Austria, Europe
Galtur Ski Resort
Ski 43km of snow-sure pistes in the Silvretta Alps across six sectors, from 1,600m to 2,300m in Austria's highest Paznaun village.
Season 2026-2027
Opens
5 Dec 2026
Closes
11 Apr 2027
Days open
127
Annual snow
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The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Silvapark Galtür occupies the head of the Paznaun Valley at 1,600m, making it the highest ski village in the Tyrolean Paznauntal and one of the more snow-reliable positions in the region. The resort spans 43 kilometres of pistes across 21 runs between 1,600m and 2,300m, with 75% snowmaking coverage and a position deep in the Silvretta range surrounded by peaks above 3,000m. Intermediate terrain dominates - 58% of the piste network sits at that level - flanked by 28% advanced runs and a beginner offering spread across the lower mountain.
The Silvapark concept, in place since the 2007-08 season, divides the mountain into six distinct sectors by use and ability: Zwergerlwelt and Abenteuerland for children, the Actionpark for freestylers, Heldenreich for freeriders and off-piste skiers, Pistenparadies for piste-focused skiers, and High & Nordic for cross-country skiers and ski tourers. A Silvretta Ski Pass upgrade gives access to the broader Paznaun Valley network covering Ischgl, Kappl and See - collectively one of Austria's largest ski regions. Galtür's own ski area remains consistently quieter than its famous valley neighbour.
700m
Vertical
21
Runs
43 km
Piste
0m
Annual snow
The Terrain
21 runs across 43 km of piste
Galtur Ski Resort spreads 21 runs across 43 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 58%, with 3 beginner runs to find your feet and 6 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
21
runs
21 runs across 4 grades
Beginner3 runs · 14%
Intermediate12 runs · 58%
Advanced6 runs · 28%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Galtur Ski Resort
Silvapark Galtür's 2026-27 season runs from 5 December 2026 to 11 April 2027 (per JSON), with the resort's high base elevation and snowmaking across three-quarters of the piste network making early and late-season conditions consistently reliable. As the highest situated ski area in the Tyrolean Paznaun, the combination of altitude and snowmaking infrastructure means conditions hold well across the full season window. Average snow depth during the season reaches 122cm at summit elevation and 55cm at the base.
The High & Nordic sector provides 74 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, winter hiking and snowshoeing routes that operate alongside the alpine piste network. Night skiing runs every Wednesday on the Birkhahnbahn, and the Galtür Ski School's Night Ski Show has become a fixture of the weekly programme. The resort's position at the valley's end, beyond the busier village of Ischgl, keeps the mountain atmosphere unhurried through the core season.
Season 2026-2027
5 Dec 2026
Opens
11 Apr 2027
Closes
127
Days open
Getting there
Getting to Galtur Ski Resort, and where to stay
Silvapark Galtür sits at the end of the Paznaun Valley. From the Pians/Paznaun/Ischgl exit of the Arlberg expressway, the ski resort is approximately 35 kilometres along the Silvretta federal road, passing through See, Kappl, Ischgl and Mathon before reaching the lift base in the hamlet of Wirl, around 1,600m. Free parking is available directly at the Birkhahnbahn access lift. The village of Galtür itself is 2km back down the road, connected to Wirl by a regular free ski bus.
Innsbruck Airport is the recommended international gateway, approximately 100km away, with onward connections by bus, train or taxi. Train services run to Landeck-Zams station, from where Line 260 operates every half hour into the Paznaun Valley. The Silvretta High Alpine Road connecting Galtür to Partenen in the Montafon via the Bielerhöhe pass is closed in winter, meaning all winter access is via the Arlberg expressway from the east. Visitors using navigation software should route via the town of Pians at the entrance to the Paznaun Valley to avoid routing attempts over the closed pass.
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Good to know
Frequently asked
When is Galtur Ski Resort's ski season?
Galtur Ski Resort's season typically runs from December 5 to April 11, roughly 127 days, weather and conditions permitting.
How much skiable terrain does Galtur Ski Resort have?
Galtur Ski Resort has about 43 km of piste across 21 runs.
How many lifts does Galtur Ski Resort have?
Galtur Ski Resort operates 12 lifts in total.
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