Obertauern, Austria
Introduction
Just when you thought that Austria was all the same, along comes Obertauern. The terrain is very much freeride-orientated with lots of areas to check out suited to all levels, and its noted for its excellent snow record. Obertauern is also home to Doresia and Heidi Krings, two pretty and pretty famous Austrian boardercrossers and it’s probably no coincidence that they became so good, with a training ground like this on your doorstep.
You can basically pick your spot and head off-piste whenever you see some powder, and then pick up the piste further down the mountain. If you’re in the know, or with someone who does then there’s some excellent areas where you’re almost always guaranteed to cut fresh tracks. A lot of these areas aren’t particularly hard-core to get to, but they are nicely hidden from your regular piste hugger.
There are also some epic freeride opportunities that you have to hike to, but make sure you’re with a guide or someone who knows the area and never forget your avalanche equipment. Obertauern is usually quite stable regarding avalanches but the devil doesn’t sleep, so never take anything for granted.
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: end Nov early May
Lifts
Total Lifts: 26
Cable cars: 1
Chair lifts: 18
Drag lifts: 7
Max people per hour: 38
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total ride area: 100km
Longest run: 4km
Top lift: 2350m
Vertical drop: 711m
First lift: 1639m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 36%
Red runs: 60%
Black runs: 4%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Half-day 27 euros
Full-day 34,50 euros
7 days 188 euros
Lift times:depending on season time but from dawn till dusk plus nightskiing
Facilities
Night Riding: :
Monday & Thursday 7pm-10pm, the Edelweiss 4-Sesselbahn lift is open with 1.5km of pistes. Free for holders of multi-day passes
Snowboard Schools:
There are 4 main Ski&Snowboard schools in obertauern so there should be always space and quality for you to learn or improve your snowboard skills.
Snowboard Hire:
At every main Parkingarea and Sportshop you can rent. Boots and Boards for every desire.
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Quick Pick:
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Obertauern
It's definitely worth a holiday for people who like to smell powder every day and don't wanna hike too much. Freestylers will have fun in the park, especialy intermidate ones who complane about too small kickers and obsticles but wouldn't go over the big mamas (6m high kicker) either.
ON THE SLOPES well prepared and fast if you like that
OFF THE SLOPES an adventure in many ways
MONEY WISE Average Prices and sometimes cheaper although you can live a posh life as well, just as it suits you.
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
No -
Terrain park:
Yes - 2
Backcountry/off-piste:
Tree runs:
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Top Holiday Offers
| Date | Dept | Basis | Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/Dec | Luton | Bed & Breakfast | 7 | £ 612 |
| 20/Dec | Luton | Half Board | 7 | £ 841 |
| 20/Dec | Luton | Half Board | 7 | £ 868 |
| 20/Dec | Luton | Half Board | 7 | £ 870 |
| 20/Dec | Luton | Half Board | 7 | £ 923 |
| 20/Dec | Luton | Bed & Breakfast | 7 | £1,051 |
| 20/Dec | Luton | Half Board | 7 | £1,067 |
| 27/Dec | Southampton | Half Board | 7 | £1,071 |
| 20/Dec | Luton | Half Board | 7 | £1,299 |
| 27/Dec | Southampton | Half Board | 7 | £1,308 |
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Piste Map
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