Obertauern vs Schmiedhornlift
Obertauern and Schmiedhornlift are neighbouring resorts in Salzburgerland - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Obertauern | Schmiedhornlift |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Limited |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Not ideal |
| Budget | Excellent | Good |
Beginners
Obertauern
Very good
Schmiedhornlift
Limited
Intermediates
Obertauern
Good
Schmiedhornlift
Limited
Experts
Obertauern
Not ideal
Schmiedhornlift
Not ideal
Off-piste
Obertauern
Not ideal
Schmiedhornlift
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Obertauern
Not ideal
Schmiedhornlift
Not ideal
Families
Obertauern
Limited
Schmiedhornlift
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Obertauern
Good
Schmiedhornlift
Not ideal
Budget
Obertauern
Excellent
Schmiedhornlift
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Obertauern | Schmiedhornlift |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 87.2 km | 120 km |
| Vertical drop | 786 m | 104 m |
| Lifts | 27 | 29 |
| Top elevation | 2297 m | 905 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €15 | €62 |
Piste
Obertauern
87.2 km
Schmiedhornlift
120 km
Vertical drop
Obertauern
786 m
Schmiedhornlift
104 m
Lifts
Obertauern
27
Schmiedhornlift
29
Top elevation
Obertauern
2297 m
Schmiedhornlift
905 m
Snow reliability
Obertauern
very reliable snow
Schmiedhornlift
variable snow
Snowiest month
Obertauern
No data
Schmiedhornlift
No data
Day pass
Obertauern
€15
Schmiedhornlift
€62
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Obertauern if...
you're learning to ski or you're watching the budget.
Choose Schmiedhornlift if...
you want the bigger ski area.