Five distinctive ski areas between Lake Millstatt and the Nockberge Mountains combine wide slopes, sunny huts, and short distances. Ski and thermal baths in Bad Kleinkirchheim, the season often starts in November on the Turracher Höhe, and freeride on the Goldeck – with maps and comparisons, you'll find the right choice.
For several months of the year, the green, gentle peaks of the Nockberge mountains are transformed into white giants, with wide pistes carving their way down into the valley. These are ski areas where carving is great fun and families can ski or snowboard down into the valley together. If you are looking for more challenges, head to the end of the Nockberge mountains. Steep slopes and rugged rocky outcrops rise up at their foothills, over which the 50-hectare freeride area on the Goldeck sports mountain stretches in winter.
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Exactly 103 kilometres of pistes of all levels of difficulty invite you to wedel and carve in the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area. The largest ski area in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Carinthian Nockberge is characterised by perfectly groomed pistes with guaranteed snow.
Winter skiing starts early on the Turracher Höhe. The first lifts start as early as November, allowing skiers to enjoy cross-border skiing fun.
A handful of enjoyable descents, less crowding at the access points, hardly any queues and cheaper ski pass prices: Sometimes less is more: especially when you are just learning to ski or snowboard and the number of kilometres skied per day hardly matters. In addition to the Heidi Alm Skipark Falkert and the Hochrindl, the Goldeck sports mountain is also ideal terrain for skiers who are taking their first turns after a long break (Tips & offers for the family ski winter).
Ready, set, go! The sun often accompanies ski enthusiasts on the southern slopes throughout their day. This allows them to compete with the glittering snow crystals and capture the magnificent mountain panorama from every perspective while hopping on the slopes. In between, the sun terraces in front of the ski huts along the slopes invite you to stop for a refreshing break. Relax in scenic sunny spots or, as in the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area, in comfortable loungers at five specially designed "sunbathing stations." Skiing in Carinthia is a time for enjoyment. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Manageable learning areas on the Falkert (Heidi Alm) and on the Hochrindl, gentle pistes and Kidsslope in Bad Kleinkirchheim; the Turracher Höhe scores with wide slopes, Goldeck with a high-altitude Kinderland.
Turracher Höhe is known for its early start to the season; usually at the end of November.
A designated freeride area has been established on the Goldeck sports mountain (depending on conditions and safety, follow official instructions).
The Turracher Höhe crosses the national border - a day of skiing across two federal states.
Bad Kleinkirchheim and Goldeck offer short distances to Lake Millstätter See and Brennsee - ski & lake panorama in combination.
In Bad Kleinkirchheim, Thermal Römerbad and Therme St. Kathrein are located close to the pistes - ideal for ski+spa.
Yes, all five ski resorts have restaurants on or near the slopes; sun terraces are a regional trademark.
Yes, ski schools operate in all five ski areas, offering everything from children's courses to private lessons. In Bad Kleinkirchheim, on the Turracher Höhe, on the Goldeck sports mountain & on the Falkert, there are special 3-day ski courses for adults/beginners.
*The prices quoted are for a day ski pass (adults/children/young people) without discount.
There are hire and service stations in every region; tests are possible depending on the shop and the campaign period.
