Klausberg - Skiworld Ahrntal

The praise goes to snow security: the bowl faces north and sits close to the main Alpine divide, and wide snowmaking keeps the cover in place. Reviewers single out immaculate grooming and the first lift running at eight in the morning, while the Funtaklaus park, with boxes, rails and kickers for every level, is called one of the best in the Alps. Wide runs, cosy huts and friendly staff also get a mention.

Size is what draws criticism: advanced skiers find the place monotonous over a full week. Rising prices for the cable car and the pass annoy visitors too. One skier complained that after heavy snowfall the groomers flatten everything, leaving no untracked strips along the treeline. Parents miss a walking path to use while their children ski, and Klausberg is linked to Speikboden only by ski bus, not by lifts.