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Heiligenblut vs Obergurgl-Hochgurgl vs Obertauern: at a glance

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

HeiligenblutObergurgl-HochgurglObertauern
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionCarinthiaTirolSalzburg
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsKlagenfurt (KLU, 160 km - ~2 hours 15 min drive); Salzburg (SZG, 185 km - ~2 hours 45 min drive)Innsbruck (INN - 95 km); Munich (MUC - 270 km)Salzburg Airport (SZG) (approx. 90km); Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (approx. 140km)
Ski area55 km112 km100 km
Blue slopes20 km60 km61 km
Red slopes34 km33 km35 km
Black slopes1 km19 km4 km
Ski lifts112526
Village altitude1,288 m1,793 m1,928 m
Maximum altitude2,902 m3,080 m2,526 m
Hiking trails250 km200 km100 km
Population959400200
Accommodation beds2,2005,0008,000

Key differences

  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the largest ski area: 112 km, compared with Obertauern (100 km) and Heiligenblut (55 km).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the most black slopes: 19 km, compared with Obertauern (4 km) and Heiligenblut (1 km).
  • Obertauern has the most ski lifts: 26, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (25) and Heiligenblut (11).
  • Obertauern has the highest village: 1,928 m, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (1,793 m) and Heiligenblut (1,288 m).
  • Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has the highest top altitude: 3,080 m, compared with Heiligenblut (2,902 m) and Obertauern (2,526 m).
  • Heiligenblut has the most hiking trails: 250 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (200 km) and Obertauern (100 km).
  • Obertauern has the largest accommodation capacity: 8,000, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (5,000) and Heiligenblut (2,200).

Heiligenblut

Authentic alpine atmosphere at the foot of the Grossglockner, high altitude snow reliability, and a vast 15 km² freeride arena.

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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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Obertauern

Scientifically proven as Austria's snowiest resort with unique ski-in/ski-out convenience and the famous 'Tauernrunde' circuit.

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