Ober Gatlinburg Will Suspend Operations Starting Friday

  • Friday, March 20, 2020

Starting on 3 p.m. on Friday, Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Amusement Park will be temporarily closed to the public. The business decision was made in the interest of protecting employees and guests by limiting possible exposure to COVID-19. Ober Gatlinburg will continue to closely monitor CDC recommendations and will notify the public when they are able to reopen.

For guests who wish to reschedule their visit, the company will honor unused pre-purchased tickets for one year from the date of purchase. For questions regarding ticket sales and general information, please email fun@obergatlinburg.com or call 865-436-5423.

“We sincerely care about our employees and our guests and feel that this precautionary step is in everyone’s best interest,” Ober Gatlinburg President Bruce Anders said. “The health and safety of our employees and guests is our top priority.”

Ober Gatlinburg will continue to post updates on their social media pages and also on their website, www.OberGatlinburg.com. 

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