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Almenwelt Lofer - family-friendly 


The Almenwelt Lofer is a starting point for numerous hikes and tours by mountain bike, but also perfectly suited for outings with the family. Parents and children use the Alm-Bahnen lifts in Lofer for quick and easy access uphill, where they’ll enjoy the various circular hiking trails.

In the Lofer alpine world mountain inns and lodges beckon to put in a break. All summer long, Loferer Alm on Austria’s most scenic hiking pasture provides parents and children with holiday fun - be it with the musical "Loferer Almsommer (alpine pastures summer)", the exhibition "The different tree" at Loderbichl or with the fun children’s programme.

Skiing in the Almenwelt Lofer is particularly enjoyable, as here you’ll find pistes without the hustle and bustle of the large ski areas. Choose from perfectly groomed pistes or unlimited free skiing in the powder snow!

Here there are 37 snow lances and 14 fan guns on Loferer Alm, ensuring reliable snow conditions. 9 of 10 lifts are additionally covered with snow guns.

Reliable snow conditions from Christmas to Easter!

On Austria’s most beautiful skiing pasture, there is something for all skiers, no matter if beginner or pro. In the Almenwelt Lofer you’ll find:

  • 46 km of groomed ski runs
  • 9 km downhill run, snow-covered with 1,000 m difference in altitude
  • 37 snow lances and 14 fan guns
  • Reliable snow conditions!
  • Generally fog-free area
  • New 8-seat cabin lift up to Austria’s most beautiful skiing pasture
  • 10 cable cars & lifts
  • Snowpark with 18 rails and jumps
  • Very attractive prices
  • Bus parking at the lower terminus
  • Get here toll-free from Germany
  • Sumsiland playground for children
  • Several ski schools
  • 9 restaurants as well as snow- and umbrella-bars

It’s a great thing dashing down on skissnowbladessnowboard or carvers across the white, snow-covered pistes. Families will feel especially at home in Almenwelt Lofer, as there is something to suit everyone, no matter if beginner or pro, young or old.

Want to find out more about Austria’s most beautiful skiing pasture?

Then have a look at this:  Almenwelt Lofer - The new Almbahn lift

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