Cheers about perfect snow: Hochkar and Ötscher attract winter athletes!

On January 4, 2025, several media report on the positive development in the winter sports season in Lower Austria. In particular, the conditions in the popular ski areas of Hochkar and Lackenhof am Ötscher ensure joy among winter sports enthusiasts.

Current reports from ORF Niederösterreich show that the Christmas holidays offered optimal prerequisites for the skiers. The Hochkar ski area recorded a rush of winter athletes, which is due to the sunshine and the excellent slopes. In the past few weeks, new snow has fallen, followed by a lot of sunshine, which significantly increased the attractiveness of the area.

Situation in the Ötscher area

In contrast, the company in Lackenhof am Ötscher is currently restricted. Due to the current weather situation, several lifts must be temporarily closed. The managing director of the Ötscherlifte and authorized representative of the Hochkar Bergbahnen, Andreas Buder, emphasizes that there is hope for lower temperatures and other fresh snow to resume full operation.

In addition, an analysis points to noen.at Ski areas can record a total of 12% in the number of visitors. This gratifying balance shows the positive trend and the growing interest of winter sports enthusiasts in the region.