Destinations
26 October 2018
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Destinations
Obergurgl (Austria)
Obergurgl in short
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Height: 1930 metres
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Europe's highest located church village
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No waiting times for the lifts
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Snow-sure destination
At 1930 metres, Obergurgl is the highest church village in Europe and is located at the end of Ötztal. It is an attractive ski village with low waiting times at the lifts and wide sunny slopes both, for beginners and advanced skiers. The resort and its ski area Gurgl are extremely snow-sure. Not surprisingly, there is a steady stream of visitors here every year. Obergurgl has an international flair and an exclusive atmosphere. There is a 5-star hotel and more than 20 four-star accommodations. Fortunately, there are always plenty of guesthouses and holiday homes too. The car-free centre and lack of through traffic only add to the village's friendly, pleasant character. There are several shops, restaurants and bars in the centre of Obergurgl. For families with children, there is childcare and a practice area with conveyor belt.
From the village, several lifts lead to the slopes of ski resort Gurgl. You have more than 100 kilometres of slopes at your disposal here, which are snow-assured from late November to early May. If you like challenging slopes, take the lift to Hohe Mut (2670 m). The Roßkarbahn and Festkogelbahn disclose a versatile range of pistes for various levels of ability. In this part of the ski area there are wide 'Autobahnen', a large snowpark and various ski routes. The Top-Express provides the connection to the slopes of Hochgurgl. For cross-country skiers, Obergurgl also has an altitude trail. A beautiful winter hiking trail leads through the Obergurgler Zirbenwald to the Schönwieshütte at an altitude of 2266 m. Obergurgl also has a (floodlit) ice rink.
Ski resort Gurgl: snow guaranteed from November to May
Ski resort Gurgl appeals to every type of skier. From the Hohe Mut (2670 m) start a couple of tough downhill runs and also on the Festkogel there are some nice black runs. Those who prefer a quieter approach also have plenty of options. There are several wide, blue pistes that are also suitable for beginners. With the Top-Express you can cross over to the pistes of Hochgurgl. Here, too, there are many blue slopes, but also steeper, black challenges. For the best views, you should head to the Top Mountain Star restaurant (3080 m) anyway. From here, your view reaches all the way to the Dolomites. Ski resort Gurgl's big advantage is its snow security. Its high altitude means you can ski here from late November to early May. With a multi-day ski pass, you also have access to the other ski areas of Ötztal, including Sölden-Hochsölden-Vent.
Après-ski in Obergurgl
For cosy après-ski, Obergurgl is also the place to be. A good place to start the après-ski is the Nederhütte next to the Hohe Mut Bahn II. This mountain hut is located at an altitude of 2104 metres, so keep in mind that you still have to ski down. Near the valley station of the Hohe Mut Bahn I is the Edelweiss umbrella bar, which is also often very cosy in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, or evening, you can go to s'Fassl, Ice Berg and Friedl's Bar.
Accommodations deals for Obergurgl
Photo gallery of Obergurgl
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Weather in Obergurgl
Today
Regular sunshine with some clouds
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Frost line
2276 metresRain
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Frost line
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Après-ski & nightlife in Obergurgl
Restaurants
23
Bars & cafés
11
Discos
1
Cinema
Theater
Casino
Concert Hall
Ski schools & ski lessons in Obergurgl
Number of Ski Schools
5
Number of Ski Instructors
260
Instruction slope
Ski lessons in Nederlands
Private ski lessons
179
Ski lessons
1 days, 2 hours, € 81,00
Snowboard lessons
1 days, 2 hours, € 213,00
Cross-country skiing
1 days, 2 hours, € 49,00
Book your ski school online in Obergurgl
Adult Ski Lessons
9 offers available
Cross Country Skiing
1 offers available
Kids Ski Lessons
7 offers available
Off Piste Skiing
1 offers available
Ski Touring
2 offers available
Snowboard Lessons
4 offers available
Snowshoeing
2 offers available
Facilities in Obergurgl
Number of hotels
33
Number of hotel beds
3721
Number of tourist beds
3721
Supermarkets
2
Bank
Tourist information for Obergurgl
Name
Ötztal Tourismus, Information Gurgl
E-mail
gurgl@oetztal.com
Telephone
100
Website
https://www.obergurgl.com
Distance to Obergurgl
Distance from Brussels
approx. km
Airport
Innsbruck approx. 97 km with bus service
Train station
Ötztal-Bahnhof approx. 50 km with bus service
From the highway
approx. 50 km 1-minutes drive
Obergurgl for the children
Childcare
Childcare from
36 months
Number of hours of childcare
4 hours a day
Price without lunch
€ 64,00
Price with lunch
Children's Carousel
Magic Carpet
Child Lift
1
Adventure Park
Playground
Mascot
Mascot Name
Bobo
After skiing in Obergurgl
Public sauna
Fitness Centre
Public solarium
Massage
Spa & Wellness
Indoor pool
Balloon flight
Paragliding
Indoor tennis
Squash court
Hiking trails
2 km
Torchlight Tours
Indoor skating rink
Ice skating rink
Curling
Snow rafting
Dog sledge
Snowmobiles
Toboggan run
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