Niederau and Oberau are picturesque, traditional villages situated in the beautiful Wildschönau valley in the Austrian Tyrol. Recognisable by the striking pointed spire of Niederau's parish church, these villages offer a relaxed, authentically Austrian winter holiday experience. They are an integral part of the expansive Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau network, which connects several local mountains into one large ski domain. Skiing in Niederau centers around the Markbachjoch and Lanerköpfl peaks, which surprisingly offer some steep, challenging red and black runs alongside excellent, dedicated beginner slopes in the valley. Oberau, just a short distance away, is much smaller and features gentle drag lifts ideal for absolute beginners and families seeking a quiet, unintimidating environment. The resort is highly praised for its value for money, welcoming locals, and excellent ski schools. With the Ski Juwel pass, visitors have access to 113km of pistes, ensuring that once beginners find their feet, there is plenty of intermediate terrain to explore via a short, free ski bus ride to neighboring Auffach.
