QUaando the summer is red -hot the cities, there is a solution: the Holidays in Tyrol in the Ötztal valley. The ideal refuge for those looking for fresh, nature and well -being. But also the perfect destination for those who want to regenerate away from daily chaos. Combining sports, culture and relaxation in an extraordinary and livable landscape even without a car.
Ötztal, the valley suitable for everyone
Hyper-dynamic or relaxed? Delicious or healthy? The holiday in Ötztal (the large valley very little distance from Innsbruck in Austria) is suitable for all types – and age – of travelers. Every corner here is an invitation to live the mountain in all its beauty, between panoramic paths, fresh woods, enchanted lakes and spectacular waterfalls. Perfect stages for hiking lovers and cycling enthusiasts. To which are added the unmissable addresses for those who love adrenaline at high altitude, to be alternated with thermal baths and moments of leisure in the pool. Perhaps leaving the car in the hotel to move with the efficient circuit of public transport and in any case taking advantage of the – numerous – advantages of the Summer Card.
Aquatic activities for all tastes
There Ötztal valley It is a transversal destination, able to meet the needs of the most diverse travelers. Families with children find a safe and stimulating environment on bathing lakes Like the picturesque Piburger See – Lake Piburg. Those who love to discover the typical delikatessen can orient themselves in the inns with a view. Where you taste dishes based on lake fish, the classic Wiener Schnitzel (or Viennese cutlet) and the very good mixed mixed typical of the region.
A view of Lake Puburg. (Photo www.oetztal.com)
Refreshing and spectacular, the Stoibenfall waterfall in umhausen offers the opportunity to walk on a Tibetan bridge of the latest generation. While the aquatic area of the Center Area 47 has vast swimming pools with slides and trampolinesfrom the most playful to those only for experts. Last but not least, the possibility of measuring themselves with adventurous sports such as Rafting, Canyoning and Wake-Board.
Paradise for sportsmen (and amateurs)
Always in area 47 (located at the beginning of the valley, not far from Ötz station) There is a rich choice of perfect activities for lovers of strong emotions. First of all the High rope route at 27 meters high And the large indoor gym for mountain bikes, which allows you to stay in training even on rainy days. About cycle pathsthere are for all levels. Here the addresses with i bike Rental available almost everywhere. Knowing, among other things, that the public buses They are equipped with practical bike carriers, perfect for when you want to shorten the distances.
The suspended path of Area 47. (Photo Area47.at)
The cycle path that crosses the entire Ötztal part by Haiming and ends in Sölden, and is one of the longest in Europe. For those who love long distances, exceeding the Passo del Rombo We get to Val Venosta. However, these places are pleasant even just as specttaori, among the Unmissable events This summer there are the Trail of the glacier from 17 to 19 July and the Ötztaler Radmarathon departing from Soelden on August 31, 2025.
Relax break at the spa
In the list of Good reasons to go on vacation in Ötztal Of course there is also the regenerating break. The pit-stop needed before starting the working year, regenerating in the name of wellness. The spa Aqua dome they have a garden, saunas of all kinds and cutting -edge wellness treatments, as well as numerous swimming pools heated outdoors and internal. The advice? Immerse yourself in the tank after sunset, taking advantage of the option Bathroom in the moonlight (Friday), which includes the opening until 23.30.
The external tanks of the Aqua Dome spa at night. (Photo aqua-dome.at)
The place is simply ideal for relaxing with the whole family in the day. But also staying at the 4 -star superior hotel Aqua dome Tirol Theme Längenfeld annexed to the structure. In one of the 200 rooms furnished in modern alpine style, taking advantage of the exclusive advantages dedicated to its guests. Like the 3000 spa arranged on two floors and characterized by a futuristic design with windows on the tops.
Souvenir Do it yourself
Sometimes, the most beautiful travel memory is the one made with your own hands. The speech is worth in particular for the Ötz valleycharacterizes from a grassante of a brilliant green dotted with small flocks of sheep. These animals symbol of the territory linked from centuries to its identity, in addition to contributing to the health of pastures they provide a precious natural raw material: wool. In the work-laboratory shop Schafwollzentrum Of Umhausenthe wool of the Ötztaler sheep is selected and washed carefully, giving life to a rich variety of artisan products.
An image from the Schafwollzentrum of Umhausen. (Photo Schafwollzentrum)
THE ball and the wicks of wick, available in a wide range of colors, range from natural colors (white, beige, fox, black and various shades of gray) to a selection of more lively and refined standard shades (from mimosa yellow to camel, from terracotta to blue glacial lake). THE Cartata rugshand fabrics on local frames, can also be requested in a single piece version.
The proposal includes elegant covers, slippers for children and adults, Handcrafted soaps to the Lanolina and numerous accessories for jersey enthusiasts. The Felt in 100% Virgin Wool It is available in about 40 different colors, in rolls, on the meter and in various cuts and finishes, with thicknesses ranging from 3 to 12 millimeters.
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