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Alpbach vs Obergurgl-Hochgurgl vs Rauris: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Alpbach, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl and Rauris based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

AlpbachObergurgl-HochgurglRauris
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionTyrolTirolSalzburg
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsInnsbruck Airport (INN) (approx. 55 km); Munich Airport (MUC) (approx. 150 km)Innsbruck (INN - 95 km); Munich (MUC - 270 km)Salzburg Airport (SZG) - approx. 90 km; Innsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 200 km
Ski area113 km112 km32.5 km
Blue slopes31 km60 km15 km
Red slopes54 km33 km12.5 km
Black slopes13 km19 km5 km
Ski lifts452510
Village altitude974 m1,793 m970 m
Maximum altitude2,128 m3,080 m2,175 m
Hiking trails900 km200 km295 km
Population2,5614003,150
Accommodation beds3,3005,0005,250

Key differences

  • Alpbach has the largest ski area: 113 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (112 km) and Rauris (32.5 km).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Alpbach (13 km) and Rauris (5 km).
  • Alpbach has the most ski lifts: 45, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (25) and Rauris (10).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the highest village: 1,793 m, compared with Alpbach (974 m) and Rauris (970 m).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the highest top altitude: 3,080 m, compared with Rauris (2,175 m) and Alpbach (2,128 m).
  • Alpbach has the most hiking trails: 900 km, compared with Rauris (295 km) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (200 km).
  • Rauris has the largest accommodation capacity: 5,250, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (5,000) and Alpbach (3,300).

Alpbach

Famed as Austria's most beautiful village for its uniform wooden architectural style and floral displays. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere, traditional Tyrolean hospitality, and access to the extensive Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau area.

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Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Known as the 'Diamond of the Alps', it offers absolute snow reliability from November to May due to its high altitude. Features upscale accommodation with ski-in/ski-out convenience and a modern lift system with minimal waiting times.

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Rauris

Family-friendly atmosphere in the Hohe Tauern National Park, famous for gold panning history and well-preserved natural landscapes like the Rauris Primeval Forest.

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