The Ski Resort
In Turnau in Hochsteiermark you will find the ski resort Schwabenbergarena. It has three lifts and four slopes for all levels of ability. Slope "Kohlwiesenpiste" next to plate lift "Kohlwiesen" is ideal for beginners and children. If you already have a little more practice, you can ski to the highest point of the ski area on T-bar lifts "Schwabenberg I and II". Back down into the valley, you can take the red marked panorama track or the black marked FIS race track. The latter also offers ideal training possibilities.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 450 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Austria is 719 m. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 1,250 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 58 cm at summit elevation and 38 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 74 cm at summit elevation and 48 cm at the base.
- Schwabenbergarena Turnau features 27 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Austria is 35 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 9 sunny days.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
On Mountain Dining
Restaurant "Gamserl" is located in the valley and the Seppenhütte at the top station of lift "Schwabenberg I".
Nightskiing
Nightskiing is possible on Fridays and Saturdays from 18:30 to 20:30.
Activities
Après-Ski and Nightlife
Dining and Restaurants
Infrastructure & Rental
The Ski school Hochschwab offers ski and snowboard courses for children and adults throughout the region.
Skischools
Number of Ski Rental
Getting here
By car winter sports enthusiasts reach Turnau via the S35 in approx. 1 hour. In Bruck an der Mur you change to the S6 to St. Marein im Mürztal. Then take the L123 to Turnau.
With public transport the journey from Graz to Turnau takes about 2 hours. Take the S1 to Bruck an der Mur, from where you take the bus to Turnau.
