The Wildkogel-Arena ski resort
A paradise for families, beginners and those returning to the sport
The Wildkogel Arena, a family-friendly ski resort in the Salzburg region of Austria, offers a fantastic winter sports experience for beginners and advanced skiers alike from mid-December until after Easter, with 75 km of perfectly groomed slopes where snow is guaranteed. The Wildkogelbahn in Neukirchen and the Smaragdbahn in Bramberg take you comfortably up to 2,100 metres above sea level, where a magnificent view of the many 3,000-metre peaks in the Hohen Tauern National Park holiday region awaits you. With its range of difficulty levels, featuring mainly blue and red runs, the multi-award-winning Wildkogel ski area is ideal for families, beginners and those returning to the sport. The larger ski areas, such as the Zillertal Arena and the Kitzbühel Alps, with around 300 kilometres of slopes, are located in the immediate vicinity.
Perfectly groomed slopes, plenty of space and a relaxed atmosphere make every day on the slopes a delight.
- 75 kilometres of slopes
- 85% blue and red runs
- Wide, open slopes
- Modern lift facilities with no long waiting times
- Altitude of over 2,100 metres
- Snow guaranteed right through to spring
- Perfect for beginners and those returning to the sport
- A safe and stress-free environment for children
- Ski schools and practice areas right within the ski resort
- Good transport links between Neukirchen and Bramberg
- Consideration for other skiers and snowboarders
- Control of speed and driving style
- Choosing the right lane
- Always leave enough space when overtaking
- Take care when pulling in, setting off and driving uphill
- Stop only at the side of the piste or in clear-sighted areas
- Access and exit only at the edge of the piste
- Obeying road signs and signals
- assistance
- Obligation to produce identification in the event of an accident
Minors under the age of 15 must wear a standard winter sports helmet when using ski slopes and toboggan runs as part of their winter sports activities.
- Parents, guardians and supervisors must ensure compliance with this requirement to the best of their ability.
- Head protection must also be worn when using other winter sports equipment, such as skibobs or toboggans, on groomed slopes.
- The helmet requirement applies in the province of Salzburg
- The law does not provide for checks on compliance with the helmet requirement. Nor will there be any penalty for parents or guardians if a child is not wearing a helmet. The aim is simply to raise awareness of how dangerous skiing or snowboarding without a helmet can be for children.
- However, in the event of an accident, failure to comply with the helmet requirement could lead to problems with insurance companies, which may refuse to cover the costs of the accident.
In any case, it would be sensible to ensure that children, teenagers and adults themselves wear a helmet (these can also be hired from all ski hire shops or ski schools – subject to availability), as most skiing accidents result in serious head injuries. Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of a serious head injury.
Wildkogel-Arena Ski Resort
You can find the opening and operating hours of the Wildkogel mountain railways >here<
You can find information about the open facilities and slopes >here<
Wildkogel Mountain Railways offers day and multi-day ski passes, 'Sonnen-Wahl' season tickets and combined ski passes (Zillertal Arena, SuperSkiCard). You can find the current
ski pass prices >here<
A network of ski buses in Neukirchen and Bramberg, as well as a ski bus service between Uttendorf and the Zillertal Arena, ensure quick journeys to and from the slopes for skiers and tobogganists.
Further information and timetables can be found >here<
Bad weather, avalanche risk, unforeseen departure, operational disruptions, partial or complete closure of slopes or facilities, or closures ordered by the authorities, etc., do not entitle the holder to a refund or extension of the ski pass.
A refund can only be granted in the event of an accident or illness. The medical certificate and the ski pass must be handed in at the ticket office immediately.
It is not possible to exchange the pass for another one at a later date, or to extend or postpone its validity.
Ski passes are non-transferable.
Right within the ski resort, away from the slopes, there is a winter walking trail that links the mountain stations of the Smaragdbahn, the Wildkogelbahn and the Gensbichlalmbahn.
Walking time: approx. 1 hour (one way)
