WINTER · FLOODLIGHT
Night skiing & night tobogganing at Semmering
Skiing & tobogganing under floodlights between Lower Austria and Styria — 6 night slopes in World-Cup-grade lighting, lifts daily or Thu–Sat 6–9 pm.
Winter attraction · season approx. late November–March. In summer: bike park, hiking, mountain carts & ropes park.
Gondola until 9 pm
Gondola & chairlift keep running in the evening — a comfortable ascent, even in the dark.
Night operation
Turning night into day
The 6 night slopes are the real highlight of the Semmering ski area, freshly groomed every day during the operating break between 4 and 6 pm. With their World-Cup-grade lighting they offer an unforgettable experience for evening skiers and tobogganers.
Both the gondola and the chairlift run in the evening, ensuring a comfortable ascent even in the dark. The season traditionally starts in late November; the night slope follows in early December.
Night-operation calendar
Day :daily 9 am–4 pm ·Night : 6–9 pm
Season 26/27 dates follow in autumn. Subject to change. Slopes are closed during the operating break (4–6 pm) and outside operating hours for grooming & snowmaking.
- Day only
- 28.–30.11.2025
- Night ski Thu–Sat
- 05.–24.12.2025
- Night ski daily
- 25.12.2025–10.01.2026
- Night ski Thu–Sat
- 11.–28.01.2026
- Night ski daily
- 29.01.–21.02.2026
- Night ski Thu–Sat
- 22.02.–15.03.2026
Night passes & prices
All winter prices plus €3 keycard deposit · Hirschi-Family: the third child rides free (day/night pass, ages 6–17) · night pass + toboggan available at the lift till.
Buy your night pass online All prices & tickets
Night operation is a winter offer — passes from the season start in late November.
Day & night pass
Full day + nightRental toboggan
up to 2 10 €- night slopes
- 6
- floodlit
- 13 km
- floodlit toboggan run
- 3 km
- Thu–Sat, hols daily
- 18–21
Après-ski at the Liechtensteinhaus
Every Saturday from noon — DJ & show acts, daily over the Christmas holidays.
presented by Lumi Events
Your evening on the mountain — food, rental & family
Après-ski at the Liechtensteinhaus
Every Saturday from noon: DJ & show acts, daily over the Christmas holidays — season opener 19 Dec.A bite after the night slope
Swing by the cosy self-service parlour at the Liechtensteinhaus — or have dinner at Grand View in the Sporthotel, 8 minutes from the slope.Evening rental & lessons
Sport 2000 Puschi at the valley station is open during night operation — same hours as the cable cars. Private lessons with Schneesportschule Zauberberg run in the evening too (advance booking).Families under floodlights
The 3 km toboggan run is fully floodlit at night — tobogganing recommended from about age 4 accompanied. Hirschi-Family: the third child rides free, ages 0–5 always free.The mountain glows until 9 pm
13 km of piste under floodlights 
Night carving in the floodlights 
Skiing when others are already home 
Tobogganing under floodlights — 3 km 
Warm light on a freshly groomed run 
Après-ski vibes at the foot of the slope
Slopes closed outside operating hours
After 9:00 pm until 8:45 am the slopes are closed. Groomers with winch cables operate during this time: entering is life-threatening and prohibited.
FAQ
More questions
Can I use a 3-hour pass at night?
A day or 3-hour pass is not valid in the evening — you need a night pass (or night pass + toboggan). Valid season passes such as the NÖ Bergerlebnispass and the Ostalpen card are also valid during night operation.
Are the Bergerlebnispass or Ostalpen card valid at night?
Yes, both the NÖ Bergerlebnispass and the Ostalpen card are valid for day and night operation.
Which slopes are floodlit at night?
During night operation all slopes and the toboggan run are floodlit — only the east slope (freeride area) is excluded from night operation.
When are the lifts open at night?
During night operation the lifts run 6–9 pm.
Can I rent equipment in the evening too?
Yes, the Sport 2000 Puschi rental is also open during night operation — with the same hours as the cable cars.
How much is the night pass?
€48.50 for adults, €44 youth/seniors, €25 children. For day and night in one go, take the day & night pass from €101.
On which days does night operation run?
Thursday to Saturday from 6 to 9 pm — daily during the holidays. All periods are in the night-operation calendar (subject to change).
Do both lifts run in the evening?
Yes — both the gondola and the chairlift operate in the evening, getting you up comfortably even after dark.
Can I toboggan in the evening too?
Of course — the toboggan run is floodlit during night operation. You need the night pass (or night pass + toboggan with a rental sledge).
When does night skiing start in the season?
Skiing traditionally starts in late November; the night slope follows in early December. Exact dates are in the operating-times calendar.
Why are the slopes so good in the evening?
Because they’re freshly groomed every day during the 4–6 pm operating break — topped off by World-Cup-grade lighting.
Does the third child ride free in the evening too?
Yes — the Hirschi-Family discount applies to day and night passes: the third child rides free (ages 6–17).
How much is a rental toboggan in the evening?
€10 at the lift till — day or night, one toboggan for up to 2 people. Or bring your own.
Are there ski lessons in the evening?
Yes — Schneesportschule Zauberberg offers private lessons during night operation too. Advance booking required.
Where do we eat after night skiing?
At the Liechtensteinhaus self-service parlour or at Grand View in the Sporthotel, 8 minutes from the slope. Saturdays: après-ski at the Liechtensteinhaus from noon (season opener 19 Dec).
Next step
Where to next?
And in summer?
Bike park, ropes park, Millennium Jump & mountain cart — all on one mountain, one hour from Vienna.