Winter activities
Located in the province of Salzburg, Obertauern, at 1752 metres above sea level, is the snowiest winter sports destination in Austria - the season officially runs from mid-November to the beginning of May. A total of 100 kilometres of pistes for all levels, 26 modern cable cars and lifts as well as cross-country skiing trails, toboggan runs and numerous off-piste opportunities full of powder snow fulfil the wishes of every winter sports enthusiast.
From the Clary Chalet you can get directly onto the piste and start skiing straight away. With the help of the Tauernrunde, a circular route that always brings you back to your starting point, you can explore the entire Obertauern ski area.
Ski pass prices
What Obertauern is really unbeatable for are the prices for ski passes. Obertauern is one of the few ski regions that still offers its guests the opportunity to buy a points card (from 25.50 EURO) or a 2-hour card (32.00 EURO). This is particularly attractive for those who do not want to spend the whole day on the slopes or are travelling with small children. Further information on ski pass & prices can be found here.
But there are also exciting activities off the slopes that you should definitely not miss in Obertauern in winter
Sledding
If you want to go sledding with your children, you can do so right next to the Clary Chalets. If you want a real toboggan run, which is also floodlit at night, we recommend the toboggan run on the Gnadenalm - 1.5 km long, and a SKIDOO snowmobile taxi takes those who prefer a more leisurely ride up the mountain.
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Snowshoe hiking
Idyllic snowshoe hikes offer unforgettable experiences for young and old. There are a multitude of winter hiking trails - from the Hundsfeld trail to the World Cup trail or from the Gnadenalm to the Südwiener Hütte. But you can also start directly from the Clary Chalets, one of the trails passes our houses.
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Obertauern offers numerous cross-country trails for beginners and professionals, for classic as well as for skating cross-country skiers. A very beautiful cross-country trail passes directly the Clary Chalets. Just step out of the door and conquer the wonderful mountain landscape under your own steam.
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In addition to perfectly groomed pistes, Obertauern is also known for pristine slopes full of powder snow and for the best ski touring routes in the region. Take your skiing skills to the next level and enjoy the powder paradise of Obertauern. Perfect for all those who are looking for adventure and want to enjoy the beauty of nature.
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For adrenaline junkies, there is another trend sport in Obertauern - snowkiting. You can let yourself be pulled through the snowy snowboard through the snow-covered winter landscape. The snowkiting school in Obertauern offers a large snowkite area offers courses for all skill levels.
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Horse sleigh rides
Wrap yourself in warm blankets, you can enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the fairytale winter landscape in Tweng or at the Gnadenalm. The ride takes approx. 1 hour. Horse-drawn sleigh ride enthusiasts can do this daily between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. do it.
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Summer in Obertauern
Summer activities
In summer, the renowned ski region in the Salzburger Land attracts visitors to enjoy the mountains at pleasant temperatures. marked hiking trails, mountain bike routes, magnificent mountain lakes and numerous rustic huts and alpine pastures with playgrounds for children to explore. We have selected the most exciting activities, adventures and excursions for you, which you should not miss in summer in Obertauern.
Hiking
More than 100 km of well-marked hiking trails, where really everyone can find the right tour for them, are waiting to be discovered. Whether sporty ascents to the summit, challenging via ferratas or leisurely cable car hikes with the family and prams - Obertauern has it all. In summer, the Grünwaldkopf cable car and high-wire mountain railway are also open and offer a pleasant way to climb the mountain.
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For those who prefer to explore the mountain world of Obertauern by bike, there are a variety of options. There are trails suitable for families, as well as more challenging routes and guided tours into the high mountains. No matter whether you are sporty mountain bike or leisurely on an e-mountain bike - everyone will find a suitable biking adventure here. Take along you don't necessarily have to bring your own mountain bike or e-bike. In Obertauern there are several rental points that are open daily.
DetailsMountain lakes
After an exhausting hike, a refreshing dip in the cool water is not to be missed. The 11 mountain lakes, surrounded by rugged mountain slopes and moss-green alpine meadows, offer unique bathing pleasure with a spectacular view. (Water temperature between 17 and 24 degrees). If you don't want to swim, go stand-up paddling in the Krummelschnabel lake or pedal-boating in the Grünwald lake.
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A highlight for children is the "Fürstenbrunn" fishing pond, where everyone can catch their own fish without a fishing licence. For a more professional approach to fishing, there are the popular fishing spots Hundsfeldmoor and the Taurachbach are popular fishing spots. Fishing licences are available from the Obertauern Tourist Association and at the Untertauern.
DetailsWildlife and Leisure Park
The Wildlife and Leisure Park in Untertauern is the adventure land in Untertauern - not only 40 wild animals such as deer, roe deer, geese, ponies and mouflons have found their home here, ponies and mouflons, but also a pile house, playground with Tarzan cable car, fish pond and petting zoo.
DetailsAlmseilgarten
This high ropes course is one of the most beautiful in the Alpine region and offers outdoor fun at airy heights for the whole family. The facility is located directly along the hiking trail between Fesleralm and Johanneswasserfall. The walking time from the Clary Chalets is about 40 minutes.
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