Ski resort 3 Zinnen – Sexsten and winter camping options

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1 January 2026

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The 3 Zinnen ski resort - Sexten is one of the most modern ski resort in the Dolomites, popular for its well-maintained slopes, modern ski lifts, additional attractions for children, and guaranteed snow. Near the ski resort is the excellent campsite Caravan Park Sexten, which impresses with its tidiness and excellent wellness facilities, and just a few kilometers away is the Camping Olympia, which is also open in winter, which has a new wellness center with an indoor pool.

The 3 Zinnen - Sexten ski resort, or Tre Cime in Italian, is one of South Tyrol's ski resorts and offers skiing on 115 kilometers of slopes, of which 12 km are black, 55 km are red, and 48 km are blue. The ski slopes range from 1,200 to 2,225 meters above sea level.

Many of the ski slopes are suitable for experienced skiers, but in recent years the number of blue slopes, which are particularly suitable for children, has increased. In addition, the artificial snowmaking system has been modernized, so there is no need to worry about a lack of snow on the slopes.

The ski resort is famous for its snow sculpture of a family of snowmen, which is erected every year at the top of the ski resort near the Rotwand cable car.

New features for the 2025/2026 season

The Reinhold Messner House on Monte Elmo - the former upper station of the Monte Elmo gondola lift has not been demolished, but has been converted into a visionary center for sustainability, environmental awareness, art, and culture. The old wooden beams and modern architecture have created a lively space where the past and future come together. The house not only tells the story of Messner's life, but also encourages visitors to think about responsibility and change. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., admission €15, children 7-18 €5, family ticket €33.

Early skiing - on certain dates (December 28 - 31 December and 2-4 January and 15-20 February), the 3 Zinnen ski resort will be open for skiing from 7.30 a.m., when the Helm, Stiergarten, and Rotwand lifts will be open. This will allow you to take advantage of the best snow conditions at the ski resort.

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This ski resort is becoming more popular every year and can be accessed from five locations: Sexten, Innichen, Toblach, Niederdorf, and Braies. It can also be reached by ski bus or train from neighboring towns, as the train station is located right next to the lower gondola station.

The ski resort is 50 km from Lienz in Austria and 30 km from Bruneck in Italy.

Family winter holidays in Sexten

Skiing at 3 Zinnen is very popular for families, as it offers wide ski slopes that are much less crowded than the more famous ski resorts in the Dolomites.

The ski lifts are fast, and last year a new Leitner 6-seater Porzen chairlift was installed, replacing the old ski lift, and new ski slopes were built alongside it. Five years ago, a modern Leitner 8-seater Hasenköpfl chairlift was installed, which has heated seats and takes skiers to the Helm mountain at an altitude of 2,225 meters in less than five minutes. A special feature of this chairlift is that it is child-friendly, as it is equipped with an entry conveyor belt that raises or lowers depending on the size of the child, making it easier to get on and off the chairlift.

The Holzriese ski run ( 3a and 3b) near the Rotwand gondola lift will delight the best skiers who want much more adrenaline. The slope has a gradient of 71%, which ranks it among the steepest slopes in the Dolomites. However, there is also a "detour" along the blue slope no. 3.

On the Skimovie slope, cameras automatically record you skiing between the gates, and there is also a snow park. In the valley, there are several ski lifts suitable for the youngest skiers.

Skiers can also enjoy the 34-kilometer-long Grande Giro delle Cime circular ski trail, which takes you to five peaks and has a total elevation difference of 5,600 meters. On Tuesdays and Fridays, night skiing is also available on the Monte Baranci slope (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and night sledding on a 3-kilometer-long sledding slope.

Sledding - there is a 5 km long sledding trail in the Rotwand ski area - sleds can be rented at the lower station of the gondola lift, then take the cable car to the top of the ski resort (you can use your ski pass, but you are not allowed to toboggan in ski boots), from where you can then descend into the valley. The run is open when snow conditions are good.

There are several huts on the ski resort offering excellent cuisine, which is a mixture of Italian and Austrian cuisine.

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Ski pass prices at the 3 Zinnen / Sexten ski resort

The 3 Zinnen ski resort is part of the Dolomiti Superski ski resort group, so seasonal and family passes are also valid here.

In the 2025/2026 ski season, ski pass prices are again higher, with the price of a day pass in the high season rising from €77 to €80.

The main season runs from December 21 to January 10 and February 1 to March 14. Outside these dates, ticket prices are slightly lower, e.g., €72 for adults.

When purchasing a ski pass via the ski resort's website, you will receive a 5% discount, but you must purchase the passes at least two days before skiing, e.g., on Friday for Sunday.

Children up to and including the age of 7 ski for free with their parents, while children aged 8-15 (born between 2008 and 2017) receive a 30% discount, bringing the price of a pass during the high season to €56. Seniors over the age of 65 receive a 10% discount, bringing the price to €72.

3 Zinnen ski pass prices:

• adults, high season €80, low season €72
• children born between 2008 and 2017, high season €56, low season €50
• seniors born before 1960, high season €72, low season €65

The 3 Zinnen ski resort also offers various special offers for skiing with accommodation or the purchase of a multi-day Dolomiti Superski ski pass. More about 3 Zinnen ski passes >>

The entire valley is also interesting for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, as there are more than 200 kilometers of groomed trails between Sexten, Innichen, and Toblach, which also host World Cup competitions every year.

Find out more about the entire tourist offer of the 3 Zinnen - Sexten region at www.dreizinnen.com, where you can also check out special offers for accommodation ranging from apartments to hotels in this region.

Winter camping at Caravan Park Sexten

Just 2 km from the ski slopes and cable cars is the excellent Caravan Park Sexten campsite, which ranks among the top 5 winter campsites in Europe. The campsite is open all year round and is well connected to the ski resort by a free ski bus that runs every 20 minutes. When snow conditions are favorable, you can also ski back (Ski Weg Unesco trail) or use the ski bus.

Nicely landscaped camping pitches, a special area set up as a camper stop for approx. 35 motorhomes, where you can stay for a maximum of 3 nights at a special price, modern sanitary facilities, and glamping options for renting wooden cabins for 2-5 people and glamping tree houses for 2 people have made the name of the campsite in Sexten famous far and wide.

The most prestigious camping plot is also equipped with its own wooden cabin, which includes a sauna, jacuzzi, seating area, and barbecue.

The glamping cabins ensure that guests are in constant contact with nature. Wood was mainly used in their construction, and the cabins are equipped with large glass surfaces, which, together with the aesthetically furnished interior, ensure a pleasant stay. The glamping cabins on the ground are equipped with one or two bedrooms and are therefore intended for couples or families, while the tree houses are intended for couples.

The camp's offerings are complemented by a top-notch wellness center with indoor and outdoor pools, various saunas, jacuzzis, and a fitness center (additional charge). Part of the wellness center is also designed for children, as there is a sandy beach. Beautifully landscaped

The campsite also has a children's playground, a shop, a pizzeria, a restaurant, and playground equipment. Dogs are also welcome.

Camping prices for two people on a camping pitch start at €50 per night (usually a minimum of three nights, price depends on the type of plot), electricity is charged according to consumption at €1/kWh.The price for a camper stop (electricity 4A is charged extra) is from €36 to €41, and for Christmas and New Year's Eve, the price is €51.

More about camping and prices for staying at the campsite in Sexten

Camping Olympia - Dobbiaco

Just 11 km from the lower station of the 3 Zinnen ski lift, Camping Olympia (GPS map) is an excellent choice for families, as it also has a small zoo. In addition to well-maintained camping pitches, it also offers wooden alpine chalets and apartments for rent.

NEW - In December 2025, a new wellness center with an indoor heated pool and saunas opened at the Olympica campsite. There is also a children's pool for kids. There is an additional charge for the wellness center - between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., the price for 3 hours of pool use is €10 for adults and €7 for children aged 2-11. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., only the combination of the pool and saunas is available, and the price for 3 hours is €15 for adults and €12 for children.

The campsite Olympia is an excellent choice for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, as there is a large Nordic center in the immediate vicinity, which, in favorable snow conditions, offers more than 200 km of groomed cross-country skiing trails that run through the Dobbiaco Valley.

The Olympia campsite already had a wellness center with saunas, a jacuzzi, and massages, but now the new wellness center has made this offer even better. They also have a storage room for ski equipment.

A ski bus runs to the 3 Zinnen and Kronplatz ski resorts, stopping right at the campsite, while the train station connecting the valley is a 25-minute walk away - organized transfer from the campsite.

This year, the camp will also be interesting during the Olympic Games, as biathlon competitions will be held nearby. The Antholz-Anterselva Biathlon Center is 30 km away, making Camp Olympia an excellent base for watching the competitions. Bus transportation will be available directly from Olang to view the competitions. The campsite will arrange transportation for guests to the train station, then they will take the train to the Olang station, and from there they will continue with the official bus. The same will apply for watching the competitions in Cortina d'Ampezzo, except that the bus will depart directly from Dobbiacho.

Camping prices in winter are €50 for two people on a plot, and €60 and up for New Year's. There's an extra charge of about €15 for each additional person and €0.80 per kWh for electricity.