Western Europe: best ski lifts

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

292 test reports

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Western Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen
Western Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena Western Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal) Western Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach Western Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl

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Best lifts in Western Europe

1-50 out of 292 ski resorts
1. Kleine Scheidegg/​Männlichen – Grindelwald/​Wengen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Jungfrau Region
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen – Grindelwald/Wengen
From the 2020/21 season, from Grindelwald Terminal you can take either the Eiger Express (tri-cable… more
Ski lifts:
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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
Ski lifts:
  • 46

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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
Ski lifts:
  • 40

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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:
  • 34

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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. 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
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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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
Ski lifts:
  • 35

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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
Ski lifts:
  • 45

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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. 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. 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
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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. 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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  • 81

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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
Ski lifts:
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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:
  • 25

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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
Ski lifts:
  • 20

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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
Ski lifts:
  • 15

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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. Flumserberg
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Flumserberg
The lifts in Flumserberg are modern and fast. Since 2019, the BergJet 8-person gondola lift has… more
Ski lifts:
  • 17

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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
Ski lifts:
  • 24

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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. 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
Ski lifts:
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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. 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:
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1. Nassfeld – Hermagor
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nassfeld – Hermagor
Almost all of the slopes in the Nassfeld ski resort are accessed from comfortable and fast chairlifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 29

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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
Ski lifts:
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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:
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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
Ski lifts:
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1. Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Titlis – Engelberg
The Titlis Xpress 8-person gondola lift provides a comfortable connection in two sections from… 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
Ski lifts:
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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
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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1. Golm
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Golm
The ski resort of Golm is linked by modern lifts. From Vandans (650 metres), the “Golmerbahn” 8-person… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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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
Ski lifts:
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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
Ski lifts:
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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:
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1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Almost all of the lifts throughout the entire ski resort are modern chairlifts, most of which have… more
Ski lifts:
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1. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
The ski resort features modern lifts on both the Swiss and the Italian sides. From Zermatt, the… more
Ski lifts:
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  • Heli-skiing

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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
Ski lifts:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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1. Andermatt/​Oberalp/​Sedrun
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun
In 2018/2019, the ski resort of Andermatt and Sedrun was completely linked via the Scheehüenerstock by… more
Ski lifts:
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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
Ski lifts:
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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
Ski lifts:
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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
Ski lifts:
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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
Ski lifts:
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1. Adelboden/​Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/​Silleren/​Hahnenmoos/​Metsch
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Adelboden-Frutigen
Europe Switzerland Espace Mittelland Bern Bernese Oberland Lenk-Simmental
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Adelboden/Lenk – Chuenisbärgli/Silleren/Hahnenmoos/Metsch
There are almost exclusively the most modern lifts in the Adelboden-Lenk ski resort. Since the… more
Ski lifts:
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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:
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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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