Skiing in Oberau
Oberau is the main village of the Wildschönau, the rural high valley above Wörgl in Tyrol. Where neighbouring Niederau largely revolves around winter guests, Oberau is more of a genuine village: this is where the valley's church, school and most of its services are found. The Wildschönau ski area offers 125 kilometres of pistes and 27 lifts, between 880 and 1995 metres, and connects to the Alpbachtal through a joint ski pass. Oberau has its own lifts and practice terrain by the village, with calm, mostly gentle slopes. Recent winters saw snow depths of up to 116 centimetres. We list 3 accommodations in Oberau, with winter holidays from 801 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-27 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Oberau
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Skiing from Oberau
Oberau has its own lifts and pistes right by the village, with calm and mostly friendly terrain that suits beginners and families well. For a full ski week you use the pass of the combined area: 125 kilometres of pistes and 27 lifts in the Wildschönau, plus the link with the Alpbachtal.
Elevations run from 880 to 1995 metres. The mountains around Niederau and on the Alpbachtal side are a few minutes away by ski bus or car. Intermediates plan their week best as a tour along the valley's different village mountains.
Snow reliability in Oberau
Oberau sits in a mid-altitude area: the Wildschönau's ski terrain runs from 880 to 1995 metres and the maximum snow depth in recent winters was 116 centimetres. In the heart of winter, from January to late February, that is usually plenty.
Be realistic about the season's edges: in December and March the village surroundings can be green, and you will mostly ski the higher sections, where snowmaking keeps the main runs in shape. The high valley does sit well above the Inntal, so the village climate is wintrier than the altitude figure suggests.
The village of Oberau
Oberau is the administrative and parish heart of the Wildschönau, with a striking village church, shops, a bakery and restaurants that locals use too. It feels more like a lived-in village than a ski station.
Evenings are quiet: dinner, a drink in a hotel bar, and otherwise silence and mountains. If après-ski matters to you, this is not your place. In return you get an authentic village atmosphere, with traditions that remain visibly alive in this valley, from working farms to the local schnapps distilleries the Wildschönau is known for.
Who is Oberau for
Oberau suits families with young children and winter sports fans looking for a quiet, village-style base. The practice terrain by the village and the small scale make the first days on skis easy-going, and the ski schools work with manageable group sizes.
Intermediates get a week's worth of choice from Wildschönau plus Alpbachtal, though it involves some shuttling by ski bus or car. Advanced skiers choose this village for the peace rather than the terrain. With 3 accommodations and prices from 801 euros per person the local supply is small, so booking early is wise.
Practical: getting there and booking
You reach Oberau via the mountain road from Wörgl; from the Inntal motorway it takes about half an hour. That makes the Wildschönau one of the closest Tyrolean ski destinations for Dutch and Belgian travellers, easily done in a day's drive. Train travellers change at Wörgl onto the bus up the valley.
We list 3 accommodations in Oberau from 801 euros per person. As the supply is limited, early booking pays off, certainly for Christmas and the February holidays. January combines low prices with the best odds of wintry pistes.
Oberau on the map
Webcams · Oberau
📷 Gemeinde Wildschonau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Roggenboden
📷 Gemeinde Wildschonau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Drachental
📷 Gemeinde Wildschonau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Drachental
📷 Gemeinde Wildschonau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Drachental
📷 Gemeinde Wildschonau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Drachental
📷 Niederau: Wildschönau, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau - Drachental
📷 Niederau › North-east: Ski und Wandergebiet Markbachjoch - Bergstation Markbachjochbahn
📷 Gemeinde Alpbach: Alpbach - Dorf
FAQ about Oberau
How much piste can you ski from Oberau?
From Oberau you reach the Wildschönau ski area with around 125 km of marked pistes and 27 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Oberau cost?
Accommodations in Oberau start from around €629 per person; Nivosola compares 4, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Oberau?
Yes. Recent winters in Wildschönau reached a maximum snow depth of around 116 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high are Oberau and its ski area?
The Wildschönau ski area lies between 880 and 1995 metres. Oberau sits in the high valley itself; for the best snow you ski the upper half of the area, especially early and late in the season.
Is Oberau suitable for beginners?
Yes, Oberau has practice terrain right by the village and a calm learning environment without crowds. Together with neighbouring Niederau, the Wildschönau is one of Tyrol's classic learning destinations.
How quiet is Oberau?
Oberau is a quiet village throughout the season; it is more a living community than a ski station. Even in holiday weeks the atmosphere stays villagey and the evenings calm.
Which other village in the region is a good alternative?
Niederau is a few minutes' drive away and has more accommodations, bars and winter sports facilities. For a larger piste network, switch to the Alpbachtal side of the shared ski area.