Hotels in Waidring
Waidring is a Tyrolean village at the foot of the Steinplatte, sharing a cross-border ski area with Bavaria and staying close to Kitzbühel without the crowds.
Hotels at the ski in Waidring sit under the limestone wall of the Steinplatte, the peak that gives this Tyrolean village its cross-border ski area with Reit im Winkl just over the German border. The lift base is a short walk from most addresses in the village, so the daily routine is boots on, skis over the shoulder, first chair. Waidringer Hof and Chalet Tirol anchor the spa-and-wellness end of the market, while smaller family-run guesthouses like Strubwirt keep things simple for skiers who want a bed, a hearty dinner and an early start. Kitzbühel is close enough for an afternoon off the slopes, but Waidring itself stays a village first, resort second: quiet lanes, a church spire, and mountains on every side. It suits families with young skiers, couples who want a spa after the last run, and confirmed skiers using the Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm area as a base for bigger days.
Waidring in cijfers
Brandtnerhof Betriebe
Chalet Tirol Waidring
Strubwirt
Hotel Sendlhof
Hotel & Appartements Heigenhauser
Waidringer Hof 4 Sterne Superior
Hotel Tiroler Adler - bed and breakfast
KUHOTEL Steinplatte, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Wat je kunt verwachten
- Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm cross-border ski area
- Short walk from village to the lifts
- Family-run guesthouses alongside spa hotels
- Kitzbühel Alps within easy reach
- Tyrolean village character, not a purpose-built resort
Lokale tips
- ✓Book a hotel on the village side facing the Steinplatte lift station if you want the shortest walk to first chair.
- ✓The Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm area crosses into Bavaria, so carry ID even on a day of skiing.
- ✓Parking fills up on weekends in high season, arrive before 9am or ask your hotel about on-site spaces.
- ✓Snow reliability is best from mid-December through March at this altitude, check conditions before an early or late-season trip.
- ✓Beginner slopes cluster near the valley station, while confirmed skiers head higher toward the ridge for longer red and black runs.
- ✓Kitzbühel is a short drive away for a non-ski day of shopping or a different mountain to try.
Waar te verblijven
Veelgestelde vragen
What is the ski area like in Waidring?
Waidring skis the Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm area, a cross-border domain shared with Reit im Winkl in Bavaria. It mixes gentle valley runs near the base with longer red and black descents higher on the ridge, and the lift base sits close to the village centre.
Is Waidring good for beginners?
Yes, the valley station area has wide, gentle slopes suited to first-timers and young children, and several hotels run ski-in/ski-out or near-lift access that keeps early lessons simple for families.
When is there the most snow in Waidring?
Reliable cover typically runs from mid-December into March, with the Steinplatte's higher terrain holding snow later into the season than the valley floor around the village.
Where should I stay for the shortest walk to the lifts in Waidring?
Hotels clustered near the Steinplatte valley station, within a few hundred metres of the village centre, cut the walk to a matter of minutes rather than a drive.
Is Waidring close to Kitzbühel?
Kitzbühel is a short drive from Waidring, close enough for a half-day trip, though Waidring itself stays a quieter village base rather than a satellite of the bigger resort.
Do Waidring hotels have spa facilities?
Several of the larger properties, including four-star addresses near the lift, run indoor pools, saunas and wellness areas for skiers to use after the last run, alongside smaller guesthouses with simpler facilities.