Your winter & ski holiday
in Obertauern
Great fun skiing up to an altitude of 2,313 m
– simply "on the top"
In the renowned winter sports resort of Obertauern you'll find everything your holiday-maker's heart desires: endless pistes, snowy powder slopes, perfectly groomed cross country trails and a number of other activities. As a bonus an unbeatable mountain panorama awaits. At the 3 star Hotel DER SAILER you stay right in the centre, in the first row of hotels - ideal for a car-free ski holiday in Obertauern in Salzburger Land.
Skiing & snowboarding
Ski holiday in the renowned ski resort of Obertauern
- Ski area of Obertauern with over 100 km of pistes for all ability levels & 26 lifts
- Skiing & snowboarding at an altitude of between 1,630 & 2,313 m
- Great slopes for all ability levels
- Guaranteed snow: winter fun from the end of November & sunshine skiing until 1st May
- By lift & skis around the resort: red & greenTauern Circuit
- For kids: Bibo Bear Family Ski Park, ghost railway in the fairy tale park, child care facilities
- Snow Park The Spot Obertauern with a total of 40 elements, freestyle freeride routes & freeride checkpoint
- Speed measurement run
- Night skiing on the Edelweiss 4-seater chairlift: every Monday & Thursday
- Ski & snowboard schools offering lessons for beginners to intermediates
- Ski rental & sports shops throughout Obertauern: Skiworld next door & Intersport Frühstückl opposite – vouchers for our guests
- Ski huts, restaurants, bars & legendary aprés ski mile
- Prime location of the 3 star Hotel DER SAILER: opposite the ski lift "Gamsleiten“ plus the Tauern circuit
Cross country skiing: classic & skating
Optimum conditions for cross country skiiers in Obertauern
- Your cross country experience on well-groomed cross country trails in Obertauern
- A variety of different trails to suit beginners and intermediates
- Trails in Obertauern: Gnadenalm trail (approx. 25 km), Hundsfeld trail (approx. 6 km), World Cup trail (approx. 5.5 km), Twenger Au trail (approx. 23 km), Taurach trail (approx. 24 km)
- Cross country ski lessons for all ability levels at the ski schools in Obertauern
- Access to the cross country trail opposite the Hotel DER SAILER
Off piste activities
Toboganning, snowshoeing, ice sports & horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Toboggan run at the Südwienerhütte: approx. 5 km long, toboggan rental on site
- Toboggan run at the Gnadenalm: approx. 1.5 km long, floodlit in the evening, skidoo toboggan taxi, toboggan rental at the Gnadenalm
- Winter walks & snowshoeing through the beautiful landscape in Salzburger Land
- Snowshoe walks with guide bookable at the ski schools
- Natural ice rink & curling rink at the Gnadenalm, ice skate rental available on site
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides available at the Gnadenalm & in Tweng
- Free rental of baby sledges at our 3 star hotel (according to availability)
Backcountry ski tours & action sports
Activities for adventure-seekers in Obertauern
- A variety of backcountry ski tour routes with fabulous mountain panorama in Obertauern
- Lessons & guided ski tours available at the Ski & Snowboard Schools in resort
- Snow biking: taster lessons, guided tours & moonlight tours available at the Ski School Koch
- Snow kiting available at the Snow Kite School Obertauern with a large snow kiting area & lessons for all ability levels