Holidays in Obergurgl

Meader through the green slopes and rolling hills as you venture through Zirbenwald. With plenty of waterfalls on route, this is an incredible place for that picture-perfect family photo. Explore the nature trails and spot an abundance of wildflowers, and maybe even a golden eagle or chamois. Who will be the first to see a cute little marmot along the way?

Family geocaching in Obergurgl

Follow the marked route on the treasure hunting map and set out on a mission with the children to find as many geocaches as possible. Solve the riddles and find the letters as you discover the code word on the three-kilometre walk. Will you uncover the mystery word and recover the treasure?

Using your included Ötztal Inside Summer Card you can take part in the Tourist Office's free hiking programme. These walks and tours are hosted by certified guides, taking you to the most beautiful spots in the valley. Registration is required directly with the Ötztal Tourist Information Office.

The mountain ridge of Hohe Mut offers some of the best views in the Tyrol, over 3,000-metre-plus peaks and towards distant glaciers. You can reach the Hohe Mut on foot - the route via the Rotmoos waterfall and the reservoir at the Schönwieshütte is particularly beautiful - or jump on the lifts that get there minus the calf ache. At the top, you can refuel on traditional Tyrolean classics in the mountain hut and children can explore the playground. Of course, this is the starting point for many a picturesque hiking and biking route, too. Throughout the valley, there's around 850 kilometres of bike trails making Obergurgl a great destination for a cycling holiday too.

Enjoy an evening knock-about on the local tennis courts just before the sun sets or visit Sölden's high rope playgrounds or climbing gardens. For the more experienced mountain lovers, test your endurance and precision skills on one of the two via ferratas in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl; Zirbenwald & Schwärzenkamm. Or if you're feeling adventurous, maybe a tandem paraglide has always been on your bucket list.

Thanks to its sky-high spot, Obergurgl offers one of the longest and most snow-sure ski seasons in Austria – and plenty of spas with treatments crafted to soothe weary adventurers’ legs. These really come into their own in summer, when the outdoor pools open to mountain views and massages can target any hiking aches. Obergurgl has a good choice of restaurants too, including Tyrolean inns putting a fresh spin on old mountain recipes.

Jump in the gondola for a quick ride to visit the Hohe Mut Alm alpine playground. Made from mostly natural materials, the climbing frames will test your youngsters' balancing skills. Children and adults can carefully cross the rope lines, travel over moving bridges or speed down the slide on the adventure obstacle course. There is also a sand pit where the kids can make friends and create new holiday memories.

Family adventures in the valley

Visit the Freizeit Arena in Sölden; just a short 20-minute bus ride from Obergurgl. Ideal for a cloudy day, this sports centre features an action-packed pool with children's slides, whitewater channel, bubble pads, a waterfall and large swimming area. You will also find a bowling alley, tennis court, sports hall and restaurant great for refuelling after a busy morning.

A guided canyoning adventure in the valley will have you brave the rocky riverbeds and waterfalls, exploring gorges and climbing in steep clefts. Or head to Hochoetz and the Widiversum adventure area which has 36 play and puzzle stations for all family members to take part in. Adventurous teens will love a day out at Area 47 - a large outdoor waterpark, with slides, over-water climbing and wake area and lots of activities to try.

Obergurgl and the Ötztal Valley has a great network of public transport and lifts that make getting around the area really easy.

Lifts

There are plenty of lifts to take you up the mountains, reaching high peaks and different areas to explore. The Ötztal Valley is very large, so some of the lifts are further away from Obergurgl than others, in which you can use the local buses to access.

• Hohe Mut Bahn, Obergurgl (normally open 21 Jun - 15 Sep)
• Kirchenkarbahn 1 and 2, Hochgurgl (normally open 24 Jun - 6 Sep)
• Gaislachkoglbahn 1 and 2, Sölden (normally open 7 Jun - 6 Oct)
• Giggijochbahn, Sölden (normally open 7 Jun - 6 Oct)
• Langeggbahn, Sölden (normally open 7 Jun - 6 Oct)
• Hochsölden-Rotkoglbahn, Sölden (normally open 28 Jun - 15 Sep)
• Tiefenbachbahn, Sölden (normally open 28 Jun - 28 Jul)
• Schwarze Schneid Bahn, Sölden (normally open 29 Jul - 20 Oct)
• Sesselbahn Wildspitze (normally open 15 Jun - 22 Sep) and Wildes Mannle, Vent (normally open 15 Jun - 22 Sep)
• Drei-seen-bahn, Kühtai (normally open 22 Jun - 22 Sep)
• Ochsengartenbahn, Hochoetz (normally open 7 Jul - 8 Sep)
• Acherkogelbahn, Oetz (normally open 1 Jun - 20 Oct)

Subject to change.

Buses

There are various bus routes and stops in the valley and villages, making it easy to reach local attractions, hiking areas and trail start points.

The daily hiking shuttles included in the Ötztal Inside Summer Card include:

• Umhausen – Niederthai
• Sölden – Windachtal

The bus route down the valley is all included in the Summer Card from Obergurgl to Ötztal Bahnhof, however the route over the Timmelsjoch pass down into Italy is not included.

Subject to change.

Hut taxi

You can use your included Ötztal Inside Summer Card to get a discounted rate on the hut taxis, a service which must be booked in advance with the Tourist Office before at least 4pm the day before.

The Ötztal Inside Summer Card is included for all guests, provided to you by your hotel on arrival.

The card gives you many benefits, including:

• One daily uphill and downhill ride per lift:
  • Hohe Mut Bahn, Obergurgl
  • Kirchenkarbahn 1 and 2, Hochgurgl
  • Gaislachkoglbahn 1 and 2, Sölden
  • Giggijochbahn, Sölden
  • Langeggbahn, Sölden
  • Hochsölden-Rotkoglbahn, Sölden
  • Tiefenbachbahn, Sölden
  • Schwarze Schneid Bahn, Sölden
  • Sesselbahn Wildspitze and Wildes Mannle, Vent
  • Drei-seen-bahn, Kühtai
  • Ochsengartenbahn, Hochoetz
  • Acherkogelbahn, Oetz
  • Travel on lifts is only for walkers - additional tickets are required for bike transport or snowsports (payable locally)
• Unlimited use of most local public buses
• Daily hiking shuttles:
  • Umhausen – Niederthai
  • Sölden – Windachtal
• One daily ride on the toll road (buses)
• One day of bike hire (supplement for e-bike/downhill or special bikes)
• Unrestricted use of the Nature Park Hiking Program
• and much more

Subject to change.