Winter at its best

Winter Wonderland Ötztal

Your winter experience begins at 1,350 meters and ends at 3,340 meters. Our season starts in October and lasts until May. With glaciers, 144 kilometers of slopes, the famous 007 experience, ice skating opportunities in the valley and the BIG3 peaks, we offer an incomparable variety. In between, winter hikes and toboggan runs await you, and at the end, wellness and culinary delights.

Snowshoe hiking and winter hiking

In the midst of winter magic – depending on your mood, as a walk or all day, by day or moonlight, on your own or with a guide, leisurely or sporty ... Hiking with snowshoes is possible in many different ways and offers direct contact with the wintry landscape in the Ötztal.

Snowshoe hiking

Cross-country skiing

In a skating step or in classic style over the most beautiful trails - the Ötztal offers cross-country skiers numerous opportunities to pursue this healthy fitness sport on the approximately 185 km of skating and classic high-altitude trails. Our tip: The trail near Zwieselstein is wildly romantic and one of the most scenic. Length: 7 km Running style: skating, classic Difficulty level: medium

Cross-country skiing

Tobogganing

From Sautens to Vent, there are a number of toboggan runs, some of which are illuminated and have a shuttle service. Well-organized tobogganing evenings and original transfers to the tobogganing huts make these popular events a special experience for the whole family ... Our tip: You are welcome to book tobogganing trips directly with us at the hotel - just ask at reception!

Tobogganing

Ski tours in the Ötztal

Off the slopes - the Ötztal is a paradise for ski tourers. High up, on the peaks of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Gries, Niederthai and Vent, ski tourers will find their paradise. The Venter Runde in the Ötztal Alps in particular is a real ski tour classic and is one of the most popular "Haute Routes" in the Eastern Alps.

Ski tours

Ice skating and curling

Glide on ice skates over frozen lakes and ice surfaces, accompanied by a few bars of music - authentic romance that hasn't changed for centuries ... Ice skating is probably one of the oldest winter sports and a nice balance to skiing. In addition to ice skating, curling is also a tradition again. Our tip: A special highlight is ice skating on Lake Piburg, although this is only possible/permitted if the ice surface is a certain minimum.

Ice skating and curling

Ice climbing

Not a sport for everyone - but an ice-cold adventure in which the waterfalls of the Ötztal play the main role. There are several options, even beginners can try ice climbing. Crampons and ice tools are part of the basic equipment. Experienced mountain guides show you the right technique.

Ice climbing