© Winter panorama on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Moritz Ablinger
© Winter panorama on the Wurzeralm | Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Moritz Ablinger
A view from the ski slope on the Frauenkar to the Wurzeralm and a sunrise in the background.

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Ski Area Wurzeralm Spital am Pyhrn

Spital am Pyhrn, Oberösterreich, Österreich

The Wurzeralm is a charming ski area in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region that inspires both beginners and advanced skiers.

The Wurzeralm - a family ski paradise in the Pyhrn-Priel region

The Wurzeralm, embedded in the breathtaking backdrop of the Warscheneck, is a small but fine ski area that impresses with its authentic atmosphere and family atmosphere. It is located in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region in the south of Upper Austria and can be reached very easily and quickly via the Pyhrn motorway (A9).

What makes the Wurzeralm so special:

  • Variety for everyone: Whether you are a beginner or a professional - the Wurzeralm offers the right slope for every taste. From wide beginner slopes to challenging descents, there is everything.
  • Family fun: A special highlight is the Sunny Kids Park, an Eldorado for young winter sports enthusiasts. But there are also numerous adventure slopes and ski tours for the whole family.
  • Pure nature: The Wurzeralm impresses with its untouched nature and the fantastic view of the surrounding mountains.
  • Culinary delights: After an active day on the slopes, cozy huts and mountain restaurants invite you to enjoy culinary delights.
  • Additional offers: In addition to skiing, there are also numerous opportunities for winter hiking, cross-country skiing, ski touring and snowshoe hiking.

The Wurzeralm at a glance:

  • Altitude: 810 - 1,870 meters
  • Kilometers of slopes: 22
  • Lifts: 8
  • Special features: Sunny Kids Park, adventure slopes, quick access via the motorway, free ski buses, comfortable ski depots

Why good accessibility is so important:

  • Time saving: Thanks to the direct connection to the motorway, the Wurzeralm can be reached quickly and easily. This leaves more time for fun on the slopes.
  • Arrive stress-free: Long journeys are a thing of the past. This means you can start your ski vacation relaxed.
  • Flexibility: You can plan your stay flexibly and even take a spontaneous day trip.

Conclusion:

The Wurzeralm is a real insider tip for anyone looking for a relaxing yet active winter holiday. The combination of family-friendly offers, a fantastic natural backdrop and excellent connections makes the Wurzeralm a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

  • 23.-24.11.2024* and 30.11.-01.12.2024*
  • daily operation from 07. December 2024 to 06. April 2025*
    (*subject to official requirements and sufficient snow conditions)

Operating times mountain railways:

  • Opening hours of the funicular: from 09:00 to 16:30
  • Saturday and Sunday & public holidays: from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
  • Operating hours of the lifts on the mountain + SunnyKids Park: from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
    → Exception: Junior Jet until 3:45 p.m. & Frauenkar until 3:30 p.m

Please also note the piste closures:

  • Frauenkar and Junior Jet from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m
  • Hahnlgraben, Linzerhaus, Schwarzeck pistes and Gammering run from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m
  • Wurzer descent from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m

→ During this time, there is no risk of safety and injury from piste preparation, ruts, winch ropes and exposed cables and hoses from the snow-making machines.

Elevation

1870 m

Accessibility / arrival

Wurzeralm from Vienna:
West autobahn in the direction of Salzburg A1, at the Voralpenkreuz on the A9 in the direction of Graz, exit Spital/Pyhrn in the direction of Liezen Wurzeralm

Wurzeralm from Munich:
A8 via Salzburg Westautobahn direction Linz A1 - exit Voralpenkreuz A9 direction Graz exit Spital/Pyhrn direction Liezen Wurzeralm

Wurzeralm from Passau:
A8 to Wels Nord Voralpenkreuz A9 direction Graz exit Spital/Pyhrn direction Liezen Wurzeralm

Wurzeralm by train:
With the ÖBB you can easily get to the Spital am Pyhrn train station and continue by bus to the Wurzeralm

Parking
  • Parking space: 500
Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
Basis-Data
Report dated:
15.09.2024
skiing are operating:
no
fun park / boarder park operating:
no
ski- kindergarten open:
no

lifts operating
1 Funicular (In operation)

Snow information
Slope information
  • 10 km: easy
  • 10 km: medium
  • 2 km: difficult
Infrastructure
  • Depot for skis
  • Ski kindergarten
  • Sports Shop
  • 4 Tows
  • 2 Chairlifts
  • 2 Magic carpets
  • 1 Funicular
  • Skiing
  • Freestyle (ski/board)
  • Snowboarding
  • Toilet facility
  • Food and drink available
Service
  • Courses
Prices for a day ticket
  • Adult: € 56,00
  • Youth: € 45,00
  • Child: € 25,50
General price information

ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE

Payment methods
Debit and credit cards
ATM card
Mastercard
Visa
Other payment methods
Cash payment
Discounts (Memberships)
  • Holiday coupon Pyhrn-Priel
  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for couples
  • Suitable for children
Season
  • Winter

Please get in touch for more information.

Awards for the ski resort Wurzeralm – Spital am Pyhrn

Skiresort.info, the largest ski resort test portal in the world, has presented the ski resort Wurzeralm – Spital am Pyhrn with 9 awards based on the test report from 2015-01-13.


Contact


Ski Area Wurzeralm Spital am Pyhrn
Pyhrn 33
4582 Spital am Pyhrn

Phone +43 7564 5275
mobile +43 7564 5500
Fax machine +43 7564 5275 - 130
E-Mail info@hiwu.at
Web www.hiwu.at
http://www.hiwu.at

Contact person

Hinterstoder-Wurzeralm Bergbahnen AG
Pyhrn 33
4582 Spital am Pyhrn

Phone +43 7564 5275
mobile +43 7564 5500
Fax machine +43 7564 5275 - 130
E-Mail info@hiwu.at
Web www.hiwu.at

Legal contact information

AT-4582 Spital am Pyhrn

Vertretungsverhältnisse:
Hinterstoder-Wurzeralm Bergbahnen AG
Hinterstoder 21, A-4573 Hinterstoder
Tel. +43 (0)7564 5275
Fax +43 (0)7564 5275 130
E-mail: info@hiwu.at
Web: www.hiwu.at
FN 184867 p, UID ATU 47573807

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