ADAC Compares Ticket Prices In 30 Winter Sports Areas

For the third time in a row, the ADAC has compared ski pass prices in various ski resorts across Europe – this time for the 2025/2026 season. The result is clear: compared to the last survey, ticket prices have risen almost everywhere, by an average of 4.7 percent.

The price increases are particularly pronounced in Switzerland. The Zermatt region charges the highest prices. A day ticket there costs more than €106, the highest price in the entire comparison. The cheapest ski pass, at €42, is found at Feldberg in the Black Forest. However, Zermatt offers twelve times as many kilometers of slopes as its smaller German competitor. In almost half of the 30 ski resorts surveyed, the price for an adult ticket is over €70 per day. Children mostly pay less than €40. The ski pass is particularly affordable for them in Balderschwang at €21.50, while Kronplatz, Seiser Alm, and La Plagne-Les Arcs charge €56.

For a typical family of four (two adults, a 14-year-old, and a 10-year-old), a day of skiing in almost all resorts outside of Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland costs more than €200. Balderschwang is the cheapest at €118, while Zermatt is the most expensive at around €320. For a 3-day family pass, Zermatt and Laax-Flims even exceed the €800 mark. In many German ski resorts, a comparable family outing costs less than half that.

A look at the individual countries reveals clear differences:

• German ski resorts remain attractively priced compared to their international counterparts. In three of the eight regions surveyed, a day of skiing for an adult costs less than 50 euros. The Zugspitze tops the list at 69 euros, but offers only 20 kilometers of slopes. Significantly more is available in Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal for almost the same price.
• In Austria, a day pass costs an average of around €76, which is €23 more than in Germany. Only the ski resorts of Obertauern and Silvretta-Montafon remain below €70, while Arlberg-St. Anton, at €81.50, marks the highest price. Ischgl has increased the prices for 3-day passes by almost 13 percent (adults) and 17 percent (children).
• In South Tyrol, the Kronplatz and Seiser Alm ski resorts have also reached the €80 mark. Children's tickets are particularly expensive, costing up to €56 per day. A three-day ticket for a typical family at Kronplatz or Seiser Alm costs €782.
• Prices have risen particularly sharply in Switzerland . Zermatt charges over €106 for a day ticket, Davos Klosters almost €100, and Laax-Flims around €95 per day for an adult. In Laax-Flims, this represents an increase of almost 25 percent compared to last year. Families should carefully check the age limits. In Davos and Laax-Flims, a youth rate applies from the age of 14, costing up to €70 per day.
• France's ski resorts offer adults good value for money: for around 66 to 70 euros, they gain access to up to 425 kilometers of slopes. However, it's more expensive for families: children's tickets often cost only around ten euros less than adult tickets, and from the age of 13 or 14, teenagers already pay almost or even the full price.

New to the ADAC comparison are the ski resorts of Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic and Szrenica Ski Arena in Poland – both located in the Giant Mountains. At around €50 (Spindleruv Mlyn) and €44 (Szrenica) per day, the ski resorts are priced similarly to those in Germany.

ADAC tips for families and price-conscious skiers:

• Online tickets are usually cheaper than tickets at the box office.
• Early bookers often benefit from dynamic price advantages.
• Those who travel outside of school holidays or during the week save even more.
• Family tickets can be worthwhile, especially in German territories.
• Check the age limits for children's and youth fares. These vary considerably.
• Take advantage of the promotions and specials offered by the lift operators.
• For multi-day tickets, the comprehensive network pass is often worthwhile.

This year, the selection of ski resorts, previously comprised of 25, was expanded for the first time to include additional regions, including ski resorts in France and the Czech Republic. The focus was on the costs of a day ticket and a 3-day ticket during peak season.