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SHORT BREAKS · TYROL, AUSTRIA

Obergurgl,
assembled for you.

The highest parish in Austria — quiet, snow-sure and ski-in from every hotel.
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Local picks12
Trip length1–4 nights

WHAT WE DO

We assemble the whole trip.
You just show up.

No twenty browser tabs, no spreadsheet. Tell us how long you have, your budget and how you want to feel — Retreat48 plans the entire Obergurgl trip around it: how you get there, where you stay, the spa, dinner, a proper walk and the things worth doing. One trip, decided.

Assemble my Obergurgl trip

WHY OBERGURGL

The highest parish in Austria — quiet, snow-sure and ski-in from every hotel.

Obergurgl is where you go to ski, eat and sleep: a small village at 1,900 m at the head of the Ötztal, empty pistes and family-run hotels with big spas. We choose the ski-in stays with the best wellness floors.

SkiingSnow-sureSpa recovery

WHEN TO SKI · OBERGURGL

The mountain, and when it's at its best.

Ski seasonMid Nov – early May
Best snowDec – Apr
Snow reliabilityVery high
Altitude1,930–3,080 m

Austria's highest parish — snow-sure without a glacier.

WHILE YOU’RE THERE

The Obergurgl shortlist.

Hand-picked and quality-checked, the same way we choose your stay — a handful of places worth your limited hours, not a directory.

Eat

Nederhütte

One of the highest-rated tables near your stay.

4.8★ (1,255) · €€
Eat

Sahnestüberl

One of the highest-rated tables near your stay.

4.7★ (203) · €€
Drink

Schirmbar

A well-loved spot for a drink near your stay.

4.3★ (572) · €€
Drink

Kirchenkar Hütte

A well-loved spot for a drink near your stay.

4.3★ (371) · €€

COMPLETE YOUR TRIP

The rest of Obergurgl, sorted.

Your hotel is the anchor — here's everything else a ski trip needs, from the kit on your feet to the transfer up the mountain.

Ski & board hire near your stay

The best-rated hire shops in Obergurgl right now — collect your skis, board and boots in resort, no dragging kit through the airport.

  • Ski & Schuh Mode Lohmann Obergurgl★ 4.4 · 134 reviews
    WebsiteMap

Best-rated shops near Obergurgl, from live Google data. Prefer to reserve online before you go? Book kit ahead with Skiset.

Getting there

Airport transfer

Private or shared transfers from the nearest airport up to the resort, timed to your flight.

Arrange a transferwith Ski-LiftsPeace of mind

Winter-sports insurance

Travel cover with proper on- and off-piste protection, so a bad fall doesn't become a bad week.

Get coveredwith Coverwise

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Obergurgl, answered.

When is the best time to visit Obergurgl?

The ski season here runs Mid Nov – early May, with the best snow typically Dec – Apr. Obergurgl's slopes rise to 3,080m, which makes its snow reliability very high. March brings the best mix of deep snow and sunshine, while January is the quietest and best value.

How do I get to Obergurgl?

Most visitors fly into INN and transfer up to the resort — around 1½ hours by road. About 1½ hours from Innsbruck at the head of the Ötztal.

What is Obergurgl best for?

Obergurgl is best for skiing, snow-sure and spa recovery. The highest parish in Austria — quiet, snow-sure and ski-in from every hotel.

Is Obergurgl snow-sure?

Obergurgl's snow reliability is rated very high — its slopes reach 3,080m. Austria's highest parish — snow-sure without a glacier.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Stop researching. Start leaving.

Every stay we show has passed six independent checks. Everything around it — travel, food, walks, the plan — we assemble for you around where you’re starting from, your budget and the feeling you’re after.

Assemble my Obergurgl trip