Season at a glance
estimated from history + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 1 Dec - 15 May (30 cm+ base in all 15 of the last 15 seasons)
Today (25 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening ~3 Oct (est.).
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,900 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 10 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
25 Aug 06:45| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier · 3,210 m | glacier ice (not modeled) | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,900 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +7° / +5° |
| Valley · 1,750 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 25 Aug 2026, 06:45 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
The Stubai Glacier is Austria's largest glacier ski area, spread across permanent ice above the Stubaital near Neustift. Its high-altitude terrain climbs from the Mutterbergalm base at 1,750 m to 3,210 m at the Schaufeljoch, giving dependable snow from autumn into early summer. Lifts usually start turning in October and keep running well into spring, and the whole area sits just a 45-minute drive from Innsbruck, making it one of the easiest big glacier day trips in the Alps.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN), 45 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Innsbruck (INN) | 55 min | rental + fuel | 45 km from Innsbruck. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Innsbruck (INN) | 1 h 46 min | budget option | bus 469 to Innsbruck Terminal Marktplatz, bus 502 to Innsbruck Leopoldstraße, bus 590 to Neustift i. St. Stubaier Gletscher (2 changes). |
| From Munich (MUC) | 2 h 30 min | varies | 190 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Salzburg (SZG) | 2 h 35 min | varies | 210 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Stubai Glacier lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Stubai Glacier
Is Stubai Glacier open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 15 of the last 15 winters Stubai Glacier had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,900 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 99 cm. The lifts themselves open ~3 Oct (estimated). (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
How high is Stubai Glacier?
The base sits at 1,750 m and the lifts reach 3,210 m, with most skiing around the 2,900 m mid-mountain level. The glacier terrain at the top is what keeps the snow dependable outside the core winter months.
How do I get to Stubai Glacier from Innsbruck Airport?
Innsbruck (INN) is the nearest airport at 45 km, about 55 min by road. Public transport takes about 1 h 46 min with 2 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Stubai Glacier?
Stubai Glacier has not confirmed its 2026/27 dates yet. Based on past seasons we estimate opening around 3 Oct and closing around 16 May; both dates are estimates until the resort announces. (season dates checked 25 Aug 2026)
Does Stubai Glacier have a glacier?
Yes - Stubai Glacier has glacier terrain reaching 3,210 m, which is why its season starts far earlier than at valley-level resorts and why late-season snow holds up well.
How reliable is the snow at Stubai Glacier in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 139 cm. (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), GeoSphere Austria (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.