Niederau is the first village to be found in the Wildschönau and is located at 828 meters. Niederau ski resort is part of the the Ski Juwel Wildschoenau ski region. The region is made up of 4 small villages Niederau, Oberau, Auffach and Thierbach.
Ski Juwel Wildschönau ski area
The Markbachjoch mountain is the ski centre in Niederau. Easy beginner slopes and more challenging, longer slopes make the Markbachjoch a small but fine ski area. The beginners' slopes are right in the village centre. Most of the slopes in the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau resort are rated blue (easy) or red (intermediate), though there are also some challenging black runs and freeride routes. Snowboarders will find plenty to keep them entertained in the three snowparks. The Snowpark Alpbachtal and Family-Park Schatzberg have easy Beginner Lines with small jumps and obstacles.
There are two ski kindergardens for children, while the instructors at the five local ski schools will be happy to show visitors of all ages the right technique on the slopes.
The highest point in the resort is the mountain hut below the summit of the Wiedersbergerhorn mountain at 2,025 metres above sea level.
Although this pretty resort in the east of Tirol has a large number of pistes and lifts, it is much more relaxed than many other ski areas of a similar size. Après ski in the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau offers something for everyone. A good place for getting started is, for instance, "Bobo's-Heustadl-Bar" or the "Schnappshütte," located right next to the valley station of the Markbachjoch lift, or the "Gruttn Stadl" at the valley station of the Schatzberg lift. All in all there are more than 20 restaurants and huts serving delicious food typical of the region.
Niederau village
The village itself is compact, with a number of family-run hotels located right at the foot of the beginner slopes. Many of these are ski-in-ski-out and family friendly, making this a great destination if you’re looking to bring along the little ones – the ski school also has an excellent reputation. The Schirm Bar at the foot of the slopes is a popular spot for an après drink and tobogganing from the top of the gondola back down to the valley is a popular option.