Aigen-Schlagl is a lovely ski resort sat on the gently rolling hills of the Muhlviertel region. Most suited to intermediate / advanced skiers, this ski resort is situated on a sunny plateau of the Bohemian Forest where three countries meet: Austria – Bavaria – Czech Republic.
Surrounded by shady forests and granite landscapes, Aigen Schlagl ski reort offers genuine Austrian hospitality and a wide range of activities and sports facilities. It is quite low though, at 600 meters, with the highest list only going to 1338 metres, so snow realiability could be a problem.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 6
Skiing: 6
Snow: 6
Apres Ski: 6
Suitable for: intermediate / expert / non skiers
Not suitable for: less suitable for beginners
Resort Summary:
Population: 3200
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 600m (1968ft)
Winter Season: December to April
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Linz-Hörsching
Nearest Town: Linz
Nearest rail station: Mühlkreis line to Linz
Getting there by road: easy (From Linz take the road B 2143 or B 2266)
Snow:
Snow reliability: fair to good (snowmaking 24%)
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length: 17 km
Vertical Drop: 408m (1339ft)
Number of ski runs: 13
Beginner %: 15
Intermediate %: 50
Advanced %: 35
Snowboard parks: none
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 1338m (4390ft)
Lowest Lift: 1338m (4390ft)
Number of Lifts: 7
Lift capacity: 800 per hour
Lifts open: 09:00 - 16:00
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day:
Adult 6 days:
Child 1 day:
Child 6 days:
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
Resort contact details:
Tourismusverband Aigen-Schlägl am Böhmerwald, Hauptstrasse 2, A-4160 Aigen-Schlagl, Austria.
