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Werfenweng Ski Resort Guide

Werfenweng, Austria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length35km22 miles
Highest Lift1,840m6,037ft
Resort Height1,000m3,281ft
 Nearest AirportsSalzburg and Klagenfurt
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Werfenweng

The ski area of Werfenweng is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,000m3,281ft, with 35km22 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Werfenweng has direct access to 35km22 miles of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

Skiing

Werfenweng offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Werfenweng offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Werfenweng.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Werfenweng?

The next notable snow forecast is 8cm3in, expected on 22 December, with around 36cm14in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Werfenweng Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1917km11 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 9 8km5 miles
Downhill
Total Length
35km22 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
40km25 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Werfenweng Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,840m6,037ft
Lowest Piste1,000m3,281ft
Resort Altitude (Werfenweng)1,000m3,281ft
Max Vertical840m2,756ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Werfenweng
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Werfenweng

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Werfenweng Ski Schools and Werfenweng Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Werfenweng?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Saint Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Werfenweng is Salzburg, 43 minutes drive away.

Klagenfurt, Munich, Linz, Ljubljana, Innsbruck Airport, Graz and Trieste airports are all within three hours drive.

Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 5km3 miles of ski runs, with 15 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Werfenweng open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Werfenweng Webcams

The Webcams in Werfenweng are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.

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