Obergurgl, Tyrol

Obergurgl resort guide

Tyrol, Austria

Austria's highest parish with guaranteed snow

Obergurgl at a glance

110
Trails
25
Lifts
10,105ft
Top
6,332ft
Base
3,773ft
Vertical
INN
Nearest airport, 31 mi
30% beginner45% intermediate25% advanced

Obergurgl offers high-altitude skiing with excellent snow reliability, glacier access, and traditional Tyrolean atmosphere.

Your questions about Obergurgl, answered

How big is Obergurgl?

Obergurgl has 110 trails served by 25 lifts — 25th for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 29th of the 33.

How high is Obergurgl?

The lifts run from 6,332ft at the base to 10,105ft at the top, a vertical of 3,773ft. Of the 33 resorts we track in Austria, that is the 6th highest, with the 27th biggest vertical.

A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.

Is Obergurgl good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Obergurgl 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 Obergurgl?

Over the last ten winters Obergurgl has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 8 to May 27, about 202 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 53in, 23in of new snow and 2.6 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Obergurgl?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Innsbruck (INN), 31 mi away in a straight line. Bolzano (BZO), Italy is 32 mi, Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), Switzerland is 81 mi. 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 ticket at Obergurgl?

A 6-day adult Obergurgl-Hochgurgl costs €377 for 2025/26, or €63 a day. For value it ranks 29th of the 33 resorts we price in Austria.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Obergurgl

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • InnsbruckINN
    31 mi · major airport
  • BolzanoBZO
    32 mi
  • Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH
    81 mi

Travel time to Obergurgl

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Innsbruck (INN)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 40m · 4,044 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h · 42 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 10m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Bolzano (BZO)
    Flight
    8h 45m · 4,069 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 5m · 43 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 20m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,962 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 40m · 109 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 45m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Obergurgl lift ticket 2025/26

€3776-day adult Obergurgl-Hochgurgl · ≈$432

€63 per day · 1.8 km of trails per € · #29 of 33 for value in Austria

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

63value scoreGood value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Obergurgl trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Obergurgl. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Obergurgl has 110 trails and 25 lifts, running from 6,332ft to 10,105ft.

Why go to Obergurgl

  • Austria's highest parish
  • Guaranteed snow
  • Glacier access
  • Excellent high-altitude skiing
  • Traditional Tyrolean atmosphere
  • Good snow reliability

Things to know

  • Can be expensive
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent for lower slopes
  • Limited beginner terrain
  • Can be foggy in winter
  • Long transfer times

Skiing and snowboarding Obergurgl by ability level

Beginners

Obergurgl has limited beginner terrain but offers excellent ski schools. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Obergurgl offers extensive intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will love Obergurgl! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and glacier skiing.

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Official resort website: obergurgl.com

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.