Obergurgl & Hochgurgl

We are going for the 1st time to Austria does anyone have any advice/feedback anything we should know for the above resorts!

Have stayed and skied in both - Obergurgl is the livelier of the two villages though. One of the 'must do' things is to visit the Top Mountain Star at the top of the Wurmkogl II lift above Hochgurgl. The views are breathtaking - particularly the Dolomites.
The other recommendation is a visit to the Nederhutte on Blue 6 in Obergurgl at about 4 in the afternoon to experience the live music and the dancing on the tables with your ski boots on!

That's great thank you will post pics of table dancing !!

Totally agree with Jastem about the Mountain Star. Obergurgl has a good choice of places to stay, but both are popular.
I would recommend the Hotel Sportiv and linked sister hotel, Crystal. Three swimming pools, ski hire/locker room in the basement, gondola 10m from door.

We are staying in hochgurgl in the hotel olymp hoping this is a good hotel !!

Great choice. I have done a whole season in Obergurgl and Hochgurgl. Highest parish in Austria so very high and snowsure. Great snow conditions at the moment but very cold so you will need some extra layers. It is a very nice place, try and make sure you get into Obergurgl village whilst you are there. I would agree that the Niederhutte is worth a look at about 4pm, you need to get there early to get a seat. In Obergurgl the Josl Keller is usually the liveliest bar. Skiing is relatively tame but still great fun. Hope you enjoy it.

No need to rush in for a seat at the Niederhutte unless you plan on staying over from lunch. No one uses a seat after 4pm :-)

idkwia wrote:. Skiing is relatively tame but still great fun. Hope you enjoy it.

This is what I keep hearing and reading about the place, which has influenced me not to visit yet.
Would you say it's a good place for timid intermediates who aren't bothered about mileage?