St Johann in Tirol Ski Holidays

“Traditional Tyrolean charm, scenic slopes and welcoming mountain huts”

Nestled between the Kitzbüheler Horn and the dramatic Wilder Kaiser mountains, St. Johann in Tirol is a picturesque market town in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps. With both Salzburg and Innsbruck airports around an hour away, St. Johann is also perfectly suited to flexible short ski breaks and long weekends.

Combining authentic Austrian charm with excellent skiing, it's an ideal destination for families, couples and anyone looking for a relaxed ski holiday. The local ski area is especially popular with beginners and intermediate skiers, offering beautifully groomed slopes and cosy mountain huts serving hearty Austrian cuisine against a backdrop of spectacular Alpine scenery.

For those looking to ski further afield, St. Johann also makes an excellent base for exploring several of Austria's best-known ski areas.

On the Mountain 

Set on the snowy, north-facing slopes of the Kitzbüheler Horn, St. Johann's ski area offers around 50 kilometres of pistes served by 17 modern lifts. Wide, tree-lined blue and red runs dominate the mountain, creating the perfect environment for beginners, improving skiers and relaxed intermediates looking to build confidence and enjoy uncrowded cruising.

More experienced skiers can tackle the challenging black run down to Oberndorf, while fresh snowfall opens up enjoyable powder routes higher up the mountain.

One of St. Johann's highlights is its selection of traditional mountain huts. With around 18 cosy alpine restaurants scattered across the ski area, you'll never be far from a welcoming terrace, delicious local cuisine and stunning mountain views.

If you're keen to explore beyond the local slopes, St. Johann is a great base for discovering neighbouring resorts. Kitzbühel, the SkiWelt and the Ski Circus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn are all within easy reach by train, bus or taxi, making day trips straight forward and adding plenty of skiing variety to your holiday.

Off the Mountain 

St. Johann offers a relaxed and friendly après-ski scene. Max's Pub, at the foot of the slopes, and the Rock Bar in Eichenhof are popular meeting spots after skiing, while the town itself has a great selection of welcoming bars, cafés and restaurants for a more laid-back evening.

Away from the slopes, St. Johann's attractive pedestrianised centre is full of traditional Tyrolean character, with colourful frescoed buildings, an impressive baroque church and a charming, cobbled square.

The resort also has a Recreation Centre with indoor pool, sauna and solarium, gym and tennis courts, a floodlit toboggan run and ice-skating ensuring there's plenty to enjoy both on and off the snow.