Pistenhotels.Info Award 2026 Honors 50 Best Hotels Directly On The Ski Slopes.

Just in time for the start of the winter season, the holiday portal www.pistenhotels.info presented the pistenhotels.info Award 2026, recognizing the 50 best hotels directly on the ski slopes.

For the sixth edition of this coveted award, more than 900 hotels throughout the Alps were evaluated. Two establishments from Obertauern topped the new ranking: Hotel Schneider took first place, followed by Hotel Kristall in second. The Perfeldhof in Hinterglemm (third place), the K1 Mountain Chalet in Bruneck/South Tyrol (fourth place), and Hotel Bruckreiterhof in Schladming (fifth place) rounded out the top five. A total of 43 of the award-winning hotels are located in Austria, six in South Tyrol, and one in Switzerland. The complete ranking of the top 50 can be found at: www.pistenhotels.info/award

"Our award recognizes hotels located directly on the ski slopes that boast outstanding guest satisfaction – these are precisely the exceptional establishments we want to highlight," explains Christoph Reichl, editor-in-chief of pistenhotels.info . "To achieve this, we compare the hotels' facilities, offerings, and services just as carefully as actual guest satisfaction. Additional services such as ski rental, ski servicing, ski lessons, and guided ski tours are also important."

The "no-fake" factor neutralizes review marketing.

In addition to the reviews on pistenhotels.info guest opinions on Google, TripAdvisor, and HolidayCheck were also evaluated and included in the ranking. A specially developed "no-fake factor" neutralizes the influence of marketing-driven or even purchased reviews. "When analyzing guest satisfaction, we also examine the negative reviews from the last five years. We compare the number of bad reviews to the number of rooms. This allows us to identify which hotels are truly able to satisfy their guests," explains Reichl.

The top 10 of the pistenhotels.info Awards 2026:

1. Hotel Schneider (Obertauern, Salzburg)
2. Hotel Kristall (Obertauern, Salzburg)
3. Perfeldhof holiday apartments (Hinterglemm, Salzburg)
4. K1 Mountain Chalet (Bruneck, South Tyrol)
5. Hotel-Pension Bruckreiterhof (Schladming, Styria)
6. Hotel Zauchensee Zentral (Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Salzburg)
7. Hotel Zürserhof (Zürs am Arlberg, Vorarlberg)
8. Hotel Panorama (Obertauern, Salzburg)
9. JOAS natur.hotel.b&b (Innichen/Vierschach, South Tyrol)
10. Aparthotel Bernhof (Obertauern, Salzburg)

The complete ranking of the top 50 can be found at: www.pistenhotels.info/award 

Details of the top 10 of the pistenhotels.info Awards 2026:

• Hotel Schneider in Obertauern (Salzburg), 1st place / No. 1 Austria / No. 1 Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-schneider With its first-place finish in the pistenhotels.info Award 2026, Hotel Schneider in Obertauern has secured the top spot among all ski-in/ski-out hotels in Europe. This traditional 4-star superior hotel has been passionately run by the Schneider family since its founding in 1967 and boasts a prime location directly on the slopes in the snow-sure Obertauern ski area. Guests enjoy the highest level of comfort and service, from the luxurious ski room with its own elevator directly to the slopes to the stylish wellness area with an indoor pool, whirlpool, and various saunas, perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes.
• Hotel Kristall Obertauern in Obertauern (Salzburg), 2nd place / No. 2 Austria / No. 2 Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-kristall Just behind the leader, and thus in second place in the pistenhotels.info Award 2026, is the Hotel Kristall in Obertauern. This 4-star hotel, run by the Kindl family, looks back on a long tradition: since 1972, it has stood for warm hospitality and personal service. Located directly on the slopes at an altitude of 1,740 meters, the hotel offers the ideal starting point for skiing in Austria's most snow-sure winter sports resort. Guests particularly appreciate the family atmosphere and the perfect location.
• Perfeldhof holiday apartments in Hinterglemm (Salzburg), 3rd place / No. 3 in Austria / No. 3 in Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/perfeldhof The Perfeldhof holiday apartments in Saalbach-Hinterglemm have once again secured 3rd place in the pistenhotels.info Award. This family-run business, owned by Wolfgang and Sabrina Gensbichler, was built in 2012 and is situated on a hilltop with stunning views over the Glemm Valley. Thanks to its location directly next to the 12erKogel gondola, guests can reach the slopes in just a few steps and enjoy easy access to the extensive Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn ski area with its 270 kilometers of pistes and 70 lifts. A real highlight is the breakfast buffet featuring many products from the hotel's own farm. New this winter season are additional guest parking spaces right next to the building.
• K1 Mountain Chalet in Bruneck (Trentino-South Tyrol), 4th place / No. 1 Italy / No. 1 Trentino-South Tyrol www.pistenhotels.info/k1-chalet The K1 Mountain Chalet in Bruneck in the Puster Valley has taken 4th place in the pistenhotels.info Award 2026 and has also been recognized as the best ski-in/ski-out hotel in South Tyrol. Since its opening in December 2018, this exclusive hotel has delighted guests with its 13 luxurious apartments and a perfect location directly at the gondolas and slopes of Kronplatz. The KlimaHaus A certified K1 Mountain Chalet prioritizes sustainability and boasts modern, high-quality furnishings. After an active day on the slopes, the wellness area, complete with saunas, a relaxation room, and an outdoor whirlpool, invites guests to unwind and enjoy themselves.
• Hotel-Pension Bruckreiterhof in Schladming (Styria), 5th place / No. 4 in Austria / No. 1 in Styria www.pistenhotels.info/bruckreiterhof The Hotel-Pension Bruckreiterhof in Schladming has once again secured first place in Styria in the pistenhotels.info Award 2026. This family-run guesthouse has been operating since 1959 and is located directly on the slopes of the Reiteralm ski area. With 270 lifts and 760 km of perfectly groomed runs, the region offers ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. Off the slopes, guests can enjoy winter hiking trails, cross-country ski tracks, and romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides. A farm-style breakfast featuring products from the guesthouse's own farm ensures guests are well-fed, while the small wellness area provides the perfect relaxation after an active day in the snow.
• Hotel Zauchensee Zentral in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee (Salzburg), ranked 6th / No. 5 in Austria / No. 4 in Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/zauchensee-zentral The Hotel Zauchensee Zentral, located in the idyllic World Cup resort of Zauchensee, is once again among the best ski-in/ski-out hotels in Europe in 2026, ranking 4th in the state of Salzburg. Since 2000, ski world champion Michael Walchhofer and his wife Barbara have run the hotel with great personal dedication and a passion for winter sports. The 4-star hotel is situated directly on the slopes and next to the Roßkopf cable car – the perfect starting point for exploring the diverse ski area with its 210 kilometers of pistes. From the ski room, you can easily reach the gondola, the cross-country ski trails, or the nearby toboggan run. After an active day on the slopes, the wellness area with its indoor pool, saunas, and steam rooms invites you to relax and unwind.
• Hotel Zürserhof in Zürs am Arlberg (Vorarlberg), 7th place / No. 6 in Austria / No. 1 in Vorarlberg www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-zuerserhof The Hotel Zürserhof in Zürs am Arlberg has been awarded the title of best ski-in/ski-out hotel in Vorarlberg. It is one of the most traditional hotels in the Alps and is located directly on the slopes in the heart of the Arlberg ski area, boasting 305 kilometers of interconnected ski runs. Elegant rooms and suites, exceptional cuisine, and impeccable service define its unique ambiance. Guests can unwind after an active day on the slopes in the 3,200 m² wellness area, complete with a sauna complex, pools, and relaxation zones. Families will also find a dedicated family spa area with a swimming pool, whirlpool, and steam room.
• Hotel Panorama in Obertauern (Salzburg), 8th place / No. 7 in Austria / No. 5 in Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-panorama The Hotel Panorama in Obertauern has achieved 8th place in Europe and is among the top 5 hotels in the state of Salzburg. This 4-star superior hotel, run with great passion by the Storch family since 1985, is located in the heart of the snow-sure Obertauern ski area, where perfect conditions for winter sports enthusiasts prevail from the end of November to the beginning of May. Guests here enjoy not only the immediate proximity to the slopes but also a stylish retreat with alpine charm. Those seeking tranquility can relax in the adults-only sauna area with views of the snow-covered mountains, while the cozy suites with freestanding bathtubs offer special moments of well-being.
• JOAS natur.hotel.b&b in Innichen/Vierschach (Trentino-South Tyrol), 9th place / No. 2 in Italy / No. 2 in Trentino-South Tyrol www.pistenhotels.info/joas-hotel At the pistenhotels.info Awards 2026, the JOAS natur.hotel.b&b in Innichen/Vierschach once again landed in the top 10, achieving 9th place in Europe and second place in South Tyrol. The hotel, run by the Joas family, has been operating since 2016, is surrounded by an impressive natural landscape, and is located directly on the ski slopes of the Three Peaks ski area with its 115 kilometers of pistes. Sustainability and regionality are central to the hotel's concept and shape both its architecture and furnishings. Its manageable size creates a particularly personal atmosphere, allowing for optimal attention to the individual needs of its guests.
• Aparthotel Bernhof in Obertauern (Salzburg), 10th place / No. 8 in Austria / No. 6 in Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/aparthotel-bernhof The Aparthotel Bernhof is another of Obertauern's most popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts, and for good reason. The Obertauern ski area boasts 100 km of perfectly groomed slopes and 26 lifts and cable cars. This family-run apartment building, owned by the Bernhofer family, is centrally located and has undergone extensive, high-quality renovations in recent years, resulting in a modern design and a particularly welcoming atmosphere. The designer apartments combine alpine style with contemporary living comfort. The aparthotel offers a generous breakfast buffet, and breakfast can even be served directly to your apartment upon request. Guests also have access to a small wellness area with a Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, and infrared cabin.
  
  The pistenhotels.info Award, first presented in 2020, annually recognizes the 50 best hotels with direct ski-in/ski-out access. This award differs from other hotel awards primarily in that it incorporates multiple independent review sources for its ranking. As a first step, the editorial team researches the hotels' service and amenities and combines this information with guest satisfaction data from three major review portals (Google, TripAdvisor, HolidayCheck) as well as the pistenhotels.info platform itself. A specially developed "No-Fake Factor" neutralizes the influence of marketing-driven or purchased reviews by calculating the ratio of negative reviews to the number of hotel rooms. 

The complete ranking of the top 50 can be found at: www.pistenhotels.info/award