OBERTAUERN, AUSTRIA HIGH ALTITUDE SKI HOLIDAYS

Obertauern is the highest and most snow sure of the any ski holiday resort in the region south of Salzburg. Statistically Obertauern gets some of the highest snow accumulation in the Alps even when compared to higher resorts and top lifts. A good number of the hotels in Obertauern are ski-in, ski-out, slope side or close to a ski lift and the resort stretches a good length along the high alpine pass that runs north to south. Intermediate skiing and après ski are other strengths in Obertauern alongside its superb snow record.

OBERTAUERN – HIGH, VERY SNOW SURE RESORT & SKIING

Obertauern is a long stretched out ski holiday resort that has developed on a high alpine pass in the region to the south of Salzburg. Obertauern boasts one of the best snow records in the entire Alps and with it a fair sized intermediate ski area that is served by an impressive ski lift system. The skiing and snowboarding in Obertauern is best suited to intermediates, whilst beginners have slopes in the centre of the resort. Nearly all the on-piste skiing is suited to beginners or intermediates, with almost all the skiing taking place above the tree line or in very light tree cover. For better skiers and snowboarders there are ski routes and plenty of off-piste to tackle, especially since Obertauern gets so much snow. Skiing take place on both sides of the valley in Obertauern and the ski lift system is modern and well planned allowing good access to the skiing in Obertauern. Obertauern also offers good access between the hotels and accommodation and the skiing, this is a resort that stretches out a good way but is narrow with ski lifts and ski pistes located all along the valley.