Forecast today: Clear skies
The terrain is above the tree-line and favours beginner and intermediate skiers, but there is some good off piste to explore for more advanced skiers. Obergurgl is one of the most popular resorts with Ski Club members and Ski Club holidays to the resort usually sell out well in advance so make sure to get booking early! Our Ski Club Rep Service will be operating in Obergurgl this season. Join the Rep for a drink during the nightly social hour at the Hotel Edelweiss and Gurgl between December and April this season. Find our Reps on the Ski Club App, home of all things Obergurgl this winter and the best place to organise your day’s skiing!
The village itself is the highest parish in Austria and has retained a lot of its traditional charm. It is split into three parts, one by the Rosskarbahn, the other by the Festkogelbahn and the third – named Hochgurgl – lies 200m higher up the Timmelsjoch road. Obergurgl is generally pretty quiet, but there is a good selection of restaurants and bars and a couple of lively spots for an après drink.
The high-altitude ski area tends to have some of the best snow conditions in the Alps and is always one of the first to open and last to close. This is not a resort for experts, but it is ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers.
There’s 110km of slopes on offer, served by 23 lifts – almost all of which are fast – and wherever you’re staying its going to be ski-in-ski-out.
Obergurgl is ideal for beginners. There are two lifts that are free for anyone in ski school and there are three other beginner lifts (covered by a special day pass) serving decent slopes at each end of Obergurgl, and also just above Hochgurgl. From there the blue under the Hohe Mut gondola is ideal for progression and more confident beginners should be able to tackle some of the gentle blues above Hochgurgl.
The terrain is also ideal for intermediates and the snow conditions are usually first class. The network of blues above Hochgurgl are slightly more gentle, but are wide and ideal for perfecting your technique. For clocking up the most vertical, head to the top of the Wurmkogel chair or the Plattachbahn. Hopping between the two sides of the mountain is easy, just catch the Top-Express gondola.
There are few challenges on piste and the black runs are not particularly steep. Wait for fresh snow and make the most of the off piste – which often remains untracked for longer than in many resorts. The toughest runs are off the top of the second section of the Hohe Mut Bahn.
The mainly traffic-free village centre is relaxed and very family friendly.
That being said, it is not completely quiet and there are some good restaurants and bars, although most are linked to hotels and much of the action happens at the end of the ski day rather than late at night.
With its reputation as a family-friendly resort, the options and facilities for children are great. The ski school has very good reviews and they also provide lunchtime supervision. Off the slopes the safe location is great for snow play, the ice rink is always popular and there is a 3km tobogganing route over at Hochgurgl.
Obergurgl is most animated as the lifts start closing, before quietening down significantly in the late evening. Nederhütte at the Hohe Mut gondola mid- station is the place to be when the lifts close and is a frequent stop for Ski Club members utilising the Rep Service. From here you ski down and can also drop in at the popular bars at the base of the lift.
The table below lists the cheapest (off peak) and most expensive (Top Season) cash-desk rates for the 2024/25 season.
// | Day Ticket | 3 Days | 6 Days |
Adult (born 2004 + earlier) | €67 – €72 | €202 – €219.50 | €384.50 – €417.50 |
Youth (b.2005-2009) | €54 – €58 | €161.50 – €175.50 | €307.50 – €334 |
Child (b. 20010-2016)/Senior (b.1950+earlier) | €37 – €40 | €111 – €120.50 | €211.50 – €229.50 |
Sat 18 Jan | Sun 19 Jan | Mon 20 Jan | Tue 21 Jan | Wed 22 Jan | Thu 23 Jan | Fri 24 Jan | Sat 25 Jan | Sun 26 Jan | Mon 27 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Partly cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Broken clouds | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Snow grains |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Rather cloudy |
Broken clouds |
Broken clouds | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Broken clouds |
Broken clouds |
Occasional snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.7 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.7 cm | 1.8 cm | 2.3 cm | 1.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm |
Max temp | -2.7°c | -3.1°c | -6°c | -4°c | -4.3°c | -5.8°c | -6.6°c | -6.7°c | -7.9°c | -6.4°c | -6.4°c | -8.7°c | -6.5°c | -6.5°c | -8.4°c | -5.4°c | -5.2°c | -5°c | -4.4°c | -4.7°c | -4.7°c | -4°c | -4.2°c | -4.7°c | -4.5°c | -5.2°c | -5.8°c | -4.9°c | -5.1°c | -5.2°c |
Min temp | -6.6°c | -6.2°c | -6.6°c | -6.3°c | -5.9°c | -7°c | -8.7°c | -8°c | -8.5°c | -8.6°c | -8.7°c | -9.8°c | -10.1°c | -8.6°c | -8.8°c | -7.7°c | -6.1°c | -5.3°c | -5.1°c | -5.4°c | -5.5°c | -5.6°c | -5°c | -5.1°c | -5.4°c | -6°c | -6.4°c | -6°c | -5.7°c | -6°c |
Feels like temp | -11.1°c | -3.1°c | -6.2°c | -10.1°c | -9.1°c | -10.1°c | -8.7°c | -11.2°c | -8°c | -8.6°c | -6.4°c | -8.7°c | -10.1°c | -11.1°c | -8.6°c | -12°c | -10.8°c | -9.4°c | -5.1°c | -8.6°c | -4.7°c | -5.6°c | -8.5°c | -8.2°c | -5°c | -10.2°c | -9.6°c | -6°c | -10.2°c | -9.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -2.7°c | -3.1°c | -6°c |
Min temp | -6.6°c | -6.2°c | -6.6°c |
Feels like temp | -11.1°c | -3.1°c | -6.2°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Partly cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Occasional snow |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.9 cm |
Max temp | -4°c | -4.3°c | -5.8°c |
Min temp | -6.3°c | -5.9°c | -7°c |
Feels like temp | -10.1°c | -9.1°c | -10.1°c |
Sat 18 Jan | Sun 19 Jan | Mon 20 Jan | Tue 21 Jan | Wed 22 Jan | Thu 23 Jan | Fri 24 Jan | Sat 25 Jan | Sun 26 Jan | Mon 27 Jan | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Partly cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Occasional snow | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Clear skies |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Occasional snow |
Snow grains |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Snow grains | Broken clouds |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Generally clear | Broken clouds |
Partly cloudy |
Snow grains |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.5 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.7 cm | 1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 1 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.6°c | -2.8°c | 1.1°c | 1.5°c | -1.2°c | -1.2°c | -0.2°c | -3.6°c | -1.2°c | -0.1°c | -4°c | -1.1°c | -0.4°c | -4.2°c | -0.4°c | 1.1°c | -0.9°c | 0.2°c | 1.6°c | -0.6°c | 0.8°c | 1.9°c | -0.8°c | -0.4°c | 0.6°c | -1.6°c | -0.4°c | 1.2°c | -1.4°c |
Min temp | -5.1°c | -2.8°c | -3.4°c | -2.8°c | -1.2°c | -2.5°c | -5°c | -3.6°c | -4.4°c | -5°c | -4°c | -5.9°c | -6.9°c | -4.2°c | -4.9°c | -4.1°c | -0.9°c | -1.2°c | -1.5°c | -0.6°c | -1.9°c | -2.2°c | -0.8°c | -1.1°c | -1.9°c | -1.6°c | -2.9°c | -2.8°c | -1.4°c | -2.4°c |
Feels like temp | -5.1°c | 1.3°c | -2.8°c | -2.8°c | -2°c | -1.2°c | -5°c | -1.2°c | -3.6°c | -5°c | -1.2°c | -4°c | -6.9°c | -1.1°c | -4.2°c | -4.1°c | -3.7°c | -0.9°c | -1.5°c | 0.2°c | -0.6°c | -2.2°c | -1.9°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c | -3.3°c | -1.6°c | -2.8°c | -3.5°c | -1.4°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 1.5°c | 1.6°c | -2.8°c |
Min temp | -5.1°c | -2.8°c | -3.4°c |
Feels like temp | -5.1°c | 1.3°c | -2.8°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.5 cm |
Max temp | 1.1°c | 1.5°c | -1.2°c |
Min temp | -2.8°c | -1.2°c | -2.5°c |
Feels like temp | -2.8°c | -2°c | -1.2°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 15/01/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 2.1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 50 cm |
Lower piste depth | 30 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Powder snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 21 out of 25 |
Resort opening date | Thu 14 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 27 Apr 2025 |
Updated 14/01
High pressure dominates over most of Europe this week, thanks to the Jetstream forming a strong barrier along the west cost of Ireland, the UK and Norway. As a result, plenty of sun and fine, dry and bright conditions will be story of the week from now until the end of the weekend.
Things will remain cold, however, with a freezing line camping out at around 1,000m, occasionally peaking to 2,000m in the midday sun. Daytime highs of -5°C can be expected at 2,000m, occasionally slipping into positive temperatures throughout the week.
A few flurries of snow will move in to some areas on Wednesday as a pocket of low pressure moves into Eastern Europe, but this will barely measure on the snowstick.
This barrier is broken as the weekend comes to a conclusion, with more unsettled weather moving in over the course of the new week – it is still to far out to see what affect this may have.
Our Reps service in Obergurgl will conclude for the season on 5 April 2025; this is different from dates advertised in a recent edition of SKI Magazine, for which the Club apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Meet your Rep using the details below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Log your upcoming trip to Obergurgl now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your hearts content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 7 December 2024 and 4 April 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Saturday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Obergurgl now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Hi, as you would expect, I’m passionate about skiing and being in the mountains and I am keen to share this passion with others. I have skied in a wide variety of places, from Aspen to Kyrgyzstan but central to it all is the people I meet, and the memories that we create. I have skied a lot with the club and fallen over on many slopes, but always ended up laughing! I’m looking forward to skiing with likeminded people, whether it is on a blue run or a stood at the top of a gnarly couloir.
It was great to be back on skis last season and one of my trips was to Obergurgl. Super high-altitude resort so I am delighted to be going back as the resort rep this season. I am also running a Freshtracks holiday at Sils Maria (St Moritz) in March. I still live between the French vineyards near Bergerac and Eastbourne in UK, and I am currently researching a part-time PhD at Kings College London on the First World War.
I love to ski so that's good then. Looking forward to getting back on the snow and feeling European again!! Being a Rep to me means visiting great resorts, getting to know ski mad members and showing them a good time on the slopes. I like bumps, I like steeps and I love powder. Whether cruising blues or descending reds, there is nothing I like more than the happy look on members faces after a good day on the snow. Seems I have only managed 4 stars which is not bad but want to go for the 5 star approval this year ;-)! Always good to have a goal. I am looking forward to meeting ski friends old and new!
I have been a member for many years and always enjoy skiing with the club.
I love being in the mountains and always try to get the most out of the day, whether this is looking for a bit of untracked powder or a sunny spot to enjoy the views.
I think the art of skiing is finding the best snow, successfully dodging the lift queues and make sure their is always time for a quick drink at the end of the day.
Love being in the mountains and by the sea! Living on the south coast I get one but have to travel to the other! So skiing has always been a big part of my life, and through the Ski Club I have been able to enjoy most of the resorts in Europe, plus a few in the USA. Love cruising the pistes and morning hot chocs just as much as the gnarly steep stuff, preferably n the company of a group of like-minded members! Long may it continue!