Picture yourself sliding down the slopes on a snow tube at Ober Gatlinburg. This fun winter activity has been a hit with both visitors and locals. You can feel the cool winter breeze blow through your hair. It’s a thrilling experience that your family will absolutely love. There is no better way to celebrate the winter season than with a trip to Ober Gatlinburg. From ice skating to snowboarding, there are a ton of fun winter activities to enjoy there. We’ve create a handy guide for everything you need to know before going Ober Gatlinburg snow tubing.

How it Works

Snow tubing at Ober Gatlinburg begins around mid-November and ends around the first week of April. You and your family will ride the “Magic Carpet” (outdoor escalator) to the top of the hill. Each person will get their own lane to slide down. After each run, you can ride the escalator back to the top of the hill and go again. Sessions are 90 minutes each, so you can slide down the hill as many times as you want during that time period.

Ticket Information

Girl snow tubingSnow tubing tickets tend to sell out fast especially during the holidays and weekends. We recommend that you buy your tickets online. However, you can also purchase tickets downtown at the Tramway Mall or at the Snow Tubing Ticket Office at Ober Gatlinburg. You can check out their website for the snow tubing schedule and ticket pricing.

Safety Guidelines

Snow tubers have to be at least 6 years old and 42 inches tall in order to ride by themselves. Children ages 3-5 have to ride with an adult. Children under 3 are not allowed to ride. A waiver has to be signed by each person that goes snow tubing. For children under 18, the waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. All of these safety guidelines help ensure everyone is safe so they can have a good time.

What to Wear

As you can imagine, when there is snow it’s going to be cold. Make sure you bundle up in your winter gear when you set out to go Ober Gatlinburg snow tubing. We recommend a winter coat, long pants, beanie, and gloves for this fun winter adventure. You can always warm up with a nice cup of hot cocoa after your session.

Other Fun Activities at Ober Gatlinburg

While you and your family are spending the day at Ober Gatlinburg, you can also enjoy other amazing winter activities there. The park has a wristband that you can purchase that’ll get you admission to other activities. You can purchase this wristband in addition to tickets for snow tubing, snowboarding, and skiing. Activities include:

  • Ice Skating
  • Alpine Slide
  • Scenic Chairlift
  • Snowboarding (not included in wristband)
  • Skiing (not included in wristband)

Where to Stay

deck of a Smoky Mountain cabin

At Top Cabin Rentals, we have a great selection of cabins for affordable prices. Your family will love going Ober Gatlinburg snow tubing during your stay. Check out our Gatlinburg cabin rentals to find a cozy place to enjoy your winter getaway.