Wilder Kaiser – Brixental

The Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski area is one of the largest in Austria and Europe. Equipped with state-of-the-art ski lifts, the area offers an exceptional experience for all winter sports enthusiasts. Located in the Tyrol region, close to the German border, the ski area is the ideal place for families.

Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski area

The Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski area is world-renowned and has been voted the best ski area in the world. It is considered one of the most family-friendly ski areas. Located in the Tyrolean mountains, it offers remarkable views of the Austrian peaks. There is direct access from four villages: Kaiser in Ellmau, Scheffau, Going and Söll. Thanks to snow cannons covering more than 200 kilometres of slopes, the resorts are always covered in snow.

It is such a large area because many resorts are connected. At an altitude of over 1,800 metres, the Wilder Kaiser – Brixental resorts offer 275 kilometres of slopes. There are 81 modern ski lifts. You can enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery as you ski down the slopes. This resort also offers night skiing, providing an unforgettable experience for all skiing enthusiasts.

The Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski slopes

The Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski area, with its 288 kilometres of slopes located between 620 metres and 1,869 metres above sea level, is one of the largest ski areas. The resorts of Wilder Kaiser – Brixental are mainly known for their large number of easy and intermediate slopes. This is why the area is known as a family resort.

The resorts offer 126 kilometres of blue slopes, 127 kilometres of red slopes, 10 kilometres of black slopes and 25 kilometres of trailblazer routes. Three snow parks await freestyle enthusiasts. It is therefore a dream destination where you can discover new places every day by trying out new slopes. It is a very large area and each resort has its own unique features.

Webcams Wilder Kaiser – Brixental

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To find out the weather and slope conditions in real time, check out the webcams in the Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski area.

Webcam Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser – Brandstadl Restaurant

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Webcam Brixen im Thale – Bergstation Gondelbahn

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Webcam Ellmau – Hartkaiser I

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Webcam Söll am Wilden Kaiser – Bergstation Gondelbahn Hexenwasser

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Webcam Hofgarten im Brixental

Discover the situation in real time in Brixental

Activities in the ski resort

In addition to the ski slopes, the resorts of Wilder Kaiser – Brixental offer many other activities. You can go ice skating in Going and Söll, a very popular activity for families. Several villages in the resorts also offer curling rinks, a winter sport that is little known to the general public and often very popular. The Wilder Kaiser area has 55 kilometres of cross-country ski trails. The trails are suitable for classic cross-country skiing and skating. The landscape during these tours is unique. In Scheffau, cross-country skiing has a special feature: it can be practised at night until 9.30 p.m. The night trail is 1,200 metres long and is lit and snow-covered.

Snowshoeing is also possible in this magnificent area. You can even hire a guide to take you to some unforgettable places. Of course, a family-friendly resort like this wouldn’t be complete without toboggan runs. The Going and Söll ski lifts take you to the start of the various runs. In total, there are more than 12 kilometres of downhill runs. If you enjoy winter hiking, there are more than 170 kilometres of trails in this area.

Sustainable development of the Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski area

The Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski area meets the ecological expectations of today’s world. All the resorts strive to respect the environment as much as possible. For example, the Brixen chairlift, called ‘Sonnen’, is powered by solar energy. Shuttle buses run between all the villages around the resorts, significantly reducing the number of cars at the start of the ski lifts. One resort even has a free charging station for electric cars. This area has already been designated as Austria’s most environmentally friendly ski area. The Wilder Kaiser – Brixental resorts are among the most environmentally friendly in the world. There are also many places to stay that offer local cuisine. The villages around the resort are unique in that they have retained their identity while respecting and complying with environmental standards.

Unforgettable experiences in Wilder Kaiser – Brixental

Canyoning is an activity not to be missed in the Wilder Kaiser – Brixental resort. This popular activity is available from June to September. Jumping off rocks and abseiling down waterfalls, canyoning is a great activity for the more athletic. Without a doubt, this day will be unforgettable for you. The scenery offered by the Austrian Alps is absolutely unique. Doing this activity in these resorts is breathtaking. The adrenaline will be flowing.

Paragliding is also a great activity to do in Wilder Kaiser – Brixental. It is an aerial sport that offers a breathtaking adrenaline rush. You’ll be disconnected from the world as you contemplate absolutely unforgettable landscapes. This activity allows you to discover the Austrian mountains from a different angle. The panorama you’ll face is magical. It’s an experience to be had at least once. You can take off with qualified pilots from certain resorts (Ellmau and Scheffau).

Wilder Kaiser – Brixental resorts in summer

The Wilder Kaiser – Brixental area offers a wide range of activities in summer. These resorts have swimming facilities, including natural lakes, outdoor and indoor pools and many other places to swim. In summer, there is plenty of climbing to be done, with numerous routes on offer. The Schleierwasserfall climbing garden is world-renowned.

This area includes some of the most difficult routes in Europe. There are also more family-friendly routes and even via ferrata trails. At the foot of the Ellmau massif is a 27-hole golf course.

The setting is absolutely exceptional and the atmosphere is very family-friendly. But in summer, the main activity is cycling. There are over 350 kilometres of cycle paths. Numerous hiking trails allow you to explore the region.

Where to stay in Wilder Kaiser – Brixental?

Sporthotel Ellmau in Tirol ****

The Sporthotel is located in Ellmau next to the ski lifts of the Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area. It is the ideal place to enjoy the resorts of this region while relaxing. The hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. There is also a spa area with seven saunas and a jacuzzi. In addition, the hotel restaurant serves Austrian specialities. Half-board is available with a buffet breakfast and a four-course dinner. The 27-hole Wilder Kaiser golf course is opposite, and the hotel offers discounts.

Hotel Alpenpanorama ****

This family-friendly hotel is located in Söll. It is a little outside the village and is a very quiet place. It offers superb views of the valley and the Austrian mountains. In winter, a free bus runs between the hotel and the ski lifts in the Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area. Söll is a town that is very popular with travellers, who highly recommend staying there. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning and a choice of menu is available in the evening. Tyrolean specialities are often on the menu. The hotel has a café-restaurant, which is a very welcoming place. In summer, the hotel has a natural swimming area. You can enjoy the absolute peace and quiet to relax. The Hotel Alpenpanorama is the ideal place to come with children. They offer a wide range of activities.

Hotel Scheffauerhof ***

Located in the village of Scheffau, this inn is extremely well situated, just a few metres from the Wilder Kaiser ski area. It offers Austrian-style apartments. In winter, a ski room and free parking are available. The apartments are very well equipped. The inn offers local cuisine with Austrian specialities. There is even a playground for children. It is the ideal place to come with your family and be very close to winter and summer activities.

Skiing in Wilder Kaiser-Brixental: the resort’s advantages

• The Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski area is one of the largest in Austria and has several ski lifts that avoid long waits.
• It is one of the best family resorts in the world, with slopes that are more suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers.
• The resorts offer a wide range of accommodation close to winter and summer activities.
• The Wilder Kaiser-Brixental resorts are highly environmentally friendly and are committed to sustainable development.