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Swap safari for adventure travel to Ötztal

Rediscover the old. In a playful way.

Young researchers & explorers (and those young-at-heart) don't have to do without their adventure trip in the summer: In Ötztal families will find a varied selection of opportunities to satisfy their boundless spirit of research. Be it on child-friendly theme hiking trails, in the WIDIVERSUM adventure park, on a treasure hunt with geocaching devices or while marveling at the flying skills of birds of prey, the motto is always the same: Rediscover the old. In a playful way.

Theme Trails for Families

Satisfying curiosity. And at the same time being active amid unspoilt nature. These points are combined on the child-friendly theme hiking trails in Ötztal. The 6 Water Strider Loop Trails introduce families to the eye-catching element of the valley: Water! On the Apple Mile, for example, children can learn all exciting facts about apples at interactive play stations. In Obergurgl's Stone Pine Forest you hike between centuries-old trees. And the Zwergerlweg Kids Trail promises colorful stories and fairytales. There are many other theme routes to explore - ranging from bees to mining history!

Theme Trails for Families


Great water places for all the family

Swimming Fun: Great water places for all the family

At the natural swimming lake of Piburger See or in the outdoor pool, at the adventure or forest swimming pool, at the thermal bath center or the indoor pool: The youngest walking fans only need a splash into Ötztal's waters to swim like a fish.

Safely through the valley on your bicycle

Safely through the valley on your bicycle

Cycling or biking? Child's play! The 52 km long Ötztal Cycle Trail is just perfect for children. Not only because it travels off the main road and thus safely and worriless through exciting landscapes - it also leads directly past the most popular family excursion destinations within the entire valley. Places for a rest and e-bike charging stations along the route ensure that you don't run out of battery.

WIDIVERSUM Hochoetz

At the 3000 m² big WIDIVERSUM family adventure land everything revolves around the search for the magic crystal. Little treasure hunters need skill and brainpower to master the 36 stations and 8 puzzles. 3 theme walking trails and the new, five-dimensional WIDI MOVIE SHUTTLE will amaze all the family.

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Journey of Discovery: Ötztal Nature Park

Ötztal Nature Park

The Ötztal Nature Park protects an area of 510 km². It is the second largest nature park in Tirol. It stretches from Lake Piburger See at 774 meters altitude to its end at 3774 m tall Wildspitze summit, the highest mountain in Northern Tirol. Between the entrance and the rear end of the valley there are five info points and the new, multi-media Nature Park House in Längenfeld. Ideal for families thirsty for knowledge and hungry for hikes.

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ALMZEIT Sölden

ALMZEIT Sölden

There is always enough time for a visit to the "Alm" (Alpine mountain hut)! ALMZEIT is the name of this adventurous family hiking trail where families get in close touch with the variety and characteristics of mountain huts and Alpine pastures in and around Sölden. For example the "animal" Gaislach Alm: Here you will not only find a petting zoo but also pony riding and a trout pond.

Geocaching

Modern Treasure Hunt: Geocaching

Equipped with a special treasure hunting map (or alternatively with a GPS device), small and big adventurers set off into the scenic Ötztal mountains. They not only discover the beauty of nature in a playful way, but in the best case also the very well-hidden treasure chests. Anyone who can find them all will get a small personal treasure as well!

Summer Card

Your all-inclusive card for your summer holiday in Ötztal: The unrivaled Summer Card is available for guests who stay overnight at one of the 330 partner accommodations and includes free services such as rides on the summer mountain lifts, admission to swimming pools, museums and other excursion destinations as well as mountain bike & bicycle rental and free use of public bus lines - to name just a few of the highlights already included. Those who don't stay at one of the partner accommodations can purchase the Summer Card for 3, 7 or 10 days.
 

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Birds of Prey Park Umhausen

Birds of Prey Park

In close touch with the unrivaled kings of the air. At the Birds of Prey Park near Umhausen you can marvel at the flying skills of vultures, eagles, owls and falcons up close. At the daily flight shows, visitors sometimes also have to duck their heads!

Ötzi Village Umhausen

Ötzi Village & Local Heritage Museum

At the Ötzi Village you can take a closer look at the probably most famous man of the Stone Age. The archaeological outdoor park shows how the Neolithic people lived, hunted and worked. In the Local Heritage and Outdoor Museum in Lehn near Längenfeld, the rural culture of the valley can be experienced up close - not least thanks to the 16 historic buildings in the museum area.

Horse Riding & Carriage Rides

Giddy up! From the entrance to the valley to its rear end there are myriad options in Ötztal for saddling a horse and trotting through the picture-book landscape on the back of Shetland ponies, Icelanders or Haflingers. Experienced riding instructors help children and beginners to hold the reins firmly in their hands.

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Playgrounds & Fun Parks

Sliding, climbing, swinging: There is an abundance of exciting playgrounds spread all over the valley in order to pass the time (in a meaningful way). Such as the Magic Forest of Sautens suitable for prams, where the youngest holidaymakers get to know the forest and its inhabitants. Or WIDIs Kids Park in Oetz, the Ochsenbrunnen Forest Playground, etc. etc. - the list would go on and on.

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