01FREUDENHAUS Insider Guide

Obertauern. At 1,740 m.

02Quick Facts

High altitude.
Well connected.

Obertauern lies in a ring around the Tauern Pass – according to an independent snow study, it is Austria's snowiest winter sports resort.

1,740 m: Altitude at Tauern Pass
100 km: groomed slopes
264 cm: Average maximum snow depth – 1st place in Austria
25: Ski huts around the village

03Content

What you'll find here.

Eight chapters for those who want more than just the piste map – from the best slopes to the history of the resort.

Slopes — from the Tauernrunde to the Super Seven
Huts & Restaurants — where we really eat
Après-Ski & Evenings — from loud to elegantly quiet
Hotels & Apartments — sleep with a view
Getting there — Car, Train, Bus, and Plane
Services on site — Rentals, Store, Taxi
Summer in Obertauern - Hiking & Mountain Biking
History — from Roman Road to The Beatles

Slopes

Once around the pass.

Obertauern is built in a ring shape around the Tauern Pass – the Tauern Circuit takes you from lift to lift throughout the entire ski area without needing a car, and can be done in both directions.

Tauern Circuit

Red loop clockwise, green loop counter-clockwise. The Bobby loop for children, the My Track loop for the adventurous.

Super Seven

The seven highest mountain stations – Zehnerkar, Hundskogel, Panorama, Gamsleiten 2, Plattenkar, Schaidberg, Seekareck – offering the most expansive views.

Gamsleitenbahn 2

The steepest classic in the ski resort. Emptiest early in the morning, not for the first turn.

Families & Beginners

Wide practice slopes and the Bobby-Runde for the little ones. Children up to their 6th birthday ski free with their parents.

Additionally: Night skiing every Monday and Thursday under floodlights, and on selected days "Good Morning Obertauern" with earlier lift times. Photo stops: the #LOVEOBERTAUERN picture frame, the panoramic swing on the Schaidberg, and the 360° viewing platform on the Hundskogel.

Trail Map & Ski Pass

Huts & Restaurants

Where we really eat.

Obertauern boasts 25 ski huts – these are our genuine favorites, not just copied from a guidebook.

Edelweiss Alpine Pasture (opens in a new tab)

Right on the piste, large sun terrace and Austrian delicacies with a panoramic view over the valley basin.

Lürzer Alm (opens in a new tab)

Well-known après-ski fun with entertainment – the place to be if you still have energy left after a day of skiing.

Capricorn. Inn on the Tauern

A la carte restaurant at the Sporthotel Edelweiss - lunch snack or dinner with a quieter atmosphere.

Mouthpiece (opens in a new tab)

Fresh.Food.Fast. directly integrated into the Freudenhaus building – breakfast, lunch, and parties until late at night.

04Mountain air meets fashion

Aprés-ski also has a dress code.

In Obertauern, people dress up – on the slopes, in the ski lodge, and definitely for that last drink.

Après-Ski & Evening

From loud to subtly elegant.

After the last run, the fun often continues directly: Obertauern has its own après-ski mile with around 25 huts and bars. The question is less whether to go, but rather where.

Lürzer Alm (opens in a new tab)

Après-ski hotspot with legendary parties and great hospitality. There can be only one.

Edelweissalm (opens in a new tab)

Right on the slopes, sun terrace and the classic après-ski stop after the lifts close.

LÜ Burger & Grill (opens in a new tab)

À la carte restaurant in the Hotel LÜ in the center of town – for all those who prefer a quieter end to their day of skiing.

Après-Ski mile

Around 25 huts and bars invite you to linger after the lifts close – from umbrella bars to Schlager bars.

Season highlight: The Ski Opening Week from November 27th to December 8th, 2026 starts with live concerts – this year featuring Die Fantastischen Vier and Anastacia.

Hotels & Apartments

Sleeping with a view.

We recommend the houses we know ourselves – all in or directly near Obertauern, all with short distances to the slopes.

Sporthotel Edelweiss (opens in a new tab)

4-star superior, in the center and right on the slopes. Sports, wellness and activities for the whole family.

Hotel LU (opens in a new tab)

4-star, Adults Only (16+). Prime location in the heart of Obertauern, modern alpine comfort.

Peakini Farmhouse (opens in a new tab)

In Untertauern – peace, wellness, and spaciousness, summer and winter. For those who prefer it a little quieter.

Apartments & Chalets (opens in a new tab)

For those who prefer to cook for themselves and stay longer – several houses available directly in the village.

Lürzer Hotels

Arrival

How you got up here.

The Tauern Pass is located on the direct connection between Salzburg and Carinthia – easily accessible from all directions.

From the north

A10 Tauern Motorway, Radstadt exit (Exit 63), continue on the B99 to Radstadt and then approx. 20 km uphill to Obertauern.

From the south

A10 Tauern Motorway, St. Michael exit (Exit 104), via Mauterndorf to Obertauern – approx. 27 km.

Train & Bus

Radstadt train station (approx. 20 km), from there Postbus line 280 or, in high season, the free Village Shuttle. With a valid ski pass, you travel for free anyway.

Flight & Transfer (opens in a new tab)

Salzburg Airport approx. 1 hour, Munich approx. 2.5 hours. The FREUDENHAUS Taxi will pick you up directly at the train station or airport.

90 km: Salzburg Airport · approx. 1 hr.
260 km: Munich Airport · approx. 2.5 hours
20 km: Radstadt Station
15 km: Grosseck-Speiereck Ski Resort

05Everything within a radius

200 meters.
Three good targets.

Fashion, equipment and alpine hospitality are closer together in Obertauern than elsewhere.

FREUDENHAUS Rent

Ski rental, service and equipment storage – approx. 200 meters from the store.

To ski rental (opens in a new tab)

FREUDENHAUS Store

Fashion right on the slopes, Click & Collect, and personal advice.

Discover the store

FREUDENHAUS Taxi

Shuttle and transfer services to and from Obertauern – train station, airport, or within the town.

To the taxi dispatch center (opens in a new tab)

Also in Obertauern: Skischule Frau Holle (Ringstraße 74) and Freudenhaus Outlet (Römerstraße 75).

Summer

Quieter. Greener.
Still high.

When the snow goes, high-altitude trails, mountain lakes, and clear air remain. Obertauern becomes quieter – and that is precisely its strength in summer.

Hiking

280 km of hiking trails and over 20 alpine huts. The summer lifts operate from July 3rd to September 20th, 2026.

Stoneman Taurista

147 km mountain bike route through the region, along mountain lakes and rustic huts. E-bike rental at Freudenhaus Rent.

Family & Wildlife Park

11-hectare wildlife park with 40 animals in open enclosures, directly connected to the family amusement park.

Summer in Store

A curated summer drop: Hiking pants, mountain shoes, and sun-protective pieces for the warmer season.

Discover the summer collection

History

110 Years of
Winter Sports.

A place with over 100 years of skiing history – and a few stories that go far beyond ski tourism.

Roman Road

One of the oldest transport routes in the Alps crosses the Radstädter Tauern. The Roman stones in the village bear witness to this to this day.

The Beatles in Obertauern

In 1965, the band filmed winter scenes for their movie "HELP!" up here – and gave a spontaneous private concert in the village.

The Snow Bowl

Ringed by ski slopes, officially "Obertauern" since 1962 - previously known as Radstädter Tauern.

06 Knowledge Nuggets

Obertauern in depth.

Why is Obertauern so snow-sure?

An independent snow study by ski tourism researcher Günther Aigner shows: With an average maximum snow depth of 264 cm, Obertauern has the highest values of all Austrian winter sports resorts compared – stable for over 100 years.

What is the Tauern Circuit?

Obertauern is located in a ring around the Tauern Pass – you can ski from lift to lift through the entire ski area, without a car or shuttle. The red circuit goes clockwise, the green one counter-clockwise; for children there is the Bobby circuit, for the adventurous the My Track circuit.

When is high season in Obertauern?

The winter season usually runs from the end of November to the beginning of May. The Ski Opening Week from 27.11. to 08.12.2026 kicks off with live concerts by Die Fantastischen Vier and Anastacia.

Can I get there without a car?

Yes. The nearest train station is Radstadt (approx. 20 km), from there you can take Postbus line 280 or, in peak season, the free Village Shuttle to Obertauern. With a valid ski pass, travel between Obertauern and Radstadt is free anyway, and the Guest Mobility Ticket covers all public transport in the region from May 2025.

Is the ski pass also valid in other ski resorts?

From 1.5 days onwards, the Obertauern ski pass is also valid in the Grosseck-Speiereck ski area in Mauterndorf, which is approximately 15 km away.

How much is a ski pass for children?

Children up to their 6th birthday travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents. After that, discounted child and youth rates apply, staggered by year of birth.

What should I wear in Obertauern?

More than anywhere else – Obertauern has a distinct après-ski and evening culture. In our store, you'll find the perfect setup for the slopes, the hut, and the drink afterward.

07Questions?

We know the mountain.

Whether it's a hut recommendation, travel information, or the right outfit for the evening – we usually respond within one business day.

Get in touch

Obertauern. At 1,740 m.

Tauern Circuit

Super Seven

Gamsleitenbahn 2

Families & Beginners

Edelweiss Alpine Pasture (opens in a new tab)

Lürzer Alm (opens in a new tab)

Capricorn. Inn on the Tauern

Mouthpiece (opens in a new tab)

Aprés-ski also has a dress code.

Lürzer Alm (opens in a new tab)

Edelweissalm (opens in a new tab)

LÜ Burger & Grill (opens in a new tab)

Après-Ski mile

Sporthotel Edelweiss (opens in a new tab)

Hotel LU (opens in a new tab)

Peakini Farmhouse (opens in a new tab)

Apartments & Chalets (opens in a new tab)

From the north

From the south

Train & Bus

Flight & Transfer (opens in a new tab)

FREUDENHAUS Rent

FREUDENHAUS Store

FREUDENHAUS Taxi

Hiking

Stoneman Taurista

Family & Wildlife Park

Summer in Store

Roman Road

The Beatles in Obertauern

The Snow Bowl

Obertauern in depth.

We know the mountain.

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