Ski Amade: Numerous Developments For The 2024/25 Winter Season
Ski amadé, Austria's largest ski association, is rolling out the white carpet for the new 2024/25 winter season and is once again investing 96 million euros in the quality of the ski areas. With a new ski school initiative, XXL sunny skiing with Snow Vibes and many other offers and innovations, they are well prepared for the coming winter.
96 million euros: investments for the coming winter season
Ski amadé is investing another 96 million euros for the coming winter season to continue to improve the skiing experience for guests. With these investments, Ski amadé is focusing on innovation and modernization of the infrastructure. The focus is on the constant improvement of the quality of cable cars, optimized snowmaking technology and the renewal of lifts and slopes. In addition, investments are being made in sustainability and resource conservation in order to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.
8-seater chairlift Kaiblinggrat: Most powerful chairlift in Styria
The new 8-seater Kaiblinggrat chairlift represents a huge added value for the Hauser Kaibling ski area and the entire Schladming-Dachstein region. Styria's most powerful chairlift will now transport 3,600 people per hour to the transmitter plateau at 1,870 meters in just 4.5 minutes. Waiting times are now a thing of the past. The world's only direct drive from Leitner ropeways called "DirectDrive" ensures environmentally friendly and energy-efficient operation. Another exciting new feature is the comfortable entry via conveyor belt. This allows children under 1.25 meters to automatically grow by 15 centimeters and thus sit comfortably and safely.
10-seater cable car Rohrmoos I: With a premiere in the 4-mountain ski area
The new, state-of-the-art 10-person Rohrmoos I cable car in the Planai-Hochwurzen ski area promises an outstanding experience for all winter sports enthusiasts. The connecting cable car from Schladming to Rohrmoos is designed to carry 2,400 people per hour. 30 panoramic gondolas ensure maximum passenger comfort, safe transport of children and the transport of alternative sports equipment. A first in the 4-mountain ski area is that skis can be taken into the gondolas on the new cable car and can also be left there. This makes getting on and off quicker and, above all, easier, and passenger comfort is significantly increased, especially for families with small children.
NEW: Best Learn2Ski amadé: Skiing with certified professionals in Austria's greatest skiing pleasure
Improve your skills, feel confident on your first turns and experience adventure too: Ski amadé is setting new quality standards for learning to ski this winter: With Best Learn2Ski amadé, skiers of all ages and ability levels have certified professionals as teachers. The new certificate distinguishes tested ski schools and, in addition to the best individual support, ensures guaranteed improvement and success. From kids learning their first turns to teens looking for action to seniors who want a sporting challenge: the various Best Learn2Ski amadé packages offer the right thing for all ability and age levels.
These courses are offered at Best Learn2Ski amadé:
At "Bambini on Skis", beginners and slightly more advanced skiers between the ages of 4 and 6 are inspired to ski in a playful way. In small groups divided by language and age, the kids learn from trained ski instructors how to be safe and have fun on the slopes. Learning content according to international standards and all-day supervision with a fun children's supporting program and an exciting final ski race are included.
"Juniors on Skis" guarantees ultimate learning fun and success for beginners and advanced children between the ages of 6 and 13. In small groups divided by language and age, trained ski instructors show what it means to have fun on the "boards". In addition to all-day supervision and learning content according to international standards, there is also a daily children's supporting program and an exciting final ski race.
Experience unlimited adventure – and learn something at the same time: During the three to five-day “Teens on Skis unlimited”, teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 who love skiing improve their skills and learn new techniques – in small groups, with cool coaches, on new terrain. All-day supervision, learning experience according to international standards, including new techniques, and lots of fun and action as part of a varied supporting program.
Back to a beautiful and safe turn - with individual support from trained ski instructors: "Back2Ski" is just the thing for everyone who is over 18 and ready to take their skiing skills to a new level. In two-day private courses (2 hours each) you will experience completely new improvements and successes through targeted technical training. This is individual ski coaching at its finest.
Get excited about skiing and experience success in no time: "Learn2Ski" is for all adult ski beginners who want to find skiing fun with professional support. With targeted tips and tricks from highly trained ski instructors for your first successes on the mountain. In limited small groups for maximum fun and safety on the slopes.
It's never too late to get back into skiing. With "Best Agers on Skis", ski-loving best agers are guaranteed individual coaching and maximum learning success. Highly trained, local ski instructors teach beautiful and enjoyable skiing. The focus is on good company and absolute safety. For a group experience of a special kind - and on skis.
All information at: http://www.skiamade.com/bestlearn2ski
NEW: Events, enjoyment and long days of skiing: XXL sunny skiing with the ultimate snow vibes in Ski amadé
When the sun slowly rises higher again in spring, it is the right time for a wonderful skiing holiday in Ski amadé. Sun + skiing + fun in the huts - that is sunny skiing as it should be. The high-quality ingredients are 25 ski resorts in five top regions in Salzburg and Styria, up to 760 kilometres of slopes and 260 ski huts that provide guests with regional delicacies.
Feel the beat of the Snow Vibes
Sunny skiing in Ski amadé is experienced under the motto "Snow Vibes". Enjoy fantastic slopes in brilliant sunshine and celebrate the end of the season with many varied musical events. From rock and pop to electronic music and folk music - there is something for every taste. With energetic live concerts, rousing DJ sets with a sunset atmosphere or traditional folk music performances, moments that will be remembered are guaranteed. The variety of musical events and the unique atmosphere make saying goodbye to winter an unforgettable experience.
Sekt Austria in the snow with Ski amadé
Sekt Austria is drawn to where the hearts of ski-loving connoisseurs beat faster in winter - in the snow. From March 9th to 10th, 2025, sparkling wine lovers can look forward to a sparkling variety from the best producers in the country in the Hochkönig region. As part of a sparkling wine rally, the variety of Sekt Austria can be tasted at various stations and for even more fun, there is a collector's pass with which you can win great prizes when you have visited all the stations.
Culinary highlights in the 15th Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week
Ski amadé will be sending out particularly enjoyable vibes during the Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week from March 15 to 22, 2025, which will take place for the 15th time next winter. The ski huts and restaurants will be transformed into culinary stages under the motto "Skiing and Austrian wine". A culinary experience with wine tastings and a special supporting program awaits all gourmets, especially in the Ski and Wine Enjoyment partner huts.
In addition, there are these fine events in March: At the "Folk Music Ski Hut Roas", guests are treated to real folk music and regional delicacies in all participating huts in the Hochkönig region. At the "Gondeldinner" in the Grossarltal and Hochkönig, you can enjoy a 5-course meal at lofty heights. In addition, over 40 events take place in the 28 partner huts during the Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week. These include wine tastings, where you can sample fine wines from Austria, and live music that provides atmospheric entertainment. The Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week offers a perfect combination of sporting activity and culinary enjoyment.
A popular tradition during the Ski and Wine Week is the "Highest Farmers' Market in the Alps". Regional farmers and producers present their best delicacies - whether cheese, schnapps, jams or teas. You can taste, enjoy and buy at over 15 farmers' market stalls. Ski amadé turns the ski holiday into a true journey of discovery for gourmets and connoisseurs.
Budget-friendly end of the season: Easter family campaign and Ladies Week
Free ski passes for kids are available at the end of the season with the Easter family promotion. If at least one parent purchases a 6-day ski pass, children up to 15 years old (born in 2009 or later) ski for free. The Easter Bunny also has many attractive events and offers for families in all Ski amadé resorts in his basket.
Ladies first, but not only. Despite its name, Ladies Week in Ski amadé is also for men. And it's worth it: If you book a stay in a participating accommodation facility from March 22 to 29, 2025, you will receive a second ski pass for free when you buy one.
A price example for two people shows why the Ladies Week is worth it: 7 nights in a double room in a 4-star hotel with half board, including a 6-day ski pass plus another 6-day ski pass free of charge from 1,162 euros. In addition, ski tests and ski guiding are offered during this time, as well as a varied supporting program.
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Online early booking system: “Sensationally well received by our guests!”
But tried and tested systems are also being retained or expanded at Ski amadé. "Our online early booking system has been received extremely well so far and will of course continue," announces Dr. Christoph Eisinger. Anyone who books their ski pass early and online in the coming season will be rewarded with a particularly attractive price. And this is how the online early booking system works: The online price can be cheaper than the one at the ticket office. A positive side effect is that it also saves you potential waiting times at the ticket office. While ski passes can still be bought at the ticket counters at a fixed price as usual, the principle applies to all those who book online: the earlier you book, the greater the chance of getting a better price.
The online early bird system has been a fixed part of the Ski amadé booking process for two years now, with which Ski amadé is meeting the desire of many winter sports enthusiasts for more flexibility when purchasing ski passes. The best price is the price displayed in the new online ticket shop. Guests can see the price advantage compared to the regular ticket office price at any time. Online buyers can therefore be sure that they will receive the cheapest ski pass for the selected period at the time of purchase. Families in particular benefit from the online early bird system, as they usually plan their vacations in the longer term. But day visitors also have a chance to get a price advantage online. Of course, there is also a cancellation option for the flexible pricing system.
my Ski amadé Friends Club: Ski amadé customer club continues to grow
The my Ski amadé Friends Club already has over 150,000 members and offers a variety of exclusive promotions and offers for ski fans. Members benefit from various advantages in both winter and summer, such as shopping vouchers for selected brands, holiday specials and discounted experience offers. In addition, newsletters are sent out regularly, informing about current early bird and last-minute offers for ski passes. The my Ski amadé Friends Club is free and is aimed at everyone who wants to enjoy Ski amadé to the fullest.
The new Friends magazine "my Ski amadé Inside" offers members of the Friends Club exciting and exclusive insights into the world of Ski amadé. First and foremost, members find out important information from the ski areas and current news that will make their day of skiing even better. The offer is complemented by the exciting video series "Ski amadé Backstage", which allows a look behind the scenes at Ski amadé. This video series shows what it takes to create a first-class skiing experience and offers fascinating insights into the work of the people who keep the ski area running every day. "my Ski amadé Inside" therefore offers the best for real fans.
Sporting Snow Events: Top Stars Compete at World Cups
With the highest concentration of sporting events in the Alps, Ski amadé is a magnet for sports enthusiasts from all over the world. This is where action meets passion. With a fascinating variety of disciplines - from skiing and snowboarding to freestyle - there is something for every sports enthusiast. The picturesque mountain backdrop provides the ideal stage for world-class events that delight both athletes and spectators.
Ski amadé brings the big stars to its sporting events. The Salzburger Sportwelt is hosting the Ski World Cup Women's Night Slalom in Flachau (14 January 2025) - a real floodlit spectacle. As is the men's night slalom and night giant slalom in Schladming-Dachstein, which will take place on 28 & 29 January 2025. The Ski Cross World Cup will be held on the Reiteralm (16/17 January 2025), and the Snowboard World Cup will be held in the Gastein region on 14/15 January 2025 with the best snowboarders in the world. The Spring Battle (9 to 15 March 2025) will also take place in the Absolut Park in Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl, where freeski and snowboard professionals will present their best tricks and lines.
Many attractive and budget-friendly offers for the winter season
Mini's Week
For all beginners under the age of 6 (born in 2019 and later), the Mini's Week from January 11 to 25, 2025 offers ski lessons (either 5x2 hours or 3x4 hours), ski rental equipment, a varied supporting program and a ski pass for just 179 euros per child. In many accommodations in Ski amadé, children can also stay in their parents' room for free.
Easter family campaign
Easter in Ski amadé doesn't just last four days, but from March 15, 2025 until the end of the season. During this time, children up to 15 years of age (born in 2009 and later) ski for free if at least one parent buys a 6-day ski pass. The Easter Bunny also has many attractive events and offers for families in all Ski amadé resorts in his basket.
Junior Weekend Bonus
Ideal for day visitors: On all weekends, the ski pass is reduced for children (born 2009 - 2018) and young people (born 2006 - 2008). The day ticket costs 25 euros per day for children and 37.50 euros for young people.
family bonus
This is how family friendliness works: When you buy a Ski amadé ski pass, the third child and all younger siblings (child or teenager) get the ski pass for free if at least one parent and the two older siblings (child or teenager) buy a ski pass for the same period of validity. With the ALL-IN Card White, it is not necessary for the parents to buy an ALL-IN Card White.
Best Ager Week
The pleasure-active week for everyone over 60. If you enjoy skiing, appreciate high-quality cuisine and are looking for real insider tips, you can ski in Ski amadé at a particularly low price. From the start of the season until December 24, 2024 and from March 29, 2025 to April 12, 2025, if you book a 7-day stay in a participating accommodation facility, you will receive a free 6-day ski pass for Ski amadé. Also included in the price is free pleasure-ski guiding in the respective region.
In addition, a collection pass is issued upon arrival. If this is filled with at least four stamps from the participating pleasure ski route huts during the holiday week, the coveted "Pleasure Expert" badge in the form of a pole crest can be picked up from the tourist associations.
Ladies Week
Despite its name, Ladies Week is also for men. If you book a stay in a participating accommodation facility from March 22 to 29, 2025, you will receive a second ski pass for free when you buy one. This popular promotional week also offers ski tests and ski guiding, as well as a varied supporting program.
4=3 Online Package for my Ski amadé Friends
A special advantage for all my Ski amadé Friends: Four days of skiing, but only pay for three days - that's the 4=3 online package. It is valid for all my Ski amadé Friends Club members (born in 2005 and earlier) during special promotional periods at participating accommodation providers - and the ski pass is always included.
ski and wine enjoyment package
During the ski and wine enjoyment week from March 15 to 22, 2025, the 23 Ski amadé gourmet partner hotels are offering specially created holiday packages on the theme of skiing and Austrian wine. In addition to the overnight stay and the ski pass, a special gourmet offer is also included, such as a 5-course gala menu, an exclusive wine tasting or tickets for extraordinary culinary events that take place in the ski area throughout the week. Each hotel offers a different highlight.
ALL-IN Card White for children and teenagers
Children and young people can ski particularly cheaply with the Ski amadé ALL-IN Card White. The advance purchase price for the ALL-IN Card White is 210 euros for children and 314 euros for young people - in comparison, a 7-day ski pass costs 220 euros for children and 330 euros for young people. This means that from the eighth day on the slopes, the ALL-IN Card White at the advance purchase price is already worth it.
About the Ski amadé ski association
Up to 760 kilometers of fun on the slopes with one ski pass - this is only available in the five regions of Ski amadé. These are the Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Hochkönig and the Großarltal. 270 lifts and 356 slopes await skiers and snowboarders in a breathtaking mountain panorama. This fantastic ski destination leaves nothing to be desired: beginners and experts will find perfectly groomed slopes and ideal conditions. Gourmets are served culinary delicacies and warm hospitality in both rustic and modern ski huts.
