Obertauern

The Community of Obertauern

Obertauern is situated at 1.630 m above sea level in the province of Salzburg. The community has 500 inhabitants and covers an area of 71,7 km². 

The Weather in Obertauern

Mean annual temperature is 2,8 degree Celsius, annual precipitation is 1.093 mm. Rainfall is at its highest in July at 186,7 mm, at its lowest in December at 27,4 mm. It’s warmest in July, coolest in January.

The small village of Obertauern sits on the highest point of the Tauern Pass separating the regions of Lungau and Pongau: in winter it is one of the snow surest ski areas in the Alps and in summer it is a place of recreation and relaxation. 

Ski experience – Tauern circuit

Winter season in Obertauern starts at the end of November. A total of 26 lifts located from 1630 m to 2310 m cover more than 100 kilometres of slopes. Skiers and snowboarders love the famous Tauern Circuit from Seekar to Grünwaldkopf and Gamsleiten. Children learn how to ski, while their parents enjoy the beautiful panorama at the Zehnerkar mountain station.

Relaxation in Obertauern

Lush meadows, pure mountain air and crystal-clear lakes calm body and soul. Hikers walk up the Plattenkar Mountain, mountain bikers explore the Radstädter Tauern and the excellent Obertauern hotels serve local specialties.   
 
Hotel  Obertauern

Very close: Zauchensee, Flachau, Tweng