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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Obertauern

11 stays · 5 aparthotels and 6 serviced apartments

Obertauern is a compact ski resort strung along the Radstädter Tauern pass in the south-east of Salzburgerland, at about 1,630 metres. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Obertauern suit what the resort does best: a week on snow for families and groups who want a kitchen, drying space for ski kit and room to spread out, rather than a single hotel room. Because the village is small and almost everything sits on or beside the slopes, an apartment-style stay keeps the logistics simple.

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Where to stay in Obertauern

Obertauern village and pass

  • skiing
  • ski-in access
  • families

The village lies by the highest point of the pass, which the B 99 road crosses, and the lifts are laid out in a circle around it. According to Austria's national tourist office, almost every accommodation sits on the slopes, and there is no need for a car. The resort has more than 50 huts and restaurants, so eating out is easy; this is where most apartment-style stays are found.

Stays in or near Obertauern village and pass

Tweng side

  • quiet stays
  • valley stays

Obertauern extends across two municipalities, Untertauern in the north (Pongau) and Tweng in the south (Lungau), and the municipal boundary runs through the centre of the village at the height of the pass. Tweng lies in the Lungau on the south side of the Radstädter Tauern, in the district of Tamsweg, and the ski resort stretches across to it. The village of Tweng itself is a separate settlement south of the resort.

Untertauern valley

  • valley stays
  • quieter evenings
  • road access

Untertauern lies in the valley of the Northern Taurach, about 10 km south of Radstadt, with the road running on up to the pass and the ski resort. It is a valley base below the resort, so expect to travel up the pass road to reach the lifts.

Radstadt

  • rail access
  • valley town
  • long stays

Radstadt is a historic town in the Enns valley that received city rights in 1289. It has the nearest railway station to the resort, around a 20-minute drive away, and the road south follows the Taurach stream up through Untertauern to the pass. It makes sense as a base if you arrive by train.

Getting around Obertauern

The closest airport is Salzburg, about 57 miles (roughly 92 km) away according to Austria's national tourist office. The nearest railway station is Radstadt, a 20-minute drive from the resort, and the B 99 road crosses the pass.

Within the resort there is no need for a car: guests with a valid ski ticket and ski equipment can use the ski bus free of charge between Untertauern and Tweng, and the Guest Mobility Ticket Salzburg covers public transport across the region. Nearly all accommodation is within easy reach of the lifts.

Living in Obertauern for longer

A stay of a week suits an apartment well in a resort this size. The village has a small permanent population of around 200 and is built around the ski season, so plan ahead for groceries rather than expecting a big supermarket. Radstadt, in the valley below, is the closest town.

Many hotels and businesses close in summer, so a longer stay outside the ski season needs more planning. For help weighing up the formats, see aparthotels versus hotels and what an aparthotel is.

When to visit Obertauern

Obertauern is known for reliable snow. The ski season usually starts at the end of November and lasts until the beginning of May, with a snow guarantee from November to May according to the Austrian tourist office. The resort sits in a terrain formation known as a snow bowl, and Wikipedia classifies its climate as subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

Obertauern has more than 100 km of slopes and 26 lifts, in terrain between about 1,630 and 2,526 m. The pistes are 61 per cent blue, 35 per cent red and 4 per cent black. In summer the area offers around 280 km of hiking trails and swimming lakes, but many hotels and businesses are closed. The resort also appeared in the 1965 Beatles film Help!, which was filmed there because it was one of the few places with snow at the time.

This is a winter resort first. The village has a population of only around 200, and the ski season is what the area is built around. If you want a larger town with year-round shops, the valley bases listed below are an option, and for other Austrian ski resorts see Flachau, Schladming and Saalbach-Hinterglemm.

Long-stay tips for Obertauern

Of the 11 properties here, 2 include some form of housekeeping. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

11 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 47 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Austria

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Vienna, Mayrhofen, Flachau, Saalbach Hinterglemm, Innsbruck, Seefeld in Tirol, Sölden and Kaprun.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport is closest to Obertauern?

Salzburg is the closest airport, about 57 miles (roughly 92 km) away according to the Austrian national tourist office. The nearest railway station is Radstadt, a 20-minute drive from the resort.

Do I need a car in Obertauern?

No. Austria's national tourist office says there is no need for a car in the resort, with almost all accommodation on the slopes and a free ski bus for guests with a valid ski ticket and ski equipment.

When is the ski season in Obertauern?

The season usually starts at the end of November and lasts until the beginning of May, with a snow guarantee from November to May.

How big is the Obertauern ski area?

The ski area has more than 100 km of slopes and 26 lifts, spread between about 1,630 and 2,526 metres. Around 61 per cent of the pistes are blue, 35 per cent red and 4 per cent black.

Is Obertauern open in summer?

The area offers hiking, mountain biking and lakes in summer, with around 280 km of hiking trails, but many hotels and businesses are closed during those months.

How many aparthotels are there in Obertauern?

We currently list 11 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Obertauern.

Do aparthotels in Obertauern have kitchens?

11 of the 11 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

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