Ellmau Ski Resort Guide
Ellmau, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 49km30 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,870m6,135ft |
| Resort Height | 820m2,690ft |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
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Ellmau
The ski area of Ellmau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 820m2,690ft, with 49km30 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Ellmau is part of the SkiWelt area with access to 288km179 miles of downhill skiing, with 186 marked pistes, served by a total of 90 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Ellmau itself (49km30 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other SkiWelt ski resorts of Brixen im Thale, Going am Wilden Kaiser, Hopfgarten im Brixental, Itter, Kelchsau, Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, Söll and Westendorf.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Ellmau offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Ellmau.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Alpseite'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ellmau?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm2in, expected on 19 December, with around 63cm25in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to 819m2,687ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Ellmau Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 1km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 19km12 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 24 | 24km15 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 49km30 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
SkiWelt Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 13 | 17km11 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 74 | 129km80 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 99 | 134km83 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 288km179 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 197km122 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 90 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Ellmau Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,870m6,135ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Ellmau) | 820m2,690ft |
| Lowest Piste | 650m2,133ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,220m4,003ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Ellmau has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Ellmau
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Ellmau Ski Schools and Ellmau Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Ellmau?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Kufstein, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ellmau is Innsbruck Airport, 60 minutes drive away.
Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano, Linz and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 136,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 210km130 miles of ski runs, with 1000 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ellmau open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Ellmau Webcams
The Webcams in Ellmau are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
