Bathing fun and swimming pleasure
Wild or quiet - the Ötztal has it all! Bathing fun and swimming pleasure are offered by Tyrol's warmest (and one of the most beautiful) bathing lakes, the Piburger See, the Umhausen bathing lake and numerous outdoor and indoor swimming pools throughout the valley. You can experience pure action in the AREA47 with probably the most sporty 20,000 m² in the world!
Outdoor and adventure
For those looking for the ultimate thrill, the Ötztal offers adventurous challenges on over 900 km² - whether canyoning through wild gorges, rafting on the Ötztaler Ache or the Inn, paragliding or climbing. From beginners to family adventurers to professional athletes - the many options inspire everyone who likes to combine their vacation with fun and action.
Climbing
The Ötztal is THE granite climbing area in Tyrol. 750 climbing routes in 19 climbing gardens offer the right tour for every climber. On eight via ferratas, every climbing enthusiast can let off steam in vertical fun to their heart's content.
Facts about climbing in the Ötztal:
- 19 climbing gardens
- 8 via ferratas
- 750 official single-pitch routes
- 58 multi-pitch routes
- 18,829 meters of climbing
- 12,552 hooks and eyes
- Difficulties from 2 to 11
Things to see and sightseeing
The holiday regions in the Ötztal provide you with worthwhile destinations for hiking, biking, rafting and canyoning. In addition, numerous museums and cultural establishments, the Ötzi Village, and the Birds of Prey Park in Umhausen, the Stuibenfall (Tyrol's highest waterfall) also offer great alternatives for a varied holiday in the Ötztal. And of course, the many other sights in Tyrol and Innsbruck (e.g. Golden Roof, Old Town, Hofburg, Bergisel Ski Jump ...) or the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens are easy and quick to reach.
Family vacation in the Ötztal
Vacations in the Tyrolean mountains offer exciting adventures, action and fun for young and old, plenty of opportunities for those hungry for exercise or just peace and relaxation. Numerous playgrounds, special excursion destinations for children, fun park, pit pat and mini golf course, the Kids Park in Oetz or the Widiversum in Hochoetz delight families and children and provide variety on family vacations.