dubai
      There are no lifts. You must walk up or ride in a Jeep up to the top of the sand dunes. more
      Ski lifts:

        Details
        508. Hohe Bracht – Lennestadt
        Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Hohe Bracht – Lennestadt
        You can't get simpler than this - but at least there are tow rope bars that you can place under your… more
        Ski lifts:
        • 2

        2
        Details
        508. Altenseelbach
        Europe Germany North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) Siegerland-Wittgenstein
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Altenseelbach
        Circulating tow lifts are considered the grandfather of all ski lifts, but they are not very… more
        Ski lifts:
        • 1

        1
        Details
        508. Alfaierlift – Gschnitz
        Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Alfaierlift – Gschnitz
        A tow rope provides access to the whole ski slope more
        Ski lifts:
        • 1

        1
        Details
        508. Hesselberg
        Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Franken (Franconia) Middle Franconia (Mittelfranken) Ansbach
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Hesselberg
        A tow rope brings the guests to the top. more
        Ski lifts:
        • 1

        1
        Details
        508. Pendle Ski Club (dry slopes)
        Europe United Kingdom England North West England
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Pendle Ski Club
        The Pendle Ski Club operates two tow rope lifts that provide access to the whole area. more
        Ski lifts:
        • 2

        2
        Details
        508. Montana Snowcenter (indoor ski area)
        Europe Netherlands North Brabant (Noord-Brabant)
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Montana Snowcenter
        A tow rope and two people movers provide access to the slopes in the Montana Snowcenter ski hall. … more
        Ski lifts:
        • 3

        1
        2
        Details
        508. Rölzhang – Wildenthal
        Europe Germany Saxony (Sachsen) German Ore Mountains (Deutsches Erzgebirge)
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Rölzhang – Wildenthal
        The ski slope is accessed with a tow rope. more
        Ski lifts:
        • 1

        1
        Details
        508. Hedelands Skicenter
        Europe Denmark
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Hedelands Skicenter
        The ski area has three tow ropes. The two leading up to the peak are equipped with pommels, so the… more
        Ski lifts:
        • 3

        3
        Details
        508. Ohlstadt
        Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Garmisch-Partenkirchen
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Ohlstadt
        A tow rope lift provides access to the whole ski area. more
        Ski lifts:
        • 1

        1
        Details
        508. Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
        Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
        Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
        Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
        One tow rope lift provides access to the whole ski area. more
        Ski lifts:
        • 1

        1
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