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Insanely big. Insanely close.

The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental is one of the largest and most modern ski areas in the world. Unique: 8 direct access points with over 275 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes and 20 valley runs await you. Whether you are a beginner, family, leisure or sports skier, everyone has a lot of fun in the SkiWelt. Skiers can also expect 81 modern lifts, panoramic views of over 70x 3000m mountains, 3 fun parks, adventure slopes, 3 floodlit toboggan runs and Austria's largest night skiing area. The 80 huts are family-run and invite you to take a break with sun terraces and service.

Only 1 hour away from Salzburg, Innsbruck or Munich, the SkiWelt is not only incredibly quick but also easy to reach by car, bus, train or plane.

Welcome to Brixen im Thale, Ellmau, Going, Hopfgarten, Itter, Scheffau, Söll and Westendorf.

The winter season starts on 5 December 2026

5 December 2026 to 29 March 2027 (SKIWELT ELLMAU open until 4 April 2027) | Season tickets on pre-sale from 26 September, on site and online

Insanely attractive offers

Zwei rote Ski auf weißem Hintergrund mit der Aufschrift Super Ski Weeks und 15% Discount
-25% | 3-14 days
SuperSkiWeeks
05.-18.12.2026 | 13.-29.03.2027 | SkiWelt Ellmau extended until 4 April 2027
(online only)
Familie spielt im Schnee.
Kids ski for free | 3-14 days
FamilySkiWeeks
05.-18.12.2026 | 13.-29.03.2027 | SkiWelt Ellmau extended until 4 April 2027
(online + ticket office)
Early Bird Bonus 10% mit SkiWelt Logo
-10%
March early-bird offer
Book your ski pass early and save 10% in March
Gruppenfoto von Skifahrern.
kids + teens ski for free
Winter opening special for groups
05.-06.12.2026 | 11.-13.12.2026
Drei Skifahrerinnen am Ladies Day mit Helmen und Skibrillen machen lachend ein Selfie auf einer verschneiten Piste mit weitem Blick über die winterliche Berglandschaft
-10% for ladies on Wednesday
Ladies´ Day
For ladies every Wednesday from 13.01.2027
Mann in gelber Jacke und Helm genießt einen sonnigen Tag beim Skifahren in den verschneiten Bergen mit malerischem Panorama im Hintergrund.
-10% for men on Tuesday
Men´s Day
From 12.01.2027 every Tuesday for men
Mutter und Tochter haben Spaß beim Skifahren.
1 ticket for 2 parents
Young family ski pass
Buy a 3 - 14 day ski pass and use it alternately. Valid for all parents with small children up to 3 years
Zwei Skifahrer gleiten die schneebedeckte Piste hinunter, umgeben von majestätischen Bergen. Der Himmel ist klar und blau, die Landschaft strahlt winterliche Ruhe aus.
FRI + SAT in Westendorf and Brixen
Early Bird Skiing
from 7:30 | 12 February – 29 March 2027
Map of SkiWelt ski resort with ski runs, lifts, and refreshment stops in an alpine setting.
Season ticket
SkiWelt all-year ticket
SkiWelt Wintercard + Summercard
Skikarte mit Pisten, Liften und Symbolen, umgeben von Gebirgen. Skigebiete sind deutlich markiert und benannt.
Season ticket
SkiWelt Wintercard
81 lifts
Blaue SuperSkiCard mit Aufschrift: Einzigartig. Vielfältig
Season ticket
SuperSkiCard Premium
23 ski resorts in Salzburg and the Kitzbühel Alps
Zug fährt im Winter bei Schnee.
Nightjet | Railjet
Combined ticket for train and lift
In partnership with ÖBB, there are two combined offers available in winter and a joint ticket in summer, allowing you to travel comfortably and stress-free from the train straight into the mountain world...

Adventures on the slopes

Experiences in the SkiWelt

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Events in the SkiWelt

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Enchanted Mountain Christmas Market
Fr., 04.12.2026
Hartkaiser Mountain Station, Ellmau, Ellmau
16:30 o'clock
Every Friday and Saturday in December, the Christmas market at an altitude of 1,550 metres invites you to enjoy a relaxed winter stroll through seven charming stations offering gingerbread, mulled wine, Christmas stories and traditional crafts. The popular summer summit trail is beautifully lit with torches in winter and, thanks to the modern Hartkaiser gondola, everything is easily accessible, offering an authentic pre-Christmas experience away from the crowds and commercial bustle. GONDOLA RIDE PRICES -> last ride back down at 10:00 pm
  • Adults/ Teenagers: €21.00
  • Children: €10.50
  • Groups: €18.00 per ticket (20+ people)
(€14 for adults/teenagers with season tickets \ free for children upon presentation of their own valid season ticket, such as a SkiWelt Wintercard, Snow Card Tirol, or Super Ski Card) Children: born between 2010 - 2019 (children born in 2020 or later ride for free)
A Christmas sleigh with Santa Claus and two angels on a snowy field. In the background, there are forested hills and a clear blue sky.
Santa Claus comes to visit the children on the ski slope
Do., 24.12.2026
Ellmau - Skiwiese Sternleit, Ellmau
15:30 o'clock
Santa Claus on the ski meadow: Surprises for children at Christmas.
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New Year's Eve on Hochsöll
Do., 31.12.2026
SkiWelt Söll, Söll
18:30 o'clock
Die Hexenwasser Gondel hat am Silvesterabend neben dem üblichen Abendbetrieb zusätzlich nachts für die Rückfahrt ins Tal geöffnet. Die Rodelbahnen und Nachtskipisten sind geöffnet. - Nähere Informationen folgen -
Enchanted Mountain Christmas Market
Fr., 04.12.2026
Hartkaiser Mountain Station, Ellmau, Ellmau
16:30 o'clock
Every Friday and Saturday in December, the Christmas market at an altitude of 1,550 metres invites you to enjoy a relaxed winter stroll through seven charming stations offering gingerbread, mulled wine, Christmas stories and traditional crafts. The popular summer summit trail is beautifully lit with torches in winter and, thanks to the modern Hartkaiser gondola, everything is easily accessible, offering an authentic pre-Christmas experience away from the crowds and commercial bustle. GONDOLA RIDE PRICES -> last ride back down at 10:00 pm
  • Adults/ Teenagers: €21.00
  • Children: €10.50
  • Groups: €18.00 per ticket (20+ people)
(€14 for adults/teenagers with season tickets \ free for children upon presentation of their own valid season ticket, such as a SkiWelt Wintercard, Snow Card Tirol, or Super Ski Card) Children: born between 2010 - 2019 (children born in 2020 or later ride for free)
A Christmas sleigh with Santa Claus and two angels on a snowy field. In the background, there are forested hills and a clear blue sky.
Santa Claus comes to visit the children on the ski slope
Do., 24.12.2026
Ellmau - Skiwiese Sternleit, Ellmau
15:30 o'clock
Santa Claus on the ski meadow: Surprises for children at Christmas.
New Year's Eve on Hochsöll
Do., 31.12.2026
SkiWelt Söll, Söll
18:30 o'clock
Die Hexenwasser Gondel hat am Silvesterabend neben dem üblichen Abendbetrieb zusätzlich nachts für die Rückfahrt ins Tal geöffnet. Die Rodelbahnen und Nachtskipisten sind geöffnet. - Nähere Informationen folgen -
New Year's Event with sound fireworks
New Year's celebration on January 1st at the Vetterstättlift ski meadow with torch procession, music, and fireworks.
Fr., 01.01.2027
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Evening Ski Tour at Hartkaiser
A winter evening full of movement and mountain moments.
Do., 07.01.2027
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Shred Down/ Banked Slalom contest
Erlebe das Steilkurven Rennen auf Österreichs längster permanenter Fun Cross Line und genieße Speed, Flow, Kontrolle und jede Menge Spaß im Schnee. Der Bewerb richtet sich an Snowboarderinnen und Snowboarder aller Alters und Könnerstufen. Ob Nachwuchstalent, Genussfahrer oder erfahrener Rider, hier findest Du die passende Herausforderung. Im Mittelpunkt steht nicht nur die schnellste Zeit. Auch das gemeinsame Erlebnis auf der Strecke macht den besonderen Reiz des Rennens aus. Mit etwas Glück sicherst Du Dir einen von vielen großartigen Sachpreisen. Nicht nur die Schnellsten werden ausgezeichnet. Mitmachen lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. ALLGEMEINE INFO
  • Kategorien: Snowboard only
  • Klassen: Groms (6-10 Jahre) | Kids (11-14 Jahre) | Youth (15-20 Jahre) | Open (21-39 Jahre) | Masters (40-49 Jahre) | Legends (50+) | + NEU: TEAM / FAMILY WERTUNG
  • Nenngeld: - wird noch bekanntgegeben
  • Teilnehmer, die eine Liftkarte benötigen, können eine Tageskarte zum Spezialpreis von für € 20,00 erwerben
  • Rennbüro: BP Parkhütte (Gampenkogellift)
PROGRAMM Freitag, 27.02.2027
  • 11:00 - 14:00 Uhr: Course check/ Open Training
Samstag, 28.02.2027
  • 09:00 Uhr - Riders Office
  • 10:00 Uhr - Course check / Training
  • 11:00 Uhr - Riders meeting
  • 12:00 Uhr - Start BS Race
  • 16:30 Uhr - Preisverleihung Talstation Alpenrosenbahn
Sa., 27.02.2027 - So., 28.02.2027
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Retro ski day in Hopfgarten-Itter
Embark on a journey through time on the snow-covered slopes, surrounded by picturesque Alpine scenery and nostalgia. Presented by the Hohe Salve Region Tourist Board and SkiWelt Hopfgarten-Itter, this event promises an unforgettable day full of fun, music, and retro charm. Take part in a retro ski race and enjoy musical performances in the participating huts. Highlights
  • Live music at participating huts
  • Fun ski races (at 10 o’clock)
Participating huts:
  • Gipfelalm Hohe Salve, Hopfgarten: Music programme is following
  • Stoagrub’n Hütte, Hopfgarten: Music programme is following
  • Alpengasthaus Salvenalm, Hopfgarten: Music programme is following
  • Tenner Stadl, Hopfgarten: Music programme is following
  • Sunnseit Hütte, Hopfgarten: Music programme is following
  • KRAFTalm, Itter: Music programme is following
  • Salvista Stadl, Itter: Music programme is following
Fun ski race Registration: from 1 October 2025 For further information and to register for the rope race, visit: www.hohe-salve.com/retroskitag
Sa., 06.03.2027
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