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Ischgl vs Mayrhofen vs Obertauern: at a glance

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

IschglMayrhofenObertauern
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionTyrolTyrolSalzburg
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsInnsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 100 km; Munich Airport (MUC) - approx. 230 kmInnsbruck Airport (INN) - 70 km; Salzburg Airport (SZG) - 170 kmSalzburg Airport (SZG) (approx. 90km); Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (approx. 140km)
Ski area239 km142 km100 km
Blue slopes47 km44 km61 km
Red slopes140 km66 km35 km
Black slopes52 km32 km4 km
Ski lifts466126
Village altitude1,377 m633 m1,928 m
Maximum altitude2,872 m2,500 m2,526 m
Hiking trails1,000 km532 km100 km
Population1,6003,930200
Accommodation beds12,00018,5008,000

Key differences

  • Ischgl has the largest ski area: 239 km, compared with Mayrhofen (142 km) and Obertauern (100 km).
  • Ischgl has the most black slopes: 52 km, compared with Mayrhofen (32 km) and Obertauern (4 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the most ski lifts: 61, compared with Ischgl (46) and Obertauern (26).
  • Obertauern has the highest village: 1,928 m, compared with Ischgl (1,377 m) and Mayrhofen (633 m).
  • Ischgl has the highest top altitude: 2,872 m, compared with Obertauern (2,526 m) and Mayrhofen (2,500 m).
  • Ischgl has the most hiking trails: 1,000 km, compared with Mayrhofen (532 km) and Obertauern (100 km).
  • Mayrhofen has the largest accommodation capacity: 18,500, compared with Ischgl (12,000) and Obertauern (8,000).

Ischgl

World-class cross-border skiing linked with Switzerland, high-altitude snow guarantee from November to May, and a legendary après-ski and lifestyle scene including high-profile music events.

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Mayrhofen

World-class ski area Mountopolis featuring the 'Harakiri' (Austria's steepest slope), the PenkenPark for freeskiers, and proximity to the year-round Hintertux Glacier.

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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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