How to get to Obertauern in 2025 – your transport guide in Austria

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Table of Contents:

When to travel to Obertauern

How to get to Obertauern

How to get to Obertauern from Salzburg

How to get to Obertauern from Munich

Where to stay in Obertauern

What to do in Obertauern

When to travel to Obertauern

Obertauern is a popular ski resort located in the surroundings of Salzburg. The resort is famous for its fabulous winter landscapes, interesting trails and vast areas available for freeride. Of course, Obertauern is ready to offer a lot of opportunities for snowboarders, cross-country skiers, and toboggan enthusiasts.

After some research, I decided to put together information I have previously found out and create a complete guide on how to organize a holiday in Obertauern. I figured out how to get to the town, where to stay & what to do there. I really hope this detailed information will help you plan your trip to Obertauern.

Obertauern can be visited all-year-round. The skiing period lasts from December to March incl. The hiking period lasts from May to October incl. In winter Obertauern trails have solid snow cover which suits best for skiing and freeriding. In spring and summer Obertauern may boast blossoming and picturesque natural landscapes which suit best for sightseeing, hiking, rock climbing and other seasonal activities. Autumn is a beautiful and colorful season of the year as well. In autumn cable cars continue to operate so tourists can observe the best mountain views.

How to get to Obertauern

How to get to Obertauern from Salzburg

After analyzing a lot of information, I can conclude that the nearest large city with an international arrival airport is Salzburg. The distance from Salzburg to Obertauern is almost 100 km. You can get from one point to another by public transport, by taxi or by rented car.

By public transport: As for public transport, you need to combine a train + a bus. Since Obertauern does not have a train station, the nearest town with a train station is Radstadt. Trains from Salzburg run in this direction regularly. You can check the train schedule and purchase tickets online at the Raileurope booking service. Next, you need to travel from Radstadt to Obertauern by regular bus, which is about 20 km. You should take the bus # 280.

By taxi: It is clear that for those traveling with their own ski equipment, or with a lot of luggage, the option of public transport is unlikely to be suitable. Therefore, tourists often order a car transfer that takes them directly from the airport to the hotel door. The travel time in this case is a little over an hour. You can book a transfer car in advance via various online services; in that case a driver will already be waiting for you at the time of your arrival. Kiwitaxi and other similar transfer services run along the route. I read and analyzed a lot of reviews about Kiwitaxi and most of them are positive, so I can recommend this online transfer service. For sure, there are a lot of other taxi services available at the airport.

By rented car: Such an option as renting a car is also suitable. To rent a car you need to have a passport, an international driver’s license and a bank card. It is better to book the required class of car in advance, because this will save your time on the spot. You can book a car via specialized international services such as Discover Cars, Economybookings and others. Salzburg and Obertauern are connected with highway No. A10. The distance is 100 km; the travel time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (see on the map).

How to get to Obertauern from Munich

It takes longer to get from Munich to Obertauern than from Salzburg; the distance is about 220 km. However, Munich Airport is considered to be more convenient because a larger number of direct flights from all over the world arrive here, which is why this airport is highly popular among skiers.

By public transport: If we talk about public transport, then you can get from Munich to Obertauern using a train + bus combination. Firstly, you need to take a direct train to the town of Radstadt at the Main Train Station in Munich. Direct trains run several times a day – at 10.17, 14.17, 16.17, etc. You can also take a connecting train from Munich to Radstadt via Bischofshofen, such trains run more frequently. The travel time is about 3 hours 20 minutes. You can check the train schedule and purchase tickets online at the Raileurope booking service. I regularly check out the available train options via Raileurope and I can say it has definitely convenient search with a lot of useful settings which helps narrow down the results as you may need. The next step is to travel from Radstadt to Obertauern by regular bus, which is about 20 km. You should take the bus # 280.

By taxi: You can also use a taxi or car transfer services. The travel time from Munich Airport to Obertauern usually takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes in total. You can order a transfer car via Kiwitaxi, Intui.Travel and other services. In this case, the driver with a name plate will be waiting for you upon arrival. The transfer can also carry a large amount of luggage or ski equipment. You can also try to find a taxi car upon arrival at the arrival terminal. I tried both variants and as a rule when booking online in advance I have more options available.

By rented car: You can also get to Obertauern by rented car, but you need to have an international driver’s license. In addition, you need to have a passport and a bank card (cash payment at the rental offices is not accepted). There are many offices of international rental companies at the Munich Airport. You can also book a car in advance via specialized international services such as Discover Cars, Economybookings and other similar ones. Based on my experience, both services are good. They have a convenient search and a lot of helpful filters. The distance from Munich to Obertauern is 220 km. Highways No. A8 and A10 run between the city and the resort. The travel time takes approximately 2,5 hours (see on the map).

Where to stay in Obertauern

In Obertauern, the most wide-spread types of accommodation are hotels and apartments. Due to the popularity of the resort, I would recommend booking accommodation in advance, especially during the winter holidays. In addition to hotels, you can also choose renting an apartment or an entire chalet (it is a great option for large groups of people).

Hotel das Seekarhaus 5* – the hotel is located in a beautiful, quiet place, close to ski lifts and cross-country ski trails. The hotel has a spa center with two swimming pools, a sauna and a fitness room. A restaurant and a bar are also open. You can stay in rooms of various categories, including family rooms. Half board is included in the price. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is available on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and offers a storage area for luggage and skis. Rental of ski equipment and ski passes sales are also available;

Hotel Kesselspitze 5* – the hotel is located within walking distance to the ski lifts. In the hotel spa center you can find an indoor pool, a sauna, a jacuzzi, hydromassage, massage rooms, a gym and much more. There is also a bar, a restaurant and a relaxation area with a fireplace. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories. Half board is included in the price. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is available on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. As online booking services provide tourists reviews, I found out that there are places for storing luggage and skis at the hotel. Rental of ski equipment and ski passes sales are also available at the front desk;

Aparthotel Sonne 4* – this aparthotel is located near the center of Obertauern. It features a spa area with a sauna, a steam bath, a fitness room and a massage room. There is also a bar on site. You can stay in rooms or apartments. Breakfast, depending on the room type, may be included in the price or paid separately. All apartments are equipped with a coffee pot, a safe, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a stove and a toaster. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. An ATM, luggage storage and currency exchange are available at the front desk;

Das Kohlmayer Superior 4* – the hotel is located in a picturesque place and offers its guests an infinity pool, hydromassage, a sauna, a steam bath, a fitness room, a bar, a restaurant and much more. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories, including family rooms. Some of the rooms have balconies. Half board is included in the price. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. There are places for storing skis and luggage. Ski passes sales and ski equipment rental are available at the reception;

Aparthotel Weningeralm 3* – the hotel is located within walking distance to the ski lifts. On site you can find a sauna, a relaxation terrace and a bar. Guests can stay in single, double rooms or apartments. Breakfast, depending on the room type, may be included in the price or paid separately. Some rooms have a terrace or a balcony. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is available on site.

What to do in Obertauern

Obertauern offers great opportunities for skiing.  I did some decent research to collect practical information for visiting and here it is:

• The length of the slopes at the resort is 100 km;
• The altitude difference is 683 m;
• The blue slopes cover 61 km of the total area, the red slopes cover 35 km, and 4 km are reserved for black slopes;
• The resort is served with 26 ski lifts;
• There is a track for night skiing;
• Also, in Obertauern you can find 6 km of toboggan runs, 26 km of cross-country trails, a snowboard park and a halfpipe.

If desired, in addition to the home ski area (100 km), you can purchase a LUNGO ski pass, which combines ski areas of Obertauern, Grosseck, Katschberg and Fanningberg, which is another 150 km of slopes. Obertauern is also famous for its freeride opportunities. For off-piste skiing, virgin slopes with a perfect snow coverage are prepared here. The resort can offer experienced freeride instructors.

In the nearby town of Altenmarkt im Pongau you can find a wonderful Amade Thermal Spa area, where you can relax and recharge after a busy day of skiing. The distance from Obertauern to Altenmarkt is 25 km. The huge Amade complex offers its guests several types of pools, including panoramic, wave, outdoor, indoor, children’s, sports, salt pools with different salt concentrations. In addition, here you can find 5 types of saunas, a steam bath, a hammam, a foot pool, a fountain, a bar, a restaurant and much more. Among the saunas, you can choose options such as a pine sauna, a salt sauna, a panoramic sauna and others. In addition, there is a salt room on site. After some research, I discovered the following practical information:

• The Amade thermal complex is open daily from 09.00 to 22.00, on weekends – until 23.00.
• The massage area is open from 11.00 to 20.00 every day.
• The cost of visiting the pool area starts from 19,40 euros for 2 hours;
• The cost of visiting the pool and sauna area starts from 22,90 euros for 2 hours.
• A full-day ticket costs 38,50 euros for an adult and 27,60 for a child (pools + saunas).

Overall, I can say that Obertauern is a popular ski destination in the Salzburg area due to its mature infrastructure and unique natural conditions. In addition, here you can find entertainment for every taste, be it active sports or relaxation in thermal baths and spas.

Photo above the article: J. M.