Lienz Ski Resort Guide
Lienz, Austria
Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km |
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
| Resort Height | 670m |
| Nearest Airports | Klagenfurt and Ljubljana |
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Lienz
The ski area of Lienz is in the Austrian Dolomites at an altitude of 670m, with 40km of marked runs.
Summary
Lienz has direct access to 40km of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,200m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Lienz offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Lienz offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Lienz.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Weltcupstreche'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Lienz?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 22 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Lienz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 7km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 12 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 110km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Lienz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,200m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,800m |
| Resort Altitude (Lienz) | 670m |
| Max Vertical | 1,530m |
Ski Slope Aspects
SE, W
Lienz has ski slopes facing south-east (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Lienz
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Lienz Ski Schools and Lienz Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Lienz?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Dolomites in Politischer Bezirk Lienz, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Lienz is Klagenfurt, 110 minutes drive away.
Ljubljana, Trieste, Bolzano, Innsbruck Airport, Salzburg, Munich and Venice airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,520 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 32km of ski runs, with 53 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Lienz open?
Opened (since December 7, 2024).
Closes : March 30, 2025.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late March.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
