Skiing in Mellau-Damüls
109 km of pistes, 27 lifts, and a ski bus that stops one minute’s walk from the house. The largest ski area in the Bregenzerwald starts with a stroll.
The ski area: two valleys, one linked area
The linked Mellau-Damüls ski area joins two villages into one connected area with 109 km of pistes and 27 lifts and cable cars. From Mellau the cable car takes you up; at the top you cross over to Damüls and back again. You can ski all day without taking the same run twice.
Damüls has earned a reputation that reaches well beyond the region: it is considered one of the snowiest inhabited places in the Alps.
The terrain is varied. There are long, forgiving red runs for families, a few seriously steep descents, plenty of room off-piste and nursery slopes right by the valley stations.
- Pistes
- 109 kmA mix of blue, red and black
- Lifts and cable cars
- 27Linked Mellau-Damüls ski area
- Altitude
- up to 2,010 mMellau valley station 690 m
- To the ski bus stop
- 1 minute’s walkSki bus free for guests
What you can reach without the cable car
Opposite the front door, two things begin that you don’t need to drive to: the cross-country ski trail through the valley, groomed for both classic and skating. The groomed winter walking trail, cleared daily and fine in ordinary winter boots. And a few minutes further on, near the village centre, the natural toboggan run with a place to stop for food and drink.
Ski touring: when the lift isn’t enough
Ski touring has grown strongly in the Bregenzerwald in recent years, and Mellau is a good base. There are tours for beginners that climb within the ski area, and serious undertakings in the Bregenzerwald mountains.
How a ski day works here
- 01
Breakfast in the common room
On request. If you would rather cook for yourself, every apartment has a fully equipped kitchen.
- 02
Skis from the ski room
A lockable room on the ground floor for skis, boards and boots. No climbing stairs in ski boots.
- 03
One minute’s walk to the ski bus
The ski bus is free for guests and takes you to the valley station of the Mellau cable car in a few minutes.
- 04
Evenings: the Stube or the toboggan run
The Stube, our traditional parlour, is the shared common room and open to all guests — for low-key après-ski or an evening of Käsknöpfle, the Bregenzerwald cheese spätzle.
About the season: In winter we let from early December to early April. During the Christmas holidays, the February school holidays and over Easter a minimum stay of seven nights with Saturday arrival usually applies. These weeks book up early — ask in good time.
The ski bus stops round the corner
Three apartments for four, four and three people, plus a single room. Ski room in the house, parking at the door.