The Obertauern skiing region offers many great sports and recreational possibilities for young and old alike. Whilst spring has arrived in other places, in Obertauern you are still able to ski on perfectly prepared pistes. The area not only offers something for skiers but also for snowboarders and cross-country skiers. The cross-country tracks in Obertauern are not only exceptionally snow-sure but also offer the ideal training centre for many top international cross-country skiers in the cross-country as well as biathlon sport. Regardless of whether you are covering your first few metres on the tracks or have years of experience, the winter sports holiday resort of Obertauern offers many places to recharge yourself and viewing points at the end of wonderful tours - also guided for beginners.  

An increasing number of people are discovering cross-country skiing as a new sport for themselves. The pace on the tracks is often quite speedy and skiers often go off the main path.

In classic cross-country skiing you move arms and knees in a way which is gentle on the joints and this gets the circulation going, the metabolism is boosted and immune system kept in good form. This not only burns many calories but also improves stamina and performance thanks to the intense work out.

From a distance, skating looks very easy and the flowing movements and rapid gliding looks rather impressive. But anyone who has ever tried it will also a that it is very strenuous. Skating, the fast version of cross-country skiing, is an extreme agile winter sport in which you quickly break out a sweat. And those who swap the downhill to narrow skis, are the first to realise: training makes perfect.

And if the sun is also shining in Obertauern, and the snow crystals glistening and the early birds are making their way throughalmost untouched winter landscapes, many happiness hormones are sure to be released. Live and unplugged! Endorphins, serotonin and dopamine which will all quickly banish any winter blues you may be experiencing. And this regardless of the smile you will have, as if almost by magic, on your face and in your heart.