Obergurgl Ski Holidays
Thinking of Obergurgl?
Obergurgl is a high altitude ski haven in the Austrian Alps, which, when combined with its satellite town of Hochgurgl, offers over 110km of varied pistes that will appeal to skiers of all abilities.
Its season typically runs from November to late-April, and it’s often the first non-glacier resort in the Tyrol region to open.
From 5 star luxury hotels to self-catered family apartments, discover your perfect Obergurgl getaway on igluski.com, with both package and non-package deals bookable online and with our ski experts.
Resort Statistics
Level | Rating | Runs |
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Beginners | 16 | |
Intermediates | 18 | |
Advanced | 6 | |
Snowboarders | ||
Total Runs | 40 |
- Families
Resort Altitude | 1930m |
Highest Lift | 3080m |
Total Piste | 110km |
Longest Run | 9km |
Directions of Slopes | N, N/W, E |
Uphill Capacity | 22000 |
Total Lifts | 24 |
Gondolas/Cable cars | 3 |
Chairlifts | 12 |
Drag Lifts | 9 |
What is Obergurgl like as a ski resort?
With a height range between 1,800m and 3,082m, Obergurgl is generally considered the most snow sure resort in Austria. It’s also a charming Alpine village that’s great for families, couples, and the après crowd.
With over 60km of blue runs, the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area is an excellent place for beginners to learn and progress, while intermediate and advanced skiers will also find plenty to keep them occupied across its 33km of reds, 14km of blacks, and ample off-piste opportunities.
But it’s not just the skiing that promises variety. With traditional Tyrolean architecture alongside modern luxury hotels, lively music venues and cosy bars, and a long list of non-skiing activities on offer, you can have whatever kind of holiday you want to in Obergurgl.
Top reasons to go to Obergurgl
Here's why we think Obergurgl is a great resort to head to this winter.
Snow surety: Obergurgl’s high altitude and generous helping of northerly slopes all but guarantee your ski trip will be blessed with a healthy snow supply.
Beginner-friendly: Over half of the resort’s pistes are blues, so there’s loads of terrain suitable for learners to develop their skills on.
Family-friendly: As well as runs to suit kids and parents of all abilities, Obergurgl has excellent kids ski schools and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Great après: For a small resort, Obergurgl is blessed with a surprisingly varied and exciting aprèss scene, from rowdy terraces to snug huts and late night clubs.
Quality infrastructure: The 25 lifts in Obergurgl are state-of-the-art and capable of transporting around 43,000 an hour, which means that, usually, you won’t have to do much queuing.
What is the accommodation like in Obergurgl?
There’s loads of fantastic accommodation clustered around Obergurgl’s compact village, nearly all of which is ski-in-ski-out, granting easy access to both the slopes and the local amenities.
Many of the grand and gorgeous hotels in Obergurgl offer spa and dining facilities, and are rarely more than a few minutes walk from the town centre’s bars and restaurants. There’s also an equally healthy supply of centrally-located ski apartments, with options to suit all budgets and requirements.
What’s the apres scene like in Obergurgl?
Whether you want to dance the night away or relax with a beer while listening to live music, you can find it all in Obergurgl.
The best place to head straight off the slopes is the Nederhütte, which provides classic Alpine après from 4pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, you can look forward to drinking and dancing on the expansive sun terrace while the Nederlumpen, the house band, rattles through its hit list of folk, rock and pop bangers. When things wrap up at 7.30pm, you can either ski or take the gondola down to carry on the party in the village.
In the resort centre is another top notch après bar, Fassl, which is built to look like a wooden beer barrel, and serves up food and beers to a soundtrack of tunes both old and new. Open until 10pm, it’s a good place to transition from the après to the evening.
Next, if you’ve still got legs, it’s time to hit the club, and there are few better than Josl Keller, an Obergurgl institution that will keep you going until 3am with cocktails and live music.
For more relaxing après, head for some locally brewed beers at Schirmbar Edelweiss, or chill out at the Ice-berg sports bar, the smallest bar in town.
What activities are there to do in Obergurgl?
Whether you want to pamper yourself or find a fun way to wind down after a day on the mountain, there are plenty of activities in Obergurgl.
Relaxation and rejuvenation opportunities can be found all over, with massages, saunas and dips in thermal pools available at many of the hotel spas and wellness spots dotted around the resort.
The Freizeit Arena Sölden provides all manner of facilities, including a family-friendly adventure pool with slides and a rock grotto, as well as a fitness centre, bowling alley, tennis hall, and sauna. There’s also a 700m² indoor golf centre, an ice rink, and Europe’s highest motorcycle museum.
And of course, if you’re feeling active, there’s a bunch of other ways to enjoy the mountain, including hiking, ski mountaineering, snowshoe hiking, tobogganing, and sledging.
Skiing in Obergurgl
Perched up at 1,930m in the Otz valley, Obergurgl is one of the most snow sure resorts in Austria, and combined with its smaller satellite village of Hochgurgl, offers tremendous variety across 110km of pistes.
Every member of your group or family will find a reason to love skiing in Obergurgl, whether they want to practise their turns at the Gaisberg lift, sharpen their skills on the Schermerspitze ski trail, or get their heart racing on the Hohe Mut mogul run.
Is Obergurgl a good place to ski?
Famed for its wide, open, often sun-drenched slopes, many of which are above the treeline, Obergurgl is a lovely place to ski, with breathtaking views and terrain to suit all abilities.
Almost all the runs lead right down to the village centre, and thanks to its altitude, it's nearly always possible to ski right to the door of your hotel or apartment, helping you to really make the most of your time on the slopes.
What’s more, the resort’s state-of-the art lift system will ensure you spend less time queuing and more time carving.
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Is Obergurgl snow sure?
With a resort range between 1,800 and 3,083m, Obergurgl can pretty much guarantee snow surety from the moment the first flakes fall in mid-November right on through to late April.
During the 2023/24 season, for example, Obergurgl's snow history report states the resort enjoyed snow depths of up to 100cm on its lower slopes and 190cm on its upper slopes. And with 90% of its runs covered by snow-making systems, the village is usually able to open its full range of pistes right from the beginning of the season.
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In fact, Obergurgl is the most snow sure ski resort in Austria according to our research. Discover the full list of Austria's most snow sure ski resorts and why Obergurgl made the top spot in our guide.
Is Obergurgl suitable for beginners?
Yes, Obergurgl is very suitable for beginners. Over half (60.2km) of its runs are blues, with the best terrain for learner skiers to be found around the Gaisberg or Mahdstuhl lifts, as well as up in Hochgurgl.
Here you’ll find a network of sweeping blues on which you can practise your turns and gain confidence before you progress onto more challenging pistes like Festkogel and Schermerspitze.
Family skiing in Obergurgl
Whether you’re a family of first timers or of mixed abilities, you’ll love Obergurgl as a ski holiday destination.
Kids ski free of charge up to the age of 8, and the wide, gentle slopes, and excellent lift system make it easy for you to stay safe and stick together. There are also some brilliant ski schools and excellent childcare facilities that are great for when the parents want to go off adventuring without the kids.
Obergurgl ski holidays FAQs
We answer some of the most common questions people have on Obergurgl ski holidays.
What is the longest ski run in Obergurgl?
The longest run in Obergurgl is Wurmkogl – Obergurgl/Pill, which is 8km long and descends over 1,260m.
Does Obergurgl have a glacier?
Obergurgl does not have a glacier. However, thanks to its altitude, it’s usually the first non-glacier resort in Austria to open.
How does Obergurgl compare to Hochgurgl?
Obergurgl is the larger of the two villages that make up the Gurgl ski area. Hochgurgl is smaller, slightly higher up in the valley and connected to its neighbour by the Top Express gondola.
Is Obergurgl good in December and April?
As a result of its high altitude and 90% snow cannon coverage, Obergurgl almost always has good snow conditions in both December and April.
How do you get to Obergurgl?
The nearest airport to Obergurgl is Innsbruck, which is about 1 hour and 20 minutes away in a taxi.
There are also regular, direct bus services from the airport to both Obergurgl and Hochgurgl. Alternatively, you can get a train from many neighbouring countries - including Italy, Germany and Switzerland - to Ötztal Bahnhof and then get the public bus from there.
Obergurgl SKI PASS PRICES
The prices for the Obergurgl Ötztal Super Skipass lift pass, for the Winter 24/25 ski season can be found below.
Number of days | Adult price | Child price | Senior price |
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6 | €437.50 | €249.50 | €249.50 |
4 | €307.00 | €177.50 | €177.50 |
3 | €239.50 | €140.50 | €140.50 |
Prices are normally based on a full area lift pass and child ages vary by resort. The above are guides, so please call one of the Iglu team for prices for your holiday.
Ski Hire in Obergurgl
There are normally a number of shops where you can pick up your pre-booked ski or snowboard equipment from. Which shop you go to will depend on where you are staying in Obergurgl. Here is a guide to ski or snowboard hire in Obergurgl:
Ski Hire Type | Adult 6 days | Child 6 days |
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Bronze - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £113 | £68 |
Silver - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £151 | £86 |
Gold - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £189 | |
Platinum - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £220 |
You can book your ski hire for your trip to Obergurgl here
Obergurgl Reviews
Great resort for us who hadn’t skied for three years. Lots of gentle skiing available. Very easy transfer to get to Hochgurgl by (free) bus with our six day ski pass. Coming back to Obergurgl there is easy skiing from the gondola. Wonderful Austrian efficiency and infrastructure.
Apres Ski: 3/5
Simon Gaunt
Just returned from the Hausgurgl 48 hours ago. The hotel certainly meets 4* expectations, breakfasts were great and although some of our party (17 people) thought the dinner options were sometimes odd, I together with most of us thoroughly enjoyed everything on the menu. The staff are excellent, nothing was ever too much trouble and requests were always carried out promptly and with a smile. One issue was as our party was roughly 50% of all the people staying there, we did seem a loud bunch when re-counting the days activities and all laughing about them. I think some of the other guests didn't like the fact that we all loved the hotel and resort and had a marvellous time. If the hotel had been full, as in a normal year, I don't think this would have been an issue. I have also marked the resort 5* for apres ski, even though many bars were not open and lots of restrictions were in place. I don't think this would be an issue in a normal year and we always found somewhere to meet up. Summary: can't fault the resort or the hotel and would happily return again.
Apres Ski: 5/5
G. Redfern