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Ellmau - SkiWelt Ski Resort, Austria

Top Rated for
4.83 (6 Ratings)
Advanced
4.78 (16 Ratings)
Lift Efficiency
4.68 (11 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.67 (15 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.66 (16 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.59 (16 Ratings)
Groomed Runs
Beginner 52%
Intermediate 36%
Advanced 13%
Overall Rating
4.56
From 16 Reviews
225
Total Runs
620
Bottom Elevation
1869
Top Elevation
270
Skiable Terrain
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Ellmau, part of the SkiWelt area, is one of Austria's largest and most popular ski resorts. It offers an extensive range of slopes for all levels, from wide gentle runs for beginners to challenging terrain for expert skiers. The resort is known for its modern lift system and excellent snowmaking facilities. The après-ski scene in Ellmau is lively and diverse, with numerous bars, restaurants, and entertainment options. Ellmau is perfect for skiers who want a vast ski area with a vibrant après-ski scene.

Ranked Highly For
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5th of 283 worldwide
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Lift Efficiency
16th of 306 worldwide
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Eating Out
3rd of 290 worldwide
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Ski School Quality
15th of 230 worldwide

Recent Reviews

Well connected Ski Welt area with choice of small towns to stay in. Each town has its own personality & level of apres ski, the smaller quieter ones being more family friendly. Pistes are really well looked after, plenty of lifts so queues are never too long.
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Great experience and good functionality, the ski resort offers a lot and great for a few days or week of skiing
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Never disappoints. Great lifts, huge ski area, amazing views. Food is incredible and efficiency in every area. Lockers, ski pass purchases etc
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Ellmau - SkiWelt Resort Stats

Ski Terrain
116Beginner Runs
80Intermediate Runs
29Advanced Runs
225Total Runs
7.5 kmLongest Run
270 kmSkiable Terrain
229 kmsSnow making
10 kmsNight Skiing
Elevation
1869 mTop
620 mBottom
1249 mVertical Drop
Lifts
16Gondolas / Cable Cars
34Chairlifts
32Surface Lifts
Lift Pass Costs
€732Season pass
€3596 days
€691 day
Weather
282 cmAverage annual snowfall

Ellmau - SkiWelt Travel Information

Airports
90min drive80KMsInnsbruck Airport (INN)
160min drive150KMsMunich Airport (MUC)
150min drive140KMsSalzburg Airport (SZG)
Train Stations
15min drive10KMsWörgl

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