Skiing in Stubai

Stubai is a resort in Tirol (Stubaital) (Austria) skied between 1683 and 3210 metres, with 65 km of pistes and 26 lifts.

Country
Austria
Region
Tirol (Stubaital)
Altitude
1683–3210 m
Vertical drop
1527 m
Skiable kilometres
65 km
Lifts
26
Estimated season
October 4, 2026 – May 10, 2027

Frequently asked questions about Stubai

Where is Stubai?

Stubai is in Tirol (Stubaital), Austria, with the base at 1683 m and the top at 3210 m.

How do I get to Stubai?

Stubai is in Tirol (Stubaital) (Austria) and you get there by car: from Innsbruck Airport (Kranebitten) (INN), 40min by car away. The access road changes with the snowfall — chains, ice, queues — so it is worth checking the day's report and cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/austria/stubai-glacier before setting off.

When does Stubai open?

Stubai has not announced its opening date for the 2026/27 season yet. Our own estimate, based on the resort's altitude and its past seasons, puts it around October 4, 2026: that is a forecast, not an announcement. The resort confirms the date each autumn and we keep it up to date at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/stubai-glacier.

When does Stubai close?

Stubai is expected to close for the 2026/27 season on May 10, 2027. The real date depends on how the snow holds up at the top (3210 m) late in the season, and the resort usually announces it only a few weeks ahead: the up-to-date version is at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/stubai-glacier.

Can you ski in summer in Stubai?

Stubai skis on a glacier, so its calendar runs beyond the normal season: it opens earlier and closes later than the non-glacier resorts around it, and the top station reaches 3210 m. What is open at any given time depends on the state of the glacier; the current dates are at https://www.caranva.app/en/esqui/fechas-apertura/stubai-glacier.

How much snow is there in Stubai and are the lifts open?

It changes daily and the resort itself publishes it every morning: snow depth by altitude, open runs and open lifts. The Stubai daily report and forecast are at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/austria/stubai-glacier, and the live cameras at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/stubai-glacier. When it blows hard, the most exposed lifts are usually the upper ones (3210 m), so it is worth checking before driving up.

At what altitude do you ski in Stubai?

Between 1683 and 3210 metres, a vertical drop of 1527 m. That difference is why the snow is not the same across the whole resort on the same day: the upper slopes hold up better late in the season, while the lower part, at 1683 m, is the first to feel rain or warm weather. That is why the Stubai report is read by altitude band, at https://www.caranva.app/en/nieve/austria/stubai-glacier.

How many kilometres of pistes does Stubai have?

Stubai has 65 km of pistes and 26 lifts, between 1683 and 3210 m of altitude.

Where can I rent skis in Stubai?

On Caranva you book the full kit for Stubai — skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard if you prefer — at https://www.caranvasports.com/products/ski-rental-stubai: you pick the dates and give your height, weight, shoe size and level, and the gear is waiting assembled with the bindings set to those figures. You pay online, you skip the sizing counter, and you can swap the gear in the shop if something does not fit. The alternative is walking into a shop at the resort on a first-come basis, which over a bank holiday or at Christmas means queuing for whatever is left.

Where can I buy the Stubai lift pass?

At the resort ticket office on the day, or online in advance from the official Stubai store (https://www.stubaier-gletscher.com/tickets-preise/). Which pass types exist and who each one suits is explained at https://www.caranva.app/en/forfait-esqui/stubai-glacier. Buying online avoids the ticket-office queue, which first thing on a Saturday is the first half hour of skiing you lose.

Can I watch Stubai on a webcam?

Yes. The live Stubai webcams, with piste conditions and the snow report, are at https://www.caranva.app/en/webcams/esqui/stubai-glacier.

Which ski resorts are near Stubai?

In the same valley or the next one: Schlick 2000 (25 km of pistes, up to 2240 m), Elferbahnen (8 km of pistes, up to 2080 m) and Serlesbahnen Mieders (8 km of pistes, up to 1750 m). Comparing their top altitudes helps when snowfall is scarce: the ones that top out higher tend to open earlier and hold on longer at the end of the season.