Gail Valley ski villages are considered the most beautiful in East Tyrol
Tyrolean charm and hospitality, rustic mountain villages, wonderful ski slopes and wellness facilities, secluded snowy landscapes and hardly any traffic. Here you can truly unwind and forget all your stress. That is why so many ski holidaymakers come here every year.
Gail Valley in eastern Tyrol
For example, the Gail Valley in eastern Tyrol. Nature lovers will find magnificent flora and fauna here, along with tiny mountain villages. The walks to the drag lifts are short, and although there is hardly any traffic, the ski slopes are wonderful. The kids are often skiing on their own by their third day of holiday, whizzing along the woodland trails. The ski huts by the slopes offer a perfect vantage point.
Gail Valley ski villages are considered the most beautiful in East Tyrol
Date: 30/09/2026
The Gail Valley may not have self-service restaurants or 100 kilometres of slopes served by heated, state-of-the-art gondolas. The clocks tick differently in its picturesque mountain villages. In Ober- and Untertilliach and Karnisch, you’ll find farmhouses protected as historic monuments. Here, the beauty of nature and a cosy atmosphere are what matter. Distances are short, and the people are very friendly—making it perfect for a family holiday in the snow.
Perfect for a family holiday
Perfect for a stress-free family ski holiday with children. In the kids’ area at the valley station, little ones can easily get started in skiing with a magic carpet and practice lift.
About 16 kilometres of slopes reaching an altitude of 2,250 metres, with five drag lifts and one chairlift, await in Obertilliach. They are also an easy walk from the accommodation in the village. Obertilliach is considered the most beautiful ski resort in East Tyrol. You’ll find plenty of sunshine and friendly Tyrolean charm here. Holiday apartments for 2–4 people, for example, are available from just €45 per day.
