Obertauern Ski Resort Guide
Obertauern, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 62 miles |
| Highest Lift | 7,710ft |
| Resort Height | 5,709ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Klagenfurt |
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Obertauern
The ski area of Obertauern is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 5,709ft, with 62 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Obertauern has direct access to 62 miles of downhill skiing, with 66 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 5,709ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 7,710ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Obertauern offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Obertauern is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Obertauern.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Gamsleiten 2'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Obertauern?
The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 19 December, with around 12in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Obertauern Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 35 | 22 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 61 | 38 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 62 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 26 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Obertauern Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 7,710ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Obertauern) | 5,709ft |
| Lowest Trail | 5,381ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,329ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Obertauern has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Obertauern
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Obertauern Ski Schools and Obertauern Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Obertauern?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Untertauern, Saint Johann im Pongau District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Obertauern is Salzburg, 70 minutes drive away.
Klagenfurt, Ljubljana, Linz, Munich, Graz, Innsbruck Airport and Trieste airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 42,980 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50 miles of ski runs, with 120 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Obertauern open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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Obertauern Webcams
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