Best of Carinthia
Best Ski Resorts in Carinthia, Austria 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Carinthia, Austria are Nassfeld (70 km), Bad Kleinkirchheim (68 km) and Katschberg-Aineck (52 km). The highest is Mölltaler Gletscher, with runs from 3,084 m (10,118 ft); the biggest vertical is at Großglockner Heiligenblut (1,671 m); and Goldeck has the largest share of easy terrain (58%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassfeld | 1,996 m | 1,384 m | 70 km | 27% | source |
| Bad Kleinkirchheim | 2,143 m | 1,131 m | 68 km | 37% | source |
| Katschberg-Aineck | 2,211 m | 1,156 m | 52 km | 21% | source |
| Gerlitzen Alpe | 1,909 m | 907 m | 37 km | 36% | source |
| Turracher Höhe | 2,193 m | 801 m | 34 km | 41% | source |
| Großglockner Heiligenblut | 2,905 m | 1,671 m | 24 km | 42% | source |
| Goldeck | 2,125 m | 1,580 m | 24 km | 58% | source |
| Innerkrems | 2,167 m | 706 m | 22 km | 37% | source |
| Mölltaler Gletscher | 3,084 m | 980 m | 21 km | 22% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Carinthia
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Carinthia, Austria.
Mölltaler Gletscher: 3,084 m (10,118 ft) →Großglockner Heiligenblut: 2,905 m (9,531 ft) →Katschberg-Aineck: 2,211 m (7,254 ft) →Turracher Höhe: 2,193 m (7,195 ft) →Innerkrems: 2,167 m (7,110 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Großglockner Heiligenblut: 1,671 m vertical →Goldeck: 1,580 m vertical →Nassfeld: 1,384 m vertical →Katschberg-Aineck: 1,156 m vertical →Bad Kleinkirchheim: 1,131 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Goldeck: 58% easy (24 km total) →Großglockner Heiligenblut: 42% easy (24 km total) →Turracher Höhe: 41% easy (34 km total) →Bad Kleinkirchheim: 37% easy (68 km total) →Innerkrems: 37% easy (22 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 9 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Carinthia, Austria. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Carinthia →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Carinthia?
By mapped runs, Nassfeld, with about 70 km and 29 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Carinthia?
Mölltaler Gletscher, with mapped runs starting at about 3,084 m (10,118 ft).
Which Carinthia ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Goldeck (58% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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