Skiing on the Turracher Höhe: slopes, tips & the perfect chalet
The Turracher Höhe is one of Austria's most snow-sure ski areas – yet small enough never to feel crowded. Here's how to get the perfect ski holiday.
At over 1,700 metres on the border of Carinthia and Styria, the Turracher Höhe combines reliable snow from December into spring with a friendly, manageable atmosphere. If you want to avoid the crowds without giving up piste kilometres, this is the place.
The ski area at a glance
Beautifully groomed runs for every level, modern lifts and – thanks to the altitude – excellent snow reliability all season.
- Wide slopes for beginners, families and advanced skiers
- Ski schools on site – ideal for children
- Night sledding and winter walking trails
- Touring routes for quiet away from the lifts
Tips for families
Short distances are the big plus: from chalet to slope, from slope to ski school – everything is close together. For lunch, treat yourself to one of the rustic huts with a sun terrace.
The best moment of a ski holiday? When your own sauna is waiting after a day in the snow – with no queue.
Why a private chalet is the best base
Wet ski gear has its own drying room, the kids play in the living room rather than the corridor, and after the last run you relax in your private sauna with hot pot under a starry sky. Our chalets in Turrach by Lake Grünsee are just steps from the lake and right by the slopes.