Skiing holidays in Obergurgl

Obergurgl offers everything you could wish for in ski holidays. Located in the Tyrol’s beautiful Ötz Valley, it is Austria’s highest parish, offering an exceptionally long ski season. Charming and unspoilt, the resort has a choice of 40 runs, mostly novice to intermediate standard. Together with the superb children’s facilities, this makes ski breaks at Obergurgl the ideal choice for families. With a wide range of hotel and self-catering accommodation to choose from, we at The Co-operative Travel have skiing holidays in Obergurgl to suit all budgets.

Ski breaks for every age and ability

Obergurgl is a popular resort throughout the year, full of Tyrolean ambience and charm. It’s the leading alpine resort for family ski holidays, with non-skiing children accommodated at the resort kindergarten or kids clubs while their parents take to the slopes. Alternatively, children of two years upwards can learn to ski themselves, at the Bobo miniclub.

For families skiing together there are excellent discounts on the slopes. These include free lift passes and free ski, boots and helmet hire, subject to conditions. “Superior” level skis can also be swapped for snowboards – great news for teenagers. Of course, you’re welcome to take your own gear along.

Après-ski activities

As you would imagine, skiing breaks in Obergurgl include plenty of après ski entertainment at the various bars and bier kellers. People have been taking skiing holidays at Obergurgl since 1911. Events range from folk dance evenings to avante garde theatrical shows – something for everyone.

Those booking self-catering ski breaks at Obergurgl will find plenty of shops and supermarkets, plus restaurants and cafes serving traditional Austrian and international fare at down-to-earth prices. In addition there are ten mountain restaurants, the most spectacular of which is Top Mountain Star. Teetering almost 3,100m above sea level, this circular building enjoys 360° panoramic views, with sheer drops on all sides.

Fun-packed and effortless ski holidays

Skiing holidays in Obergurgl offer skiing and ski lifts direct from the village, meaning you can ski practically all the way back to your hotel. More advanced skiers have the benefit of 6 black runs, night skiing excursions and Ski Away days to neighbouring resorts. The off-piste opportunities are superb, with snowshoe hiking, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice skating and horse riding just some of the activities on offer.

We at The Co-operative Travel recommend Obergurgl for anyone wanting skiing holidays packed with fun and value. With guaranteed snow throughout an exceptionally long season, you can’t go wrong.