Winter Holiday Ötztal 2026/27
Pure moments of happiness & glacial chill!
He did it again. Ötzi has been testing all winter long - ski slope by ski slope, cross-country trail by cross-country trail, winter sports after winter sports. His opinion? A fire is burning inside him that he has never felt before in the last 5,300 years. What captivated him that much? Let's find out together.
Skiing with discount benefits
Your muscles are burning, your stomach is tingling, your heart is beating faster: this is your ski day in scenic Ötztal. Thanks to the Ötztal Super Skipass (available from 3+ days), you have access to all 6 ski areas with only one ticket. Because of the high alpine altitude of up to 3,000 m, snow is absolutely guaranteed between Hochoetz and Gurgl! Ötzi's favorite ski area? He remains tight-lipped about that. Which would be yours? The 6 Ötztal ski areas:
| 💙 Sölden | 147 slope kilometers, 31 lifts & even 2 glaciers. Ski season start: glacier from October, winter ski area from 12.11.2026 |
| 💎 Gurgl | 112 slope kilometers, 25 lifts, wide open slopes. Ski season start: 19.11.2026 |
| ☀️ Hochoetz | 41+ slope kilometers, 15 lifts, 71 sunshine days per season. Ski season start: 04.12.2026 |
| ⛄ Niederthai | 4 slope kilometers, 4 lifts - ideal for families & first-time skiers. Ski season start: 12.12.2026 |
| ❄️ Vent | 15 slope kilometers, 4 lifts - high alpine up to 2,646 m. Ski season start: 19.12.2026 |
| ⛷️ Gries | 2 lifts with practicing slope - pure tranquility, ideal for beginners. Ski season start: 17.12.2026 |
Cross-country skiing
Happiness is sometimes about working up a good sweat. Classic or skating - the choice is all yours. Surrounded by snow, forests and the vastness of scenic Ötztal, your heart rate will increase and your mind will clear. The Niederthai Cross-Country Ski Center is your go-to place, offering expert knowledge and a network of over 140 km of nordic ski trails that will lead you to Ötztal's most scenic corners. Just follow Ötzi's tracks.
Fun really starts off the beaten slopes
Still not jumping for joy? Then Ötzi has a whole bunch of happy moments in the snow for you.
"Let yourself sizzle! After 5,300 years in the cold, I know: nothing beats a hot thermal bath." (Ötzi)
Check our newsletter & never miss a thing
The mountains are calling and we will deliver the best tips straight to your inbox: events, pre-sales, activities, adventures & real insider tips from the valley. Be inspired - stay informed.