Dienten am Hochkonig is a charming, traditional austrian little village in Hochkönig's winterland. But as part of a vast ski area that covers the towns of Dienten, Muhlbach, Hinterthal, Hintermoos and Maria Alm, the one ski pass covers 276 lifts and a ski area of 865km.
So you get the best of both worlds at Dienten am Hochkonig ski resort - a traditional austrian village with almost limitless skiing.
The local skiing at Dienten am Hochkonig ski resort is good too. There are runs for every ability, it is suitable for the young and the old, for beginners and experts, and for skiers or snowboarders. There's even an ice-disco.
Resort ratings summary (out of 10):
Overall: 9
Skiing: 9
Snow: 9
Apres Ski: 8
Suitable for: beginner / intermediate / expert
Not suitable for: non skiers
Resort Summary:
Population: 860
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Resort Altitude: 1071m (3514ft)
Winter Season: December to April
Number of beds:
Nearest Airport: Salzburg
Nearest Town: Bischofshofen
Nearest rail station:express train station: Schwarzach or Saalfelden (20 km)
Getting there by road:
Snow:
Snow reliability: Good (snowmaking 30%)
Current snow conditions: snow conditions from the BBC
About the ski runs:
Total piste length: 40km
Vertical Drop: 829m (2720ft)
Number of ski runs: 9
Beginner %: 30
Intermediate %: 50
Advanced %: 20
About the ski lifts:
Highest Lift: 1900m (6233ft)
Lowest Lift: 1071m (3514ft)
Number of Lifts: 7
Lift Capacity: 40000 per hour
Lifts open: 09:00 - 16:00
The cost of ski passes (2004 / 05):
Adult 1 day: 27 Euros
Adult 6 days: 128 Euros
Child 1 day: 16 Euros
Child 6 days: 74 Euros
Restaurants, Apres ski and non skiers:
Apres ski and traditional austrian fayre is offered in the hotels within Dienten am Hochkonig ski resort. There is very little to entertain non skiers.
Resort contact details: Tourismusverband Dienten, Dorf 8, 5652 Dienten, Austria
Telephone: +43 (0) 6461 263
Fax: +43 (0) 6461 521
E-Mail: info@dienten.co.at
website: www.dienten.co.at
