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Hotel Tauernkönig, Obertauern

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Location of Hotel Tauernkönig in Obertauern

· doorstep skiing · 12 minutes walk up road to resort centre · across the road from the Grünwaldkopf and Zehnerkar lifts

Hotel Tauernkönig Summary

The lovely Hotel Tauernkönig is a superb base for an active ski holiday, with doorstep skiing and ski lifts within a minutes walk. Run by the friendly Lürzer family, guests will enjoy a warm welcome, fine cuisine and a great range of facilities.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

· sauna · extra charge for massage, solarium and whirlpool · bar · sun terrace · après ski bar 'Has'nstall'

MEALS AT Hotel Tauernkönig, Obertauern

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4 course evening meals with choice of main course · Christmas and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

BEDROOMS & Hotel Tauernkönig ROOM TYPES

for 2 people on half board sharing a room with Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC. Rooms sleeping up to 3 people with Austrian twin and sofa bed, are also available. All bedrooms have cable TV, hairdryer, safe and are non-smoking. Bathrobes are available from reception for €5 per stay.

Hotel Tauernkönig's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Obertauern Austria

•Excellent lift system •Clever natural ski circuit •Attractive purpose built resort

Obertauern stands apart from other Austrian resorts in more ways than one; it’s the nation’s only purpose-built resort offering ski in/ski out convenience whilst impressively maintaining Austrian charm. It has unusually high altitudes for Austria, with pistes peaking at 2313m, and the ski area is built in a one-of-a-kind circuit where you always return to your starting point, whichever direction you ski.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Snow-sure conditions •Ski-in / ski-out •Families

Obertauern webcam

Snow Report: Top 149cm, Bottom 69cm

Snow Forecast: 0cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 76.17cm

Obertauern trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Salzburg90km, 90 minutes
Region:Austria, Alps
First opened:1942

Obertauern lift pass price last reported as £313 Area Pass (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Hotel Tauernkönig.
Night skiing: Yes
Obertauern has N, S facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing November to May.

Town altitude: 1740m
Top of slopes: 2313m
Bottom of piste: 1740m
Vertical drop: 573m
Total length of trails:100km
Longest piste:5km
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This is one of Austria’s little known gems. Justifiably gaining in popularity with Brits, it was made famous by the Beatles who filmed their second feature film Help! here in 1965. Situated in the Salzburgerland region of the Austrian Alps and nestled within the scenic peaks of the Tauern mountain range, Obertauern was originally just a mountain pass before it became Austria’s first and only purpose built resort. Unlike most of the purpose built resorts you’ll find in the Alps, Obertauern’s chalet-style ar...
With the lifts in a central location, Obertauern’s skiing starts right in the town centre with many of the accommodation options ski-in, ski-out. With varied terrain, this resort is terrific for mixed ability groups. The nursery slopes and the ski school meeting points are conveniently situated directly beside the village. The ‘green circuit’ with 7 lifts including the main Zehnerkar cable-car gives access to superb open slopes where skiers can build confidence and progress. We like the Edelweiss run, a ge...
The après here is fun but not riotous and mainly based in the mountain huts dotted around and at the bottom of the slopes. You’ll find a mixture of traditional Austrian music and dancing and some good old Europop thrown in for good measure. A popular place is the Edelweissalm where things heat up from 3.30pm with live DJ’s, be prepared for some dancing on tables in your ski boots! Head to the Polar bear bar for cosy sessions by the open fire. The majority of accommodation is half board and most hotels ser...

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