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Ski Resort Mölltaler Gletscher in Hohe Tauern - Nationalpark-Region in Carinthia: Position on map

Mölltaler Gletscher Ski Resort

Flattach

Trail Map Mölltaler Gletscher

The Ski Resort

The slopes on the glacier still offer the best conditions in spring.
The slopes on the glacier still offer the best conditions in spring. © Skigebiete-Test

The Mölltaler glacier is the only glacier ski area in Kärnten and it is one of the few resorts where seasons starts early. Thanks to the natural snow of the glacier and the many snow making facilities snow is guaranteed on all 16 slopes from autumn to spring. The 6 blue, 6 red and 4 black marked slopes extend themselves up to a height of 3.122 meters (10243 ft). In addition you have a wonderful mountain panorama with more than 30 three thousand meter high mountains in the National Park Hohe Tauern.

From the tranquil village of Flattach you can reach the intermediate station in eight minutes by taking the underground cableway Mölltal-Express. Using both t-bar lifts beginners can practice first attempts on the corresponding slopes. The Bobo Children's Club has set up its so-called “Zwergenlöwenland” children's area. With magic carpet lifts, a wavy run and a bobsleigh track the little skiers will playfully learn the perfect skiing technique. Another plus for the family household piggy bank: children under the age of 6 can ski for free at the Mölltaler Glacier ski resort.

If you already feel a little safer standing on one or two boards take the Eisseebahn gondola up to 2.800 meters (9186 ft). Here you will find more blue marked pistes. They will either lead you directly to the Alteck chair lift (No. 5 and 6) or start at more than 3.000 meters (9842 ft) at the summit Schareck (No. 2 and 3). Also athletic skiers will not miss out at this resort because the Alteck chair lift leads advanced skiers to two red marked pistes as well as one black marked slope. On the mountain Schareck you won't be bored either thanks to the Schareck runs No.1 and 4. A real highlight for all expert skiers is the black marked FIS run (No. 10) which starts at the top station of the Eissee gondola.

Freestyle skiers can enjoy a terrain park at the Schareck slope (No. 3) with waves, steep curves and a boardercross course. If you enjoy skiing off the beaten track and in deep powder snow leaving those first traces in fresh snow, you will find 6.7 kilometers (4.2 mi) of demanding and ambitious freeriding areas at the Mölltaler glacier. A true challenge here is the descend from the east wall of the Schareck down to the Stübele See lake.

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Interesting facts

  • Mölltaler Gletscher is among the 10 best rated Ski Resorts in Carinthia.
  • Elevated between 1,200 m and 3,122 m, the Ski Resort is among the 5 highest elevated Ski Resorts in Austria. The vertical drop from summit to base is 1,922 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Austria is 720 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
  • Average snow depth during the season is 190 cm at summit elevation and 61 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during April, offering an average snow depth of 243 cm at summit elevation and 75 cm at the base. Therefore Mölltaler Gletscher is among the 3 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in Austria.
  • Mölltaler Gletscher features 83 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Austria is 92 sunny days. Oktober is the sunniest month with an average of 18 sunny days.

Snow Safety & Snowmaking

Snowmaking Share
90%
Snow Making Machines: 55
Snowphone+43 (0) 4785 81 10 56
Glacier
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On Mountain Dining

You can enjoy the sun and the view on the terrace of the Eissee restaurant.
You can enjoy the sun and the view on the terrace of the Eissee restaurant. © Skigebiete-Test

A popular destination for all visitors at the Mölltaler glacier is the panorama restaurant Eissee. On the menu you'll find various specialties from Kärnten: Something savory such as rack of lamb with typical 'Kasnudel'(pasta with different fillings) or maybe something sweet like warm yeast dumplings with custard – this restaurant has it all! Another place worth your time would be Austria’s highest winter garden at a height of 2.800 meters (9186 ft) where you can enjoy scrumptious foods combined with an even more delicious view!

Must-Ski Runs

Expert skiers need to try the FIS run with the highest elevation in Kärnten. The black marked slope Eissee (No. 10) is quite a challenge with steep and ambitious terrain and a length of seven kilometers (4.3 mi).

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Activities

In midst of the National Park Hohe Tauern the small community of Flattach has lots of other fun winter activities to offer than just skiing at the Mölltaler glacier. The natural toboggan run in the district Innerfragant provides sledding fun on a 1.3 kilometers (0.8 mi) long track from morning till late at night thanks to the floodlight system! The local ski school also presents snow shoe hikes from time to time and on the ice rink at the elementary school visitors can try their luck away from snow and on the ice!

Number toboggan runs: 2
Toboggan run lighted
Toboggan hire
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Après-Ski and Nightlife

A successful ski day at Mölltaler glacier is celebrated with music and drinks from the umbrella bar called 'Europabar' at the intermediate station. But the party on the mountain ends relatively early since all party enthusiasts need to take the last gondola back to the valley and continue their celebration down in Flattach. The so-called Flattacher Hof has a bar situated in a 500 year old vault. The place called Hütten Wirt provides party atmosphere until the early morning hours. 

Number of Bars and Pubs: 10
Number of Clubs: 1

Dining and Restaurants

In the evenings there are many restaurants in Flattach which offer culinary delights and tasty delicacies. Local and homemade products as well as traditional recipes are served at the restaurant Fraganter Wirt. A pristine wine selection and a diverse menu can be found at the restaurant Gletschermühle.

Number of Restaurants: 6
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Infrastructure & Rental

Skischools

Number of Skischools: 2
Number of Snowboard Schools: 2

Number of Ski Rental

Getting here

From the valley, the Gletscher Express takes you to the Eissee gondola lift.
From the valley, the Gletscher Express takes you to the Eissee gondola lift. © Skigebiete-Test

By car

Starting in Germany drive through Rosenheim to Kufstein. From there taking the federal road in the direction of Kitzbühel. Traversing the Felbertauernpass toll road you'll continue your way to Lienz. Follow the B107 to Winklern and from there change onto the B106 in the direction of Flattach.

You can also reach the glacier via the A10 Tauernautobahn (highway). Get off the highway in the Spittal valley taking the exit labeled Lienz. Following the Drautalbundesstraße (federal road) and the Möllbrücke-Obervellach bridge you'll reach Flattach with no problem.

 

Public Transportation

The IC train station (Inter City) is only about 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) away from Flattach. The nearest airport would be Klagenfurt. Shuttle services will take visitors to their destination.

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Current Offer

  • Accommodation as booked
  • 2 days, 3 days, 4 days or 6 days lift pass SkiHit (value of lift pass up to €255) Exceptions see booking process
  • Bed linen
  • Towels
  • Final cleaning
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Christa
on 22 Feb 2013
Hello everyone and I hope you are having amazing ski days.

Please can anyone tell me about the ski rentals for economy carving skis? Do they rent Volkl skis? Rossignol? Woodcore skis? We ar...
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Mountain Stats

Elevation1,200 m - 3,122 m
Opening Day30 Sep 2023
Closing Day26 May 2024
Capacity 15610 Persons/Hr.
Hours08:00 - 16:00

Lifts

9
2
5
1
1
Total 9

Skiable Terrain

17.4 km
Easy
Moderate
Advanced
Ungroomed
Overall Slope Length 17.4 km
Number of Slopes 16

Weather (3,122 m)

Snow Report

Open Lifts & Trails

Rates

€62
1 day adult €62
1 day youth €50
1 day child €31
All rates & fees