Gaissau-Hintersee resort background
Gaissau-Hintersee in Austria - a group of people skiing down a mountain.
Gaissau-Hintersee in Austria - a group of people skiing down a mountain.
Gaissau-Hintersee in Austria - tracks in the snow.
Winter scene at a ski resort in Gaissau-Hintersee, Austria, featuring the sight of a charming chalet amidst a mountainous winter sports landscape.
Winter sports enthusiasts enjoying a day at the Gaissau-Hintersee ski resort in Austria, with a charming challet nestled amidst the expansive snow-covered landscape.
Winter view of Gaissau-Hintersee ski resort in Lake Fuschl, Tennengau, Krispl, Salzburg, Austria, featuring ski activities amidst breathtaking snowy landscape.

Gaissau-Hintersee Overview

Gaissau-Hintersee is a welcoming ski resort celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. It offers a variety of enjoyable activities including day and night sledging, and skiing on wide and fast slopes, ensuring a thrilling experience for all. Particularly appreciated is the dedicated training area for children, equipped with moving carpet lifts, and the button lift catering to beginners and nervous adults.

While the resort is known for its excellent food outlets and beautiful mountainous landscapes, the 2mensch sesselbahn and t-lifts are noted to be rather slow, impacting the overall efficiency of the skiing experience. However, the resort compensates for this with its overall affordability and accessibility. It's conveniently reachable by train and skibus, making it a great choice for day trips.

The resort is also a hotspot for non-skiers, offering an alpine hut for leisurely visitors and tracks ideal for ski touring when the ski area is closed. The natural snow at Gaissau-Hintersee provides a unique skiing experience, and the opportunity for snowshoeing is an added advantage for nature enthusiasts.

While some consider the lifts outdated, many find the rustic charm of the huts, the quality of the snow, and the beautifully groomed slopes compensates for this. Despite the need for modernization, the resort maintains its appeal with a tranquil atmosphere, differing from the noise and crowds of larger resorts.

In conclusion, Gaissau-Hintersee ski resort is a charming destination catering to diverse skiing abilities, offering a range of activities on and off the slopes. Its beautiful landscapes and excellent facilities make it a great choice for families and individuals seeking a relaxed skiing experience.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

678
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

2.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

7
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
58.0%
Intermediate
42.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Gaissau-Hintersee

Where is Gaissau-Hintersee?

Gaissau-Hintersee is a ski resort in Lake Fuschl, Tennengau, Krispl, Austria, at coordinates 47.7000, 13.2200.

How many lifts does Gaissau-Hintersee have?

Gaissau-Hintersee has 7 lifts, serving 2 km of marked runs and 678 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Gaissau-Hintersee?

Gaissau-Hintersee has a peak elevation of 1,362 m, a base elevation of 862 m and a vertical drop of 501 m.

How is Gaissau-Hintersee rated?

ShredIndex rates Gaissau-Hintersee 65.4 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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678 ac

Skiable Terrain

2km

Total Run Distance

7total

Number of Lifts

1362m

Peak Elevation

501m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

257.3cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (79.0cm)
33.6cm
Nov
48.3cm
Dec
79.0cm
Jan
46.4cm
Feb
32.3cm
Mar
26.8cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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