If you're looking for the ultimate winter experience then Obertauern is ideal for your school ski trip. Austria's snowiest resort, it's also one of the country's oldest ski areas and is famous for its beautifully colourful shops and hotels. The only truly purpose-built ski resort in Austria, Obertauern boasts all the mod-cons, including fantastic lifts, all of which are modern and high-speed (some even have heated seats!). The resort forms a natural ski circuit and has a range of excellent accommodation options and lively après-ski, including weekly ski shows, bowling, swimming, thermal spas and sledging, ensuring your group is never bored. Full of restaurants, cafes and bars, there's a truly alpine atmosphere in this resort, which makes it a great option for introducing your students to mountain life.
Ski trip to Obertauern
School Ski Trip to Obertauern
Skiing in Obertauern
Obertauern is the highest ski resort in the state of Salzburg surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Tauern range. Skiing starts at 1600m, so snow cover is guaranteed from the middle of November until the beginning of May. Obertauern is a fantastic choice for a school ski trip because the variety of terrain makes it great for progression. There are excellent nursery slopes, including a high-altitude beginner area and easy runs that will take them from the top back into the valley. For intermediates, the challenge builds the higher you go and those with a good intermediate level should be able to tackle a circuit of the whole area. And there are steeper runs too for the more advanced skiers. They also have a range of fun slopes, photo points, timed race courses and speed check zones. You can opt to upgrade your ski pass to include the whole of the Oberlungau region, which covers 290km of piste. For skiers who like to travel, Obertauern is part of a ski circuit, which is best tackled in an anti-clockwise direction that can also be completed on blue slopes at a lower altitude.
Resort Facts
Beginner
60%
Intermediate
36%
Advanced
4%
Total Piste
100KM
Top Piste Altitude
2313M
16 hours
from Calais
685M
Vertical drops
No
Glacier
26
Lifts
95%
Snow making coverage
Yes
Snow park
Obertauern piste map
Download piste mapAccommodation
Haus Wendy
Haus Wendy is a welcoming Austrian youth hotel run by Anika and Mark (who are very used to welcoming school groups), in the centre of the beautiful and historic village of Mauterndorf. The hotel offers sole occupancy to our groups (for groups of 50+). Just a 17-minute drive away, the ski areas of Grosseck-Speiereck, Katschberg, Fanningberg and or Obertauern are ideal for schools and popular for all abilities. Students stay in 4-8 bedded rooms with showers in all rooms and each room has its own adjacent toilet, adults have full en-suite twin rooms. Breakfast and a three-course evening meal are served in the main dining room. Packed lunches are provided to be taken up to the slopes. Facilities include a dining room, table tennis, in-house disco, WiFi and ski/boot room.
Aprés-Ski
Swimming Pool Tamsweg
If you are looking for an activity where you can unwind while your group have fun in the water, the Tamsweg pool at Badeinsel is the perfect option.
Therme Amadé Spa
Mauterndorf Castle
The castle dates back to the 13th century and was once the summer residence of the archbishops of Salzburg.
Night Sledding Obertauern
The toboggan run is 1.
Curling Obertauern
Gnadenalm natural ice rink is the perfect place to have a go at this fun activity, which is a very popular sport in Austria.
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides Obertauern
A horse-drawn sleigh ride in a winter wonderland is a quintessentially Austrian experience and is not to be missed.
Sports Centre Obertauern
Night skiing Obertauern
For groups that can't enough skiing, floodlights illuminate the 1,500 m run at the Edelweissbahn every Monday and Thursday.
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect school ski trip
Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.
Launching your trip to parents and students
The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).
Support while you’re away
While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you).
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