If you’re planning a ski trip to Europe in the coming months or years, there’s a good chance you’ve considered several different locations in several different countries. You’ve probably thought of France and Switzerland, but have you considered looking at Austria?
If you have, or if you haven’t, considering the Obertauern ski area in Salzburgerland might not be a bad idea. It hosts around 62 miles of slopes (100km), 26 lifts, and a vertical drop of around 2,247 feet. Plus the Austrian area is known for its reliable snow, so powderhounds might want to look here.
“Obertauern is known for its snow reliability and is one of the snowiest ski areas in the Alps. Whether carving, freeriding or the legendary Tauernrunde – everyone gets their money’s worth here. If you’re looking for action, then the Gamsleiten II downhill run is the steepest slope in the ski area and a real challenge! But beginners will also find perfect conditions and gentler slopes to improve their technique. We ski the spectacular Gamsleiten 2 downhill run, test the ski slopes and mountains and tell you who the area is particularly worth it for. Have fun!“