Galtür Ski Resort Guide
Galtür, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km |
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
| Resort Height | 1,600m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Galtür
The ski area of Galtür is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,600m, with 40km of marked runs.
Summary
Galtür is part of the Silvretta ski area with access to 480km of downhill skiing, with 145 marked pistes, served by a total of 101 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Galtür itself (40km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Silvretta ski resorts of Ischgl and Kappl.
The ski resort itself is at 1,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,300m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Galtür offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Galtür offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Galtür.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Ballunabfahrt / Nr. 6'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Galtür?
The next notable snow forecast is 28cm, expected on 22 December, with around 60cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,659m | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Galtür Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 10km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 11 | 24km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 6km |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 74km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 10 | |
Silvretta Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Total Length | 480km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 101 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Galtür Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,640m |
| Resort Altitude (Galtür) | 1,600m |
| Max Vertical | 700m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N
Galtür has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Galtür
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Galtür Ski Schools and Galtür Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Galtür?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Landeck, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Galtür is Innsbruck Airport, 80 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Bolzano, Zurich and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 15,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 25km of ski runs, with 63 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Galtür open?
Opened (since December 6, 2024).
Closes : April 22, 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Galtür Webcams
The Webcams in Galtür are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
