winter in the mountains

The winter sports equipment is brought out of the cellar and made ready for the slopes.
If you are looking for your perfect holiday home for a well-deserved winter holiday in the Ötztal, then you have come to the right place.

The cold season is upon us in the Tyrolean mountains. The wait for snow has finally come to an end. 

Every year at the end of October, the winter season opens with the spectacular Ski World Cup Opening on the Rettenbachferner high above Sölden.

In addition, several times a season international DJs are guests at the Electric Mountain Festival at the top station of the Giggijoch cable car.
and create a unique open-air atmosphere.

The winter season in the ski destination of Obergurgl/Hochgurgl, just a few kilometres away, begins in a more relaxed and dignified way.
The 112 kilometres of pistes offer the right terrain for every skier and snowboarder. There is also a lot to experience off the groomed slopes in the rear Ötztal.
Climb one of the many peaks in the area on a ski tour and then make elegant turns in the powder snow.

Alpine and cross-country skiing for the whole family
in the Ötztal at Tirol Austria 

An insider tip for families is the sun-drenched Hochoetz ski area. It offers attractive ski pass prices and a wide range of huts for a refreshing stop.
for a refreshing break. Equipped with top equipment from the local ski rental, you can carve down the mountain quickly and safe.

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In the Ötztal winter you can also experience relaxing activities.
Ice skating on the frozen Lake Piburg, snowshoe hiking in Ochsengarten or tobogganing on various natural toboggan runs in the Ötztal.

For lovers of Nordic sports, the region offers versatile cross-country ski trails in Längenfeld or on the Niederthai high plateau.
Whether in classic style or freestyle, you glide with pleasure through the winter landscape.
To end the day, relax in one of the saunas of the Aqua Dome and already plan your next holiday day in the versatile Ötztal.   

summer in the mountains

Experience unforgettable holiday moments with your family in the dreamlike mountain world of the Ötztal Alps. Start the day relaxed with breakfast on the balcony of your holiday home "Zum Glück" and make plans for the day together. In the Ötztal, there is a suitable holiday experience for every age and interest. Whether you are in the mood for an exciting outdoor adventure, relaxation in the fresh air or a cultural or natural spectacle.  You will thoroughly regenerate and recharge your batteries with the alternation of bubbling adrenaline and deep relaxation. 

Outdoor Adventure & pure natur

Without much effort, the numerous mountain lifts bring you very close to heaven.  Experience a breathtaking panoramic view of the Ötztal Alps and feel the cool mountain air brushing through your hair. 
The Hoch Ötz cable car also takes you up to 2,000 metres above sea level. 
Up there, you can also take your children on a fantastic search for the magic crystal in the Widiversum, or really let off steam together at the adventure playground. 

If you're looking for more action, the trendy Area 47 offers just that.
Be it in the Waterarea, on the Wakeboard Lake or on the dizzying high ropes course.
Other trendy sports include rafting through the Imst Gorge on the Inn River, canyoning in the Auerklamm Gorge and e-mountain bike tours.

For example, with a relaxing hike on the nearby and always well-kept hiking trails past flowering meadows and forests.
Take a well-deserved break at the idyllically situated Piburger See lake and refresh yourself in the clear mountain water.

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The Ötztal is known for its varied climbing offer. From child-friendly via ferrata routes, such as the Stuibenfall, to multi-pitch routes for professionals
the offer is wide-ranging. With the helpful application Climbers-Paradise you can find every climbing hot spot in the Ötztal with detailed information about each route.

Visit one of the numerous alpine pastures and huts and let yourself be spoilt with culinary delights and regional delicacies.

Should the weather not play along, relax in the Aqua Dome Längenfeld or the Freizeit Arena Sölden.

Adrenalin junkies are well catered for in the Ötztal around Sölden. The Bike Republic heralds the start of the downhill season.
Numerous variants and lines have been built into the mountain to race recklessly down into the valley. The bikes can be comfortably brought back up the mountain with the Sölden mountain railways.

  Ötztal Inside Summer Card & Ötztal Guide

With the Ötztal Inside Summer Card you enjoy free travel on the 12 summer mountain railways as well as free admission to swimming pools, bathing lakes, museums, leisure facilities and much more. A real highlight are the included stays at the AQUA DOME and AREA 47! Without additional costs, without long waiting times and safely on the way with the Ötztal public transport, you will experience a carefree stay. An absolute premium upgrade for your summer holiday.

With the Ötztal Guide you get a practical digital travel companion on your smartphone free of charge all year round.  This innovative application is automatically available to you after your registration for your travel preparations and during your entire stay in the Ötztal. You always have your personal insider in your pocket and can easily find out about events, opening times, the current weather and the piste report. 
You can book your ski course or a summer outdoor adventure directly online via the Ötztal Guide at a special price. 

Experiences in the mountains

Experience the past up close in the Ötzi Village and marvel at the future in the 007 Elements. 

Experience an exciting journey through time into the world of "Ötzi - the Iceman". His life is authentically portrayed,
living and economic activities in the Neolithic Age. You can see replicas of huts, weapons and tools as well as old breeds of domestic animals.

Right next door is the bird of prey park, where flight demonstrations take place several times a day.
You can see eagles, buzzards, kites, falcons and other birds in flight, falcons and other bird species in flight.

The tower museum in Ötz displays over 5,000 objects from an art collection ranging from medieval to modern furniture, sculptures as well as pictures and paintings.

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The historical rural culture is shown in the local history and open-air museum in Längenfeld/Lehn. There are 16 buildings that used to form the village centre.
In the old oven, however, fresh loaves of bread are still baked as in grandmother's time. The history of the Ötztal population is illustrated and made "tangible".

The memory store is located not far from the local history museum.
The foundation walls date back to the 2nd half of the 15th century and was opened as the memory of the Ötztal in 2013 after renovation work.

The Ötztal Legend Trail offers a literally legendary experience. From the starting point in Huben, the one-hour hike features 14 Ötztal legends
are depicted in sculptures up to 6 metres high. The family-friendly trail is particularly mystical in the evening hours due to the colourful lighting.

Discover a wide variety of nostalgic vehicles from a century ago in Europe's highest motorbike museum. The Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum offers an impressive
230 exhibits at the Top Mountain Motorcycle Museum. Integrated into the Top Mountain Crosspoint, the museum is situated at an altitude of over 2000m,
surrounded by a mighty mountain backdrop. The extravagant architecture of the complex at the foot of the Timmelsjoch is unparalleled anywhere in the world.

No less spectacular, the 007 Elements on the Gaislachkogel captivates visitors. A cinematic installation based around the work of James Bond in "Spectre".

Tradition and modern alpine flair
Fun for the whole family

Our region in the Tyrolean Oberland regularly attracts guests and locals with its traditional events.
Particularly worth seeing are the Kathreinerlauf in Sautens, the Haiminger Krampuslauf, the carnival parades in Sautens, Imst, Nassereith and Telfs. Funny plays are performed several times a year on various local stages.

Day trips, especially in bad weather, include the Schwaz silver mine, the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck with the Golden Roof, the Tarrenz miners' world, the Wattens Crystal Worlds, Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, the circular painting on the Bergisel, Ehrenberg Castle World in Reutte, Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano.

The holiday programme for children and teenagers is particularly extensive and is guaranteed not to leave you bored.
Flip Lab trampoline hall in Völs, Steinblock bouldering hall in Imst, Bergstation climbing and bouldering hall in Telfs, Telfs sports centre (ice hockey, tennis),
Alpine Coaster summer toboggan run in Imst, Swiss pine forest in Jerzens in Pitztal, Innsbruck Alpine Zoo, Cineplexx cinema world in Innsbruck ...

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