Some ski resorts feel like an afterthought for young families, all steep runs and grown-up après-ski. Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is actually the opposite. This Tyrolean plateau of three mountain villages puts children at the centre of the experience, from purpose-built snow areas with their own lifts to a village mascot.
Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis sit on a sunny high plateau above the Upper Inn Valley in Tyrol, at altitudes between 1,200 and 2,828 metres. That height brings around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year and dependable snow cover from early winter through to spring. The 214 kilometres of slopes cover everything from gentle nursery runs to more demanding pistes, so parents and older children are not stuck waiting around while the youngest members of the family get to grips with the basics.
For winter 2026/27, the region has invested further in its family credentials, with a new chairlift, fresh dining spots and extra play areas joining an already impressive line-up. Here’s what makes Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis worth considering for your next family winter holiday.
Wonnealm (c) Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Marketing GmbH_Daniel Zangerl
Family-friendly ski areas for beginners in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Around 125,000 square metres of the ski area is set aside purely for children and teenagers learning to ski or snowboard. In Serfaus, that means Murmlis Kinderalm and Murmlipark, while over in Fiss-Ladis younger skiers head for Bertas Kinderland and Berta’s Kindervilla.
Both ski schools use internationally recognised teaching methods, built around play rather than pressure. The mascots Murmli the marmot and Berta the cow are woven into the experience throughout, giving nervous beginners a familiar face to follow into their first lesson.
Alongside the ski schools, childcare is available for the mornings or afternoons parents want to get further up the mountain without little ones in tow. Plus, every Thursday evening Berta’s Kinderland runs a dedicated Kids Night, so parents can enjoy some of the resort’s evening entertainment while the children are looked after closer to base.
Murmli & Berta Winterwandern (c) Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Marketing GmbH Luke Schütz
What’s new in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis for winter 2026/27?
The headline change for this season is the Planseggbahn, a new eight-seater chairlift replacing the previous six-seater that had run since 1997. It carries more people per hour, cuts the journey time to under five minutes and adds heated seats and child-safe safety bars for a smoother ride with young children.
Alongside it sits the new Gampenbar, a panoramic bar with around 240 seats for a break between runs. Families will also find a freshly redesigned play area at the Fiss ski depot and Murmli’s Family Run, a new route through the forest where the mascot and friends accompany children along the way. In Fiss, the Sun Park has grown to four lines, giving freestyle beginners and more confident riders extra terrain to try out.
Nachtrodeln (c) Seilbahn Komperdell GmbH_Andreas Kirschner
Things to do beyond the slopes in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
More than 100 kilometres of winter hiking and themed trails wind through the region, alongside snowshoe tours and cross-country skiing routes for anyone wanting a change of pace. Two four-kilometre toboggan runs are open throughout the day and a ride on the Masner Express, a converted snowcat, is a highlight for both children and adults.
Evenings bring their own entertainment too, from Magic Ladis Marktdorf to the watershow at the Lader castle pond, plus family-friendly shows such as Adventure Night in Serfaus and Nightflow in Fiss. Anyone visiting in December can time a trip around the SnowArt Genussfestival, running from 4th to 6th and 11th to 13th December 2026, which brings together food, music and the region’s winter scenery.
Winterlandschaft (c) Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Marketing GmbH_Andreas Kirschner
Getting around Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis with children
One detail that makes a difference with young families is the Serfaus Underground, a driverless railway that runs on air cushions and connects the village without a car. It is thought to be the smallest and highest-altitude underground railway in the world and it means you can get from your accommodation to the slopes and back again without wrangling car seats or parking.
With dedicated children’s snow areas, a snow-sure high-altitude setting and a steady stream of new investment for winter 2026/27, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis has built a strong case for families weighing up their next ski trip.
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Where to stay
Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis each have their own character, so the right base depends on how close you want to be to the slopes and the children’s snow areas. The Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis website has an accommodation search covering all three villages, letting you filter by location and by the facilities that matter most for a family trip.
When to go
The region’s altitude of between 1,200 and 2,828 metres keeps the season snow-sure from early winter well into spring. If you want to combine your trip with something extra, the SnowArt Genussfestival runs across two weekends in December, on the 4th to 6th and the 11th to 13th, bringing music and food to the mountain setting.
Getting around
The Serfaus Underground removes much of the usual hassle of a ski trip with young children, connecting the village without a car and without loading and unloading car seats each time you head to the slopes, so your base does not need to sit right on the piste to still feel convenient.
For more information, visit: www.serfaus-fiss-ladis.at/en
