Winter holiday in Austria
A paradise for winter sports lovers
In the Ötztal, winter sports enthusiasts can look forward to a stunning winter holiday each year: Austria boasts idyllic ski areas for the whole family.
In Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, the ski season starts as early as mid-November and continues through to early May. This region offers a rich variety of experiences for family vacations, with 110 kilometers of slopes and 24 lifts. Children can try their first turns in the snow at one of the professional ski schools. Gentle slopes await at the Gaisberg or Mahdstuhl lifts, while advanced skiers can challenge themselves on the Hohe Mut or ski the slopes of the Schermerspitze and Wurmkogl, which boasts the highest point in the ski area at 3,080 meters.
for the whole family
The Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski resort offers exceptional snow reliability due to its elevation. Here, the lifts start where others end – the slopes span from 1,930 meters up to over 3,000 meters. When natural snowfall falls short, the modern snow-making system ensures glistening white slopes. Off the lifts, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a winter holiday. Take a scenic winter hike to the Schönwieshütte for stunning glacier views, or ride down the illuminated natural toboggan run in Hochgurgl – a thrilling three-kilometer descent to the Hochgurglbahn valley station. The Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area invites you and your family to a snow-filled holiday in Austria, for winter memories that will last a lifetime.