2 Skifahrer genießen den Blick auf die Landschaft in Obertauern
Obertauern
2 Skifahrer in Obertauern

Obertauern at the top

Holidays in Obertauern in winter

Skiing of superlatives

Obertauern is, as the name suggests, right at the top of the Tauern. Skiing from November to May is not a cautious hope here, but a firm promise to our skiers. While other ski resorts are often already fighting for every centimeter of snow at Easter, our guests enjoy the wonderful snow and perfect piste conditions, despite or perhaps because of the warming spring sun. This makes skiing in Obertauern in this unique high mountain landscape an experience.

Skiing in Obertauern

Over 100 kilometers of slopes, perfect slope conditions from November to May – that’s Obertauern with guaranteed snow. Landscape connoisseurs, long-distance skiers, daredevils, ski bunnies, speed lovers. Everyone will find “their” Obertauern here.

Snowbiking in Obertauern

The great challenge in the snow! The fun adventure with the unique feeling of gliding.
  • Snowbiking is easy to learn
  • It’s a lot of fun
  • Good spine training
  • Damping system absorbs the vibrations of unevenness
Tip: A Snowbike Moonlight Tour is an experience in a class of its own!
Try it out exclusively at the Koch Ski School, Austria’s 1st snow bike school.

Tobogganing on the Gnadenalm

“Yipieeh jeah …” resounds down from the mountains. It’s not just the children, adults also have a lot of fun tobogganing on the Gnadenalm near Obertauern. The fantastic view is really only a minor matter here.

Cross-country skiing in Obertauern

The cross-country skiing area around Obertauern stretches over kilometers and kilometers of perfectly groomed trails. Whether beginner or experienced cross-country skier, everyone will find their challenge here and can explore the wintry surroundings.

Winter hiking in Obertauern

The region around Obertauern offers numerous well-marked hiking trails that invite you to enjoy impressive snow hikes in winter. A walk through the snow-covered landscape of the Salzburg mountains is not only relaxing, but also allows you to enjoy the breathtaking nature in peace and quiet.

Your dream ski resort in Salzburger Land is called Obertauern

And your Hotel Koch is right in the middle of the ski area, which means directly on the piste and right next to the 8-seater Zehnerkarbahn gondola. This takes you up to over 2000m above sea level. And that’s not all, other lifts take you up to 2,350m, almost touching the sky. It goes without saying that the piste conditions here are almost perfect with a snow cover of over 2m and that spring skiing is also a great thing.

Other mountain lifts in the immediate vicinity of the hotel (approx. 2 minutes’ walk) are the Sonnenkopfbahn and the modern Grünwaldkopfbahn. These two mountain lifts in Obertauern are the direct access to the red and green Tauern circuit with over 100 kilometers of slopes, on whose tracks you will experience a wonderful day of skiing in the entire ski area of Obertauern. The fact that all lifts can be used without taking off your skis is just as much a matter of course as the great refreshment stops.

Schatten von Skifahrern auf einem Sessellift in Obertauern
Facts

Hard facts about Obertauern

  • 10 entry points
  • 26 lifts in Obertauern
  • Night skiing on the Obertauern – Edelweißbahn (every Tuesday and Thursday)
  • One of the steepest ski slopes in Europe in Obertauern: Gamsleiten 2
  • Numerous deep snow slopes in and around Obertauern
Impression vom Skifahren in Obertauern

Ski school

in Obertauern

Do you need a competent ski instructor for your ski vacation in Obertauern?

The Koch ski school will be happy to advise you before or during your ski vacation.

Obertauern for families

The right offer for everyone

The varied range of pistes with different levels of difficulty also makes Obertauern the ideal ski resort for families with children and beginners.

Both the Koch ski school and the ski school meeting point are right next to our hotel. So you can start the day comfortably and relaxed and your children are simply well looked after. Sports, games and fun all day long. We don’t have to tell the children that you can take a little nap in the afternoon in your hotel room, which you can easily reach from the piste.  

Familie macht eine kurze Pause während des Skifahrens
At the top
And in the middle of it all.

And your Hotel Koch is right in the middle of the ski area, i.e. directly on the piste and next to the 8-seater Zehnerkarbahn gondola.

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Obertauern Webcam

The mountains, the panorama, the clear air in your nose and the crunch of snow under your skis. You can already get a sense of it on the webcam. But you have to experience it live.

Do you want to experience Obertauern with all your senses?

Obertauern can do more than just ski

Ideal for all winter lovers

Obertauern is undoubtedly a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, but there are also plenty of alternatives for those who want to have fun off the slopes. Here are some great ways to experience the diverse winter landscape:

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is a great way to explore untouched nature away from the slopes and conventional walking trails. It requires no special previous knowledge and is therefore possible for everyone. The equipment is available in the sports store next to our hotel, for example – right here in Obertauern

Eine kleine Gruppe beim Schneeschuhwandern in der verschneiten Winterlandschaft Obertauerns

Horse-drawn sleigh rides

Experience the snow-covered landscape of Obertauern in a nostalgic way on a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Familie bei einer Pferdeschlittenfahrt während ihres Winterurlaubs in Obertauern

Obertauern offers much more than just skiing. Whether you want to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature or are looking for exciting activities, there is something to suit every taste here. Enjoy your winter vacation in Obertauern to the fullest! We look forward to seeing you.

Super 7
Obertauern Super 7

Do you know the 7 highest mountain stations in the Obertauern ski area? The Super 7 – all marked (Zehnerkarbahn, Hundskogelbahn, Panoramabahn, Gamsleitenbahn 2, Plattenkarbahn, Schaidbergbahn, Seekareckbahn)

And have you conquered them all yet? No? Then you already know your destination for your next ski vacation here at Hotel Koch. Of course, you can also extend it to two or three ski vacations, after all, no master has fallen from the sky yet.

Events and adventures

Numerous events – from cultural to piste parties, including the Gamsleiten Criterium, which is famous far beyond the borders of the country – offer our guests unforgettable adventures and experiences. Everyone will find their very special favorite moment here.

Celebrating together is simply fun – especially on vacation. And the festivals are celebrated here as they fall, each in its own special way. A contemplative pre-Christmas period, extraordinary Christmas festivities, a breathtaking New Year’s Eve, a fun carnival season, a glorious spring and lavish Easter holidays.

Blick auf den beleuchteten Ort Obertauern bei Nacht

80 years Hotel Koch

We have been welcoming our guests with heart & passion for 3 generations. What began 80 years ago is now a family business with a living tradition – personal & warm.

Thank you very much for your loyalty!

Blooming mountain meadows, deep green mountain lakes, a pinch of fresh mountain air, rustic alpine huts, cable car operation and small events – this is how 2025 Obertauern presents itself in summer.

After the hot summer days, we are now letting the winter blossom again together. Enjoy the anniversary year with us – great offers are waiting for you.