Lackenhof - Ötscher

Visitors praise the long, wide descents and the unhurried feel: on weekdays the pistes are close to empty and you can lap them without waiting. Families single out the children's ski school and the gentle slopes where first turns come easily, while stronger skiers still find a few steeper pitches. The setting counts too - skiing at the foot of the distinctive Ötscher with views over the Mostviertel, far from the bustle of the big Alpine names.

Grooming draws the loudest complaints: reviewers report badly prepared pistes and runs left untouched by the snowcat. The second recurring gripe is that only part of the trail map is open, with guests finding half the runs shut. Pricing annoys people as well - the ticket window costs noticeably more than the online rate. Some reports mention unfriendly cashiers who refused to swap a day pass for an hourly one.