Auffach Ski Resort Guide
Auffach, Austria
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 109km |
| Highest Lift | 1,903m |
| Resort Height | 875m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
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
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | 35km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 13 | 77km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 34 | 32km |
| 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
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 18 | 35km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 13 | 77km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 34 | 32km |
| 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
| Highest Lift | 1,903m |
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| Lowest Piste | 875m |
| Resort Altitude (Auffach) | 875m |
| Max Vertical | 1,028m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E
Auffach has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as east.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| 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
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.
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.
