Obergurgl (Austria)

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.