SeefeldA wonderful world of water - Austrian National Tourist Office

A R R I V E a t Ö t z V a l l e y
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Idyllic Lake Piburg
Rettenbach Glacier can easily
be reached by bus or car
Sölden: skiing in winter, spring
and autumn
Aqua Dome – a spa for the
whole family
Ötz Valley The Peak of Tirol
When you’re in the Ötz Valley, the Alps are quite literally on your doorstep.
You’re surrounded by 250 peaks that climb to more than 3,000 metres and
serve as the grandest of all coulisseums in which you’re invited to enjoy the
most sensational of summer and winter holidays. The Ötz Valley is the area
that has it all – adventure and relaxation, wild waters and quiet mountain
lakes, shopping and a big variety of cafés, restaurants and accomodation
possibilities.
No matter where you are in Europe, within the day you can find yourself
enjoying the magical sight of the shimmering red sun disappearing behind
snow white glaciers in Sölden. You can take the fantastic panoramic road
that leads from the village of Sölden up to the mesmerising Rettenbach and
Tiefenbach Glaciers. You can get right up close to explore the impressive
glacier fields and crevasses without any danger.
For those who prefer their adventures on water, however, the Ötz Valley and
its surroundings offer rafting, kayaking and canyoning all along the beautiful
Inn River or on the gorge in Imst which offers some of Europe’s best whitewater
experiences.
Lake Piburg near Ötz is a true jewel of nature. Here guests can either spend
a relaxing afternoon with the fishing rod in hand or simply enjoy the soft,
sparkling water by taking a swim in what is one of Tyrol’s warmest swimming
lakes. Hiking is also a hugely popular local pastime – made all the better
when it ends in a refreshing dip.
You’ll find the wildest waters at the Stuibenfall – Tyrol’s highest waterfall
at 159 metres. Visitors can experience the full strength of the waterfall by
either walking up the path, which has various viewing platforms, or climbing
the adventurous fixed rope route. Alternatively, the healing powers of water
can be enjoyed in the AQUA DOME in Längenfeld. This spa also has adventure
and children’s pools, making it a great attraction for the whole family.
The newly established AREA47, at the foot of the Ötz Valley, is the ultimate
outdoor adventure playground. In addition to its unique water area, this
one-of-a-kind playground features water slides, mega swings, a ‘flying fox‘
zip-line and wild water rafting, while hosting a number of special events
throughout the year.
The Ötz Valley can be easily reached by car via the Inn Valley motorway (exit
Ötz Valley) or the Timmelsjoch-mountain pass (only in summer). Alternatively,
planes fly to Munich and Salzburg airports from all over Europe, while the Ötz
Valley shuttle service runs regularly from Innsbruck Airport.
Information
Ötztal Tourism Board
T +43 57200
F +43 57200 201
info@oetztal.com
www.oetztal.com
www.oetztal.com
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