WINTER · FLOODLIT UNTIL 9 PM
Skiing until 9 pm — 1 hour from Vienna
A family-friendly ski area one hour from Vienna — and evening skiing & tobogganing under championship-quality floodlights.
Winter attraction · season approx. late November–March. In summer: bike park, hiking, mountain carts & ropes park.
Winter report — live from the mountain
Snow & weather on the Hirschenkogel
14 km of slopes, 13 km floodlit, 94 snow-makers — and your live look at weather and snow before you set off.
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Ski on a World Cup slope
FIS WELTCUP
Every two years host of the Audi FIS women’s Ski World Cup. You ski the same panorama slope — under floodlights (13 of 14 km lit, until 9 pm).
Slopes & lifts · day & night
14 km of slopes — compact & clearly laid out
- 2 lifts in winter operation
- about 14 km of groomed slopes (blue/red/black)
- FIS-certified panorama slope, groomed twice daily
- snowmaking for snow-sure days
And after dark: 13 of 14 km under World Cup floodlights (Thu–Sat until 9 pm).
Pick the right product in the ticket shop:
Winter sport
On the slope & beyond
Ski & snowboard
14 km of slopes, 2 lifts — day & night, VIP cabin available.See details →
Tobogganing
3 km under floodlights — one of Lower Austria’s longest lit runs.See details →
Night operation
13 km floodlit, Thu–Sat until 9 pm — World Cup lighting.See details →
Ski school & rental
2 partner schools: Skischule Semmering & Schneesportschule Zauberberg · rental: Alpincenter & Sport Puschi.See details →Winter sport
More in winter
Cross-country
Groomed trails (incl. the 4 km Johannesloipe) — free, in crystal-clear air.See details →
Ski touring
Ascents along the slope edge during operating hours — free parking, no ticket needed.See details →
Snowshoe & winter hiking
Cleared high paths & guided tours — e.g. to the Pollereshütte on the Sonnwendstein.See details →
Ice stock rink
on the Sporthotel terrace — short briefing, prices at reception.See details →Orientation
The mountain on the official map
Official piste map — status Bergbahnen Semmering.
Storm or freezing rain? No problem
When the mountain rages — your indoor plan
Not every winter day is a piste day. The mountain is still worth it — indoors, warm and with a view.
Storm or freezing rain? No problem
Spa & wellness
Indoor pool with mountain view, 2 saunas & relaxation room — warm up after the snow.
Grand View restaurant
Gourmet cuisine by Yurii Novikov with panorama behind glass.
Liechtensteinhaus
A cosy parlour at the summit — reached dry by cable car.Webcams & live status
Check slopes, weather & lifts live — before you set off.Winter offers & packages
Winter packages — ski, toboggan, wellness & igloo
Package valueSingle-Skitage unter der Wochefrom 278 €
Package valueBalkon-Wochenende zu Zweitfrom 459 €
Package valueVereins-Wintertag: Bergpanorama, Eisstock & Gruppenmenüfrom 49 €FAQ
Frequent questions
Am I really skiing a World Cup slope?
Yes — every two years Semmering hosts the Audi FIS women’s Ski World Cup, and you ride the very same FIS-certified panorama slope, groomed twice a day.
How late can I ski in the evening?
Until 9 pm under floodlights — 13 of the 14 kilometres are lit. Night skiing runs Thu–Sat (daily in the holidays) from 6 to 9 pm.
When does the winter season start?
The season traditionally opens in late November; the night slope follows in early December.
Does the ski area suit beginners and kids?
Yes: blue, red and black runs for every level, the Happy Lift (external partner) for very first turns — plus two ski schools and rental right on site.
Can I go tobogganing here too?
Of course — the 3 km adventure toboggan run operates day and night under floodlights and is included with your lift ticket.
What’s there beyond the slopes?
Cross-country trails, ski touring (mindful of operations & closures), snowshoe and winter hiking on cleared high paths, and the ice stock rink by the Sporthotel.
How much is the ski pass?
Day pass €56.50 (adults), night pass €48.50, day & night €101 — buy online and skip the queue.
Where’s best to stay after a ski day?
At the Sporthotel, 8 minutes’ walk from the gondola: wellness with sauna & indoor pool, a free ski room, the RUFbus and ski-pass benefits for guests (voucher at reception).
Next step
Where to next?
And in summer?
Bike park, ropes park, Millennium Jump & mountain cart — all on one mountain, one hour from Vienna.