winter vacation in the hotel alpina

obertauern is located at 1,750 meters above sea level and is one of the most snow-sure areas in austria. besides the top conditions for an unforgettable skiing vacation, obertauern is known for its off-piste winter tours, events, and the famous après ski.

winter paradise in the radstädter tauern

skiing and snowboarding are just as popular here as the numerous sports that can be practiced off-piste. tobogganing, snowshoeing, ski tours on your own or guided by local guides, romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides and much more... or you can enjoy the fantastic mountain panorama that spreads out before you while you enjoy the popular "jagatee" on the sun terrace. welcome to a typical austrian ski resort. here you will be greeted with a hearty "grüß gott" and spoiled with hearty specialties and delicacies from the salzburg cuisine. get to know the austrian culture, the salzburg "schmäh" and the legendary charm of our countrymen.

the winter sports resort of obertauern has also made a name for itself as an event location. prominent stars from the music industry and television are regular guests here and enjoy the exclusive ambience and the cordiality of salzburg. however, a wide variety of top-class events also attract thousands of visitors to obertauern.

as a guest in obertauern, and that is for sure, you will not get bored. in addition to the attractive sports and leisure program, the annual event program guarantees variety and fun during your winter vacation in salzburger land.

• skiopening with scooter | 29.11.2024 
• tauernadvent | fridays to sundays from 29.11.2024 to 22.12.204
• first track | 5 dates - one per month from december to april
• open faces free ride series | 21.03.2025 to 23.03.2025
• #sheskis woman ski day wiht atomic | 04.04.2025 to 06.04.2025
• gamsleiten kriterium | 10.04.2025 to 13.04.2025

the csa ski and snowboard school silvia grillitsch has distinguished itself as obertauern's quality ski school and is a professional trendsetter in all areas of snow sports. with up to 80 teachers - the csa ski school is the most flexible and efficient ski school in obertauern. numerous native speakers for guests from the countries like holland, england, belgium, russia and more facilitate communication and thus make the teaching sessions even more successful. the use of the most modern off-piste technologies with stationary pieps practice area, stargate, airbag rucksacks and lvs devices ensure safe skiing off-piste.

csa - quality standards | children and adult ski courses in obertauern in salzburger land

• ski pre-school with a maximum of 4 children per group
• children's beginner lessons with a maximum of 8 children per group
• mini club for non-skiing children
• snowland I and II - 2 modern equipped children's adventure worlds with carousel, magic carpet, snowtubes, conveyor belts, rope lift and electronic timing at the children`s cup race
• no-limits group for top skiers - maximum of 6 persons
• safety equipment for our deep snow skiers and free-riders (new abs avalanche airbag backpacks and lvs equipment)
• more protection in the off-piste area through our own lvs-pieps test station
• freeride college
• 5 meeting points directly in the ski area
• competent partner for all snow sports
• modern office is open daily from 08:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• modern course ticket handling – we know exactly where your children are located
• the highest number of certified ski and snowboard instructors in obertauern

children's and adult ski courses in obertauern in salzburger land

as a guest at the 4-star hotel alpina, you have your partner ski school right in-house: experienced, highly trained ski instructors offer ski courses in obertauern for snow sports fans from 3 to 99 years of age, of course for all levels of ability, from beginner to pro. no matter whether you are making your very first turns in the snow, improving your technique and skiing style or taking an adventurous off-piste tour: the ski school in obertauern is the right place for you in any case.

children's ski courses for the youngest

children from the age of 3 are introduced to skiing in a playful way. the children's skiing courses in obertauern can be booked for half or full days if desired with midday supervision and rental equipment.

snowboard courses

get to know the technique of this stylish sport or improve your technique with an advanced course in obertauern. no matter if child or adult – we adapt our training program individually and thus guarantee quick learning results.

off-piste adventure

accompanied by a competent ski guide who knows the area, you will be safe off-piste with the latest safety technology, the best know-how, and experience ski-off-piste tours in the middle of freshly fallen powder snow.

group ski courses for children and adults

learning to ski in a group is much more fun in obertauern! the group is divided according to age and skill-level. at the final race, the ski stars of tomorrow show what they have learned in the course.

private ski courses for individuals, couples and small groups hone your perfect swing under the experienced eye of your ski instructor, enjoy the private supervision and individual design of your ski course in obertauern – alone, in pairs, with family or friends.

alternative sports

non-skiers also get their money's worth in obertauern. our in-house partner ski school grillitsch offers a varied program with cross-country skiing tours, ski tours, snowshoeing, ice climbing, telemark, segway tours, fat biking, and air boarding.

ski preschool for ski tots - learn to ski in a playful way from the age of 3!

the teaching  is no longer the main focus, but integrated into play systems. skiing should be a journey of discovery for children. from 3 years old, your kids will experience their first skiing fun in a playful way in small groups.

at the 4-star hotel alpina you are directly at the ski slope. start your skiing vacation in obertauern without any detours. the skiing resort obertauern has a lot to offer for little piste fleas, speedy runners, sun-hungry ski bunnies and trendy snowboarders! a total of 100 kilometers of slopes and 26 lifts for beginners, advanced and pro skiers and snowboarders, the legendary tauernrunde, and wonderful powder for freeride tours: what more could a skier's heart desire?

ski in – ski out

as a guest at the 4-star hotel alpina, you will not only benefit from the ski school and ski store on the first floor of the hotel, but also from skiing fun without detours. you can strap on your skis right in front of the hotel at the ski slope! and in the evening, the skiing in the obertauern ski resort is far from over: hit the slopes again in a night-skiing session!

ski tickets (key cards) available at the hotel (access to all lifts in the obertauern ski resort)

• sports shop close by
• ski rental and ski service near the hotel
• hotel ski storage with dryer for your winter sports equipment
• skiing lessons with the csa ski school silvia grillitsch (office on the first floor of the hotel)

absolute snow guarantee – 100 km of fun on the slopes

in november, the skiing area of obertauern reliably wraps itself in a thick dress of snow, which only gives way to the alpine meadows at the beginning of may. guaranteed snow at 1,630 - 2,313 m above sea level, many hours of sunshine, and an intelligently structured lift system, family friendliness and après-ski at its best: skiing in obertauern is simply a pleasure for all ages.

skiing area obertauern – best infrastructure for skiing between 1.630 and 2.313 m

a total of 100 kilometers of slopes and 26 lifts for beginners, advanced and pro skiers and snowboarders, the legendary tauernrunde and wonderful powder for freeride tours: what more could a skier's heart desire? maybe the snowpark "the spot" for ambitious freestylers, experienced ski instructors and guides or flexible ski passes for different age groups by the hour or day, which are also valid in the ski area grosseck-speiereck in mauterndorf, 15 km away.

tauern circuit in obertauern

from slopes right outside the hotel alpina you get directly to the spectacular tauernrunde. the tauernrunde allows for an extended tour around the village, whereby you can ski either clockwise or counterclockwise from lift to lift. numerous bridges over the katschberg road, which runs through obertauern, also ensure that you never have to take off your skis, but can always glide unhindered over the white splendor.

>>lift prices

night skiing at the edelweiß 4-chair lift – by moonlight and twinkling stars in obertauern

the chairlift takes you quickly up to the edelweißalm, the starting point of the 1,500 m flood-lit slope for your night skiing experience in obertauern. take a moment and look up at the sky: thousands and thousands of stars have lit their fire! whether it's romantic with your partner or in a fun group: skiing in obertauern at night is a very special experience. every monday and thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. the ski slope at the edelweiß 4-chair lift lights up in the glow of the floodlights. the use of the lift and the night ski slope in obertauern is included in all lift tickets valid for more than 1.5 days (ski passes obertauern and lungau). for excursionists and lovers of other winter sports who want to try night skiing, evening tickets for 1 or 2 hours are available.

skiing in spring – a mix of culinary delights, wellness, and fun on the slopes: sun skiing at its best

when the first hikers lace up their boots and backpacks in the valley, when daffodils and violets curiously poke their heads out of the lush green meadows, that's when winter in obertauern comes to a festive end! the days are now noticeably longer, the air is pleasantly warmed and the grippy firn snow offers the perfect base for spring skiing. on snow-sure 1,630 to 2,313 meters above sea level, you can enjoy sunny skiing in obertauern until april! on the southern sides of the ski huts, the anorak quickly becomes too warm and the mulled wine gives way to a refreshing "ski water". the real winter vacations are over, and while everyday life has returned for families with school and work, you will enjoy plenty of space on the slopes and a decelerated atmosphere during your ski vacation in obertauern. alone, as a couple or together with your small children, you will experience the arrival of spring while skiing.

our partner ski rental - easy and uncomplicated

it's easy to find the perfect ski equipment for your vacation near the hotel alpina. the sports store "skiworld" is situated in the raiffeisenbank, two doors down from the hotel. here you can easily rent or buy the ski equipment that suits you best. the team of "skiworld" will assist you with competent advice.

rental of ski and snowboard equipment for beginners and professionals:

• top ski brands and boot brands
• fashionable ski jackets, ski pants, helmets and accessories
• 10 % discount for hotel alpina guests

our tip:

reserve your skis and snowboards for your vacation at hotel alpina in obertauern online – quick and convenient. reserve your skis and snowboards online at skiworld right away and save -10 %!

>> reserve ski online 

the winter sports resort of obertauern also has a lot to offer off the slopes. the gnadenalm cross-country skiing center as well as popular trails for snowshoe hikes and numerous ski touring routes can be found here, as well as illuminated toboggan runs for a speedy descent by toboggan. a winter sports experience of a special kind awaits you "at the top" in obertauern!

cross-country skiing in obertauern – classic style, skating and biathlon

a round of morning sports on the classic cross-country trail in obertauern, a sporty session on the gnadenalm high trail or the first biathlon of your life? from beginner to professional: everyone will find the perfect track for cross-country skiing in obertauern. 

the gnadenalm cross-country skiing center, which is located on a high alpine pasture right between untertauern and obertauern, is especially popular. with its location above 1,300 m, the gnadenalm is considered a real "snow hole", which offers the best conditions for cross-country skiing in obertauern – even in late spring. the cross-country skiing training center with cross-country skiing school on the gnadenalm attracts numerous top international skiers and biathlon athletes every year: train like the pros! a total of 31 km of perfectly groomed classic and skating trails ensure long gliding pleasure during your winter vacation in obertauern. and the best thing is: the use of all cross-country trails in obertauern is free of charge. the cross-country bus as well as sufficient parking spaces at the cross-country trails in obertauern ensure that you can start quickly without any annoying detours. 

in the cross-country test center you can try out and buy the latest cross-country equipment. tip: "biathlon for everyone" –  feel for yourself the exciting change between the top performance of cross-country skiing in obertauern and the concentration of sport shooting.

>> cross-country skiing on the gnadenalm 

ski tours in obertauern – half and full day ski tours, guided ski tours around obertauern

trudge uphill through deep snow in the rhythm of your own steps, your own breath in your ears and new fascinating views of the deep winter mountains in the radstädter tauern at every bend in the tour route: discover the numerous ski tours in obertauern and experience the unique alpine world away from the ski slopes. it is best to undertake your ski tours in obertauern with an experienced, certified ski guide from the partner ski school of your hotel alpina.

alone or in a small group, equipped with the latest safety technology, you will be on your way with as little risk as possible. your ski guide will be happy to advise you on suitable touring equipment and select the ski tours that suit your condition and experience. the best comes at the end: on a rapid descent off the ski slopes, you will enjoy the pure powder and freeride feeling at its finest!

winter hiking – nature paradise & winter fairy tale

the deeply snow-covered and idyllic winter landscape of obertauern invites you to leisurely walks and enchanting winter hikes in the midst of the radstädter tauern. with snowshoes, you hike across white meadows and through dense forests while breathing the fresh mountain air and feeling the incomparable sense of freedom. rent snowshoes for adults and children at the csa ski school silvia grillitsch. they will gladly inform you about guided snowshoe hikes and winter tours with certified ski and mountain guides.

tobogganing with family and friends – would you like to go tobogganing?

a varied alternative and unforgettable winter fun - that's what a fast-paced toboggan run on the gnadenalm toboggan run in obertauern promises. the toboggan run is 1.5 km long and floodlit in the evenings.

an absolute highlight is the toboggan cab that takes you up to the hill. a 140 hp snowmobile takes you uphill to the gnadenalm, which is also perfect for an atmospheric and cozy hut evening. enjoy a delicious mulled wine or a hot cup of tea by the fireplace while the anticipation of the exciting toboggan run rises. the rental of the wooden toboggans takes place directly at the gnadenalm.