Active Winter
Holiday in Obertauern
The area around our 5-star ski hotel in Obertauern offers a wide range of different activities. We don’t know the meaning of the word 'boredom'!
Experience something new, push your limits, have a good laugh, and make great new memories that you can tell your family and friends about back home. To make the choice a little easier for you, we have listed the most interesting activities here for you.
Activities around the Obertauern ski area
The Obertauern ski area offers great infrastructure for skiers and snowboarders, with perfectly groomed runs, modern lifts and rustic ski huts. But wait, there’s more! Non-skiers will also find lots to do on their winter holiday in Obertauern. Why not try something new? We have the following suggestions for you:
Winter fun at the Gnadenalm
The Gnadenalm pasture offers tons of action. Whizz down the mountain at any time, day or night, enjoy a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride or go snowshoeing in a beautiful natural setting.
Cable car for non-skiers
The snow-covered mountain panorama is not only reserved for skiers. Non-skiers are welcome to take the Gruenwaldkopfbahn, Plattenkarbahn and the Zehnerkarbahn gondolas up to the summit. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Obertauern mountains from the terrace of one of the numerous ski huts, whilst enjoying a drink and local delicacies.
Winter and snowshoe hikes
The area around the Obertauern ski resort offers countless options for magical winter hikes and snowshoe hikes with the entire family. Whether you head to the Gnadenalm, the World Cup trail or the Hundsfeld trail – you will be mesmerised by the glittery white of the pristine, snow-covered landscape!
Ski tours in Obertauern
Looking for a way to enjoy the snow off the slopes? Head to the majestic peaks of the Tauern Mountains on a ski tour. Choose from a wide variety of tours covering all levels of difficulty. Head to the hotel’s ski hire to find the equipment you need for an unforgettable ski tour.
Snow kiting
For those who are really brave, Obertauern has yet another sport to offer – snow kiting. During this breathtaking, trendy sport you stand on your skis or your snowboard – your kite and the wind give you all the drive you need. Snow kiting is relatively easy for those who have a moderate level of experience with winter sports and can be learned in a few hours. Snow kiting is a true adventure, with a guaranteed adrenaline kick.
Cross-country skiing in Obertauern
Glide silently through the deep snow-covered winter landscape and do some good for your health. That is what you experience when you go cross-country skiing in Obertauern. Conquer the wonderful mountain landscape independently, at your own pace. Switch off and go cross-country skiing, kilometre by kilometre, through Salzburger Land.