--- title: Ober Mountain Tram & Adventure Park slug: ober-gatlinburg-aerial-tramway type: attraction sub_type: interactive attractions source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/ober-gatlinburg-aerial-tramway city: Gatlinburg state: TN country: US address: 1001 Parkway geo: lat: 35.70897 lng: -83.52152 cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:34:54.692Z price_from: amount: 25 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 113 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Round-Trip Aerial Tram Ticket price: 24.56 regular_price: 29 savings: 4.44 ticket_types: - name: All Ages (5+ yrs) min_age: 5 - name: Young Child w/Paid Adult (0-4 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 4 - name: Ober Mountain Fun Pass price: 38 regular_price: 54 savings: 16 ticket_types: - name: All Ages (5+ yrs) min_age: 5 - name: Young Child w/Paid Adult (0-4 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 4 --- ## Overview The Gatlinburg Tram is a scenic 2.1-mile aerial tramway that transports visitors from downtown Gatlinburg to Ober Mountain, offering panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and access to year-round adventure park activities and seasonal winter sports. ## What's Included - Round-trip aerial tram ride from downtown Gatlinburg to Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area. ## What's Not Included - Most mountaintop activities (e.g., skiing, snowboarding, alpine slides, wildlife encounter, chairlift rides, mountain biking, ziplining) require separate purchases and are not included with the tram ticket. ## Ticket Options - **Round-Trip Aerial Tram Ticket** — $24.56 (regularly $29.00, save $4.44) Tickets are valid for a round-trip ride on one of America's largest aerial tramways, The Gatlinburg Tram, from downtown Gatlinburg to the mountaintop at Ober Mountain. Enjoy a scenic 2.1-mile ride each way with incredible views of the Smokies. - All Ages (5+ yrs) - Young Child w/Paid Adult (0-4 yrs) - **Ober Mountain Fun Pass** — $38.00 (regularly $54.00, save $16.00) Enjoy a full day of family-friendly adventure with unlimited access to The Gatlinburg Tram and mountaintop attractions including summer tubing, ice skating, ice bumper cars, scenic chairlift rides, the Wildlife Habitat, and more. - All Ages (5+ yrs) - Young Child w/Paid Adult (0-4 yrs) ## Good to Know * The tram offers fantastic views of the Great Smoky Mountains, traveling from downtown Gatlinburg to the mountaintop. * Two trams operate simultaneously, accommodating up to 120 passengers per cabin. * Seating is limited, so expect to stand if busy. Arrive early for less crowded trams. * Trams depart every 20 minutes, with each trip lasting approximately 10 minutes (2.1 miles). * Children ages 4 and under ride free with a paying adult. * Expect wait times of 2+ hours to board the tram during holidays or weekends. Please allow extra time for delays. * Outside food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, are not allowed on the aerial tramway or Ober Mountain premises. Multiple dining options are available on-site. * The tram and most of the mountaintop park are wheelchair and scooter accessible. * Ober Mountain does not rent strollers or wheelchairs. * Paid parking is available downtown or on the mountain, with one-time in, one-time out; parking is not available for buses and oversized vehicles on weekends and holidays. * Pets are not permitted on the tramway or Ober Mountain premises except for ADA-defined service animals. * Ober Mountain staffs a medical Operations Office and ski patrol during winter slope hours. * Ober Mountain is open on all holidays, with extended hours on many; shorter hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### How often does the aerial tram depart? The Gatlinburg Tram departs every 20 minutes, taking you on a scenic 10-minute, 2.1-mile ride from downtown Gatlinburg to the Ober Mountain Adventure Park and Ski Area on top of the mountain. ### Can I bring food or alcohol to Ober Mountain? Outside food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, are not allowed on the Aerial Tramway or Ober Mountain premises. However, there are multiple dining options on-site. ### Is Ober Mountain wheelchair accessible? The tram and most of the mountaintop park are wheelchair and scooter accessible. ### Does Ober Mountain rent strollers and wheelchairs? Ober Mountain does not rent strollers or wheelchairs at this time. ### Is parking available? Paid parking is available downtown or on the mountain, with one time in, one time out. Parking is not available for buses and oversized vehicles on weekends and holidays. ### Is there an ATM at Ober Mountain? Yes, ATMs are located in the Ober Mountain Tramway Mall next to the River Road entrance, and inside the Ober Gatlinburg Mall near the hallway entrance to the Ober's snack bar (ATM 1) and to the left of the Fudge Shop (ATM 2). ### Are pets allowed at Ober Mountain? Pets are not permitted in the Tramway Mall, on the aerial tram, or on any premises at Ober Mountain. However, ADA-defined service animals are welcome on the tram and most public areas. ### Where are the first aid stations? Ober Mountain staffs the Operations Office with medical personnel during operating hours. The Operations Office is located at the end of the walkway near the Alpine Slide/Scenic Chairlift entrance. Additionally, the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Patrol is available during all slope hours in the winter months. ### Is there an additional cost to participate in the activities at the top of the mountain? Yes, most mountaintop activities require a separate purchase and are not included with the tram ticket. ### Is Ober Mountain open on holidays? Yes, Ober Mountain is open every holiday, with extended hours on and around many of these holidays. The only exception is shorter hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but they are open both days. ## Reviews > "Go ahead and get the adventure pass so that you can do more and enjoy more of what is offered." > — Sherman Fields, August 2025 > "Great service." > — Angel Correa, January 2025 > "Plan on spending some time at the top there is a lot to do and see food shopping ice skating alpine slide snow skiing in season." > — Danny Dunn, October 2022 > "Loved it." > — Wanda Martin, June 2024 > "Great place to visit!" > — Kimberly Collins, January 2024 > "Great views. Great experience." > — Gary Brotherton, May 2024