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School ski trips to Obertauern

£1300 to £1950

Average school ski trip to Austria cost is £1300 to £1950 per person, depending on destination, time of travel, transport, accommodation and inclusions.

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Give your students a taste of the high Alps by bringing them to Obertauern – one of the highest ski resorts in Austria. Easy piste access makes mornings run smoothly, while the views across the Tauern Mountains are simply stunning. Obertauern may be a purpose-built resort, but still retains a delightful traditional Austrian charm. What’s more, the resort prides itself on being the most snow-sure in Austria, often staying open from November all the way through to early May.

Features

With several gentle novice slopes, Obertauern offers an easy introduction to skiing for learners, while the range of reds in the wider ski area create the perfect playground for intermediates. The region’s real trump card, however, is its unique ski circuit, which will lead your group around the entire ski area and the full breadth of Obertauern’s spectacular scenery.

When each ski day draws to a close, you’ll get to ski the fantastic runs back to the village, before relaxing with the region’s excellent evening entertainment.

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PISTE DISTANCE

100km

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RESORT HEIGHT

1,630m

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DIRECTION OF SLOPES

North & south

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NUMBER OF SKI LIFTS

26

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Lift Pass

Keycard. €2 deposit per person added to your invoice and refunded in the UK

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Distance of runs

61km 35km 4km  

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Longest run

5km

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Highest lift

2,315m

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Snowmaking

100% covered

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Lift pass area

Whole area – Tauernrunde Pass

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Emergency services

Doctor in-resort; hospital in Tamsweg (30km)

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Transfers

Approximately 1.5hrs from Salzburg Airport (SZG); 18hrs from Calais by coach

ACCOMMODATION

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JGH Gottschall Alm

A family-run, modern youth guesthouse overlooking Obertauern, Jugendgästehaus Gottschallalm offers spacious rooms and a wealth of amenities, making it a great pick for school groups. The on-site squash court and sports hall give students the opportunity to burn off any extra energy.

  • Restaurant
  • Games room
  • Function rooms
  • Buffet breakfast, packed lunch and three course evening meals included

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JGH Felseralm

This popular and sought-after hotel is set in a quiet rural location and offers a good standard of accommodation alongside a wide range of excellent in-house facilities for groups. Please note that JGH Felseralm is located around 3km from the nearest ski-lift.
  • En suite rooms
  • TV room
  • Bowling and disco
  • Buffet breakfast, packed lunches and three course evening meals

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JGH Gottschall Alm

A family-run, modern youth guesthouse overlooking Obertauern, Jugendgästehaus Gottschallalm offers spacious rooms and a wealth of amenities, making it a great pick for school groups. The on-site squash court and sports hall give students the opportunity to burn off any extra energy.

  • Restaurant
  • Games room
  • Function rooms
  • Buffet breakfast, packed lunch and three course evening meals included

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JGH Felseralm

This popular and sought-after hotel is set in a quiet rural location and offers a good standard of accommodation alongside a wide range of excellent in-house facilities for groups. Please note that JGH Felseralm is located around 3km from the nearest ski-lift.
  • En suite rooms
  • TV room
  • Bowling and disco
  • Buffet breakfast, packed lunches and three course evening meals

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Trip details

  • Swimming
  • Bowling
  • Pizza night
  • Outdoors ice-skating
  • Shopping
  • Ice hockey
  • Ski show

If you have an excursion in mind for your ski trip to Obertauern that you don't see listed here, please get in touch and our friendly team will do their best to arrange it for you.

All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:

  • Return travel by air or coach (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
  • All security charges, airport and local taxes
  • Tourist tax (applicable to anyone aged 16+ at the time of arrival)
  • 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by air, OR 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by coach
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Hot lunches at the mountain
  • Ski storage at the mountain
  • Dedicated resort representative service
  • Full use of your coach in resort (coach groups only and subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
  • Lift pass. Supplements are payable for extension areas in some resort
  • 5 or 6 days of ski tuition (minimum 4 hours per day. Additional tuition is available for a supplement)
  • Skis, boots and poles
  • Helmets
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
  • Evening entertainment
  • Ski carriage. If you are taking your own ski/board boots, these will need to be packed as luggage. Please note that ski carriage is an additional charge which can only be paid at check-in
  • Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination, you'll need to consider meals for your group as these are not included in the package prices
  • Instructors. A mixed group of ski or snowboarders and/or mixed abilities will impact the number of instructors required for your group and the price
  • Air passenger duty. Any paying passengers over the age of 16 at the time of travel will be charged a small tax fee

Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.

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Frequently asked questions about Obertauern

Why should schools choose Obertauern for a ski trip?
Obertauern is one of Austria's most snow-sure ski resorts, with a high-altitude location that helps provide excellent skiing conditions throughout the season. Its compact layout and ski-in, ski-out convenience make it particularly popular with school groups.
What makes Obertauern unique for school ski groups?
Unlike many resorts, Obertauern is built around the ski area itself, with lifts and pistes easily accessible from across the resort. This means less time travelling to the slopes and more time skiing each day.
Is Obertauern suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers?
Yes. Obertauern offers a fantastic mix of wide beginner runs and confidence-building intermediate slopes, allowing students to progress quickly while enjoying a varied ski experience.
Why is Obertauern known as a snow-sure resort?
Situated at a high altitude and benefiting from consistent snowfall, Obertauern is renowned for its reliable snow conditions. This makes it an excellent choice for schools looking for confidence when booking a trip well in advance.
What are the benefits of a school ski trip to Obertauern?
Students enjoy plenty of skiing time, excellent ski tuition and a safe, well-organised resort environment. Combined with Obertauern's snow reliability and easy access to the slopes, this helps create a rewarding and enjoyable school ski trip experience.
Why is Obertauern a good alternative to larger Austrian ski resorts?
Obertauern offers many of the advantages of Austria's bigger ski destinations, including extensive skiing and modern lift systems, while its compact, purpose-built layout makes it easier for school groups to navigate and supervise.