The Overview
Steinplatte Waidring stands as one of Austria's most impressive ski destinations, straddling the border between Tyrol and Salzburg. This sun-drenched resort boasts panoramic views of the Wilder Kaiser mountains, offering visitors a brilliant mix of well-groomed slopes and stunning Alpine scenery. With terrain suitable for beginners through to advanced skiers, Steinplatte has earned its reputation for quality snow conditions and excellent facilities without the overwhelming crowds found at larger resorts.
1120m
Vertical
22
Runs
42 km
Piste
3m
Annual snow
The Terrain
22 runs across 42 km of piste
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm spreads 22 runs across 42 km of piste of terrain. It leans beginner at 48%, with 11 beginner runs to find your feet and 1 advanced or expert run when you want to push.
Terrain split
22
runs
22 runs across 4 grades
Beginner11 runs · 48%
Intermediate11 runs · 48%
Advanced1 run · 4%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm
The ski season at Steinplatte Waidring typically runs from early December through to mid-April, with reliable snow coverage throughout this period. January and February deliver the most consistent powder conditions, while March offers a brilliant combination of sunshine and well-preserved snow thanks to the resort's favourable north-facing aspects. The area receives an average annual snowfall of 5m, supplemented by comprehensive snowmaking capabilities that ensure quality skiing even during less snowy periods.
Season 2025 - 2026
6 Dec 2025
Opens
5 Apr 2026
Closes
120
Days open
3 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm, and where to stay
Located just 90km from Salzburg and 120km from Munich, Steinplatte Waidring offers excellent accessibility for international visitors. The resort sits in the SkiWelt region, directly connected to the charming village of Waidring with its authentic Tyrolean character. This strategic position allows visitors to explore nearby attractions including the stunning Pillersee Valley and the medieval town of Kitzbühel, just a 30-minute drive away. The resort's proximity to the German border also makes it a popular day-trip destination for Bavarian skiers.
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is looking at a major shake-up to its title events calendar. From 2032, World Championships could run not just in odd-numbered years but in every non-Olympic winter too, effectively putting a global title event on the calendar almost every season. The FIS Council has approved the concept following a feasibility study, though an accelerated rollout as early as 2028 is also under consideration.
4 Sept 2026
Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026
Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.
4 Sept 2026
Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season
Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.
2 Sept 2026
Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6
We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.
1 Sept 2026
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured
An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.
28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do
A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.
27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September
Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.
26 Aug 2026
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm Lift System
The modern lift network at Steinplatte Waidring efficiently serves the mountain's 42km of skiable terrain. Six chairlifts and four surface lifts transport skiers quickly across the resort, minimising queue times even during peak periods. The Steinplatte Express, a high-speed six-seater chairlift, whisks visitors from the base to the summit in under seven minutes, providing access to a fantastic variety of runs. The lift system covers a vertical drop of 860m, ensuring skiers of all abilities can access suitable terrain.
16lifts across 6 types
2
Gondolas
2
8-Person Chairs
3
6-Person Chairs
4
Quad Chairs
3
T-Bars
2
Surface Lifts
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm lift system
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm is served by 16 lifts, listed here by type. Check which lifts are turning against the live conditions before you plan your first laps - early lifts and high-speed chairs get you to the best snow fastest.
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