Ski trip to Obertauern

If you are looking for the ultimate winter experience then Obertauern is ideal for your school ski trip. The only truly purpose-built ski resort in Austria, Obertauern boasts all the mod-cons, including fantastic lifts, all of which are modern and high-speed (some even have heated seats!). The resort forms a natural ski circuit and has a range of excellent accommodation options and lively après-ski. Full of hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars, there is a truly alpine atmosphere in this resort, which makes it a great option for introducing your students to mountain life.

School Ski Trip to Obertauern

Skiing in Obertauern

Particularly good for beginners and intermediates, Obertauern also has some steep black runs for the more advanced skiers. As skiing starts at around 1600m, snow is practically guaranteed from the end of November until the beginning of May. You can also opt to upgrade your ski pass to include the whole of the Oberlungau region, which covers 290km of piste. For skiers who like to travel, Obertauern is part of a ski circuit, which is best tackled in an anti-clockwise direction. The circuit can also be completed on blue slopes at a lower altitude.

Resort Facts

Beginner

60%

Intermediate

36%

Advanced

4%

Total Piste

100KM

Top Piste Altitude

2313M

16 hours

from Calais

685M

Vertical drops

No

Glacier

26

Lifts

95%

Snow making coverage

Yes

Snow park

Obertauern piste map

Download piste map

Accommodation

Haus Wendy

Haus Wendy is a welcoming Austrian youth hotel run by Anika & Mark, in the centre of the beautiful and historic village of Mauterndorf. Haus Wendy offers sole occupancy to our groups. The ski areas of Grosseck-Speiereck, Katschberg, Fanningberg and or Obertauern are virtually on the doorstep and are ideal for schools and a popular area for all abilities.Students stay in 4-8 bedded rooms with showers in all rooms and each room has it own adjacent toilet, adults have full en-suite twin rooms.Breakfast and a three course evening meal are served in the main dining room. Packed lunches are provided to be taken up to the slopes.Facilities Include:Dining roomTable tennisIn House DiscoWIFISki & Boot RoomSafe at reception Coach parking

Aprés-Ski

Swimming Pool Tamsweg

If you are looking for an activity where you can unwind while your group have fun in the water, the Tamsweg pool at Badeinsel is the perfect option.

Therme Amadé Spa

The Therme Amadé Spa offers an extensive range of sauna and water experiences.

Mauterndorf Castle

The castle dates back to the 13th century and was once the summer residence of the archbishops of Salzburg.

Night Sledding Obertauern

The toboggan run is 1.

Curling Obertauern

Gnadenalm natural ice rink is the perfect place to have a go at this fun activity, which is a very popular sport in Austria.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides Obertauern

A horse-drawn sleigh ride in a winter wonderland is a quintessentially Austrian experience and is not to be missed.

Sports Centre Obertauern

If your group are still full of energy even after a full day on the slopes, the Sports Centre Obertauern is the perfect place for them.

Night skiing Obertauern

For groups that can't enough skiing, floodlights illuminate the 1,500 m run at the Edelweissbahn every Monday and Thursday.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect school ski trip

Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).

Support while you’re away

While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you).

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Latest offers

Save £15pp On Your Next School Ski Trip

Great news – we’ve extended our early booking offer, so you can still save your students £15pp on your 2026 ski trip! All you need to do is book by 28th February!

Terms and conditions:

This offer is valid for trips due to travel between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026.
Your signed booking and either full deposits or holding deposits must be received by 28/02/2025.
To qualify for the offer, payments should be received as set out in the payment schedule detailed in your quotation.