Summer in Obertauern
In the summertime there is much to do in and around Obertauern not least just relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking scenery. The most popular activities being the lakes, cycle routes, walking and hiking. The Tourist Office is the best place to obtain a brochure of activities with opening times and prices. On this page we have identified some of the activities you may wish to participate in during your summer visit to the beautiful mountains.
Swimming
Flachau, a 15 minute drive away has two beautiful bathing lakes with drinking-water quality, where you can splash in the water or laze on a lilo free of charge.
Wasserwelt Amadé in Wagrain is a great water park giving lovers of water plenty of things to do with pools, great water slides, a 'sauna world' and fantastic areas for relaxation. Spend a day here you will not be disappointed, click here for information on opening times & prices.
Zauchensee lake is a lovely clear mountain lake at an elevation of 1350 meters ideal to cool down after a long hike.
Flachauwinkel lake set on the cycle trail to Flachauwinkel facilities available are a playground, a restaurant and a high rope course. Entry is Free.
Thermal spa pools and baths can be found further away at Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein.
Golf
There is a minature golf course in Flachau opening times & prices can be obtained from the website.
The nearest 18 hole golf course is at Radstadt around 12 km from Obertauren . The course is 18 holes Par 71 5,962m off the men's tee. The course will give golfers of all levels a good test of golf in spectacular surroundings. There is also a 9 hole Par 3 course ideal for novice golfers. For information on prices, club hire, etc see the website (German site only) To see a plan of the course click here
Have a look at the webmasters golf diary for more information about playing golf whilst staying in Obertauren
Cycling & Mountain Biking
There are some great cycle routes around Obertauren with many away from the road being very child friendly. Bikes can be hired from the sports shops such as Sport2000 which is in the centre of the resort. Cycle maps and routes can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office clickhere for some routes.
Walking & Hiking
Many hiking routes can be found in and around the mountains from easy routes to all day strenuous routes. The Star Jet 1 & 2 chairlifts run daily from July to September.
For information on routes and guided walks contact the tourist office.
Sport Camps
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Canyoning,
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White Water Rafting
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Climbing
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Caving
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Biking
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Nordic Walking
Can all be arranged through the following centres:
http://www.alpincentre.at Alpin Centre Salzburger Sportwelt
http://www.rafting24.com Adventure Centre Flachau
http://www.fun-pro.com Fun & pro Sport
Horesriding
Horse and pony riding is available nearby in Tweng and other villages. There is a Riding School at Reitdorf who can be contacted at:
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Family Oberreiter, phone 2263
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Family Stadler, phone 2342
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Family Pottler, phone 2463
Tennis
Obertauern has a sport center where visitors can practise various sports. Among many other things, there are 2 tennis courts (indoor), 3 squash boxes, 1 badminton court, 3 fully automatic bowling alleys, a bodybuilding and fitness room with a cardio sphere, a multipurpose hall as well as the possibility to play billiards.
Inlineskater-Funpark
Activities such as street soccer, inline hockey, basketball and skate park can be found at the sports ground in Flachau whose facilities are free to use.
Toboggan Run
A summer toboggan run with a length of 850m and drop in altitude of 165m, generally open from July to end of
Apparthotel Steinadler
5562 Obertauern
Austria
tele 0044 2476 632148