Location

Plane/Train to Innsbruck:

Flying into Innsbruck is convenient and during winter there are fairly good connections from Amsterdam and London to Innsbruck. The other closest major airports are Munich and Zurich.

An airport bus (line 'F') connects the airport to the main station ('Hauptbahnhof') (every 20min, bus plan can be found here). The bus stop at the airport is located directly in front of the airport building, tickets are available at the ticket machine outside of the airport (2,60€).

There are also night train connections including Amsterdam-Innsbruck and Hamburg-Innsbruck.

Public transport to Obergurgl:

To reach the University Center Obergurgl, take the train to the Ötztal railway station (Ötztal Bahnhof). There you can get a bus to Obergurgl.

From Innsbruck train station it is a 35min ride (direct with REX-Railjet every 30-50min), from Munich train station a 2h ride (change in Innsbruck station, every 2h) and from Zurich a 3h ride (direct with REX-Railjet, every 2h) to Ötztal Bahnhof.

From Ötztal Bahnhof it is a 90m bus ride (No. 8352 or 4194) to Obergurgl Center (Obergurgl Zentrum, last station). You can find the bus plan here.

You can buy an integrated ticket (train+bus) and check the time plan e.g. Innsbruck/Zurich/Munich to Obergurgl at the Austrian Rail Service: www.oebb.at

Once you are in the village of Obergurgl, the University Center is in walking distance: google maps

Please note that a 2G rule applies at the workshop/hotel, that means - fully vaccinated (twice at least with an approved vaccine) or recently recovered. In order to meet the 2G requirement regarding vaccinations, the vaccine must have been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), see overview here. If you want to check how long your vaccination is valid in Austria, please visit the following site and use their validity calculator.

For entering Austria when traveling a 3G rule applies: proof of vaccination/recovery or a negative Covid test. If entering Austria with a 3G proof, you do not need pre-travel clearance. For updated information on entry requirements, please see this resource from the Austrian government here.

Obergurgl is a high-altitude resort village. You can expect early spring-temperatures and good skiing conditions throughout April. For the various possible activities in the area, see www.obergurlg.com/en

Skiing:

An information sheet on the skiing area can be downloaded here. Note that FFP-2 masks are mandatory in gondolas and chairlifts as well as in all restaurants and ski huts in the ski resort.

Detailed information for renting skis is available at the venue's reception. Online reservations can be, for instance, made at https://www.rimlsports.com/en (which is located close to the University Center).