General info
820 m a.s.l. >>Enjoyable mountain experience and a shot of adrenaline - this is the best to describe the historic resort in the summe. Stroll between artfully painted houses, hiking in the valley around the Natrubadesse "Piburger lake or in the alpine region Hochoetz 2,000 m beyond the border. Give a try at the Rafting on the Ötztal Ache. Ötz: a cozy and lively holiday oasis at the entrance of the Ötztal. Natural lake and boat rental, outdoor heated swimming pool . Canoe / Kayak - whitewater course, river rafting, tennis, beach volleyball, horseback riding, fishing, paragliding / hang-gliding, hiking trails, mountain walks, climbing. Mountain bike routes, rental of mountain bikes, weekly program with guided bike and hiking tours with the acquisition of the Ötztal Card, all entrance fees for cable cars, swimming pools, museums and transportation included. Small, busy holiday resort with 2'212 inhabitants, 50 km west from Innsbruck. In the resort: bar, disco.
Summer
Bathing lake, 3 km from the resort. Heated outdoor swimming pool. Canoeing, river rafting. Tennis. Riding. Fishing. Summer skiing in Sölden 42 km. Paragliding, beach volleybally court. Hiking paths, mountain hikes, climbing. Mountain bike routes, mountain bikes for hire. Leisure park "Ötztaler Fun & Erlebnispark".
Winter
Hochoetz is ski area suitable for families with incredible snow and charming mountain huts. Permanent ski run, toboggan run, snow park, race tracks and snow village. Have some sledge fun, wander around the Piburger lake or enjoy cross country skiing in the immediate surroudings. Oetz in Ötztal is the main resort and the perfect town for your winter dreams. Other ski resorts nearby (free ski bus) are Kuhtai, Niederthai, Solden, Obergungl. 2 Ski regions with only one ski-pass: in Hochoetz or Kühtai you can combine the two areas (pass from 2 days onwards), which means 74 km of ski trails and 22 between rail and ski lifts. Ski-region Hochoetz, total of 10 lifts. Total 20 km ski runs, snow park. Cross country ski tracks, winter walking paths. Toboggan runs, floodlit. Natural ice rink, curling. Ski bus (free of charge). Further ski-regions: Sölden.