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Ski Schools in Obergurgl
Learn to ski in Obergurgl
Known as the Diamond of the Alps, the traditional village of Obergurgl is situated at an altitude of 1,930m in the Ötztal valley in Tyrol, only an hour’s drive from Innsbruck. The resort has a laid-back, international feel and is one of the most snow-sure in Austria, with a season that extends from November to April. Everything within Obergurgl is pretty compact and most accommodation is ski in/ski out, making it ideal for families.
Obergurgl and its direct neighbour Hochgurgl share 112km of slopes, the Top Express cablecar directly linking the two areas. The Obergurgl pistes are distributed on two mountains, the Hohe Mut (2670m) and the Festkogel (3038m). The slopes are mostly blue and red, meaning that the resort is ideal for beginners to intermediates.
Ski lessons for beginners in Obergurgl
The ski schools in Obergurgl offer a range of lessons for mornings and afternoons. Little skiers aged 4yrs upwards can take lessons and families as a group can have private lessons. With more than half the slopes in the resort being classed blue, Obergurgl is ideal for ski beginners.
All beginners meet by the Roßkar lift and Hohe Mut lift base stations. Here, young skiers learn how to glide and snowplough at the Kindergarten area. Older beginners are taught the basics on the green slopes nearby.
The ski schools in Obergurgl take their next-step skiers up on the Roßkarbahn, where the long and leisurely no.6 blue meanders back down towards Obergurgl. The 6 is ideal for working on parallel skiing.
The Steinmann lift at the east end of Obergurgl accesses various blue and red slopes that are optimal for practicing newly-learned skills after lessons.
Kids’ ski lessons in Obergurgl
In Obergurgl, young skiers can have lessons from age 4yrs. The ski schools in Obergurgl teach their young skiers the first skiing moves in the “Kinderclub” nursery area, which is flat, secure and specifically designed for young learners. Once the basics have been established, lessons progress onto the nearby green runs.
Intermediate to advanced young skiers are taken up on the Festkogl, Roßkar and the Hohe Mut II lifts, which access some excellent blues and reds plus a couple of blacks. Here, lessons focus on achieving smooth swings whilst carving.
Ski lesson prices in Obergurgl
Ski schools in Obergurgl offer group and private lessons for adults and kids. Some ski schools in Obergurgl have special private lesson offers for family or friends groups. The prices quoted are the lowest price per lesson within the season, not including equipment:
| Kids ski lessons | Adults ski lessons | Snowboard lessons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | from 48€/4hrs | from 48€/4hrs | from 71€/4hrs |
| Private | from 62€/hr | from 62€/hr | from 62€/hr |
Obergurgl ski pass
Ski passes are available for the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl areas, with seasonal, age and family discounts available. Lift passes for 3 days and more are issued as the Ötztal Super Skipass, which covers 356km of pistes across Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Sölden, Hochoetz-Kühtai, Niederthai, Gries and Vent. All of the areas are connected by the free ski bus. The ski schools in Obergurgl are happy to give further advice about the ski pass options.
Ski hire in Obergurgl
Skiers wanting to hire the latest equipment, there are 7 ski hire outlets in Obergurgl, plus 3 further outlets in Hochgurgl.
The best ski schools in Obergurgl
Skischule Obergurgl
Founded almost 100 years ago, Skischule Obergurgl offers group and private ski and snowboarding lessons, plus cross county, ski touring and snowshoeing. Lessons are given in English and German.
Meeting point: By the Rosskar lift & Hohe Mut lift base station.
CheckYeti customers reviews: beginner friendly, kids friendly, safety-conscious
Skischule Alpinsport Obergurgl
For private skiing lessons for adults or kids, individually or in small groups.
Meeting point: Base station of Hohe Mut-Gondola Obergurgl
CheckYeti customers reviews: patient, experienced, reliable
Ski and Snowboardschule SNOWLINES Sölden
SNOWLINES offers individual or small group private ski and snowboarding lessons in English, German, Czech, Polish, Russian, Slovak & Spanish.
Meeting point: Arranged individually
CheckYeti customers reviews: experience, patient, relaxed
Alpinist
Alpinist offers private off-piste skiing lessons and heli-skiing adventures.
Meeting point: Arranged individually
Skischule Exclusiv Obergurgl
For private skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, ski touring and snowshoeing lessons in English, German and French.
Meeting point: By the Rosskar lift & Hohe Mut lift base station
CheckYeti customers reviews: patient, experienced, local
Alpine School Sölden
Offering private ski touring excursions in English, Dutch, German & Russian.
Meeting point: Arranged individually
What makes ski lessons in Obergurgl special
Freestyling fans visiting Obergurgl can enjoy a welcome bonus with the free weekly freestyle coaching sessions that are held throughout the season. Snowfans looking for a change from regular skiing have plenty to choose from, as the ski schools in Obergurgl also offer cross-country, ski touring, snowshoeing and freeriding adventures.
The Audi quattro fun slope by the Festkogl lift combines a snow park and downhill run for action-packed fun. Speed fans will enjoy the challenge of the new fun cross course, and the Family Park by the Bruggenboden lift is the place for freestylers of all ages to try out some tricks.
FAQs
How do we find a suitable activity?
In every ski resort you will find an overview of all available offers. On the left side you have filters to quickly find the right offer. For example, you can search specifically for beginner ski courses for children in groups.
How do we find offers for our desired date?
Under the menu item "Select course date" in the upper left corner of the page you can select a desired start date. At the top of the search results you will find the offers for the desired start date. Below follow offers in a similar period.
How do we find group lessons or private instructors?
Group courses are marked with "Group". You can search specifically for group courses by selecting the "Group" filter under the "Category" menu item. Private teachers are marked with the inscription "Private". You can search for private teachers by selecting the "Private" filter under the "Category" menu item.
How do we find offers in our language?
Under the menu item "Language" you can select a desired language. Afterwards only offers will be shown where this language is available.
When should we book?
During the holiday weeks, ski and snowboard courses are usually fully booked. In order to make sure that there is still a place available in the desired ski or snowboard course, the motto is: the sooner the better.
How do we find our appropriate experience level?
Next to the menu item "Experience level" you will find a description of the individual experience levels. If you're still not sure, you don't need to worry. Simply choose the experience level that best suits your abilities. Before the first lesson of a group course, ski schools will assess your abilities so that you can be placed in the right group. In any case, private instructors will take your abilities into account on an individual basis.
How do we find offers including equipment?
All offers including equipment are marked with the inscription "Ski rental included". If you find the inscription "Ski rental optional" you can book the equipment for this offer. You will find offers including equipment faster if you select the filter "Ski rental including" under the menu item "Popular options". Depending on the provider, an offer including equipment contains: skis, ski poles, ski boots and helmet. You will find a detailed list of the included rental items in the respective offer description.
There is no offer including equipment, where can we alternatively rent equipment?
In a ski resort there is almost without exception the possibility to rent winter sports equipment. If you book via CheckYeti, you will receive discounts from our partner Skiset, where you can conveniently reserve your equipment online.
How many participants are usually in a group?
This depends on the ski school. Some ski schools have a maximum number of participants per group. You can find this information in the descriptions of the offers.
At what age can children ski or snowboard?
There is no fixed age limit here. Supported by specially trained children's ski instructors, children can already learn to ski playfully at kindergarten age. Depending on the children's level of motoric and social development, the ideal starting age is between 4 and 5 years. Occasionally there are children who can already learn to ski at the age of 3 1/2 years.
How many days should the lessons last for our children?
During the holiday weeks, children's ski courses for beginners usually start on Sunday or Monday. The program is designed in such a way that the best learning results are achieved when your children take part in the ski course throughout the week. So they don't miss the final event (race, etc.) and experience a great week with their group. For advanced children the learning success usually kicks in on the third day.
Is it better to put our child in a group lesson or a private tuition?
The group lessons are generally recommended for beginners. Learning together with peers is more fun. The children are not constantly in the focus and have the possibility to catch their breath between the individual exercises, while the other children are on it. In order not to underchallenge highly talented children, a private ski instructor is recommended.
Can we join our child with a private instructor?
Yes, that's possible. Some providers even offer special family offers. Otherwise, you can simply book a private instructor for children or adults and inform the ski school after booking that you would like to go together.