Lungau has two proper high seasons and two quiet gaps — all four have a case.
Winter (Dec–Apr)
Reliable snow at family prices. Fanningberg for kids, Obertauern for mileage.
Summer (Jul–Sep)
Lake season: Prebersee swims, meadow hikes, hut lunches. Book early for August.
Autumn (late Sep–Oct)
Larches turn gold, air goes sharp, crowds go home. The photographer’s season.
The quiet gaps
May and November: half the valley rests. Perfect if you want a village to yourself and don’t mind closed lifts.
FAQ
When is ski season in Lungau?
Roughly December to early April at Fanningberg, Grosseck-Speiereck, and Katschberg. Obertauern nearby runs from late November to early May.
When can you swim in Prebersee?
July and August are warmest, though "warm" is relative for a moor lake at 1,514 m. June and September work for the brave.
What is the quietest time in Lungau?
Late April–May and late October–November are between-season months — some businesses close, but trails and villages are empty.