Oberammergau Ski Resort Guide
Oberammergau, Germany
Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers and Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 17km |
| Highest Lift | 1,280m |
| Resort Height | 900m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
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Oberammergau
The ski area of Oberammergau is in the German Alps at an altitude of 900m, with 17km of marked runs.
Summary
Oberammergau has direct access to 17km of downhill skiing, with 9 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Oberammergau offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Oberammergau offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Oberammergau?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 4 January.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Oberammergau Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 12km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | 5km |
| Downhill Total Length | 17km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 100km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Oberammergau Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,280m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 900m |
| Resort Altitude (Oberammergau) | 900m |
| Max Vertical | 380m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, W
Oberammergau has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snow |
Ski Lessons in Oberammergau
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Oberammergau Ski Schools and Oberammergau Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Oberammergau?
This ski resort is in the German Alps in Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Oberammergau is Innsbruck Airport, 70 minutes drive away.
Munich, Memmingen, Salzburg, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Bolzano and Nuremberg airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 5,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Oberammergau open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
