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Obergurgl-Hochgurgl vs Obertauern vs Sölden: at a glance

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

Obergurgl-HochgurglObertauernSölden
CountryAustriaAustriaAustria
RegionTirolSalzburgTirol
Price level––€€€
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNoPartly
Nearest airportsInnsbruck (INN - 95 km); Munich (MUC - 270 km)Salzburg Airport (SZG) (approx. 90km); Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (approx. 140km)Innsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 85 km; Munich Airport (MUC) - approx. 270 km
Ski area112 km100 km146 km
Blue slopes60 km61 km70 km
Red slopes33 km35 km45 km
Black slopes19 km4 km29 km
Ski lifts252631
Village altitude1,793 m1,928 m1,377 m
Maximum altitude3,080 m2,526 m3,340 m
Hiking trails200 km100 km300 km
Population4002003,030
Accommodation beds5,0008,00015,000

Key differences

  • Sölden has the largest ski area: 146 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (112 km) and Obertauern (100 km).
  • Sölden has the most black slopes: 29 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (19 km) and Obertauern (4 km).
  • Sölden has the most ski lifts: 31, compared with Obertauern (26) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (25).
  • Obertauern has the highest village: 1,928 m, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (1,793 m) and Sölden (1,377 m).
  • Sölden has the highest top altitude: 3,340 m, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (3,080 m) and Obertauern (2,526 m).
  • Sölden has the most hiking trails: 300 km, compared with Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (200 km) and Obertauern (100 km).
  • Sölden has the largest accommodation capacity: 15,000, compared with Obertauern (8,000) and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl (5,000).

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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Sölden

World-class glacier skiing on two glaciers, the BIG3 peaks above 3,000m, and the cinematic 007 ELEMENTS installation. Renowned for snow reliability from October to May and legendary après-ski culture.

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