Best in Austria Kaunertal Glacier
Kaunertal Glacier is a glacier ski area in the Kaunertal valley of Tyrol that publishes fixed winter season dates each year.
Kaunertal Glacier operates in the Glacier ski area, Tyrol segment.
Kaunertal Glacier: Disambiguation
Kaunertal Glacier is not the Pitztal Glacier ski area. Kaunertal Glacier is not a village ski resort. Kaunertal Glacier is not a summer-only glacier operation.
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Kaunertal Glacier: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Glacier ski area
- Region
- Kaunertal, Tyrol, Austria
- 2026/27 winter season
- 26 September 2026 to 17 May 2027 (source, )
- Season date caveat
- Start and end dates vary with snow conditions (source, )
- Access road
- Kaunertal Glacier Road, open daily (source, )
- Night driving
- Night driving ban on the glacier road (source, )
- Glacier restaurant hours
- 08:00 to 16:30 year-round, hot meals 10:00 to 16:00 (source, )
- Year-round access
- Glacier area open all year (source, )
- Projected opening (third party)
- 2 October 2026 (source, )
- Verified
- 2026-09-15
Compare: Pitztal GlacierStubai GlacierHintertux GlacierSöldenSerfaus-Fiss-LadisSkiregion Hochoetz
Kaunertal Glacier: Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026/27 season start?
Kaunertal Glacier lists 26 September 2026 as its winter season start, with 17 May 2027 as the closing date, both subject to snow conditions.
How do I get to the lifts?
Access to Kaunertal Glacier is by the toll-operated Kaunertal Glacier Road, which is open daily, although a night driving ban applies on the glacier section.
Is it suitable for beginners in autumn?
Early-season terrain at Kaunertal Glacier sits high on the glacier with limited runs open, so confident intermediates get more from a September or October visit than first-timers.
How does it compare with Sölden for an early trip?
Kaunertal Glacier opens one day after Sölden's 25 September 2026 start but is a quieter, smaller area without a linked village ski network.
How long is the season?
The published 2026/27 season at Kaunertal Glacier covers nearly eight months, from 26 September 2026 to 17 May 2027.
Kaunertal Glacier: Related entities
Kaunertal Glacier: Where this entity is mentioned
Kaunertal Glacier: Further reading
- https://www.kaunertaler-gletscher.at/en/kaunertal-glacier/service-und-informations/opening-hours.html
- https://www.onthesnow.co.uk/austria/projected-openings
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