WINTER HOLIDAYs IN OBERTAUERN

When the slopes of the town are dusted with white snow in early November, there is no doubt whatsoever: Obertauern was made for winter sports. Ski holiday for everyone on 100 kilometres of excellently groomed slopes. Nordic ski runs, fun parks, a gondola, 19 chair lifts and 6 tow lifts. And of course: first-class culinary treats and après ski, as much or as little as your heart desires. Obertauern is the perfect place for winter holidays in Austria.

Obertauern is a ski area which is extra special; that is indisputable. 100 well-tended kilometres of pistes await beginners, advanced and dare-devil skiers. State-of-the-art lift facilities take you quickly, safely and comfortably up to even the highest peaks. And all that for affordable, fair prices – making a winter holiday in Salzburger Land the utmost pleasure and an unforgettable experience.

A total of 6.5 km of tobogganing fun is available at the Skizirkus Obertauern at the Gnadenalm and the Südwiener Hütte. Also under starry skies: It is easiest to get to the 1.5 km toboggan run at the Gnadenalm every evening by taking the skidoo toboggan taxi with its 120 horsepower.

This trend sport uses a kite to provide for both momentum and adrenaline kicks. The Snowkiteschule Obertauern offers courses for beginners, advanced kiters and up-and-coming professionals.

When it comes to snow biking, courageous skiers trade their skis for a snow bike and enjoy a fast-paced and unforgettable experience after a brief training session.

Glide silently through the deep snow-covered winter landscape and do a bit of good for your health. That is what you experience when you go cross-country skiing in Obertauern. Conquer the wonderful mountain landscape under your own steam. Just switch off and go cross-country skiing, at an even pace, kilometre upon kilometre through Salzburger Land. Away from all the hectic pace you get to enjoy the surroundings in their winter coat, and you can look forward to the many and versatile cross-country slopes which are available here in and around Obertauern. Whether you prefer classic cross-country skiing or skating, there are many options available to enjoy both during a winter holiday. Beginners and pros alike will find the right challenge on the slopes. Be inspired by the variety of slopes. Hopefully you’ll have enough endurance because cross- country skiing in Obertauern really can be challenging.

Obertauern becomes a real winter fairy-tale for nature lovers. There are magical winter hikes and action-packed snow-shoe hikes from the Gnadenalm to Südwienerhuette; from the Hundsfeld slope to the World Cup slope. Winter hiking trails which are used by young and old alike and also a family holiday in Obertauern provide an unforgettable experience. A guided hike through Obertauern’s deep snow-covered, idyllic winter landscape is fun for young and old alike. Just give it a go..!

Anyone who really wants to taste freedom, has to go ‘way up high’. Where the white summits, untrodden slopes and the deep-blue sky really are wonderful. Freeriding is known for a feeling of freedom. Whistling past the rocks and trees to the left and right. Powder snow sprinkling the as yet untrodden routes. Even smaller jumps are very much allowed. Obertauern provides this freedom, mixed with the security that you can touch base at any time in just a few minutes. After all, an outfit change is part and parcel of freeriding. Obertauern. Full of fun. Absolute freedom. Maximum comfort – so to speak. A trip ‘way up high’ is a must for everyone.