OBERGURGL holidays

Obergurgl SKI RESORT

Scenic Obergurgl, nestling amidst Tirol's winter paradise with absolute snow guarantee, is also known as the "Diamond of the Alps". The stylish winter resort at the southern end of the valley has 24 mountain lifts and 110 kilometers of immaculate ski slopes " connected with the neighboring hamlet of Hochgurgl. Both beginners and real experts will spend unique ski holidays here in Austria. Guests can take advantage of the convenient ski rental service and a number of certified ski and winter sport schools. Among the absolute must-sees during your ski vacation: Top Mountain Star panorama bar at 3,080 meters above sea level and Hohe Mut vantage mountain overlooking the upper Otztal Valley and its abundant snow fields. Top infrastructures and resort amenities add to a memorable winter holiday in the Otztal Alps.

THE SKIING IN Obergurgl SKI RESORT

Pistes reaching up to altitudes of over 3,000 metres, snowsure conditions until May and plenty of cosy hut and restaurants make the ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl at the end of the Otztal Valley one of Austria's top destinations for discerning skiers and snowboarders.
There are not many places, apart from the few glacier resorts in Tirol, where skiers and snowboarders can enjoy excellent conditions from November all the way through until May. However, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in the high southern reaches of the Otztal Valley is able to offer fantastic skiing throughout the season thanks to its large network of north-facing pistes stretching from 1,800m to an incredible 3,080m.

Indeed, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl's exceptionally high altitude means that the resort even manages to start the season in autumn. Highlights include a funpark, plenty of off-piste freeriding, night skiing and a wide selection of huts, restaurants and après-ski bars. The most eye-catching eatery in the resort is without a doubt the Top Mountain Star restaurant on the Wurmkogel mountain. This futuristic building perched on a narrow ridge at 3,080 metres above sea level offers breathtaking views of the Dolomites and the Otztal Alps.

Many of the state-of-the-art lifts, where queues are rare, leave from the villages of Obergurgl or Hochgurgl. The two villages themselves are connected by the Top-Express cable car.

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