Obertauern

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This is Austria’s only purpose-built resort where you can ski to and from the door of most of its modern, chalet-style hotels before sampling the lively après ski in the resort centre. Originally just a mountain pass, Obertauern is high and sits on the edge of the tree-line. Shrouded by the peaks of the Radstädter Tauern and with its excellent snow record, variety of terrain and good childcare facilities, this is an ideal choice for families and all grades of skier from late November through until May.

Beginners

There are 120kms of manicured pistes suitable for beginners, and the ‘green’ circuit has wonderful open slopes to give the beginner and second-time skier confidence. There are very good nursery slopes and the Schaidberg chair leads to a high-altitude beginners’ slope with an easy run back home.

Intermediates

The ‘pink’ circuit has a vast amount of blue and red runs and most of the trail is of intermediate difficulty. You have the choice of staying low for easier pistes, or trying the tougher runs higher up.

Advanced

There are off-piste opportunities plus challenging black runs, such as Gamsleiten and the race course under the Schaidbergbahn, which will satisfy the most demanding skier. With the picturesque slopes and the exciting runs, Obertauern is a skier’s heaven.

Snowboarding

The facilities are perfect for keen snowboarders, you can choose whether to explore the scenic slopes or head over to the Fun Park on the Kehrkpof which offers kickers and rails for all abilities. Drag-lifts are optional except for beginners, and Blue Tomato is a specialist school.

Apres Ski

Obertauern village offers families and those looking for a quieter and unhurried ski experience a laid-back atmosphere. You can enjoy dancing off the last of your day’s energy at the Latsch'n Alm around tea time. Later in the evening head on to the new Monkey's Heaven and the People Bar. Absorb the farmyard style décor and disco at The Lürzer Alm and you will be spoiled for choice by the bars, pizzeria and disco all under one roof at The Taverne.

Activities

Winter walking through 18 Km’s of cleared paths - Snow shoeing - Cross country (26km) - Sleigh rides - Tobogganing - Bowling - Night skiing - Massage and fitness centre

Eating Out

To curb the appetite you have built up from skiing, you can choose from numerous good quality Austrian restaurants offering tasty food and drink. As a short ski break destination, Obertauern certainly has plenty to offer in terms of eating and drinking. If you are looking for a rural style restaurant with cosy corners in which to settle down and choose a range of full of flavoursome food such as homemade soups head to Supp'n Platzl. If that’s not for you, there are many other places with varying menus that will suit all tastes.

Other Amenities

Ski school - Café’s and bars - Nightclubs - Hands-free lift-pass system - Free boot hire for 1 child - Local ski Kindergarten -

Resort Facts

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