Obertauern Lift Opening Hours & Slope Closures

Important information for the 2026/2027 winter season

Find all essential information about lift opening hours, ticket offices and ticket machines, as well as important safety information regarding slope closures and ski touring in the Obertauern ski area.

Ski tours on the slopes

(on skis, touring skis, snowshoes, etc.)

For the safety of all users of the slopes, walking on the ski slopes in Obertauern is prohibited with immediate effect, without exception!
This ban is intended to protect both skiers and ski tourers and ensures that ski operations run smoothly.
The local tourist offices will provide you with alternative routes and information on ski touring in the region.

Lift Opening Hours 2026/2027

Expected season opening: 20 November 2026

Our lifts operate daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Kirchbühellift and Achenrainbahn operate until approx. 4:30 pm.
(Final inspection times are displayed at the respective lift stations.)
expected 1st day Tauernrunde from 26.11.2026!
(subject to snow conditions!)
Tauernrunde expected in operation until 18.04.2027!
(subject to snow conditions!)
Partial operation expected from 19.04.2027 - 02.05.2027 - Information on which cable car facilities will be affected will follow shortly!
(subject to snow conditions!)

Ticket Offices & Ticket Machines

You can find the current opening hours of our ticket offices in the ticket office overview.
In addition, 10 ticket machines are available daily from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
(You can purchase ski passes with a validity of 2 hours up to and including 8 days & pick-up your skipasses you bought online)

Ticket Machine Locations:

Grünwaldkopfbahn (P3)
Plattenkarbahn (valley station)
Schaidbergbahn (P7)
Zehnerkarbahn (P2)
Seekarspitzbahn (valley station)
Kehrkopfbahn (valley station)
Gamsleitenbahn (valley station)
Übungslift

Did you know?!

You can buy your ski pass online!
Use our online shop and secure your ticket for skiing fun!
Pick up your ski pass easily and securely with the practical pick-up function at our vending machines - no need to queue at the cash desks!

Click here to go to the shop: Onlineshop Skipass Obertauern

Slope Closures During Grooming

Slopes closed daily from 5:00 pm (6:30 pm) until 8:00 am

After the ski area closes, the slopes are groomed and prepared for the following day. During this time, the slopes are closed and no safety patrol is provided.