The top 7 family-friendly ski areas in the Alps

The Alps are a true paradise for winter sports enthusiasts. But not all ski areas are the same. Some are particularly suitable for families and offer special facilities and activities for children. Here are the top 7 family-friendly ski areas in the Alps that ensure unforgettable winter experiences.

Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal

With an impressive 130 kilometers of slopes, Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal is one of the largest ski areas in Germany. Here winter sports enthusiasts can choose between seven ski mountains and even ski from Germany to Austria. The Söllereck offers ideal conditions for beginners and families with relaxed and manageable slopes.

Turracher Höhe

Located between Styria and Carinthia, the Turracher Höhe offers 43 kilometers of pistes that extend around the frozen Turracher Lake. The easy and moderately difficult runs are particularly ideal for families. A highlight is the XXL fun slope, one of the longest in the world.

3 Peaks Dolomites

This ski area with 115 kilometers of slopes is located near the famous Three Peaks. The Haunold is particularly family-friendly thanks to its easy and wide ski slopes. A special eye-catcher is the huge snowman family on the Rotwand, which is up to eight meters high.

Obertauern

Obertauern has a unique structure: the ski area surrounds the central ski resort. Thanks to the high amounts of snow, it is often referred to as the “snow bowl of the Alps”. For families, it offers the advantage that children can hardly get lost. There are also attractions such as a ghost train that you can ski through.

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental

With 288 kilometers of slopes, child-safe chair lifts and over 20 ski schools, the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental is a paradise for families. Even children from five months of age are looked after here. The rustic ski huts that offer delicious Tyrolean specialties are a special experience.

Stubaital

The Stubaital offers four ski areas to choose from. In addition to Austria's largest glacier ski area on the Stubai Glacier, there are leisurely slopes with a view of the impressive Kalkkögeln. If you're looking for variety, you can switch to the sleigh and enjoy one of the longest toboggan runs in Tyrol.

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis

The Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis ski area offers 214 kilometers of slopes and numerous family-friendly runs. The mascots Murmli and Berta provide entertainment in the ski schools. A special highlight is the Bärenpiste, which is particularly popular with children.

The Alps offer a variety of ski areas that are perfect for families. However, these seven ski areas are particularly noteworthy and guarantee unforgettable winter experiences for young and old.