How big is Obertauern?
Obertauern has 100 trails served by 26 lifts — 27th for trails of the 33 resorts we track in Austria. On lifts it ranks 26th of the 33.
Obertauern resort guide
Salzburg, Austria
High-altitude resort with guaranteed snow
Obertauern at a glance
100
Trails
26
Lifts
7,589ft
Top
5,705ft
Base
1,883ft
Vertical
SZG
Nearest airport, 45 mi
30% beginner45% intermediate25% advanced
Obertauern offers high-altitude skiing with excellent snow reliability, making it one of Austria's most snow-sure resorts.
Your questions about Obertauern, answered
How high is Obertauern?
The lifts run from 5,705ft at the base to 7,589ft at the top, a vertical of 1,883ft. 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 trails 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 December 2 to May 12, about 163 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 43in, 24in of new snow and 2.8 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Obertauern?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Salzburg (SZG), 45 mi away in a straight line. Klagenfurt (KLU) is 56 mi, Linz-Hörsching (LNZ) is 75 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 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Obertauern
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- SalzburgSZG45 mi · major airport
- KlagenfurtKLU56 mi · major airport
- Linz-HörschingLNZ75 mi · major airport
Travel time to Obertauern
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Salzburg (SZG)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 50m · 4,095 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 30m · 62 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Klagenfurt (KLU)
- Flight
- 9h · 4,188 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 76 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Linz-Hörsching (LNZ)
- Flight
- 8h 50m · 4,128 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 30m · 101 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 50m
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.
Obertauern lift ticket 2026/27
€3686-day adult Obertauern · ≈$422
€61 per day · 1.6 km of trails per € · #30 of 33 for value in Austria
61value scoreGood value
Obertauern 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 Obertauern. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Obertauern has 100 trails and 26 lifts, running from 5,705ft to 7,589ft.
Why go to Obertauern
- High-altitude resort
- Guaranteed snow
- Excellent snow reliability
- One of Austria's most snow-sure resorts
- Good value for money
- Modern facilities
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Obertauern by ability level
Beginners
Obertauern is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Obertauern offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Obertauern, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Obertauern
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: obertauern.com
More on Obertauern
- Obertauern snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Obertauern snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Obertauern lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in AustriaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Austria
Ski resorts near Obertauern
Distances are straight-line, not by road.