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Oberammergau Ski Resort Guide

Oberammergau, Germany

Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers and Intermediates.
Total Piste Length17km
Highest Lift1,280m
Resort Height900m
 Nearest AirportsInnsbruck 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 10cm, expected on 21 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Oberammergau Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,280m
Lowest Piste900m
Resort Altitude (Oberammergau)900m
Max Vertical380m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, W

Oberammergau has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Oberammergau
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
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Ski Lessons in Oberammergau

Find a Ski Instructor

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.

Oberammergau