Gschwandtkopf
Among the five ski resorts in Tirol, Gschwandktopf is the sunniest and most kid-friendly one. It features lifts, cable cars, slopes, and facilities for skiers of all ability and inclination.
On the south-western edge of the Seefeld plateau, Ski Resort Seefeld in Tirol – Gschwandktop is a sunny and family-friendly ski area. In the ski area there are 6 kilometers of slopes, 8 cable cars and lifts, a toboggan run, a ski school, a ski rental, and a ski service. From beginners to intermediate, the ski area is appropriate for skiers of all ability and offers panoramic views of the neighboring mountains like the Hohe Munde, Wetterstein, and Karwendel.
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Seefeld, Tyrol, Austria |
| Altitude | 1,200 – 1,500 m a.s.l. |
| Slopes | 6 km (4 km easy / 2 km medium / 0 km difficult) |
| Lifts | 8 (1 cable car / 1 chairlift / 6 drag lifts) |
| Snowmaking | 100 % of the slopes |
| Snow park | No |
| Children’s ski paradise | No |
| Toboggan run | Yes, 1.5 km long, illuminated at night |
| Night skiing | No |
| Ski schools | Yes, 1 |
| Ski rental | Yes, 1 |
| Ski service | Yes, 1 |
| Ski lockers | No |
| Ski buses | Yes, free |
| Parking lots | Yes, free |
| Mountain restaurants | Yes, 1 |
| Events | No |
The History of Skiing in Gschwandtkopf
In Gschwandtkopf, skiing has a rich and fascinating legacy starting in the late 1800s. Local farmers traveling over the snow-covered fields on wooden skis were the first skiers in Gschwandtkopf. Founded in 1899, the first ski club in Gschwandtkop was “Seefelder Schneeschuhverein”. In Gschwandtkopf, the ski club planned the first races and ski excursions as well as pushed the sport to both residents and guests.
Built in 1933, the first cable car in Gschwandtkopf was Austria’s third one. The cable vehicle had two seats and capacity of 120 persons per hour. Both skiing and tourism made use of the cable car, which was a big draw for guests from nearby and far-off.
The Winter Olympics’ cross-country skiing competitions in Innsbruck, 1964 and 1976 were hosted by Gschwandtkopf. New slopes, cable cars, and lifts were included into the updated and enlarged ski resort. Attracting several world-class skiers such Bjrn Daehlie, Marit Bjrgen, and Petter Northug, the ski slope also staged several FIS Cross-Country Ski World Cups.
Gschwandtkopf hosted the Seefeld-based Nordic World Ski Championships ski jumping events in 2019. The ski area built a new ski jumping hill featuring a 125-meter landing area and a 100-meter inrun. Stefan Kraft, Maren Lundby, and Ryoyu Kobayashi among other world-class ski jumpers participated in the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, which the ski area also hosted.
The Slopes of Gschwandtkopf
With six kilometers of slopes split into two difficulty levels—blue and red—Gschwandktopf offers Every day the slopes are maintained and there is 100% snowmaking coverage. There are emergency phones and rescue services; the slopes are also obviously marked and signposted. Slopes of Gschwandtkopf follow this pattern:
- Blue slopes: Perfect for novices and young children, blue slopes are the most mild ones. They are level, broad, and mild; there are no steep parts or obstructions. Mostly in the lower sections of the ski area and close to the ski rental and school, the 4 km blue slopes in the ski area span At the valley station’s ski school and ski rental, skiers of all ages and ability can access ski lessons, ski equipment, and ski servicing.
- Red slopes: Red slopes are the intermediate slopes suitable for confident, somewhat experienced skiers. With some bumps and jumps, they are somewhat steep, narrow, and curved. Mostly at the highest sections of the ski area and close to the mountain restaurant and toboggan line, the 2 kilometers of red slopes in the ski area span Food, beverages, and entertainment for skiers and guests are offered by the mountain restaurant and toboggan run of the top station.
The Cable Cars and Lifts of Gschwandtkopf
8 cable cars and lifts by Gschwandktopf carry skiers and guests to and from the slopes and facilities. With a capacity of 10,000 people per hour, the contemporary, cosy, safe cable cars and lifts are Children have designated seats and the cable cars and lifts are handicap accessible as well. The cable cars and lifts run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some are open late for tobogganing. The cable cars and lifts of Gschwandktopf follow:
- Cable car: Running on a cable, a cable car is a spacious cabin capable of carrying several passengers concurrently. There is just one cable car in the ski area—the Gschwandtkopf one. The principal cable car in the ski resort is the Gschwandtkopf one, which links the valley station to the peak station. Taking eight minutes to reach the peak, the Gschwandtkopf cable car can carry 1,200 people every hour.
- Chairlift: Designed to carry several people at once, these are a set of chairs run by a cable There just is one chairlift in the ski area: the Sonnenlift. Connecting the valley station to the blue slope Sonnenlift, the Sonnenlift chairlift is a short one. Reaching its goal takes three minutes and the Sonnenlift chairlift can carry 1,200 persons each hour.
- Drag lift: One or two individuals at a time are pulled from a rope or bar in drag lift. Six drag lifts inside the ski area are the Gschwandtkopf, Sonnenlift, Sportalm, Kreithlift, Birkenlift, and Geigenbühel. Long drag lifts such as the Gschwandtkopf drag lift link the peak station to the red slope Gschwandtkopf. Connecting the Sonnenlift station to the blue slope Sonnenlift drag lift Connecting the valley station to the blue slope Sportalm, the Sportalm drag lift is a short drag lift. Connecting the Kreithlift station to the adjacent Kreithlift ski area, the Kreithlift drag lift is another drag lift. The Birkenlift drag lift links the little ski area, Birkenlift station, Comprising a stand-alone drag lift, the Geigenbühel drag lift links the Geigenbühel station to the mini-ski area.
The Facilities and Services of Gschwandtkopf
Gschwandtkopf provides several amenities and services to improve your skiing experience, including:
- Ski school and rental: Book ski lessons, rent ski equipment, and get advice and suggestions from experienced ski instructors and personnel at the ski area’s ski school and ski rental. The ski school and ski rental, open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., are housed at the valley station The ski school and ski rental provide training, equipment, and services for all skill levels of skiers.
- Ski bus and parking lot: The ski area runs a free ski bus service to link it to other ski areas, towns, and rail and bus terminals. Parking lot Run every 15 minutes, the ski buses can hold skiers and their gear. The ski slope features a free parking place for your automobile as well. Situated next to the valley station, the 500-car parking lot can hold.
- Mountain restaurant: While appreciating the surroundings and ambiance, the ski area features a mountain restaurant where one may have dinner, snack or drink. The mountain restaurant at the summit station runs from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. At the mountain restaurant, skiers and guests can savor food, beverages, and entertainment.
