Ski area Karkogel - Abtenau

Just outside Abtenau, the Karkogelbahn provides access to the more than 12 km of slopes of the family-friendly Karkogel ski area (part of Skiregion Dachstein West). This combination lift has both 8-seater gondolas and 6-seater chairlifts. It is not a large ski area, but it is an ideal destination for the less experienced skier and for families with small children. Large crowds are almost never present and so everyone can practice in peace and quiet on Karkogel's slopes.

Family-friendly ski resort Karkogel

The slopes of Karkogel reach an altitude of around 1,200 metres and are surrounded by a beautiful mountain world. The ski area is super family-friendly and therefore welcomes many families and families every year. Karkogel is nice and compact, so as a parent you will regularly run into the little ones as they take lessons. There is plenty to do both on and off the slopes. One of the highlights is the 3.2 km long toboggan run, which starts right at the mountain station of the Karkogelbahn. Open both during the day and in the evening, the track is a fun activity for young and old alike.

Taking a break in cosy huts

In Karkogel, the inner man is not short of anything either. The ski area is rich in cosy mountain huts where you can sample the tastiest Austrian dishes and specialities from the region. Cosy indoors or in the sun on the terrace. Tips are the Karkogelhütte and Landhotel Gasthas Traunstein.