Related Regions: Austria, Salzburg, Salzburg Airport (SZG)

Obertauern Overview

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Obertauern

Obertauern is one of the Alps’ most snow reliable areas. That means perfect skiing conditions from the end of November till the beginning of May. Amidst the beautiful mountains of Salzburg, between an altitude of 1740 and 2526 metres, numerous lifts and slopes suitable for all levels of difficulty are waiting for you. Obertauern also has several cross-country ski runs available, fun après ski and an exciting night life.

Elevation

Summit

7588ft
Vertical Drop

2240ft
Base

5347ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

61%

Advanced Runs

35%

Expert Runs

Runs

62 MILES

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

120 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 26
Gondolas & Trams: 2
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 2
High Speed Quads: 9
Quad Chairs: 5
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 6

Tourist Office

5562 Obertauern

Austria

Phone: 43 6456 7252

info@obertauern.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/22/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/01/2013

Projected Days Open: 166

Days Open Last Year: 160

Obertauern Reviews

by sharon1953 2nd February 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
Obertauern review

Pros: Perfect snow from November to late April, modern lifts, well signed runs
Cons: Due to layout no long verticles, shortish runs
by Alan Benfield 4th April 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Obertauern Review

I have been to Obertauern many times now and never tire of the place. I always stay at Hotel Enzian, which is friendly, comfortable, has excellent food, fine rooms and apartments and... [! full_review
by anonymous_user 2nd April 2008
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 3
Obertauern Review

We went to Obertauern in Feb 07. Beautiful snow. First time we have been the only English speakers in our ski school but our instructors spoke English. Really a ski in ski... [! full_review
by David Hansen 11th August 2007
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Obertauern Review

Obertauern looks good and probably is good for some people but not me, i just thought that it needed more interesting higher runs, the hotels on the other hand were great although... [! full_review