In winter the area is guaranteed to have snow and the people in the
Ötztal make the area a genuine holiday paradise for winter athletes, for who love nature, families and also party-goers. In the summer you can hike and cycle in the expanse of the Ötztaler Alpen, relax by the superb mountain lakes, experience wellness at its best in Aqua Dome Spa, be amazed at the cultural activities, and at the pure adrenalin on offer in the new Area 47.
A valley to suit everyone’s needs
Various valley sections bring Ötztal together to create a culinary realm. From fruit growing in Haiming to two ‘toques’ winning cuisine in Sölden, there is no shortage of pleasure in the longest cross valley in the Eastern Alps.
Ötztal’s transformation from an agricultural area to a tourist destination is evident in particular in its extensively developed infrastructure. The people here still enjoy eating traditional, regional foods.
An enjoyable bite and wonderfully ripened
The preferred climate at the entrance to the Ötztal has enabled the region around Haiming to become a Tirol stronghold for apples. Whether it is biting right into one, or enjoying a refreshing glass of apple juice, the quality of fruit from North Tirol is evident. The best sign of this quality are the thousands of visitors which come to the annual Haiming Market Days in October. In addition there is a great deal of other agricultural produce, but it is the fresh apples in particular which draw in people from far and wide.
Just a few kilometres away, in the town of Sautens, fruits are turned into high quality distillates. The schnapps distillers here work meticulously in their distilleries and invest a lot of time in creating the best schnapps. They are also successful - as numerous prizes at national and international competitions show.
Top quality, direct from the producer
Generally speaking direct marketing from farmers is gaining in popularity amongst guests and locals alike. As well as a visit to the farmers’ markets and shops throughout Ötztal, it is also worth visiting a farmer’s farmstead. The products on offer here range from well-known varieties of bacon, sausage and meats, right the way through to bread, eggs, cheese, jams and honey. The ‘Eppas Guets’ brochure published by Nature Park Ötztal provides an overview of the wide range of agricultural produce available in Ötztal.
Traditional hotels and award-winning cuisine
The activities on offer in the valley as varied as the range on offer on the culinary scene. Depending on what it is you like, there are hotels steeped in history which have been providing hospitality for hundreds of years. Here connoisseurs don't just look at what is on their plates, they also hold the ambience of the old wood-panelled snugs, in all their originality, in high regard.
Real epicureans make their way to the Hotel Central in Sölden. Culinary master Gottfried Prantl and his team have received an ‘eternal toque’ award from Gault Millau for their cooking. This award is bestowed only upon those restaurants who have been consistently awarded a ‘toque’ by their reviewers over a period of 20 years. Mr Prantl currently has two permanent ‘toques’.
Organic and sustainable
Delicious Ötztal treats are not only found in the hotel sector. Regional produce and specialities are widespread. Whether it is in a Bio-Pension, together with the associated agriculture, or an Alpine lodge, there is a throng of agricultural suppliers.
Ötztal make the area a genuine holiday paradise for winter athletes, for who love nature, families and also party-goers. In the summer you can hike and cycle in the expanse of the Ötztaler Alpen, relax by the superb mountain lakes, experience wellness at its best in Aqua Dome Spa, be amazed at the cultural activities, and at the pure adrenalin on offer in the new Area 47.
A valley to suit everyone’s needs
Various valley sections bring Ötztal together to create a culinary realm. From fruit growing in Haiming to two ‘toques’ winning cuisine in Sölden, there is no shortage of pleasure in the longest cross valley in the Eastern Alps.
Ötztal’s transformation from an agricultural area to a tourist destination is evident in particular in its extensively developed infrastructure. The people here still enjoy eating traditional, regional foods.
An enjoyable bite and wonderfully ripened
The preferred climate at the entrance to the Ötztal has enabled the region around Haiming to become a Tirol stronghold for apples. Whether it is biting right into one, or enjoying a refreshing glass of apple juice, the quality of fruit from North Tirol is evident. The best sign of this quality are the thousands of visitors which come to the annual Haiming Market Days in October. In addition there is a great deal of other agricultural produce, but it is the fresh apples in particular which draw in people from far and wide.
Just a few kilometres away, in the town of Sautens, fruits are turned into high quality distillates. The schnapps distillers here work meticulously in their distilleries and invest a lot of time in creating the best schnapps. They are also successful - as numerous prizes at national and international competitions show.
Top quality, direct from the producer
Generally speaking direct marketing from farmers is gaining in popularity amongst guests and locals alike. As well as a visit to the farmers’ markets and shops throughout Ötztal, it is also worth visiting a farmer’s farmstead. The products on offer here range from well-known varieties of bacon, sausage and meats, right the way through to bread, eggs, cheese, jams and honey. The ‘Eppas Guets’ brochure published by Nature Park Ötztal provides an overview of the wide range of agricultural produce available in Ötztal.
Traditional hotels and award-winning cuisine
The activities on offer in the valley as varied as the range on offer on the culinary scene. Depending on what it is you like, there are hotels steeped in history which have been providing hospitality for hundreds of years. Here connoisseurs don't just look at what is on their plates, they also hold the ambience of the old wood-panelled snugs, in all their originality, in high regard.
Real epicureans make their way to the Hotel Central in Sölden. Culinary master Gottfried Prantl and his team have received an ‘eternal toque’ award from Gault Millau for their cooking. This award is bestowed only upon those restaurants who have been consistently awarded a ‘toque’ by their reviewers over a period of 20 years. Mr Prantl currently has two permanent ‘toques’.
Organic and sustainable
Delicious Ötztal treats are not only found in the hotel sector. Regional produce and specialities are widespread. Whether it is in a Bio-Pension, together with the associated agriculture, or an Alpine lodge, there is a throng of agricultural suppliers.
5* Hotels: 2
4* Hotels: 62
3* Hotels: 141
2* Hotels: 181
Private rooms: 325
Holiday apartments/Apartments: 826
4* Hotels: 62
3* Hotels: 141
2* Hotels: 181
Private rooms: 325
Holiday apartments/Apartments: 826
By car
By train and bus
From the train stations in Innsbruck and Ötztal train station there are buses and taxis which run to Ötztal.
Plane – airports:
The Ötztal Shuttle takes you quickly and comfortably into your holiday in Ötztal.
Booking: www.oetztal.com
- from the west:
From Vorarlberg to Tirol via the Arlbergpass, or through the Arlbergtunnel (S 16) - Landeck - A 12 motorway - Ötztal exit - B186 (35 km) to Sölden
- from the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achenpass - B 181 - Jenbach - A12- Innsbruck - Ötztal exit - B186 (36 km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 - Ötztal exit or B171 to Ötztal (no toll ticket required) - B186 (36 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 - Ötztal exit or B 171 to Ötztal (no toll ticket required) - B186 (36 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld - Telfs - A12 - Ötztal exit or B 171 to Ötztal (no toll ticket required) - B186 (36 km) to Sölden
- Bad Tölz - Achenpass - B 181 - Jenbach - A12- Innsbruck - Ötztal exit - B186 (36 km) to Sölden
- from the east:
From Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 via Innsbruck to Ötztal; then on the B 186 for around 36 km to Sölden
- from the south:
From Meran in Südtirol via the Timmelsjoch to Sölden, high Alpine road to around 2500 m, border crossing open from the start of June to mid/end October; toll road.
By train and bus
From the train stations in Innsbruck and Ötztal train station there are buses and taxis which run to Ötztal.
Plane – airports:
- Innsbruck (82 km)
- Munich (284 km)
- Salzburg (262 km)
- Zurich (281 km)
- Vienna/Schwechat (585 km)
- Bozen (105 km)
The Ötztal Shuttle takes you quickly and comfortably into your holiday in Ötztal.
Booking: www.oetztal.com
Ötztal Tourismus
Gemeindestraße 4
6450 Sölden, Austria
Tel.: +43.57200-200
Fax: +43.57200-201
info@oetztal.com
www.oetztal.com
Gemeindestraße 4
6450 Sölden, Austria
Tel.: +43.57200-200
Fax: +43.57200-201
info@oetztal.com
www.oetztal.com
