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Längenfeld Nature Park House

In close touch with Ötztal’s natural variety

You want to find out everything about Ötztal’s fauna and flora? In Längenfeld’s Nature Park House you will find everything you need to know. The 300 m² multimedia and natural history exhibition brings you closer to Ötztal's natural variety, focusing on the topic of water. Afterwards you will walk through Ötztal with even more open eyes and can show off your new knowledge to those back home.

So close to nature

At the Längenfeld Nature Park House you are far from a boring museum visit. Unique animals and plants, some of which can only be found in Ötztal, are illustrated in an interactive way at numerous stations. Here you will find natural materials you can touch, lots of wood carvings and content using modern technology..

Facts:

Open all year
In two languages (DE/(EN)
Multimedia representations: audio station, touch screen, VR glasses, holograms, digital wall reliefs, wooden exhibits
Highlights: Nature Park afternoon every Wednesday, quiz for children
Other: temporary exhibition space, shop, library, seminar room

The 6 Nature Park info points

The Nature Park House in Längenfeld is a true information hub and competence center for Ötztal’s nature. Additionally, there are other information points spread across Ötztal, which deal with the valley’s different altitude levels and their respective special features.

The “reception room” of the Ötztal Nature Park is located at the entrance to the valley. Information on 60 spots of natural history and cultural & historical interest can be accessed on the central touchscreen, which are visualized on the natural terrain relief.

The topography of the surrounding landscape is presented on a 6 x 4 m information display. The main focus is on the formation of Tauferberg, which dates back to the huge “Köfels rockslide”. It also centers on the region’s strenuous mountain farming and the resulting biodiversity.

Wild water is the main theme at the info point in Gries, which is illustrated on a 6 x 4 m model of the landscape. The elemental power of Fischbach and Winnebach mountain brooks, which come together here in Gries, is particularly relevant. Site-specific information on the function of the protective forest and the history of the mountain village of Gries complement the main topic.

Sölden’s Adventure Mile focuses, among other highlights, on the habitat of Windachtal. The pristine forests and rugged rock faces provide material for stories that can be scanned using a QR code. There are also great hiking tips for Windachtal.

The 50 m² exhibition in the listed rectory building is dedicated to the huge variety of natural and cultural topics surrounding Vent. Including an impressive photo gallery about the traditional sheep drive between Vent and South Tyrol, facts about the history of settlement, as well as the tradition of field names and the history of the Alpine Club.

This 135 m² interactive Nature Park exhibition on the subject of “Glaciers” is located at 2,670 m in the basement of Hohe Mut Alm. Exclusive exhibits such as a petrified ibex horn, broaden the spectrum and a real “mini glacier” will cool raised tempers.

Ötztal Nature Park

The Ötztal Nature Park is Tirol's second largest nature park covering 510 km², stretching from the valley floor right up to high alpine terrain. Characterized by extensive glacier areas, deep pine forests and unique alpine lake areas, the varied protected areas fascinate with an incomparable wealth of facets.