From first turns to blue runs

Where is the best place for a child to learn to ski? Where can they take their first turns in a safe environment, where can they continue practicing after ski lessons, and which blue run is best suited for their first run down the mountain with their parents? Across the region's ski mountains, children and parents can find terrain suited to their abilities – from the very first attempts on skis to to shared runs on easy slopes.

Making your first turns easy 

Several of the region's ski areas have dedicated learning zones for children putting on skis for the first time. At Hauser Kaibling, Wollis Kids Park is located right in the valley. Covering 24,000 square meters, it features three magic carpets, a platter lift, and spacious practice areas. A ski school, rental shop, and parking are all located nearby, ensuring a hassle-free start to the day on the slopes. Riesneralm also offers plenty of space for first-time skiers with its approximately five hectare children’s ski area. Two magic carpets and long conveyor lifts guide children step by step as they learn. In Ramsau am Dachstein, the sunny plateau, gentle terrain, and several learning areas create a relaxed environment. Kaliland features magic carpets and the Kalilift, while additional easy slopes and lifts in the Ramsau ski region and on the Rittisberg provide plenty of variety.

Learning to ski with a sense of adventure 

Once the basics are mastered, it’s time to add some variety to your day on the slopes. On Planai, the Hopsi Children's Winter Wonderland combines playful elements with a variety of practice opportunities. A conveyor lift, a wave course and other activity stations make learning even more enjoyable. Reiteralm is another good option for children who have already gained some confidence on skis. In the Kinderland on the mountain, conveyor lifts and playful elements await before children head out onto easy runs like the Schober descent or the Haseck slope. At Galsterberg, the focus is especially on the experience. Galstiland combines an 85meter-long magic carpet and a practice area with its own themed world featuring talking characters, wooden huts, and interaktive stations. The first few kilometers of skiing together Children who can brake and turn with confidence will find plenty of opportunities to make their first runs with their parents. On Hochwurzen, for example, the Rohrmooser Plateau and other easy areas are perfect for taking the next step. Fageralm offers several easy blue runs on its quiet high plateau, while Planneralm stands out with its manageable selection of runs, a kids’ area, and plenty of natural snow. The region's variety is particularly valuable when making the transition from the practive area to a regular piste. The colour grading is not the only consideration: visibility, terrain and the type of lift also matter.

Free skiing for children up to six years old

Skiing fun for the whole family: During the 2026/27 winter season, children up to six years old (born in 2021 or later) ski for free throughout the entire Schladming-Dachstein region - with the exception of the Ramsau ski region. Trips with the Dachstein Glacier cable car are also included for the youngest guests. Schladming-Dachstein therefore offers families not only not only numerous ways to enjoy skiing together, but also suitable options for every stage of learning  - from those first few meters in the snow to skiing down a blue run together. 

More information: schladming-dachstein.at/family-ski