Winter is Coming: Ski Opening Dates in Austria

Austria

09/September/2026

Which Austrian winter resorts are the first to open and how long can skiers enjoy the pistes? Check out the must-know dates in a nutshell.

Austria’s ski season is just around the corner, with the country’s first slopes set to welcome skiers and snowboarders from late September. From high-altitude glacier skiing in the autumn to the wider opening of Austria‘s mountain resorts as winter gets underway, there are plenty of opportunities to get on the snow early.

Here’s an overview of when Austria’s leading ski resorts are set to open for the 2026/27 season – and how long skiers can enjoy the pistes.

Please note: Weather and snow conditions can shift dates at short notice.

October 2026

Zillertal

Early October 2026 (Hintertux Glacier) – 11 April 2027

Carinthia

3 October 2026 (Mölltaler Glacier) – 30 May 2027

Zell am See-Kaprun

10 October 2026 (Kitzsteinhorn) – May 2027

Sölden

Mid-October 2026 (glaciers) – end of April 2027

Stubai Valley