The Ski Resort
The Maiszinken ski area near Lake Lunz is popular with families and children. 1 t-bar lift brings winter sports fans to the 1,030 metre high Maiszinken.
On 4.5 kilometres of perfectly groomed natural snow slopes there is something for everyone: from easy family descents to selective steep slopes. Even the very youngest get their money's worth. The use of the Magic Carpet is free of charge. Tobogganers can also be transported up here free of charge. The big advantage of the Maiszinken family ski area, apart from its calm and sunny location, is the family-friendly prices .
At Maiszinken mountain there are numerous places to stop for refreshment and rest. The Almgasthof Rehberg is located at the bottom station and the Moaserhof provides catering for winter sports enthusiasts at the middle station.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 240 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Austria is 719 m. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 1,030 m.
- The day pass at Lunz am See - Maiszinken is €24 making it one of the 5 cheapest ski Resorts in Lower Austria.
- Average snow depth during the season is 48 cm at summit elevation and 31 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 60 cm at summit elevation and 38 cm at the base.
- Lunz am See - Maiszinken features 30 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Austria is 35 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 12 sunny days.
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Activities
A lot is on offer in Lunz am See, even off the slopes. Ice skating fans are especially happy when the Lunzer See is frozen. On it the runners can be swung with marvellous scenery. As an alternative there is an ice skating rink in the centre of the village.
The cross-country trail connects the town centre with Lake Lunz. The 3.6 kilometre long track attracts cross-country fans.
Also ski mountaineers are not neglected. A particularly beautiful but challenging ski tour leads to Dürrenstein.
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Getting here
By car:
Coming from Vienna you reach Lunz am See via the A1 Westautbahn in the direction of St. Pölten. At the Ybbs exit take the B25, which you follow for about 40 kilometres until you reach Lunz am See.
With public transport:
The nearest train station is in Scheibbs. From there you take the Postbus to Lunza am See and to the Maiszinken Liften.
