Laterns Ski Resort Guide
Laterns, Austria
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| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
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| Total Piste Length | 27km |
| Highest Lift | 1,750m |
| Resort Height | 920m |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Laterns
Laterns offers a charming ski experience with stunning landscapes. Perfect for families and enthusiasts alike, it boasts diverse terrain and reliable snow conditions.
Summary
Nestled in the Austrian Alps, Laterns is a hidden gem perfect for winter sports lovers. With a variety of slopes and picturesque scenery, it caters to all skill levels.
The ski area of Laterns is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 920m, with 27km of marked runs.
Laterns has direct access to 27km of downhill skiing, with 4 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Laterns is 5km long.
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Snow and Weather
Laterns enjoys good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 80-150 cm during the season. The area typically sees regular snowfall, making it a great destination for winter sports; check J2Ski for the latest updates.
When will it snow in Laterns?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 25 March, with around 38cm forecast over the next 7 days.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Laterns Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 1 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 27km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 3km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Laterns Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,750m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,200m |
| Resort Altitude (Laterns) | 920m |
| Max Vertical | 830m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The Laterns ski area spans approximately 20 kilometers of slopes, reaching an elevation of 1,800 meters. Notable pistes include the challenging 'Schwarze Piste' and the family-friendly 'Bärenpiste', complemented by the efficient 'Laterns-Gapfohl' lift system.
Laterns offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Laterns

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Laterns Ski Schools and Laterns Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will find several options in Laterns, including a well-maintained terrain park known as 'Laterns Snowpark'. The park features jumps, rails, and boxes suitable for various skill levels.
Location and Map
Where is Laterns?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Feldkirch District, Vorarlberg.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Laterns is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 49 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Innsbruck Airport, Zurich, Basel, Munich, Stuttgart, Lugano and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports are all within three hours drive.
Friedrichshafen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Laterns is easily accessible via major transport routes. The nearest airports are in Innsbruck and Friedrichshafen, both offering convenient connections to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 5,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 7 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Laterns open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, enjoy après-ski at cozy spots like the 'Alpenstube' or the vibrant 'Laterns Bar'. With a mix of local delicacies and lively atmospheres, there's something for everyone.