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Auffach

Auffach Ski Resort Guide

Auffach, Austria

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Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length109km
Highest Lift1,903m
Resort Height875m
 Nearest AirportsInnsbruck Airport and Munich
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Auffach

Auffach is a charming ski resort in the Wildschönau valley. It offers a mix of family-friendly slopes and challenging runs for all levels.

Summary

The ski area of Auffach is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 875m, with 109km of marked runs.

Auffach is part of the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau area with access to 109km of downhill skiing, with 83 marked pistes, served by a total of 46 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Auffach itself (109km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski resorts of Alpbach, Kramsach, Niederau, Oberau, Reith im Alpbachtal and Thierbach.

Skiing

Auffach is part of the Ski-Optimal Wildschönau area, featuring a range of slopes from beginner to expert. Notable pistes include the long runs of the Schatzberg and the challenging black slope on the Markbachjoch. Key lifts such as the Schatzbergbahn and the Markbachjochbahn provide easy access to the mountain's diverse terrain.

Auffach offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders will find a well-maintained terrain park at the Schatzberg, offering jumps and rails for all skill levels. The varied terrain also provides ample opportunities for off-piste adventures.

Snow and Weather

Auffach typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depth reaching up to 150 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall and well-maintained pistes ensure great skiing, but check J2Ski for the latest snow updates.

When will it snow in Auffach?

There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Auffach.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Auffach Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1835km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1377km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
3432km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 1km
Downhill
Total Length
109km
Cross Country
Total Length
12km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
29

Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1835km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1377km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
3432km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 
Downhill
Total Length
109km
Cross Country
Total Length
50km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
46

Altitudes & Slopes

Auffach Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,903m
Lowest Piste875m
Resort Altitude (Auffach)875m
Max Vertical1,028m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E

Auffach has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Auffach
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Auffach Overview

Nestled in the Tyrolean Alps, Auffach boasts over 45 kilometers of varied pistes. The resort's elevation reaches up to 2,100 meters, ensuring excellent skiing conditions.

 Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Auffach is 7km long.

Ski Lessons in Auffach

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Auffach Ski Schools and Auffach Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Auffach?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Wildschönau, Politischer Bezirk Kufstein.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Auffach is Innsbruck Airport, 60 minutes drive away.

Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano, Linz, Memmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports are all within three hours drive.

Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

To reach Auffach, the closest major airport is Innsbruck, located about 70 kilometers away. From Innsbruck, you can take a train or drive directly to the resort, enjoying scenic alpine views along the way.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 29 ski lifts are able to uplift 28,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 4km of ski runs, with 13 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Auffach open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Trail Map

Auffach Trail Map
Auffach

Aprés Ski

Après-ski in Auffach is lively, with popular spots like the 'Kühtai' and 'Alpengasthof' serving drinks and food. The resort's quaint bars create a welcoming atmosphere for relaxation after a day on the slopes.

Auffach