Winter holidays Austria
Snow in abundance
Look forward to your well-deserved winter holiday! Austria has lots of fantastic ski areas that inspire guests from around the globe. One of the most varied is certainly Ötztal. The valley stands not only for the legendary Ötzi, but also for ski areas that guarantee a perfect ski vacation - for downhill fans, snowboarders, cross-country ski enthusiasts and beginners as well as for children who ski for the first time in the children's ski school during their Alpine holiday. Winter activities such as snowshoeing & winter hiking, tobogganing, cross-country skiing or ice skating provide variety alongside the fun on the slopes.
Skiing in Ötztal
Facts Skiing in Ötztal
- 6 ski areas
- 2 glacier ski areas
- 350+ kilometers of slopes
- 90 lifts
- Ötztal Super Skipass
Little equipment, loads of nature
When snowshoeing or winter hiking in Ötztal, you explore the dreamy winter landscape on uneaten routes. With 70 signposted winter hiking routes from Haiming to Gurgl and Vent, you are spoiled for choice. A pleasant side effect: the wonderful feeling of happiness when everyday life gradually falls away from you while the snow crunches under your feet. Guided snowshoe and winter hiking adventures can be conveniently booked online in the adventure store.
Facts snowshoe & winter hiking in Ötztal
- 70 winter hiking and snowshoe tours
- Guided snowshoe adventures in the adventure shop
- Numerous rental options
Uphill, down dale
Speeding down the mountain on a toboggan - guaranteed outdoor fun for winter fans of all ages. The range of routes within Ötztal covers more than 50 kilometers and 15 toboggan runs, including a huge choice of family-friendly routes or challenging toboggan runs. The best thing about it: There are also routes that don't necessarily have to be climbed on foot as comfy mountain lifts take you to the start of the toboggan run. One of them is the popular toboggan run in Sölden, leading down from Gaislachkogl middle station. On your toboggan - get set, go!
Facts tobogganing in Ötztal
- 14 toboggan runs
- lift-supported toboggan runs
- Night tobogganing
- Numerous rental options
On the track of relaxation
Cross-country skiing is considered the healthiest of all sports: Almost every muscle group is involved - the movements are easy on the joints and there is plenty of fresh air included. Be it skating or classic cross-country skiing, both your wishes will be fulfilled on the 143 km network of Nordic trails in Ötztal. The Umhausen-Niederthai region with 8 circuits in various levels of difficulty and the Längenfeld region are considered the Mecca of cross-country skiing in Ötztal. Have you never tried the narrow skis? Don't worry, a wide range of instruction courses ensures the right technique. Come to the Nordic skiing tracks with our guide and enjoy the fascination of cross-country skiing away from the hustle and bustle.
Facts cross-country skiing in Ötztal
- 140+ kilometers of trails across the entire valley
- Night trails in Niederthai & Längenfeld
- High altitude trails in Gries & Gurgl
- 2 trial biathlon facilities
- Cross-country skiing courses in the adventure store
Walking on thick ice
A popular winter leisure activity for both locals and guests is ice skating and alpine curling. Scenic Ötztal offers suitable opportunities at full length: (artificial) ice skating rinks can be found in almost every holiday village within the valley. Lake Piburger See near Oetz offers a very special ice skating experience. Weather permitting, as soon as the ice layer is thick enough, the frozen lake is open for ice skating and curling on ice. You can not only walk on ice, you can also climb it - at least here in Ötztal. Among connoisseurs the valley is known for its varied ice climbing routes.
Facts Ice skating in Ötztal
- Piburger See natural ice rink
- 8 ice rinks
- Curling & ice hockey
- Numerous rental options
Frequently asked questions about winter holidays
What you need during your winter holiday basically depends on two facts:
- Which activities would you like to do during your winter vacation?
- Do you take your winter sports equipment such as skis or snowshoes with you or do you rent the equipment on site?
No matter how you answer the two questions above, in Ötztal – Tirol's longest side valley - you will find everything you need for a successful winter holiday in terms of infrastructure: 6 ski areas plus 2 glacier ski mountains, cross-country ski tracks, winter and snowshoe hiking trails, toboggan runs, ice skating rinks and one of the most beautiful thermal spa parlors of the entire Alpine region. You will also find countless optionsspread all over the valley to rent winter sports equipment. HERE you can find out everything about winter holidays in Ötztal.
Which clothes you need for a winter vacation mainly depends on which activities you prefer during your stay. Ski clothing differs greatly from cross-country ski gear. Depending on your favorite winter sport, you should adjust your packing list to the respective requirements. Despite all the differences, the so-called "onion principle" can be applied to almost all winter activities: it stands for wearing several (thin) layers on top of each other. Ideally, the first layer consists of quick-drying functional underwear.
Ötztal not only has the perfect infrastructure for winter holidays, you can also find the right clothing for your winter adventures in myriad expert sports shops.
Ötztal is an internationally renowned winter holiday destination. Tirol's longest side valley offers about 65 km of fun on the slopes for beginners, families and sporty skiers. There are 6 ski areas and 90 mountain lifts within Ötztal, including 2 glacier ski areas. Because for many people winter holidays are not synonymous with skiing holidays, there are over 140 km of cross-country ski trails, a wealth of winter & snowshoe hiking routes, toboggan runs, ice skating rinks and ski touring opportunities in the valley. And because relaxation is just as much a part of a winter holiday, there is also a top-class wellness temple.
You can conveniently plan and book your winter holiday online on the destination's website. There are over 1500 verified accommodations to choose from, plus many booking advantages such as the best price guarantee that make time-consuming price comparisons on various portals obsolete.
Experts agree: in Ötztal, Tirol's longest side valley! The destination offers fun on the slopes for beginners, families and ambitious skiers at full length on about 65 kilometers. There are 6 ski areas and 90 mountain lifts spread all over the valley, including also 2 glacier ski areas. Because for many people winter holidays are not synonymous with skiing holidays, there are over 140 km of cross-country ski trails, a wealth of winter & snowshoe hiking routes, toboggan runs, ice skating rinks and ski touring opportunities in the valley. And because relaxation is just as much a part of a winter holiday, there is also the top-class thermal spa at AQUA DOME with its almost "floating" brine pools that promise relaxation after the activity program.
You can conveniently plan and book your winter holiday online on the destination's website. There are over 1500 verified accommodations to choose from, plus many booking advantages such as the best price guarantee that make time-consuming price comparisons on various portals obsolete.