Ski Area Wurzeralm Spital am Pyhrn
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.
You can find more information about opening hours and more here!
1870 m
Accessibility / arrivalWurzeralm 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 space: 500
lifts operating
Snow information
- 10 km: easy
- 10 km: medium
- 2 km: difficult
- Sunny Kids Park with ski carousel and conveyor belts
- Adventure slopes with wave run, snake run, WISBI run and speed run
track
- Snowshoe trail, 4.6 km high-altitude trail & piste ascent track, rustic huts with sun terraces
huts with sun terraces
- Piste ascent track
- Depot for skis
- Ski kindergarten
- Sports Shop
- 4 Tows
- 2 Chairlifts
- 2 Magic carpets
- 1 Funicular
- Skiing
- Freestyle (ski/board)
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiiing
- other winter sports: Snow shoe hiking, ski bus
- Toilet facility
- Food and drink available
Caravan pitches are available!
- Courses
Book earlier and save the most!
Our dynamic price model
Our prices are based on a dynamic price model that continuously recalculates the prices for winter tickets in line with the current situation. The current price is influenced by various factors such as the seasonal phase, the day of the week, the booking date, the current booking levels or the weather forecast.
In any case, the following applies: those who book early benefit.
- Holiday coupon Pyhrn-Priel
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Suitable for children
- Winter
Please get in touch for more information.
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
Snow phone: +43 7564 5500
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Phone +43 7564 5275
mobile +43 7564 5500
Fax machine +43 7564 5275 - 130
E-Mail info@hiwu.at
Web skisport.com/de/hiwu
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 skisport.com/de/hiwu
Legal contact information
AT-4582 Spital am PyhrnVertretungsverhältnisse:
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
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