Ski on the sunniest piste in Austria
With the most hours of sunshine in Austria and wide, perfectly groomed slopes, skiers’ hearts beat faster in the Oberlungau region.
More than 250 km of perfectly groomed slopes in the unique ski resorts of Katschberg, Grosseck-Speiereck, Fanningberg, and Obertauern guarantee unlimited skiing fun for groups. Whether on the sunny slopes of the large ski resorts or at the charming small lifts in the valleys, in Lungau you can experience winter sports in their most original form.
- Quieter than most resorts
- Doorstep skiing
- Great snow record
- Easter Skiing in Obertauern
- A variety of ski areas
- Snow Park: Yes
- Top Piste Altitude 2411m
- Total Piste 250 km
- No. Lifts 35
- Beginner 31 %
- Intermediate 50 %
- Advanced 18 %
- Longest Run 6 km
- Vertical Drop 1311 m
- Glacier: No
- Transfer time to resort – 15 hours from Calais
- Swimming
- Lucky Flitzer Alpine Coaster
- Ice Cream Parlour visit
- Pizza Night
A Rich and Varied Ski Experience
The Lungau area is a peaceful, traditional valley, full of typical Austrian character, relatively untouched by tourism. Situated in the Tauern mountain range, this area has the excellent advantage of catching snowfall from the north and from the south. The entire valley is relatively unaffected by the regular warm winds found in the Tyrol and other areas, providing an excellent snow record throughout the season.
The Skiing for Every Level
The Oberlungau ski region pass enables your group to ski in several different resorts, all with their own special character, and all offering a good variety of skiing. The village atmosphere and lack of crowds in these small areas creates a particularly safe and friendly environment for school parties. There are 4 main skiing areas:
The Katschberg-Aineck area is on the border between Salzburgerland and Carinthia providing 70 km of varied skiing between the Aineck & Tschaneck peaks. The long motorway blue & red runs (60km in total) that radiate down from Aineck peak to St Margarethen are some of the best progression slopes in Austria and when you add in a couple of testing black runs (10km) you have the ideal set up for school groups.
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Ideal for Schools
Accessed from St Michael or Mauterndorf, Großeck-Speiereck offers 50km of varied skiing, ideal for beginners and early intermediates. Long, winding blue runs build confidence, while advanced skiers can tackle the challenging reds and three black runs from Speiereck’s 2,411m summit. Open slopes and spectacular valley views make this an excellent starting point for school groups.
Fanningberg, the smallest ski area in Lungau, offers 30km of pistes, including 20km of flowing blue and red runs and 10km of challenging blacks. Highlights include the impressive six-seater Samson-Jet chairlift. North-facing slopes, a 1,500m base altitude and tree-lined runs help maintain excellent snow conditions throughout the season, even during unsettled weather.
Just 25 minutes by coach, Obertauern offers 100km of snow-sure skiing served by 26 lifts. Its unique ski circuit features the clockwise Red Tauern Round and anticlockwise Green Tauern Round, allowing groups to explore the valley and return to their starting point. With 61km of blue and 35km of red pistes, Obertauern provides outstanding opportunities for improving skiers to develop confidence across varied terrain.