Sportgastein vs Zillertal Arena

Sportgastein (Salzburg) and Zillertal Arena (Salzburg) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatSportgasteinZillertal Arena
Vertical drop3,497 ft (1,066 m)6,329 ft (1,929 m)
Summit elevation8,668 ft8,205 ft
Base elevation5,171 ft1,877 ft
Lifts354
Runs14215
Beginner terrain29%41%
Intermediate terrain57%52%
Expert terrain14%7%
Night skiing--

Zillertal Arena has the bigger vertical (6,329 ft vs 3,497 ft); Zillertal Arena has more runs (215 vs 14); Sportgastein skews more expert (14% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
SportgasteinNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Zillertal ArenaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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