Award-winning skiing in Wildschönau
The ADAC publishing house selected the best Alpine ski areas for the first time in various categories: Alpine skiing, après-ski, most improved resort of the year, Small & Beautiful, family-friendliness, cross-country/Nordic skiing, snow parks and versatility. Wildschönau in Tyrol took first place in the “Small & Beautiful” category.
Kitzbühel Alps - Wildschönau
Wildschönau lies in the Kitzbühel Alps and the Zillertal Alps. It is a sunny ski area made up of four mountain villages: Auffach, Niederau, Oberau and Thierbach. Family-friendliness is a top priority here. The value for money for ski holidays in Wildschönau is good.
Award-winning skiing in Wildschönau
Date: 30/09/2026
Variety in the ski area matters
Ski holidaymakers are not necessarily concerned with how large a ski area is. Variety is often more important when choosing a holiday destination. Wildschönau holds its own with 75 km of pistes and 26 ski lifts. The runs are exceptionally well groomed. There are plenty of sporting activities for all ages at fair prices. Snowboard enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the Schatzberg Funpark in Auffach. Plenty of rails and jumps, as well as a quarterpipe, await snowboarders. The highlight is the 90 m-long halfpipe. Niederau has the Race & Boarder Area for snowboard fans. Beginner and expert riders will find a speed course, boardercross, slalom and arena here. Wildschönau has done a lot for snowboarders.
Wildschönau paragliding school
One of the world’s largest paragliding schools can be found here. The Wildschönau flight school offers a wide range of activities. Cross-country skiers can enjoy 50 km of trails. Horse-drawn sleigh rides are also very popular. Hikers will find 40 km of hiking trails. Night owls can go on torchlight tours or night hikes. And, of course, there’s night skiing and night tobogganing.
