Select School Skiing

Obertauern

Location

Austria 

Skiable Area

100km

Green Runs

0

Blue Runs

24

Red Runs

17

Black Runs

10

Lifts

26

Nearest Hospital

Tamsweg – 30km

Obertauern Overview

At 1740 metres, Obertauern is one of Austria’s premium resorts. It is renowned for having an excellent snow record, making it a hugely popular choice for school ski trips and great for either end of the ski season. This high altitude resort has 100 kilometres of piste to explore with excellent nursery slopes and a whole range of challenging reds for intermediate skiers. Ten black runs complete the choice for groups. There are also a variety of après-ski activities including skating, swimming and sledging.

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Accommodation Options

Jugendgästehaus Felseralm Find out more

Jugendgästehaus Felseralm

Our Rating:

Capacity: 280
What you’ll experience: The Felseralm is located 3km from the ski area at Obertauern. This is an excellent accommodation for groups with many on-site facilities, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere. A great find for Select and a popular choice for schools. Highly recommended! Rooms: Students are accommodated in 4-6 bedded rooms with teachers in 2-3 bedded rooms. All rooms have en-suite facilities. Facilities: 4 dining rooms, sports hall, two modern bowling alleys (at extra cost), table tennis room, large multi-purpose hall for disco, two multimedia rooms with modern equipment, climbing wall, rustic Almstube, free Wi-Fi, spa available for teachers and bar, drying room for wet ski clothes. Select says: This hotel is not suitable for double-decker coaches due to its location. Shower and luggage rooms are available downstairs for groups on departure. Students must bring their own towels. Dinner is offered as a 3 course meal with salad buffet and soup, hot main course and dessert. The staff at the Felseralm are bi-lingual.

Jugendgästehaus Mauser-Mühltaler

Our Rating:

Capacity: 179
Location: Mauterndorf
What you’ll experience: This youth hotel is situated in the traditional Austrian village of Mauterndorf which is full of authentic charm. Within easy reach of local amenities and 1.5 km to the departure point of the nearest ski lift. This hotel offers your group a traditional Austrian experience and is well recommended. Rooms: Bedrooms sleep 2-10 students, all with private facilities. Facilities: There are three main sections to the accommodation – the main house, the villa and the apartment house, offering a variety of options for groups. The main house has two dining rooms and large social areas in the basement with a screen and projector.

Jugendgästehaus Sportheim

Our Rating:

Capacity: 100
Location: Altenmarkt
What you’ll experience: Located in Altenmarkt, this modern accommodation has recently been renovated and has great facilities for school groups. Rooms: Friendly, modern designed rooms. 15 youth rooms sleeping 6/7 with a generous bathroom and separate WC. 9 rooms for teachers/leaders: 2-bed rooms with bathroom and WC (twin beds – no double beds). Facilities: Sports hall – 180 m² for volleyball, basketball, hockey and ball games. Leisure room – 180 m², with a video projector, DVD recorder, disco (groups need to bring their own music on their laptop or mobile phone), table-tennis, 2 table football tables, TV room, freeWLAN. Ski drying room. Additional information: Groups staying at the Sportheim are offered orange juice, fruit juice, iced tea, red berry or water with their meal.

Jugendgästehaus Wenghof

Our Rating:

Capacity: 120
Location: Radstadt
What you’ll experience: Offering an ideal location just a short distance from the ski lifts and the centre of Radstadt. This accommodation offers an excellent standard with great facilities. The friendly Steiner family are well-versed in looking after school groups and are sure to give you a warm welcome! Highly recommended accommodation – book early to secure your dates. Rooms: 120 beds, tastefully furnished and all with en-suite facilities. Facilities: Large dining room, excellent games room and facilities including table tennis, table football, and disco facilities (lights and stereo), and bar area. Select says: This accommodation offers a great location for Easter skiing.

Jugendhotel Tauernhof

Our Rating:

Capacity: 229
Location: Obertauern
What you’ll experience: The Jugendhotel Tauernhof offers a top location where you can walk to the lifts, and also benefits from the World Cup ski run being situated at the front of the accommodation. With excellent on-site facilities for groups including in-house ski hire, a climbing hall, multi-media cinemas and more, the Tauernhof is a fantastic choice for your school ski trip in snow-sure Obertauern. Rooms: 4-6 bed rooms with private shower and WC, supervisor rooms sleep 1-2 with satellite TV. Facilities: 5 dining and recreation rooms, 2 multimedia cinemas, large chillout area, table football and air hockey room, climbing hall, table tennis, disco with lighting effects, kiosk, on-site ski hire, ski depot with separate compartment for each group, 2 ski boot drying rooms, 2 drying rooms with dehumidifier for clothing, sauna for carers and adults (chargeable).

Jugendsporthotel Stadler

Our Rating:

Capacity: 199
Location: Flachau
What you’ll experience: The Jugendsporthotel Stadler is situated on the edge of Flachau within walking distance of the lifts, enabling groups to ski the Salzburger Sportwelt with ease as well as being within easy reach of the Obertauern ski area. It is made up of two main buildings and also boasts a sports hall. Each group gets their own dining room and recreation room with table tennis and table football, making it a superb choice for your next school ski trip! Rooms: All with private facilities, 2-6 beds per room. Facilities: 2 large dining rooms, 2 recreation rooms, table tennis and table football.

YA Schaidberg

Our Rating:

Capacity: 150
Location: Obertauern
What you’ll experience: Situated 200m from Obertauern’s Schaidberg chairlift, this is a well located, youth-friendly hotel with lots of great facilities for school groups. Well recommended! Rooms: Comfortable 4-6 bedded student rooms, all with en-suite shower and WC. Twin rooms with en-suite facilities for teachers. Facilities: Four dining and lounge areas, internet, Wi-Fi, cinema room with TV, video, DVD, and video projector, lounge, disco, table tennis, table football, billiards and air hockey.

Après Ski

Disco Night – Obertauern Find out more

Disco Night – Obertauern

What you’ll experience: A disco night is always a great way for the group to let loose after a long day on the slopes. This evening entertainment allows children to socialise and have fun.
Select Says: A disco night is a popular option as an end of week celebration! Includes 1 soft drink.

Bowling – Obertauern

What you’ll experience: Bowling is a very popular choice for groups of all ages which allows them to relax and have fun! Brilliant for socialising.

Curling – Gnadenalm

What you’ll experience: A great way for the group to learn about another winter sport. Fun and popular with groups, and a great social activity for them to take part in.
Select Says: It’s a traditional experience, and not exactly what you will have seen on TV at the Winter Olympics!

In-house Quiz – Obertauern

What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
Select Says: You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.

Pizza & Ice Cream – Obertauern

What you’ll experience: Enjoy a night out and pizza! A great opportunity for your group to socialise and enjoy a popular meal after a day on the slopes.
Select Says: This evening activity gives the group time to relax in the local pizzeria!

Felseralm Activities

What you’ll experience: Felseralm offeres many evening activities including bowling, curling, bumboarding, a torchlit walk, and an ice sculpure evening.
Select Says: Avalable for groups of all sizes and ages

Ice Skating – Radstadt

Subject Range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Ice skating on the large natural skating rink by the sport centre is always a highlight for groups of all ages and abilities. This memorable activity is a chance to try a different winter sport beside skiing as well as have some fun away from the slopes!
Select Says: Available from Christmas until the beginning of March. Ice skates are available for hire.

Swimming – Tamsweg

Subject Range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Heated indoor and outdoor pool with slide and sauna.
Select Says: Swimming is a great way to relax the muscles after skiing. Located in Tamsweg outside Obertauern so transport is required.

Therme Amade Waterpark – Altenmarkt im Pongau

Subject Range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: The Therme Amadé Spa offers an extensive range of sauna and water experiences with heated indoor and outdoor pools which can be used all year round. The pool is saline water.
Select Says: Open Sunday to Thursday until 22.00, Friday and Saturday until 23.00.

Night Skiing – Obertauern

What you’ll experience: Take the afternoon off skiing, and experience the thrill of night skiing at Obertauern instead.

Resort Facts

Resort height 1738 m
Highest lift 2315 m
Vertical drop 685 m
Total km of piste 100 km
Total no of ski runs 51
Total no of lifts 26
Longest run 2.2 km
Lift pass covers Obertauern
Snow making 90%
Transfer time by air Salzburg – 1hr 30
Transfer time by coach Calais – 15 hrs
Blue 24
Red 17
Black 10
Glacier No
Snowboarding facilities 1 snowboard funpark
Medical facilities Doctor in resort
Nearest hospital Tamsweg – 30 km
Gondolas/cable cars 2
Chair lifts 18
Drag lifts 6

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