Austrian Alps, Austria 🇦🇹
They call it the diamond of the Alps, and the snow record backs it up, with reliable cover from mid-November to May. Obergurgl is the highest parish in Austria, calm where its neighbours are loud, and a paradise for families and confident intermediates.
Yes. The base sits at 1930 m and the top reaches 3082 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 94/100).
Most hotels sit right on the snow front, so this is genuine ski-in/ski-out: park once on arrival and ski from the door, with no daily driving or shuttle.
With 112 km of piste on 25 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 12 blue, 13 red, 2 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl stands out for a family-friendly setup and snow-sure high-altitude slopes.
The season usually runs Nov 16 to May 4 (about 24 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 828 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 828 reviews). It sits about 200 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Excellent · 558 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Excellent · 340 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Excellent · 255 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
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