Situated in the spectacular Ötz Valley, Obergurgl is Austria's highest parish, meaning an excellent snow record and a very long ski season from November to May. The village remains largely unspoilt with a charming ambience and it is well known for its top quality hotels giving great hospitality and service (many have spa and wellness facilities). The lift system is modern and queues are small. The skiing and lifts start directly from the village, with skiing back at the end of the day to many of the hotels. The mid-mountain Top Express gondola links Obergurgl with neighbouring Hochgurgl, for easy access to the extended ski area. The reliable snow and quiet pistes make both resorts a popular choice with families and a safe bet for those after gentle and intermediate runs. For a spectacular view of the area, head for the 'Top Mountain Star' restaurant at 3082m. Nightlife and non-ski activities are mainly centred around the hotels, but also include a good variety of traditional après ski bars and restaurants.
Activities
Ice skating and curling, night skiing (Weekly), snow shoeing. Bowling. Tobogganing in Hochgurgl.
Eating out
In Obergurgl, a la carte dinning rooms in the hotels dominate the dining options, but there is also a fair choice of other restaurants, plus numerous excellent cafés. There are around 20 eateries in town, and they often serve tasty regional dishes and mou
Other amenities
12kms of pretty walks. Innsbruck excursions are available and Solden is just 20 mins away by bus.
- Transfer time: Innsbruck : 1hr 30mins
- Currency: Euro
Suitability
- Beginners: 5
- Intermediates: 4
- Advanced: 4
- Snowboarding: 4
Resort statistics
- Resort height: 1930m
- Ski range: 1930-3080m
- Total kilometres of piste: 110kms
- Number of runs: Blue 35 kms, Red 55 kms, Black 20 kms.
- Number of lifts: Area: Draglifts 8, Chairlifts 7, Gondolas 7.
