
Kühtai
Ski Austria's highest village at 2,020m. 49.8km of pistes, 13 lifts, 5-month season, ski-in/ski-out. 40 min from Innsbruck.
Kühtai holds a distinction few Austrian ski resorts can claim — at 2,020m, it is Austria's highest ski resort village, and the terrain backs that up with runs stretching from 1,938m to a summit of 2,520m. The 49.8km of slopes spread across two mountain sectors divided by the pass road, with the terrain split between 56% intermediate and 31% advanced, making it a natural fit for skiers looking for sustained, quality red and black runs without the crowds of larger Tyrolean resorts.
The resort's compact layout is one of its greatest practical strengths, with virtually all accommodation sitting directly on the slopes and ski-in/ski-out access the norm rather than the exception. Beyond the groomed pistes, the KPark freestyle area draws snowboarders and twin-tip skiers, and the high-altitude terrain around the mountain offers genuine freeride options when conditions deliver. Combined with the neighbouring Hochoetz ski area under a single lift pass, the skiable terrain extends to around 85km.
Kühtai sits high from the first turn, with runs between 1,938 and 2,520 metres over 49.8 kilometres of slopes and just 582 metres of vertical. That compact drop is offset by a demanding profile: 56% of the 32 runs are intermediate, 31% are advanced and only 13% are beginner, so there is little gentle ground for first-timers. The Dreiseenbahn chairlift links the lower sector to the upper one, and around it wide, rolling pistes suit long carving turns.
The Hochalterbahn sector holds the more serious terrain, with alpine skiing and powder when fresh snow arrives, while the trees beneath the Dreiseenbahn give sheltered skiing on poor-visibility days. Skiers wanting more can skin up the surrounding peaks for backcountry lines, and the KPark is a challenging freestyle area for twin-tip skiers and snowboarders. Kühtai suits competent intermediates and advanced skiers who want sustained red and black runs above 2,000 metres, rather than beginners or those wanting long valley descents.
Kühtai runs one of the longest seasons in the Austrian Alps, with the 2025–26 season operating from 28 November through to 19 April — nearly five months of skiing. That extended window is a direct result of the resort's altitude; sitting above 2,000m at its base, Kühtai is among the most snow-reliable non-glacier ski areas in the Alps, consistently holding good conditions when lower resorts are struggling.
January and February deliver the most consistent powder, though the north-facing slopes on one side of the pass preserve snow quality well into spring. The two-sided topography is a genuine advantage — when one sector is catching wind or softening in afternoon sun, conditions on the opposite face are often dramatically different, giving skiers options throughout the day. Cross-country trails, a lit toboggan run and snowshoeing routes provide solid alternatives during rest days or poor visibility.
Daily snow reports at Kühtai go back to 2017, 10 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.
Kühtai sits in the Sellraintal valley of Tyrol, approximately 35–40km from Innsbruck and around 40–45 minutes from Innsbruck Airport, making it one of the most accessible high-alpine resorts in Austria. The approach follows a winding mountain road up to the pass, and the reward is a compact village at 2,020m with the slopes rising immediately from every direction. Regular ski buses connect the resort to Innsbruck and the Ötztal valley, with the Innsbruck Ski+City pass also valid across Kühtai and a network of linked Tyrolean resorts including Stubai Glacier and Axamer Lizum.
The resort's setting in the Stubai Alps places it within comfortable striking distance of some of Tyrol's most celebrated ski areas — Sölden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl and Pitztal Glacier are all within an hour's drive. Innsbruck itself, the Tyrolean capital and a city with genuine cultural depth, provides a ready base for a twin-centre trip combining big-city dining and architecture with high-altitude skiing. The historic connection to Austrian imperial culture runs deep — a 17th-century hunting lodge built for the Habsburg emperors still stands in the village, now operating as one of Kühtai's prestige hotels.
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Opening day for the winter 2026 - 2027 season is scheduled for Nov 27, 2026 (subject to change). Lift tickets at Kühtai typically go on sale well before the start of the ski season.
Our lift ticket pricing was last updated on Nov 4, 2026.
Day passes start from €2, with peak rates up to €67.
Full-day pass for the Kühtai ski area (born 1953-2006). Regular is the Season price (7-29 Jan and 27 Feb-2 Apr 2027); peak applies 19 Dec-6 Jan and 30 Jan-26 Feb. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 50.50.
Buy passFull-day Kühtai pass for teens born 2007-2011; photo ID required. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 40.50.
Buy passFull-day Kühtai pass for children born 2012-2018; photo ID required. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 28.
Buy passChildren born 2019 or later ski for EUR 2 per day when accompanied by a paying parent in the same ticket category. Photo ID required; a KidsKühCard (EUR 3 deposit) is issued at staffed ticket counters.
Buy passSeniors born 1952 or earlier pay the children's rate on day and multi-day passes (shown here for the 1-day pass). Photo ID required. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 28.
Buy passMorning ticket valid until 12:30 pm at Kühtai (born 1953-2006). Afternoon tickets from 2 pm are EUR 51.50 (Season) and EUR 54 (Peak). Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 43.
Buy pass2-day pass valid at both Kühtai and Hochoetz (about 90 km of pistes, free ski bus between areas; Hochoetz included from 4 Dec 2026). Born 1953-2006. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 98.50.
Buy pass3 consecutive days across Kühtai and Hochoetz for adults born 1953-2006. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 147.
Buy pass6 consecutive days across Kühtai and Hochoetz, night skiing included. Born 1953-2006. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 269.
Buy pass6 consecutive days across Kühtai and Hochoetz for teens born 2007-2011, night skiing included. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 215.
Buy pass6 consecutive days across Kühtai and Hochoetz for children born 2012-2018, night skiing included. Off-season price (27 Nov-18 Dec 2026 and 3-11 Apr 2027) is EUR 148.
Buy passAnnual pass valid for winter 2026/27 and the following summer at Kühtai and Hochoetz. Adults born 1953-2006.
Buy passAnnual pass for teens born 2007-2011, valid winter 2026/27 and the following summer.
Buy passAnnual pass for children born 2012-2018, valid winter 2026/27 and the following summer.
Buy passAnnual family pass for 2 adults plus 1 child, valid winter 2026/27 and the following summer at Kühtai and Hochoetz.
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