[PLACES ACTIVE] Ski Holidays
Seize the slopes on the whopping 100 km of snow-sure tracks, jump into alpine adventures with heaps of thrilling winter sports and hit the spirited Après-Ski scene for some seriously groovy alpine vibes.
100 km of slopes and 26 ski lifts
ski schools & snow park
heaps of winter sports & activities
Destination Insider
Snow Mastermind
buzzing Après-Ski scene
Explore our ski & snow activities
[PLACES
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Your place for snow greatness
Live your best mountain life with tonnes of frosty thrills on and off the slopes, party like a local and get ski savvy with our Snow Mastermind for epic fun in fresh powder.
Highlights
- 100 km of slopes – loads of smooth slopes for all ski levels, from easy-peasy to challenging ones, plus a whopping 26 ski lifts to get you there
- snow season that goes on and on – dive into fresh snow from November to May
- in-house ski services − ski storage, ski rental and shop with top-notch gear
- snow thrills on and off ski slopes – skiing, freestyle, snowboarding, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snow biking, sledding & more
- night skiing − every Monday and Thursday
- Destination Insider – your buddy for epic destination experiences, winter sports equipment rental and ski school spots, finding the best eats and getting around with ease
- Snow Mastermind – your go-to for everything snow and how to make the most of it
- ski schools – pro ski instruction for beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders, group & private lessons
- shuttle service – hop onboard and cruise around the resort like a breeze
- Après-Ski buzz – tonnes of cafes, restaurants and bars just steps away from the ski slopes
View the ski slopes and available facilities on the map!
Download the valid ski pass price list!
Destination Insider
Your inside scoop on Obertauern
We’ll set you up with insider intel for top local experiences, sort our ski passes and ski school spots, while our Snow Mastermind is ready to guide you in all things snow.
Insider tips and tricks
- your sneak peek into the best of Obertauern
- Snow Mastermind services and activities
- arranging awesome local experiences
- guiding you to top eats & getting around hassle-free
- winter sports and snowboarding equipment rental
- ski school spots
- ski touring and cross-country skiing*
*available with prior notice at an extra charge, subject to availability
Snow Mastermind
Your go-to guru for all things snow
- advice on picking the perfect ski gear
- finding the best slopes for your skill level
- free snow activities six days a week
- accompanied skiing and sledding (extra charge)
Snow Mastermind activities
*some service come at an extra charge
- consultation – top tips for the best snow experiences by our Snow Mastermind (free of charge)
- kids ski guiding – snow activity for children from 6 to 12 years old who have skiing knowledge, accompanied by our Snow Mastermind (free of charge)
- teen ski fun– snow activity for teens from 13 to 18 years old who have skiing knowledge, accompanied by our Snow Mastermind (free of charge)
- snowshoeing – snow activity for adults accompanied by the Snow Mastermind (free of charge)
- night skiing – snow activity for adults and children aged 6 and above, accompanied by the Snow Mastermind (extra charge applies only for the ski lift)
- sledding*– snow activity for adults and children, accompanied by the Snow Mastermind (extra charge)
- price list sledding– €8 for ascent with the taxi motor sled for adults and children aged 10 and above, €5 for ascent with the taxi motor sled for children under 10, and €9 for renting a sled
- Tauern Safari– snow activity for adults and children from 12 years old who have skiing knowledge, accompanied by the Snow Mastermind (free of charge)
Ski schools
Your place for skiing smarts
Whether you're a ski newbie or just want to tweak your moves, our ski and snowboarding instructors have your back. Learn the ropes with pros in group or one-on-one lessons.
Ski School: Obertauern Frau Holle
- courses for little skiers
- Children’s Wonderland ski practice area
- ski lift and magic carpet (ski pass is not included)
- professional ski courses for adults of all levels
- private lessons for kids & grown-ups
- snowboarding courses for children and adults (private lessons only)
- beginners & advanced options
- transfer service for children and private lessons
- courses held in English and German
If you book your stay with Valamar, you can immediately sign up for ski school on the Destination Insider page
Your place to go off piste
(A place to) Unleash your winter spirit
Feeling adventurous? We’ve got loads of cool stuff to do like cross-country skiing, sledding and snow biking or even a cosy sleigh ride and hiking with the mighty Alps as your stage.
Sledding
- 6.5 km of illuminated sledding runs
- sleigh rental
Cross-country skiing
- 5 cross-country ski tracks
- total length of 70 km
- cross-country ski track maps
Winter hiking and snowshoeing
- marked hiking trails (100 km)
Snow biking & kiting
- snow biking school and guided tours
- snow kiting school
Other activities
- yoga (at the hotel)
- snowshoe hiking
- guided ski tours
- horse-drawn sleigh ride
- biathlon – cross-country skiing & shooting
