Mariazell Ski Resort Guide
Mariazell, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 3km |
| Highest Lift | 1,267m |
| Resort Height | 870m |
| Nearest Airports | Graz and Vienna |
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Mariazell
The ski area of Mariazell is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 870m, with 3km of marked runs.
Summary
Mariazell has direct access to 3km of downhill skiing, with 7 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Mariazell offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Mariazell.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Nordwest Abfahrt'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mariazell?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 22 December, with around 16cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Mariazell Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 3km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 1 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 3km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 70km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Mariazell Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,267m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 870m |
| Resort Altitude (Mariazell) | 870m |
| Max Vertical | 397m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Mariazell has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Mariazell
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Mariazell Ski Schools and Mariazell Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Mariazell?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District, Styria.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mariazell is Graz, 104 minutes drive away.
Vienna, Linz, Bratislava and Klagenfurt airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 6,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 10 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mariazell 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.
