Western Austria: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Western Austria.

110 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

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Best lifts in Western Austria

51-110 out of 110 ski resorts
37. 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:
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37. 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
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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37. 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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37. 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
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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37. 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
Ski lifts:
  • 7

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37. 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:
  • 6

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37. 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:
  • 8
  • Cat-skiing

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37. 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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37. 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:
  • 26

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37. 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:
  • 20

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37. Sportgastein
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sportgastein
An 8-person gondola lift with a middle station runs directly up to the highest point in the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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37. 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:
  • 10

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37. 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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37. 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:
  • 10

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37. 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

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37. Sternstein – Bad Leonfelden
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Mühlviertel Urfahr-Umgebung
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sternstein – Bad Leonfelden
With the modern combined installation lift, you can choose whether to take the chair lift or gondola… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

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37. 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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37. Brandnertal – Brand/​Bürserberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brandnertal – Brand/Bürserberg
Two modern feeder lifts bring guests from Brand up to the ski resort (the Dorf lift in the centre of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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37. 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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37. 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
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  • 22

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37. Rangger Köpfl – Oberperfuss
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rangger Köpfl – Oberperfuss
The 8-person Peter Anich I gondola lift brings guests up to Stiglreith at 1400 m. After this, the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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37. 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
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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37. Gargellen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gargellen
A modern 8-person gondola leads quickly up to the ski resort from the base. The Kristall lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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37. Grosseck/​Speiereck – Mauterndorf/​St. Michael
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grosseck/Speiereck – Mauterndorf/St. Michael
Modern 8-person cable car lifts (Gorsseck lift and Sonnen lift) lead up from the Mauterndorf ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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37. Fanningberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fanningberg
The main lifts at the Fanningberg ski resort are the two comfortable chairlifts. The two high speed… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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37. 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

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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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81. 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

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81. 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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81. 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
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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81. 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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81. Vent
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Vent
From the village of Vent, the Wildspitze 2-person chairlift takes you up to the high-alpine ski area… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

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81. Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Stubachtal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
From the base station on the Enzingerboden, a 6-person gondola lift takes you via the Grünsee middle… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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81. 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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81. Venet – Landeck/​Zams/​Fliess
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tirol West
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Venet – Landeck/Zams/Fliess
The Venet cable car lift takes you quickly from Zams in the valley up to the peak. In the ski resort… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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81. 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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81. 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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81. 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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81. 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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81. 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

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81. 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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81. Rofan – Maurach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Rofan – Maurach
The traditional Rofan cable car lift goes up from the base. Two double chairlifts and a practice lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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96. Reith bei Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Reith bei Kitzbühel
There is a t-bar lift and a moving carpet. Both lifts are free for everyone (adults and children).… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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96. Nordkette – Innsbruck
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Nordkette – Innsbruck
The Hungerburg funicular (section 1) takes you from the Congress, located directly in Innsbruck, over… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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96. 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

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96. 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

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96. 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

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96. 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

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96. 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
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96. 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

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96. 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

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96. 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:
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96. 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

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96. 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:
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96. Tirolina (Haltjochlift) – Hinterthiersee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Kufsteinerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Tirolina (Haltjochlift) – Hinterthiersee
The Tirolina ski resort is accessed by a tow lift. There is also a practice lift at the base station. … more
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96. Schneeberglifte – Mitterland (Thiersee)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Kufsteinerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Schneeberglifte – Mitterland (Thiersee)
The entire ski resort is accessed by the Schneeberg lift (tow lift), the Hager lift (pommel lift) and… more
Ski lifts:
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110. 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:
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