Resort Comparison

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl vs Schladming

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Schladming offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Schladming offers better value, while Obergurgl-Hochgurgl caters to those seeking a premium experience.

The Verdict

Schladming leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

173.9" average season

Best Terrain

4,757' of vertical

Best Value

$65 day pass

Easiest Access

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

World-class village experience

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Tyrol, Austria

$$$Independent

Styria, Austria

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

3+

3+

Full-Day Program

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.5

Walkability

8.5

8.0

Village Vibe

9.0

8.0

Mountain

Vertical

4,495'

4,757'

Skiable Area

2,700 ac

3,700 ac

Green Runs

25%

18%

Trails

110

123

Lifts

24

44

Getting There

Airport

INN

SZG

Drive Time

1.5h

1.5h

Road Ease

6.5

8.0

Cost

Passes

Independent

Independent

Day Pass

$70

$65

Cost Tier

Premium

Moderate

Village

Dining

Good

Good

Grocery

Spa

Pool

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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

150.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

97.1" total

64%

Schladming

173.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

113" total

65%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

174"87"0"

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Schladming

Key Insights

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Schladming offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Schladming offers better value, while Obergurgl-Hochgurgl caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Schladming's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl's family village atmosphere score (9.0) exceeds Schladming's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Schladming offers more terrain variety (3,700 acres vs 2,700 acres)
Schladming is moderately priced while Obergurgl-Hochgurgl falls in the premium category

Best For

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Schladming

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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