Obertauern resort guide

How big is Obertauern?

Obertauern has 100 pistes served by 26 lifts — 27th for pistes of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 26th of the 33.

How high is Obertauern?

The lifts run from 1739m at the base to 2313m at the top, a vertical of 574m. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 24th highest, with the 33rd biggest vertical.

Is Obertauern good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Obertauern split 30% beginner, 45% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 29% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Austria.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Obertauern?

Over the last ten winters Obertauern has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 2 December to 12 May, about 163 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 110cm, 62cm of new snow and 2.8 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Obertauern?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), 73km away in a straight line. Klagenfurt (KLU) is 90km, Linz-Hörsching (LNZ) is 120km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Obertauern?

A 6-day adult Obertauern costs €368 for 2026/27, or €61 a day. For value it ranks 30th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.