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Tyrolean Alps: best ski lifts

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

69 test reports

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5 out of 5 stars

Tyrolean Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Tyrolean Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal) Tyrolean Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl Tyrolean Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei Tyrolean Alps: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

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Best lifts in the Tyrolean Alps

1-50 out of 69 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. 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
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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. 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
Ski lifts:
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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. 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. 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. 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
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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. 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. 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. 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
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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. 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. 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
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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. 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
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20. 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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20. 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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20. 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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20. 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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20. 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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20. 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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20. Zettersfeld – Lienz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Lienz Dolomites
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zettersfeld – Lienz
From Lienz, the Zettersfeld 4-person gondola lift takes you up to the ski resort. The lift is used… more
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20. 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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20. 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
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20. 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
Ski lifts:
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20. 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
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20. 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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20. 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
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20. See
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
See
A 6-person gondola lift runs from the valley in See up to the middle station. The Zeinis 6-person… more
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20. Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pitztal Glacier (Pitztaler Gletscher)
The Gletscherexpress underground funicular takes you up to the glacier ski resort in just 8 minutes. … more
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20. Patscherkofel – Innsbruck-Igls
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Patscherkofel – Innsbruck-Igls
The Patscherkofelbahn lift essentially provides access to the entire ski resort on the Patscherkofel.… more
Ski lifts:
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20. Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kaunertal Glacier (Kaunertaler Gletscher)
A 4-person chairlift with a middle station that you can travel straight through starts on the… more
Ski lifts:
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20. 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
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20. Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
As of the 2016/2017 season, the new, ultra-modern 3-S Eisgrat lift brings guests up to the Stubai… more
Ski lifts:
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20. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher)
From the base station in Hintertux, you go up to the highest point on the glacier in three sections… more
Ski lifts:
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20. Kappl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kappl
An older quad gondola lift goes up to the ski resort from Kappl. Most of the slopes are accessed by… more
Ski lifts:
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20. 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
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20. St. Johann in Tirol/​Oberndorf – Harschbichl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen St. Johann in Tirol
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Johann in Tirol/Oberndorf – Harschbichl
Gondola lifts run from Oberndorf, St. Johann in Tirol and Eichenhof up to the ski resort. The gondola… more
Ski lifts:
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20. 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
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  • 10

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20. Rifflsee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Pitztal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rifflsee
The slopes are accessed with relatively modern lifts from the SunnaAlm to the Grubenkopf. Two of the… more
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20. Galtür – Silvapark
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Galtür – Silvapark
The majority of slopes in Galtür are accessible with modern and high speed gondola and chairlifts. Tow… more
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20. 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:
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20. 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
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20. Muttereralm – Mutters/​Götzens
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Muttereralm – Mutters/Götzens
From both Mutters and Götzens, modern, long, 8-person gondola lifts with middle stations lead up to… more
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49. 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
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49. Hochstein – Lienz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Lienz Dolomites
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hochstein – Lienz
The modern Schlossberg combined installation starts on the western outskirts of Lienz and travels up… more
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