Diedamskopf – Schoppernau
Piste Overview
Blue
13 km (33%)
Red
18 km (45%)
Black
9 km (23%)
Ski Route
10 km
Total: 40 km
Lift System
Gondolas
Chairlifts
T-Bar Lifts
Aerial Trams
Total: 8 lifts
Resort Review
A clear, easy-to-navigate natural-snow ski area in the Bregenzerwald with 40 km of pistes, 9 lifts, and a long valley run – great for families, surprisingly strong for freestyle, and with a rather quiet après-ski scene.
Advantages
- Exceptionally family-friendly, with a children’s area in the valley and free childcare at the top station
- A long valley run and a well-balanced mix of easy, intermediate, and challenging pistes, all within a clear, easy-to-navigate layout
- An unusually strong freestyle offering for a resort of this size (Diedamspark)
Disadvantages
- Focus on natural snow and a low-lying valley base: conditions can be more weather-dependent than in large, high-alpine resorts
- Après-ski is generally rather quiet and limited
- With 40 km of pistes, keen skiers will notice after a few days that the terrain can feel “skied out”
Natural snow and panoramas as a guiding thread: small enough to feel manageable, big enough for variety
The Diedamskopf in Au-Schoppernau is a clearly laid-out ski area in the Bregenzerwald, defined above all by its natural-snow profile, its views, and its family-friendly organisation. With 40 km of pistes and nine lift installations, it’s not a “mile-muncher” resort—yet it’s one where you can ski enjoyable days with little planning, linking runs comfortably into a satisfying circuit.
A day “in one go”: a 10-km valley run and a well-balanced mix of pistes
The sporting centrepiece is the long valley descent (10 km, over 1,200 vertical metres)—a true blend of endurance and pleasure when conditions are right. Add to that a coherent spread of easy, intermediate and difficult pistes (blue/red/black), so beginner areas, cruisy slopes and more demanding sections all sit within the same area—without constant lift-hopping.
Comfort without the mega-resort feel: gondola access, plus chairlifts and beginner lifts
The layout is classic and practical: two gondola sections form the backbone, complemented by chairlifts and drag/beginner lifts. Altitude ranges from around 820 m (base station) to 2,020 m (top station); the summit is at 2,090 m. Up high, that often brings a more wintry feel, while the lower valley area remains more dependent on the weather.
Freestyle as a genuine draw: Diedamspark with solid substance
For an area of this size, the freestyle offering is strikingly serious: Diedamspark is established as a dedicated focal point, is shaped regularly, and offers a line setup that works from first attempts through to more demanding features. Key figures include around 430 m of park length and roughly 26 elements—ideal for anyone who wants to plan proper “park days” on a mountain that still feels pleasantly compact.
Freeride with a respect factor: gullies, steeper slopes—no playground without know-how
Off-piste terrain is described as varied (steeper sections, gullies/“chutes” and natural features). At the same time, the rule is clear: anyone heading into the open ski terrain is travelling in unsecured, unmarked terrain—better suited to experienced riders or those with local knowledge. As a “middle ground”, the ski routes are a good option (for example as an alternative to the valley run).
Families thrive here: kids’ area, ski school, clear meeting points
The family set-up at Diedamskopf is particularly strong: in the valley there’s a large practice area/kids’ park run by the snowsports school, and up at the top station there is free childcare for 3–8-year-olds in Didi’s Kinder Erlebnisland (with a designated play area). This makes it easy for families to switch seamlessly between “skiing together” and “parents taking a few laps”.
Après-ski: more of a wind-down than a party programme
Après-ski here is, at its heart, cosy—typically a drink at the top station (panorama restaurant) or down at the base station (Ski-Inn). If you’re looking for a full-on party scene, you’ll be better served in other places.
Time off the slopes with a winter focus: winter hiking, cross-country skiing and tobogganing
Away from the pistes, Au-Schoppernau shines with plenty of “classic winter”: winter hiking (including a short summit loop from the top station) and a large trail network (around 63 km) for cross-country skiing. There are also tobogganing options around the Grundholz/Grunholz area.
Detailed Ratings
With 40 km of pistes and nine lifts, Diedamskopf is compact and easy to navigate, yet varied enough for several days—especially thanks to the long valley run and a well-balanced mix of blue, red, and black trails. Its altitude reaching beyond 2,000 m helps with snow reliability, though the lower valley section remains more susceptible to weather and temperature swings.
For a mid-sized resort, the Diedamspark stands out for its impressive substance: a dedicated park zone, regular shaping, and a line-up of features that caters thoughtfully to both beginners and advanced riders.
Freeriding is a genuine option at Diedamskopf: steeper slopes, gullies, and natural features are often mentioned. At the same time, once you leave secured areas, true alpine judgement is essential, as open terrain is neither secured nor marked.
A real highlight for families: a spacious children’s area/beginner practice zone in the valley, a wide range of ski school options, and—on top of that—free childcare for kids (3–8) at the mountain station. The area is laid out so that meeting points and short walking distances are easy to plan around.
Après-ski here is more about a relaxed wind-down: a few go-to spots at the mountain and valley stations, but no dense bar or club scene.
Winter hiking (including a short summit loop), a wide range of cross-country skiing options in Au-Schoppernau, and tobogganing opportunities provide variety on ski-free days or in the afternoon.