Planning a family ski vacation to the Alps can be overwhelming with so many options across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Marlene of Marlene’s World has compiled her list of the best family ski resorts in the Alps, focusing on areas that offer gentle terrain for beginners, excellent ski schools, family-friendly accommodations, and fun attractions for kids.
Best Family Ski Resorts In The Alps
- 1. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis (Austria)
- The top family resort in the Alps with 214 km of trails featuring mascots Murmli and Bertha, the famous Bear Trail, and attractions like the Sky Swing. Advanced skiers can test themselves on the Direttissima with its 70% gradient.
- SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental (Austria)
- This massive area offers 288 km of trails with child-safe chairlifts, over 20 ski schools, and childcare from 5 months old. It’s Austria’s largest night skiing area with traditional mountain huts.
- Obertauern (Austria)
- The “snow bowl of the Alps” where all runs lead back to the village, making it impossible for kids to get lost. Features include a ghost tunnel, the Kinder Tauern Round, and many ski-in/ski-out hotels.
- 3 Zinnen (Italy)
- Located near South Tyrol’s Three Peaks with 115 km across five mountains, featuring the family-friendly Haunold mountain. The giant snowman family at Rotwand reaches up to eight meters tall.
- Stubai Valley (Austria)
- 4 ski areas including Austria’s largest glacier resort, with gentle runs at Serles, Helfer, and Schlick 2000. The Helfer features three toboggan runs up to 8 km long, among Tyrol’s longest.
- Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal (Germany)
- One of Germany’s largest ski areas with 130 km of trails including Germany’s longest valley run at Nebelhorn. Söllereck and Heuberg offer ideal beginner terrain for families.
- Turracher Höhe (Austria)
- 43 kilometers of trails around the frozen Turrach Lake with hotels close to the slopes and the XXL Franz-Klammer run. The “Piste Butler” offers free Prosecco for adults and sweets for kids.
