Holiday in Ötztal

What makes Ötztal special as a destination?

The Ötztal is the longest side valley of Tyrol at 65 kilometers, stretching from the Inn Valley mouth near Oetz up to the glaciated three-thousanders around the Wildspitze (3,768 m), the highest mountain in Tyrol. The valley gained fame in 1991 when the 5,300-year-old "Ötzi" was found at the Tisenjoch — the oldest glacier mummy in the world. Sölden, the largest town in the valley, is a world-class ski resort with three three-thousanders (Big 3: Gaislachkogl, Tiefenbachkogl, Schwarze Schneid) and was a filming location for the James Bond movie "Spectre" — the futuristic ice Q mountain station and the 007 Elements exhibition attract film fans from all over the world. The Rettenbach Glacier allows skiing until early summer, and the ski area connection with Hochgurgl offers over 140 kilometers of slopes. In summer, the Ötztal transforms into a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts: The Stuibenfall, at 159 meters, is the highest waterfall in Tyrol and can be reached via a spectacular via ferrata. AREA 47, Austria's largest outdoor recreation park, offers canyoning, rafting, wakeboarding, and high ropes courses. Hikers appreciate the Ötztaler Urweg, the Hochstubaihütte, and the numerous alpine trails. Obergurgl, at 1,930 meters, is the highest church village in Austria and a starting point for high alpine tours. The Aqua Dome in Längenfeld surprises as a futuristic thermal spa amidst the mountains.