670 – 3.249 meters
Vacation in the Oetztal
The Oetztal. has an exceptionally beautiful landscape.
According to the legend, the inhabitants of the Oetztal were a second time in the queue when God handed out beautiful scenery. There is no other explanation why there is so much beauty in this valley to be admired, with so many contradictions.
The Oetztal stretches from the Inn Valley over a length of 67 kilometers in southern direction, and is a long valley, with only a few side valleys.
A very nice destination for summer vacations. in which you will experience no dull moment. The Oetztal region is especially known for the extensive opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. but also has get in the summer months some very large events. such as the Country & Western festival in Sautens. and the Oetztal Radmarathon. with start and finish in Sölden
Moreover, of the Oetztal valley is very central If you in the front of the valley spend your holiday.
You’ll quickly and easily get in Innsbruck and Imst for example. while you can make a trip to Italy via the already worth seeing Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road easily from Obergurgl and Sölden.
Incidentally in the summer months the special Glacier bus rides. so you don’t have to drive by car the long way. The Timmelsjoch high alpine road. if you want to drive yourself,. is not free!
Villages
Haiming Längenfeld Obergurgl Ötz Sautens Sölden Umhausen
Ski Resorts
Obergurgl Hochgurgl Hochötz Sölden Umhausen Niederthai Venter Seilbahnen
Mountain Sports
The Oetztal is an area that is admirably suited for different types of mountain sports, including hiking, mountain biking and (mountain) climbing. Several hiking and mountain bike trails lead through the valley, and by the presence of various lifts in the summer it is very easy to hike and climb on the mountains. The glacier in Sölden provides some challenge, and a visit is definitely recommended (Finding place Ötzi).
Moreover, there are numerous opportunities for rafting, canyoning and paragliding.
Very impressive are the opportunities to drive up the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road up per road bike or mountain bike.
As is the bicycle and mountain bike trail that runs through the entire Oetztal
Water Sports
On the Ötzer Ache, in various places rafting and other active water sports are offered.
The Piburger See near Ötz provides the necessary cooling, just like the Stuiben waterfall in Umhausen.
If you really like to be pampered in your holiday, a visit to the Aqua Dome is a very relaxing experience.
Many villages in the holiday region. have a swimming pool.
Especially the swimming pool in Ötz, is a nice place, with a fantastic view. and the pool has a playground and a slide.
The pool in Sautens is a bit older, however, certainly no less enjoyable. and there are plans to renew during the construction of a new golf course in Sautens, and that will be a new flagship for the Oetztal.
Sightseeing
Area 47 – Alpelino Top TIP
The Ultimate Outdoor Playground. Adventure, Sport and Entertainment. Area 47 is an adventure-playground of spectacular size. More information about this Alpelino Top TIP
Timmelsjoch
The Timmelsjoch ‘Hochalpenstrasse’ goes trough Hochgurgl to the borders with South Tyrol at a height of 2509 meter. This High Alpine Road is a natural phenomenon and definitely worth seeing.
Hohler Stein
The Hohle Stein (hollow brick) near Vent (2050 meter altitude) is a hunting and pastoral settlement from the Stone Age (8 to 4 thousand years BC).
Turmmuseum Ötz
The building itself is worth seeing, but the museum has a collection of high standards.
Ötzi village
This archaeological park of 9000 square meters, shows the living conditions in the Oetztal in which The Iceman Ötzi lived.
Geo Nature Traild
This geological trail is specially created for young people, to give insight into the geology of the Alps and the living conditions for plants, animals and humans.
Finding place Ötzi
On September 19, 1991 near the Similaun Glacier the mummy was found at 3200 meters altitude. The place is quite easy to reach with the summer lift, and a piece on foot.
Stuiben waterfall
An impressive waterfall, with a fall of 150 meters. In the winter you can ice climb the frozen waterfall.
Lake Piburg
The mirror of the mountains. That is the appropriate nickname of the Piburger See. It is the largest lake in the Oetztal, and the warmest lake of Tyrol.
Center Ötz
The center of Ötz largely remained in original state, despite the many building projects in recent years. Definitely worth a visit.
Tourist information office
Gemeindestraße 4 6450 Sölden
Telephone: +43 (0)57 200
Email: info@oetztal.com
Internet: https://www.oetztal.com