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Obertauern
ℹ️Practical info — Obertauern
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- The 'Tauernrunde' ski circuit lets you explore the entire resort without taking off your skis; just follow the red or green signs.
- Obertauern is located on a high mountain pass at 1,740m. Snow chains or excellent winter tires are strictly necessary in winter.
- Accommodation here is mostly ski-in/ski-out. Leave your car parked at your hotel for the duration of your stay.
- The high altitude means intense UV rays and rapid weather changes. Dress in layers and always wear high SPF sunscreen.
🍽 Food
This sweet, yeast dough classic is served at almost every mountain hut along the Tauernrunde.
Enjoy a hearty wooden board loaded with local bacon, cheese, and bread at rustic huts on the slopes.
Fill up on rich, hearty Austrian mountain food served in the lively après-ski venues in the village.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Stroll along the main pass road to find exclusive sports boutiques and premium ski fashion.
Pick up a bottle of this uniquely flavored local stone pine spirit at souvenir and specialty shops in the center.
An easy on the eye, small mountain lake that makes for a deeply peaceful hiking destination in summer (blanketed in snow all winter).
A striking natural waterfall close to Obertauern, offering a spectacular and tranquil nature break.
A nearby high-alpine pasture offering quiet winter walking trails and romantic horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Water temperature…
Obertauern is one of Austria's highest and most snow-sure winter sports resorts. Located at the Radstädter Tauern pass at approximately 1,740 meters, the town provides a unique basin setting that allows for 'ski-in, ski-out' convenience directly from hotel doorsteps. The highlight is the 'Tauernrunde', a circuit of lifts and slopes that can be skied clockwise or counter-clockwise without needing a bus. The resort made history in 1965 when the Beatles filmed scenes for their movie 'Help!' here. In addition to 100 km of slopes, Obertauern is famous for its lively Après-Ski scene. During summer, hikers enjoy the cool mountain air and the impressive Johannes Waterfall. Access is via the Radstädter Tauern road (B99), which is usually well-maintained even in winter.
- Location: Salzburg, Austria
- Top sights: Zum Heiligen Petrus in Banden · Gamsspitzl · Kugelbahn
- Nearby: Flachau (16 km)
- Population: ~276
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -6 | -6 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rain mm | 48 | 49 | 61 | 74 | 116 | 141 | 156 | 165 | 125 | 94 | 86 | 60 |
Geography
Facts
- Highest pass village in Salzburg Land
- 100 km of groomed ski slopes
- Legendary Tauernrunde ski circuit
- Filming location for the Beatles' movie 'Help!'
- Snow guarantee from November to May
- Night skiing at the Edelweiss lift
- Famous Après-Ski hotspot
- Nearby Johannes Waterfall
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