Fieberbrunn is well known for its great snow conditions and north facing slopes. Thanks to its location and its position to the Kitzbuheler Alps, it has a microclimate perfect for making snow. Fieberbrunn is part of the Ski Circus, linking it to other resorts such as Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Leogang creating a massive 270km of pistes. These towns are all linked via ski lift in a huge interconnected ski area. Fieberbrunn area its self is about 38km. However, for the more intrepid skier there is the option to purchase a lift pass called the Alpin Card. This lift pass gives access to Zell am See via a new link from Saalbach and gives access to a total of 408km of piste.
Beginner and intermediate skiing in Fieberbrunn ****
The Beginners area has its own lift in the “Skiwies’n Lords area” that is surrounded by rental shops and cafes if the learners get tired. In the Schneewinkl ski area there are 25 blue and 31 red runs to explore so there really is something for everyone regardless of ability. Fieberbrunn is also well known for its fantastic tree-lined skiing.
Advanced skiing in Fieberbrunn****
Thanks for its great snow record all the locals flock from Kitzbuhel after every heavy snowfall because they know what fantastic unique and direct terrain the resort has to offer. Every year an event called “Snow Fever” is put on and is well know to be one of Austria’s best mountain freeride shows. With the link over to Hinterglemm, Fieberbrunn is fast being one of the most sort after resorts in Austria and will no doubt become even more popular with the new link over to Zee am See from Saalbach.
Snowboarding on Fieberbrunn ****
Fieberbrunn is considered to be one of the world leading snowboard centers. In 1997 it hosted the 1997 Snowboard Masters World Cup, in 1998 the ISF European Snowboard Championships “Lords of the Boards” and many more since then. In 2004-2005 the “Skiwies’n Lords area” was created where there is a giant terrain park complete with a floodlit half-pipe, kickers and rails, with facilities that cater from learners to pros.