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42 FAMIly FAMILy 43KIDS,GET SOME FRESH AIR!Rowing on the lake. Speedy waterslides right into the refreshing pond. A journeyback in time to the Stone Age or an excursion to the Alpine pasture. Even on rainydays the Ötztal Valley boasts a myriad of attractions for the youngest guests.Text: Stefan HerbkeAminimum of one hour in the outdoorsis recommended to childrenand young adults. Sports and activitiesof all kinds keep their body fit andhealthy. According to the latest health reports,more than 20% of all girls and boys are overweight.The wrong food is only one of the manyreasons, coupled with a lack of exercise. Nowadaysfor many children it's not normal anymoreto play in the garden or spend their time in theoutdoors. They often prefer computer gamesand new technologies. This problem is easy tosolve in the Ötztal. Adventure-packed excursionsamid unspoilt nature, swimming in a crystal-clearmountain lake and plenty of gamesare on the varied holiday program. Computergames can never be as good as activities in theoutdoors.Ötztal promises great fun in the outdoors:the valley's holiday villages offer unlimitednature exploration and endless adventures.It's obvious what we need on hot summerdays: water! Superb Lake Piburger See in thesurroundings of Oetz makes a dreamlike spotfor water rails. In summer temperatures canrise up to 24 degree Celsius. At the southernedge of the lake you find the rowing boat rentalstation – the best way to explore the picturesquelake close-by. The lake shore featuresmany places which are accessible only by boat.And what's best: rowing is healthy!Water and children - a perfect symbiosis:the little ones doesn't always need a lake orbrook for enjoying a fun-filled afternoon. Theyshouldn't miss out on a visit to the Water Parknext to the children's playground in Vent. Parentscan relax and unwind on the sun loungerswhile their kids are busy with the water.The area covers some 500 m², offering a waterpump, beautiful water wheels, dams and twowooden troughs. Tons of sand are available aswell. Who can build the biggest dam or the hugestsandcastle? Fun-packed hours for the wholefamily are almost guaranteed.A waterslide could add to an even more adventurousday! Therefore you should also trythe giant inflatable slides at the Fun Park in Längenfeld.Covering about 4600 square meters,this children's paradise offers not only water funbut also slacklines, trampoline, mountain lift,sand building area and a mini climbing wall.The most thrilling water slides can be foundin the Area 47 at the entrance to the Ötztal. A7000 square meter swimming lake signs the"Stone Age Day" at the Ötzi VillageOutdoor swimming fun on lake Piburger Seecentral part of this play area ranking among theworld's biggest adventure grounds. The undisputedattraction: a giant waterslide park featuringfive huge slides for adrenalin junkies of allages. Among the special highlights is the FREE-FALL slide which allows a speed up to 80 km/hour – suitable for children over 15 years.If the parents need a break it's up to theexpert guides to keep the kids moving withvaried events and activity programs.Year round water fun for all generations also incolder weather: we warmly welcome you tothe Aqua Dome Spa Center in Längenfeld withits soothing thermal waters. Kids get togetherat "Noah's Alpine Ark", at the separate WaterWorld for children with two swimming pools ondeck of a huge boat, and on the giant 90-meterwaterslide called "Schlingeschlange".Are you still of the opinion that story-telling isboring? Then you should come to the Ötzi Villagein Umhausen. This archaeological outdoorpark focuses on the glacier mummy "Ötzi" discoveredby chance in the surroundings of highAlpine Similaunhütte in 1991. Children up to 14years can join the Stone Age Day held everyWednesday in July and August.FAMILY DESTINATIONS & EXCURSIONSThe folder contains all details aboutgreat family holidays in the Ötztal – in allweathers!Available for free at all ÖtztalTourismus information offices.InfoOetz Children's ParadiseHuge, brand-new and free of charge:the "Oetz Kinderland" covers 3000square meters – located next to theoutdoor pool. Fun-filled games, naturalmaterials, shady areas, separate zonesfor young and older kids. A perfect extraservice in addition to the child activitysummer program in Oetz – with guidedgames, sports, excursions andadventures.