Ski pass price comparison in Austria 2024/25 - cheapest vs. most expensive ski area in Europe

Whether on social media, in newspapers or on television, pictures of perfectly groomed slopes and dreamlike winter landscapes are circulating everywhere. This makes many people want to strap on their skis again soon. But when you take a look at the ski pass prices, many people's desire dwindles again.

That’s why we show you in this blog article:

• how to save money when buying ski tickets,
• where skiing is cheapest in Europe during peak season,
• how much the ski passes cost in the most expensive ski resorts ,
• as well as an overview of ski pass prices in Austrian ski areas.

How do I save money while skiing?

Buy tickets online in advance

Many ski resorts offer the option of purchasing ski passes conveniently online. This has two major advantages: you can avoid long queues at the ticket counter and often save money with early bird bonuses.

Use action days

If you are flexible with your time, you should find out about special days. Many ski resorts offer special prices on certain days for different target groups such as families, young people or seniors. A quick check of the offers can be really worthwhile.

Skiing during the week

Choosing the day of the week can make a big difference - both in your wallet and on the slopes. Ski passes are often cheaper on weekdays and you avoid the traffic jams and crowds on the weekend.

Cheaper tickets in the low season

Ski pass prices are often significantly lower during the low season than in the high season. If the snow conditions allow it, it is worth planning a day of skiing or even your ski holiday during these quieter times.

Benefits in the my Ski amadé Friends Club

In the Ski amadé ski areas there is a special key card that offers many exclusive offers and discounts. As a member of the "my Ski amadé Friends Club" you can save even more on your ski adventure. You can find details about this in our blog article here.

Buy multi-day ski passes instead of one day tickets

Are you planning to spend several days on the slopes? Then multi-day ski passes are a smart choice. They are usually cheaper than individual day passes and ensure that you can enjoy your ski holiday to the fullest without having to buy new passes every day.

Plan your journey

Because the journey to the ski resort of your choice is often long and fuel costs are high, it is best not to drive alone, but to carpool if possible. Many ski resorts are also easy to reach by public transport or a ski bus . A prime example would be St. Anton am Arlberg , as the express long distance train (Railjet) stops very close to the lift. Some ski resorts, such as " Snow Space Salzburg ", also offer special offers that allow you to book a free public transport ticket when you buy a ski ticket . Important : Planning your journey correctly not only saves your wallet, but also the environment - read more about this in our blog article !

Cheap Ski Resorts in Europe

If you want to ski really cheaply, you should leave Austria and venture out onto the slopes in Montenegro, France, Italy or Bulgaria.

Kolas, Montenegro : The cheapest option is the Kolas ski area, which has 45 kilometers of slopes. A day ticket costs 15€ in high season.
Vilard-Correncon, France : Here, ski enthusiasts can enjoy 125 kilometers of slopes for 42€ per day.
Artesina-Mondoles, Italy : Our neighbours in Italy also have 105 kilometres of slopes to entice winter sports enthusiasts to ski for just 48€ .
Bansko, Bulgaria : This ski resort is best known for the Ski World Cup. You get 50 kilometers of slopes for 50€.

Most Expensive Ski Resorts in Europe

In contrast, in Europe you can also enjoy “luxury ski days” for which you will have to dig a little deeper into your pockets. The most expensive destinations are:

Zermatt , Switzerland : Here ski enthusiasts pay an average of 97CHF, which is the equivalent of 103€, for a day of skiing on 322 kilometres of slopes in the high season

St Moritz, Switzerland : At an average of €90, a day of skiing in the 163km large St. Moritz ski area doesn't cost much less.

Dolomiti Superski , Italy : There are also “luxury ski areas” in Italy. The Dolomiti Superski ski association offers 1200 kilometres of slopes for €83.

3-Valles, France: Around Courchevel, 600 kilometers of skiing fun await you for 79€.

Price overview: Day ski passes for the 2024/25 winter season in Austria

In Austria, prices in the high season are between €48 and €78. It must be said that the larger ski resorts offer a lot for the money. Snow parks, ski cross courses, giant slalom courses, speed measurements, umbrella bars and après-ski discos are some of the attractions that are offered in almost every large ski resort. In particular the après-ski offers attracts many people from home and abroad to Austrian ski resorts.

The following table shows some Austrian ski resorts and their ski pass prices for comparison. These are sorted in ascending price, from the cheapest to the most expensive ski resort.

*The prices refer to average prices based on research from November 2024. The prices may now be different due to the dynamic price calculator on many homepages or may also be different on different days.