Hochbrixenbahn
The gondola to Hochbrixen, with practice pistes, mountain runs and the start of the high-altitude cross-country trail.
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental
Brixen im Thale
Two gondolas, two sides of the Brixental.
From Brixen im Thale, choose between Hochbrixen and the Westendorf side. Discover the Zinsberg, mountain practice pistes and cross-country skiing at altitude.
Explore the liftsSkiing in Brixen im Thale
Discover Brixen im Thale.
Brixen im Thale lies in the middle of the Brixental, the valley named after the village. The centre surrounds the main village street and church; the gondolas depart further along, on opposite sides of the valley.
The Hochbrixenbahn takes you to Hochbrixen, with connections towards the Hohe Salve and Scheffau. The SkiWeltbahn heads the other way, towards the Choralpe and Westendorf. You can explore different parts of SkiWelt from the same village.
On the slopes
Lifts in Brixen im Thale
SkiWeltbahn
The gondola on the other side of the valley provides access to the Choralpe and the Westendorf side of the ski area.
Zinsbergbahn
A lift higher in the ski area with a viewing platform at the top station. Pedestrians can also use the gondola cabins.
More of the mountains
Things to do in Brixen im Thale
Views from the Zinsberg
A viewing platform at the top station overlooks the Brixental and the surrounding mountain ranges. A place to pause between runs.
Cross-country skiing at Hochbrixen
Alongside downhill skiing, Hochbrixen has a high-altitude cross-country trail. Take the gondola to the start for a different way to explore the mountain landscape in winter.
First pistes on the mountain
Practice lifts at Hochbrixen allow lessons higher up in the ski area. Beginners have a dedicated place to practise without immediately tackling a valley run.
Getting there
To the lifts and back
Brixen has its own railway station. The local ski bus connects accommodation and gondola stations. Check whether you need the Hochbrixenbahn or the SkiWeltbahn before setting off; they take you to different sides of the valley.
View the piste map ↗Before you go
Frequently asked questions about Brixen im Thale
Which gondola do I take from Brixen?
Take the Hochbrixenbahn for Hochbrixen and the Hohe Salve side. For the Choralpe and Westendorf, enter via the SkiWeltbahn.
Can I go cross-country skiing on the mountain at Brixen?
Yes, Hochbrixen has a high-altitude cross-country trail. Check whether it is open and which gondola ticket you need for your cross-country ski day.
More of SkiWelt
Explore the other villages
Ellmau
Up the Hartkaiser with views of the Wilder Kaiser.
Explore Ellmau →Going am Wilden Kaiser
Skiing and tobogganing around the Astberg.
Explore Going am Wilden Kaiser →Hopfgarten im Brixental
From the historic village centre to the Hohe Salve.
Explore Hopfgarten im Brixental →Itter
Take the Salvistabahn to the Kleine Salve.
Explore Itter →Kirchberg in Tirol
Enter SkiWelt via Ki-West in the Spertental.
Explore Kirchberg in Tirol →Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Via the Brandstadl to the heart of SkiWelt.
Explore Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser →Söll
Hochsöll, the Hohe Salve and skiing under the lights.
Explore Söll →Westendorf
Talkaser, Choralpe and a freestyle area of its own.
Explore Westendorf →