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Last updated on 12.08.2024

Winter 2024-25

Not a year without improvements. Not a year without investment. This year, the SkiWelt mountain railway companies are investing over 27 million euros to make the ski area even more modern and sustainable and to offer new services.   The new buildings represent a new dimension in comfort and service in one of the largest and most sustainable ski areas in the world.

Insanely strong. Insanely sustainable. The 8-seater Eibergbahn is the highest-capacity and one of the most energy self-sufficient chairlifts in the world.

SkiWelt Scheffau. The new 8-seater Eibergbahn is being built on the same route and, with a dynamic transport capacity of up to 4,570 passengers per hour, will be the world’s most powerful detachable chairlift.  It has a maximum travelling speed of 5 m/s and is equipped with seat heating, but of course without a bonnet for wind-related reasons.  In the interests of energy efficiency and resource conservation, variable seat insertion will be possible from a minimum of 16 seats, depending on requirements. A centrepiece of the new Eibergbahn will be the new 140 kWP PV system on the roof of the valley station of the Eibergbahn.  This will enable around 50% of the annual energy required to be generated by the cable car itself. Another milestone in the SkiWelt mountain railway’s complete energy efficiency.  Incidentally, the old Eiberg lifts are not yet retiring – they have been sold in their entirety and will start their second cable car life after a general refurbishment overseas.

• Type: 8 CLD/B | with seat heating
• Speed: 5m/s
• Conveying capacity: up to 4570 P/h

Detailed report: The new 8-seater Eibergbahn – Insanely strong. Insanely sustainable.

SkiWelt Söll starts the 2024/25 winter season with electricity from its own small hydropower plant

SkiWelt Söll. Thanks to the construction of the small hydropower plant on the Stampfanger stream, Bergbahnen Söll will be able to cover around 25% of its annual energy requirements itself from December 2024. If you look at summer operations from May to October, both gondola lifts to Hexenwasser and Hohe Salve can be operated almost entirely energy self-sufficiently thanks to this self-produced energy.

“Energy self-sufficient operation – with the construction of our small hydropower plant, we are taking a big step in this direction! For this reason, Bergbahnen Söll has taken the opportunity to invest in a small hydroelectric power plant right next to the valley station,” says Mario Gruber, Managing Director of Bergbahnen Söll.

• Maximum output: 380 KW
• Annual output: 1.500.000 kW/h

Insanely ecological – New Aiblboden reservoir for even more sustainability.

SkiWelt Westendorf. Valley runs and practice areas in the valley in SkiWelt Westendorf are guaranteed snow. The new Aiblboden lake makes it possible.  The new 90,000m³ Aiblboden Lake is a natural snow pond near the middle station of SkiWelt Westendorf.  “The aim is to be able to make technical snow on the valley runs and all areas close to the valley, including the popular ski-in & ski-out practice meadow area in the village centre, even during short snowmaking windows. Another advantage is that the water is already there in autumn when needed and is also available at a much colder temperature, meaning that the mountain railways can also make snow in an even more resource-efficient way.  In the course of the construction work, the pistes will also be adapted. Run 110 in the “Ellmerer Schlag” area will be widened, making it safer,” says Stefan Grafl, Managing Director of Bergbahn Westendorf.

Giant panorama viewing platform

SkiWelt Brixen im Thale. A new giant panoramic experience awaits all skiers in SkiWelt Brixen at the top station of the Zinsberg cable car. Easily accessible by passenger lift or stairs, skierscan enjoy a 360° panorama at the top that they have never seen before. Visitors can also use 3 Viscope binoculars free of charge to discover the mountain peaks. The giant relaxation zone with huge hands and feet invites you to linger. By the way: from next winter, pedestrians will also be able to use the Zinsberg cable car and enjoy the giant panorama at the top. From this winter, the Zinsbergbahn will also be part of the SkiWelt Winter Hiking Pass.
This pass includes 2 different ascents and descents per day (morning + afternoon) on all SkiWelt access lifts and now also includes the Zinsbergbahn. (Exception Ki-West) The ticket is only valid for pedestrians without ski equipment.

Haunted Kinderland with mini conveyor belt and a natural ice rink on Hochsöll

SkiWelt Söll. A completely new winter wonderland is being created this year, freely accessible for young and old in Hochsöll. At the middle station below the Hexenwasser gondola station, a natural ice rink, a winter playground for romping around in the snow, a small fun conveyor belt for first experiences with skis and a relaxation area with sun loungers are planned. In the heated gingerbread house right next to the ice rink, little ones can borrow equipment for sliding and playing for free. While stocks last. The new winter adventure trail for pedestrians to the Stöcklalm also starts from here.
All valid ski pass tickets (SkiWelt, SuperSkiCard, SnowCardTirol), the winter hiking maps and additionally there is a separate mountain and valley ticket from the Bergbahnen Söll (adults: 21.00 EUR & children 10.50 EUR).

Online 360° SkiWelt panoramic tour

The new 360° online panoramic tour through the SkiWelt invites you to plan, marvel and discover. All pictures are from last winter. Whether mountain or valley stations. This tour gives you an excellent impression of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental, one of the largest and most modern ski areas in the world.

• 360° Panoramic tour in summer
• 360° Panoramic tour in winter

The SkiWelt Winter Hiking Pass is being extended

The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental is expanding its offer with the Zinsberg cable car and the Riesen-Panorama viewing platform for winter hikers, connoisseurs and panorama lovers.
The SkiWelt Winter Hiking Pass is available from 3 – 6 days at all SkiWelt cable cars. It is ideal for enjoying the enchanting winter landscape on the mountains, exploring the numerous winter hiking trails of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental and savouring real regional delicacies at the many family-run huts and mountain restaurants.
With just one mountain railway ticket, winter hikers in the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental have the choice of using 13 panoramic mountain railways, including the new Zinsbergbahn with a giant panoramic visit. Once at the top, visitors can expect fantastic panoramic views of over 70 three-thousand metre peaks from the Wilder Kaiser to the Großglockner. The winter hiking pass is valid on all SkiWelt access lifts (except KiWest) and includes two ascents and descents a day – of course only for pedestrians without ski equipment. For adults, the Winter Hiking Pass costs 91.50 euros for 3 days and 146.50 euros for 6 days.

More about the prices: Winter Walker´s Ticket

NEW OFFER TIPS

NEW: March early booking promotion – 10% price advantage

Our offer tip for the holiday period: 07 – 14.03.2025
The 10% discounted early booking rate is only available for purchases until 20.12.2024. The early booking rate is also only valid for SkiWelt ski passes of 3 – 7 days in the validity period from 7 – 14.03.2025. This offer can only be booked online in the SkiWelt ticket shop. Please note the following: The discounted early bird tickets are not available at any time directly at the mountain railway ticket office or at the ticket machine on site.

More about the offer: March early booking promotion

SuperSkiWeeks – 15% price advantage

Our tip for all skiers without children
Period: 07.12. – 20.12.2024 & 15.03. – 30.03.2025
The 15% discounted SuperSkiWochen ski pass is only available until the day before the 1st day of validity of a ski pass. This offer can only be booked online in the SkiWelt ticket shop or directly via a hire company. Please note: The discounted SuperSkiWochen tickets are not available directly at the cable car ticket office or from the ticket machine on site at any time. *The SuperSkiWochen tickets cannot be combined with FamilySkiWochen tickets (children free).

More about the offer: SuperSkiWeeks

Family ski weeks – children up to 15 ski for free *

Our offer tip for all families | Period: 07.12. – 20.12.2024 & 15.03. – 30.03.2025
*If one parent purchases a SkiWelt ski pass with a validity period of at least 3 days, all family members’ children up to the age of 15 (born 2009-2018) receive a free ski pass for the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental during the same period. This promotion is valid if at least 3 days of the ski pass are within the promotion period. The FamilySkiWeeks promotion tickets cannot be combined with SuperSkiWeeks promotions. The free tickets for children are only available directly at the cable car ticket office with proof.

More about the offer: FamilySkiWeeks

EVENTS

Ellmi’s magical mountain advent – the highest mountain advent in Europe

06/07/12/2024, 13/14/12/2024, 20/21/12/2024 from 16:30 – 22:00 in each case
In the enchanting winter world around the Bergkaiser panorama restaurant on the Hartkaiser, several Advent stations await you on a torch-lit circular trail through Ellmi’s Winter Wonderland. Local handicrafts, background music and a supporting programme round off the programme. Let yourself be fascinated by the pre-Christmas magic and inspired by the highest Christmas market in Europe.
Ascent and descent adult 19.50 / children (2009 – 2018) 9.50 EUR, reduced rates for season ticket holders

More about the event: Ellmi´s christmas market

Winterwoodstock of brass music

The fourth edition from 21 – 23 March 2025 will once again be celebrating “Brass Music on the Rocks”. In 2025, well-known and modern brass musicians will once again provide the best atmosphere on the Main Stage, the Dorfbühne or in the SkiWelt at the Nieding Alm, the SkiWelt Hütte, the Sonnalm or the Brixner Stadl. The “Blasmusik-Hütten” are located directly on the ski piste. The concerts are easy to reach for skiers and pedestrians, so that everyone can enjoy the music and at the same time make the most of the magnificent ski areas.

More about the event: Winterwoodstock of brass music