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Updated December 2024

Obertauern Reviews & Ratings

How Skiers Rate Obertauern

Overall Rating

4.27

Value for Money

4.11

Quiet Slopes

4.15

Après-Ski

4.03

Accommodation Options

4.45

Family Friendliness

4.32

Groomed Runs

4.59

Powder Zones

3.79

Tree Runs

3.44

Mogul Fields

3.21

Off-Piste

3.84

Snow Parks

3.22

Lift Efficiency

4.60

Eating Out

3.99

Ski School Quality

4.57

Beginners

4.00

Intermediates

4.00

Advanced

4.35

Experts

4.83

Snowboarders

4.00

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What Skiers Say About Obertauern

Obertauern attracts primarily intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders, with families also featuring prominently. Reviewers consistently praise the resort's snow reliability, well-groomed pistes, modern lift system, and the circular bowl layout that makes navigation straightforward. The ski-in/ski-out access and lack of lift queues are frequently mentioned positives. Après-ski receives mixed feedback—some enjoy the lively bars like Hochalm and Lürzerhütte, while others find the nightlife limited compared to larger Austrian resorts. Several reviewers note limited terrain for absolute beginners and experts, with most runs being blues and reds. Piste signage occasionally confuses visitors, and mountain restaurants can become crowded at peak times with limited table availability.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

snow reliability
well-groomed pistes
modern lift system
ski-in ski-out access
minimal lift queues
bowl layout navigation
limited beginner terrain
limited nightlife options
busy mountain restaurants
limited vegan options

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4.0

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Toby

advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Dec, 6 2024

I went for 5 days during the start of February 2024. The location of the village of obertauern is amazing. Its very close to the slopes. The actual shops are great and located near to each other.
The slopes are amazing. The runs accommodate for all types of skiers I went with my family and each were able to go down runs best suited to them. The long blues were nice to warm up on and then the reds are nice. I wouldnt say the runs that are close to the village are that challenging but if you plan out your routes you come across amazing blacks and will have a great time

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Emily Dekker

expert skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Dec, 6 2024

Obertauern is a lively, fun resort with a huge variety of runs. As a more advanced skier, we managed to circle around the whole bowl of runs in a day, including some gnarly off piste in deep powder. The Gamsleitan 2 black was a beast and I love that you can buy a badge afterwards to prove you did it! Very nice restaurants with friendly staff, and some excellent apres from 4-late.

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Ferdie

expert skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Dec, 3 2024

Grew up skiing here with my family, absolutely love it, food is classic Austrian and never ever disappoints, highly recommend the sohnhof hotel if you want the best place to stay, just book 2/3 years in advance

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5.0

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Nigel

intermediate skier ⛷️

Apr, 26 2024

A quiet unpretentious resort high in the Alps with snow sure conditions through until May. Excellent cross section of slopes all very easy to reach. Wide cross section of accommodation and friendly village spirit run by locals for locals. Highly recommended.

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4.0

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Dominic

intermediate skier ⛷️

Apr, 25 2024

Great selection of slopes, never over crowded, lifts can be busy on free Tuesdays, restaurants on slopes always good.
Prices similar to all of Austria.
It's where the Beatles filmed Help!

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Simon

expert skier ⛷️

Apr, 17 2024

An incredible snow record for a resort without a glacier and not particularly high. A deceptively large ski area with lots of reds. Runs arent as long as other resorts but are well looked after. Lots of great mountain restaurants and bars in town. The ski instructors we had for our kids were amazing! Loads of parking if you dont stay piste side.

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5.0

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emmijay

advanced skier ⛷️

Apr, 13 2024

ive been to obertauern twice and both times it was amazing. we went in february and it was quite sunny some days and snowy others xx

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5.0

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Clare

advanced skier ⛷️

Mar, 19 2024

Off-Piste

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Gloria

advanced skier ⛷️

Jan, 30 2024

I have been skiing here since I was a child and learned skiing there. The ski schools are really good and there are routes for every skiing/snowboarding type. The Tauernrunde ist amazing with amazing views

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Patrick

expert skier ⛷️

Jan, 24 2024

A great resort in Austria, with generally very good snow conditions and a longer season than most resorts. Some fantastic mid length carving runs for sunny days with bashed pistes, and solid off-piste powder cutting between runs. Some larger bowls in the resort for bigger off-piste, as well as a few big runs off the back face of the mountains with a guide. Overall great resort!

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Cameron

expert skier ⛷️

Jan, 24 2024

I have been on holiday here 6 times and I will absolutely be going again. Almost always a blue bird, amazing ski instructors, lively nightlife and amazing groomers. Awesome off piste opportunities as well

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