Obergurgl – The Perfect Family Vacation Destination

The picturesque town of Obergurgl is, at a height of 1930 meters, the highest resort town in Austria. It was put into the spotlight in the year 1931, during the balloon flight of Auguste Piccard, but with a permanent population of approximately four hundred residents, Obergurgl is mostly a town that welcomes foreign visitors and skiing enthusiasts to its slopes. Over and above magnificent slopes, guaranteed snow and spectacular views, the village is also famous for the Scheiber family’s horse breeding operation that is a centre for Haflinger horses.

When searching for a skiing holiday that entire family can enjoy, Obergurgl is exactly what most people are looking for. It has a very long skiing and snowboarding season that runs from November through to May. Snowboarding and snow sport enthusiasts often choose Obergurgl as a holiday destination, because of the assurance of superb powder and brilliant off-piste opportunities that the area consistently presents. Quaint hotels offer visitors ample accommodation and the restaurants in the village are always ready to serve a tasty meal and a warm drink to cold skiers.

Beginners and intermediate skiers will enjoy the slopes at Obergurgl, and most of the skiing is done above the tree line. Mountain lifts, gondolas, chair lifts and T-Bar ski lifts assist skiers in getting to their desired destinations and with more than a hundred kilometers in runs, skiers can choose a different route every day. Obergurgl is also renowned for its excellent ski schools, so first time skiers will able to learn how to navigate the slopes with confidence. Over and above skiing and snowboarding activities, visitors can enjoy the twelve kilometer cross country course, winter snowshoe hiking, ski tours, ice skating at the Enzian Hotel, bowling, indoor golf, as well as enjoying some horse riding in the indoor horse riding arena.

Many visitors come to Obergurgl during the summer season as well, as the mountains are popular with hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, who enjoy the magnificent views that the landscape surrounding the village has to offer. From perfect skiing conditions to a variety of activities when not on the slopes, Obergurgl is a destination that both young and old can enjoy, and take away memories that will last a lifetime.