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Excursion destinations Obergurgl & Ötztal
The Ötztal and the entire region offer a wide selection of first-class excursion destinations. From the impressive Alpine pass to the highest waterfall in Tyrol to a top-class thermal spa, the Ötztal has it all. The Hotel Wiesental is the ideal starting point for day trips to the north and south.
The ‘secret gateway to the south’ is located in the immediate vicinity of the Hotel Wiesental and is one of the most famous pass routes in the Alps.You can expect spectacular viewpoints, probably the most beautiful natural Alpine panoramas, crystal-clear streams and traditional inns.The stops on the Timmelsjoch Experience also provide exciting cultural and historical facts. The more than 60 bends offer you an unforgettable driving experience and are an insider tip for convertible, motorbike or racing bike riders. The road is open from June to the end of October.
The Motorcycle Museum at Top Mountain Crosspoint is also a real highlight for non-motorbike fans. The exhibition presents 500 historic motorbikes from 150 different manufacturers on over 4,500 square metres.A 4D cinema, a Motor Wall, a media table with Motorbike Insights and changing special exhibitions round off the offer.
The James Bond Museum 007 ELEMENTS on Sölden's Gaislachkogl is more of an adventure world than a museum. The installation is located at an altitude of over 3,000 metres and is integrated into the rock.Film fans know this view: Scenes from the Bond film SPECTRE were shot in the museum and the adjacent ice Q restaurant.
The thermal spa in Längenfeld is not just an architectural eye-catcher. The iconic three floating bowls in the outdoor area are filled with wonderfully hot water and offer views of an impressive mountain panorama. There is also a sports pool, a river pool with a current channel, a fitness area and a spacious sauna area.Children will love the colourful water world ‘Alpen Arche Noah’.
The Ötztal Heritage and Open-Air Museum in Längenfeld exhibits everyday objects and utensils from the past. There are 16 historic buildings on the museum grounds, which provide an insight into rural life in past centuries.
The Nature Park House in Längenfeld is an information and competence centre for all aspects of Ötztal's nature. Local plants, animals and habitats are presented here using multimedia.
In summer, you can experience eagles, vultures, kites and more up close at the Birds of Prey Park in Umhausen. During the daily shows, the animals perform elegant soaring flights, daring swoops, rapid hunting flights and silent gliding flights. Right next door is the Ötzi village, an archaeological open-air park that offers a lively insight into Neolithic history.
The Stuibenfall in Umhausen is the highest waterfall in Tyrol. The water plunges 159 metres into the depths here. This is not only beautiful to look at, but also healthy. The positive effect of the water dust on lung function has even been scientifically proven.
The Tower Museum in Oetz focuses on the artistic view of the Ötztal and the mountains.The exhibits range from contemporary art and photography to Alpine landscape paintings and medieval artefacts.
AREA 47 is located at the entrance to the Ötztal valley and is the largest outdoor leisure park in Austria.There is a water area with water slides, blobbing and diving tower, a climbing tower and high ropes course, a wake area with wakeboard and water ski lift, an indoor bike park and much more.