Flachau – One of the most unique snow parks in Europe and some of the best apres-ski bars in Austria
At the Heart of the Salzburg region in Austria, you can find a ski resort with one of the most unique snow parks in Europe and one of the best apres-ski bars in Austria.
This resort is Flachau, which lies in the middle of the Salzburg Sportwelt ski area, part of the Ski Amade, Austria’s largest ski region.
In this article, you will learn everything you need to know before planning a vacation in Flachau, you will discover some great tips that will help you to make better decisions and save time and money!
The closest airports to Flachau are Salzburg, with a transfer time of 50 minutes, Munich with a transfer time of 2 hours and 23 minutes, and Innsbruck, with a transfer time of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
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Flachau ski area is called Snowspace and is known for its fast chairlifts.
The ski area size was 120 km of connected ski runs together with Wagrain and Alpendorf, and in 2014 got a big boost after the building of the G-link Cable-car.
Since October 2020, the building of a 3.1 km of 10-seater gondola, named Panorama link, Connects Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl- Zauchensee ski areas to Flachau, making the Snowspace ski area one of the largest in Austria, With 210km of connected slopes and 70 lifts!
In Shuttleberg, the mountain, between Flachauwinkl and Kleinarl, you can find one of the best and unique snow parks in Europe, Absolut Snow Park.
The snow park is 1.5 km long and has any Fantasy of freestyler mind, even an indoor skateboard park, where you can get snickers and ride a skateboard on wood ramps.
The village of Flachau, home of the legendary ski champ Herman Mayer, Seats at the altitude of 880 meters.
Recommended Hotels
Blending laid-back village charm with Austria’s huge Snowspace ski network, Flachau lines its Starjet and Achterjet base lifts with everything from gourmet hideaways to budget-friendly lodges:
Alpines Gourmethotel Montanara serves Michelin-level tasting menus, chic alpine rooms and a soothing spa just 200 m from the Starjet lift—an indulgent base for food-lovers who still want first tracks.
Uncle Jack’s TropicALPS Lifestyle Hotel fuses palm-tree vibes with mountain panoramas; think colourful design suites, a tropical-themed wellness zone and walk-out access to the Achterjet gondola.
Hotel Flachauerhof pairs pine-clad tradition with modern comforts—spacious rooms, a small spa and a central “Dorfstrasse” address five minutes from Hofstadl.
Schlosshotel Lacknerhof looks like a miniature castle and hides a water-world of pools, slides and saunas that makes ski-days with kids (or spa-hungry adults) effortless.
Familienhotel Felsenhof specialises in family holidays with inter-connecting rooms, all-day childcare and a 700 m² wellness area; the hotel shuttle zips to both main lifts.
Resl Resort offers roomy apartments plus hotel-style half-board, a cosy spa and doorstep convenience to shops, cafés and the Starjet.
Almlust keeps budgets happy with minimalist rooms, a climbing wall, small spa and fire-pit lounge—all a two-minute stroll from the lift.
Apres Ski
Next to the Strar Jet lift, you can find one of the best apres-ski bars in Austria, The Hofstadle:
another good apres ski bar, next to the Achter Jet lift, is Fliegenpilz: Fliegenpilz apres-ski bar
the nightlife of Flachau is average, and the best places to have some fun in the evening are MusiStadle and fire& ice, the Austrian clubs brand.
To conclude, here are our ratings for Flachau:
for snowboarders: 8
beginners: 8
intermediates: 7.5
advanced skiers:7
freestylers: 9.5
free-riders: 6
nightlive: 7
apres-ski: 9
Resort Charm: 6.5
Total score Flachau is 7.5
Our bonus tips for Flachau:
Better come with a car to Flachau. There are free parking lots next to the Spacejet and Achterjet lifts, And the a-10 highway will lead you easily from Salzburg airport, to Flachau.
Flachau can be a great base point for ski-safari to explore the Ski Amade region.
If you don’t come in a car, the best place to stay is close to the Starjet lift. That way you will be close to the Hofstadle and village centre.
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