Season at a glance
estimated from history + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 1 Dec - 25 Apr (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (25 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening ~13 Nov (est.).
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,150 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 10 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
25 Aug 06:44| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top · 3,030 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,150 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +12° / +7° |
| Valley · 1,793 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 25 Aug 2026, 06:44 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl sits at the head of Austria's Ötztal valley and, at 1,930 m, Obergurgl is the highest parish in the country. Its extreme altitude, with terrain running from about 1,800 m to just over 3,000 m, makes it one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps and lets the season run from mid-November into late April. Because the road ends at the villages, Gurgl has no through-traffic and keeps a quiet, high-alpine feel.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN), 93 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer · from Munich (MUC) | 3 h 28 min | fixed / vehicle | Driver meets you at MUC arrivals; fixed price per vehicle, luggage and ski gear included. door-to-door transfer (3 h 28 min) |
| Rental car · from Innsbruck (INN) | 1 h 24 min | rental + fuel | 93 km from Innsbruck. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Innsbruck (INN) | 2 h 24 min | budget option | bus T to Völs Bahnhof/Landesstraße, train REX 3320 to Ötztal-Bahnhof, bus 320X to Obergurgl Zentrum (2 changes). |
| From Munich (MUC) | 3 h 28 min | varies | 251 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Zurich (ZRH) | 3 h 53 min | varies | 292 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonThe transfer link goes to TransferBnB, which we operate. Partner links for the other slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 14 of the last 15 winters Obergurgl-Hochgurgl had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,150 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 79 cm. The lifts themselves open ~13 Nov (estimated). (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
How high is Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
The base sits at 1,793 m and the lifts reach 3,030 m, with most skiing around the 2,150 m mid-mountain level.
How do I get to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl from Innsbruck Airport?
Innsbruck (INN) is the nearest airport at 93 km, about 1 h 24 min by road. Public transport takes about 2 h 24 min with 2 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl?
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl has not confirmed its 2026/27 dates yet. Based on past seasons we estimate opening around 13 Nov and closing around 25 Apr; both dates are estimates until the resort announces. (season dates checked 25 Aug 2026)
How reliable is the snow at Obergurgl-Hochgurgl in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 127 cm. (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), GeoSphere Austria (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.