Heiligenblut

Though very much off the radar of British visitors, Heiligenblut offers a huge amount of freeride terrain, untouched snow, and access to some of the highest backcountry in Austria.

weather Forecast today: Light rain

Max temp: 8.5 °c
Min temp: 4.4 °c

Last Updated: Fri 25 Apr

weather Forecast today: Light rain

Max temp: 8.5 °c
Min temp: 4.4 °c

Last Updated: Fri 25 Apr

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The picturesque village is set among beautiful surroundings at the foot of the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain.

Situated to the west of Badgastein, the slopes in Heiligenblut are quiet and are mainly blues and reds in two areas. The 12 lifts include three gondolas and serve 55km of groomed runs, though the extensive freeride terrain is the real draw. Due to the altitude, the resort’s six freeride arenas offer great snow for much of the season and the lack of crowds mean the slopes stay untracked for longer.

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Pros and cons

Fantastic lift-served off piste and touring opportunities
Surprisingly varied local slopes
Hidden gem that is often very quiet

Limited terrain for beginners
Quiet town with limited nightlife
High altitude terrain can be challenging in bad weather

On the Slopes

The ski area has a decent network of blues and reds, dropping down from the Schareck mountain at 2604m. Even higher slopes can be found on Hochfleiss, where the long snowsure run 11 drops from 2902m right down to 1809m. Beginners will want to stay in the village, where two gentle learning areas can be found.

The main attraction however is the off piste terrain. After fresh snowfall, the lack of crowds means that plenty of excellent powder can be found within the lift served area – powder that typically remains untracked for longer than in most resorts. Touring equipment and a mountain guide will then get you into some of Austria’s finest backcountry – book on with Ski Club Freshtracks to do exactly this.

In the Resort

This is a quiet and pretty resort, set at just over 1300m at the foot of the ski area. It is instantly recognisable by the stunning church in the centre of town and the towering Grossglockner behind it. Small, family run hotels dominate the accommodation on offer – so expect to come here to ski and relax, this certainly isn’t an Austrian party town.

Getting to Heiligenblut

The small Klagenfurt airport is around two hours to the southeast of the resort, whilst Salzburg sits two and a half hours to the north. Innsbruck is an alternative, but the drive takes you via Italy and lasts around three and a half hours.

Klagenfurt airport: 2 hours (driving)
Salzburg airport: 2.5 hours (driving)
Innsbruck airport: 3.5 hours (driving)

Season Dates

Opens: Friday 20 December 2024
Closes: Sunday 30 March 2025

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Mainly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Rain/Snow shower	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow shower
Wind
Snow expected	4.5 cm	2.8 cm	1.7 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.6 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.8 cm	0.8 cm	1.9 cm	8.6 cm
Max temp	-6.1°c	-6°c	-5.1°c	-4°c	-3.3°c	-3.8°c	-3.2°c	-2.3°c	-3.4°c	0.2°c	0.7°c	-1.7°c	2.8°c	3.1°c	0.6°c	4°c	4.2°c	1.7°c	3.7°c	3.9°c	1°c	3.5°c	3.8°c	1.6°c	3.2°c	3.3°c	0.9°c	1.2°c	1.1°c	-0.3°c
Min temp	-7.7°c	-7.7°c	-6°c	-5.2°c	-4°c	-4.6°c	-4.1°c	-3.4°c	-4.5°c	-3°c	-1.7°c	-3°c	-0.9°c	0.6°c	-1.7°c	0.8°c	1.7°c	-1.5°c	1.4°c	1°c	-1.5°c	0.9°c	1.6°c	-1.5°c	1.1°c	0.9°c	-1.2°c	0.5°c	-0.3°c	-2.2°c
Feels like temp	-12.7°c	-15.3°c	-13.2°c	-11.1°c	-8.3°c	-3.8°c	-8.2°c	-8.2°c	-7.4°c	-3°c	-3.3°c	-4.6°c	-4.1°c	-0.2°c	-2.1°c	0.7°c	1.4°c	1.5°c	1.2°c	0.6°c	-1.8°c	-2°c	0.5°c	-1.3°c	-1.4°c	-0.2°c	-2°c	-3°c	-3.9°c	-3.9°c

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Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	4.5 cm	2.8 cm	1.7 cm
Max temp	-6.1°c	-6°c	-5.1°c
Min temp	-7.7°c	-7.7°c	-6°c
Feels like temp	-12.7°c	-15.3°c	-13.2°c

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Weather	Mainly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Broken clouds
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-4°c	-3.3°c	-3.8°c
Min temp	-5.2°c	-4°c	-4.6°c
Feels like temp	-11.1°c	-8.3°c	-3.8°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-3.2°c	-2.3°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-4.1°c	-3.4°c	-4.5°c
Feels like temp	-8.2°c	-8.2°c	-7.4°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.6 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	0.2°c	0.7°c	-1.7°c
Min temp	-3°c	-1.7°c	-3°c
Feels like temp	-3°c	-3.3°c	-4.6°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	2.8°c	3.1°c	0.6°c
Min temp	-0.9°c	0.6°c	-1.7°c
Feels like temp	-4.1°c	-0.2°c	-2.1°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Rain/Snow shower	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4°c	4.2°c	1.7°c
Min temp	0.8°c	1.7°c	-1.5°c
Feels like temp	0.7°c	1.4°c	1.5°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	3.7°c	3.9°c	1°c
Min temp	1.4°c	1°c	-1.5°c
Feels like temp	1.2°c	0.6°c	-1.8°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.5°c	3.8°c	1.6°c
Min temp	0.9°c	1.6°c	-1.5°c
Feels like temp	-2°c	0.5°c	-1.3°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	3.2°c	3.3°c	0.9°c
Min temp	1.1°c	0.9°c	-1.2°c
Feels like temp	-1.4°c	-0.2°c	-2°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow shower
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Snow expected	0.8 cm	1.9 cm	8.6 cm
Max temp	1.2°c	1.1°c	-0.3°c
Min temp	0.5°c	-0.3°c	-2.2°c
Feels like temp	-3°c	-3.9°c	-3.9°c

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Weather	Light rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Mainly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Partly cloudy	Mainly cloudy	Rather cloudy	Partly cloudy	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Clear skies	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Occasional rain	Rain shower
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.6°c	8.5°c	7.4°c	11.1°c	12°c	9.5°c	12°c	12.6°c	9.8°c	15.1°c	15.6°c	11.1°c	17.4°c	18°c	13.6°c	19°c	19.5°c	14.8°c	18.8°c	19.1°c	14.5°c	19°c	19.4°c	14.9°c	18.5°c	18.6°c	14°c	15.6°c	16°c	12.9°c
Min temp	4.4°c	7.4°c	5.1°c	5.4°c	9.5°c	5.1°c	5.6°c	9.8°c	4.9°c	6.8°c	11.1°c	6.8°c	8.2°c	13.6°c	7.6°c	10.1°c	14.8°c	8.1°c	10.6°c	14.5°c	7.6°c	10.1°c	14.9°c	8.5°c	10.1°c	14°c	8.5°c	9.8°c	12.9°c	7.6°c
Feels like temp	4.3°c	5.9°c	5.6°c	3.8°c	10.6°c	9.1°c	5.3°c	11.5°c	9.4°c	6.5°c	14.4°c	10.7°c	8°c	16.6°c	13.3°c	9.9°c	17.9°c	14.3°c	10.3°c	17.8°c	14°c	9.7°c	17.9°c	14.5°c	9.9°c	17.8°c	13.8°c	9.7°c	15.1°c	12.7°c

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Max temp	7.6°c	8.5°c	7.4°c
Min temp	4.4°c	7.4°c	5.1°c
Feels like temp	4.3°c	5.9°c	5.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	11.1°c	12°c	9.5°c
Min temp	5.4°c	9.5°c	5.1°c
Feels like temp	3.8°c	10.6°c	9.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	12°c	12.6°c	9.8°c
Min temp	5.6°c	9.8°c	4.9°c
Feels like temp	5.3°c	11.5°c	9.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	15.1°c	15.6°c	11.1°c
Min temp	6.8°c	11.1°c	6.8°c
Feels like temp	6.5°c	14.4°c	10.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	17.4°c	18°c	13.6°c
Min temp	8.2°c	13.6°c	7.6°c
Feels like temp	8°c	16.6°c	13.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	19°c	19.5°c	14.8°c
Min temp	10.1°c	14.8°c	8.1°c
Feels like temp	9.9°c	17.9°c	14.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	18.8°c	19.1°c	14.5°c
Min temp	10.6°c	14.5°c	7.6°c
Feels like temp	10.3°c	17.8°c	14°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	19°c	19.4°c	14.9°c
Min temp	10.1°c	14.9°c	8.5°c
Feels like temp	9.7°c	17.9°c	14.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	18.5°c	18.6°c	14°c
Min temp	10.1°c	14°c	8.5°c
Feels like temp	9.9°c	17.8°c	13.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	15.6°c	16°c	12.9°c
Min temp	9.8°c	12.9°c	7.6°c
Feels like temp	9.7°c	15.1°c	12.7°c

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Snow Overview

Austria

Updated 15/04

Spring conditions continue through this week for most Austrian areas, as the freezing line remains high – around 3,000m. This will change, however, as the weekend approaches, with more unsettled conditions bringing cooler temperatures and snow to much of the region.

Western reaches will see a brief flurry of snow on Thursday, mostly across higher ground. More unsettled weather will come in through the weekend, bringing snow to all elevations as the freezing line drops off a cliff; around 20cm can be expected across higher ground.

Further east, flurries of snow arrive all week, remaining on higher elevations thanks to a higher freezing line. In a similar chain of events, snow moves in over this weekend and will reach all elevations, albeit only half a foot or so.

Unsettled conditions and snowfall remain in play throughout the new week.

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