Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Welcome to the Explorer Hotel Ötztal
Sustainable accommodation in the Ötztal valley for your active holiday
Ready for mountains, biking & adventure? At the Explorer Hotel Ötztal, you can start your active day right outside the hotel door – whether hiking, biking, or skiing. This trendy design hotel in Umhausen stands for sustainable holidays, sporty comfort, and a relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast for explorers is included – let's go to the Ötztal!
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❄️ Final stretch: The winter season at the Explorer Hotel Ötztal is entering its final phase! ❄️
You can still enjoy skiing in the Sölden ski resort until April 19th.
The best deals in Ötztal
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Active summer or winter holiday in the Ötztal valley - which season is right for you?
Collect new memories for your photo album as a family or explore the mountains with friends – as a guest at one of the region's best hotels, you can enjoy approximately 1,600 km of marked hiking trails from the valley floor all the way up to the peaks of the three-thousand-meter peaks around the Explorer Hotel Ötztal in Umhausen in summer. Climbing gardens, via ferratas, and even ice climbing offer the variety you need. Trail runners will find the region's most beautiful and varied running routes in the Ötztal, and events like the Stuiben Run and the Glacier Trail Run also take place here.
Do you live by the motto "without my bike, without me?" Perfect! You can, of course, take your two-wheeled friend with you in the summer ;). A total of over 870 km of mountain bike routes, ranging from easy to difficult, await you during your vacation in the Ötztal Valley. Off to the Bike Republic of Sölden! Do you prefer riding your road bike? The Ötztal Valley boasts a well-developed network of cycle paths – a tip for all road cyclists: everyone should ride the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road at least once in their life!
If you want to explore the Ötztal Valley on your winter vacation, you've come to the right place! There are many Alpine valleys, but none offers as many highlights as the Ötztal Valley. With over 90 lifts, 356 kilometers of slopes, 3,000 meters of elevation gain, and a network of cross-country ski trails for all levels of difficulty, you'll find the perfect ski area and everything else your winter sports heart desires.
How about a trip to the nearby winter sports mecca, Sölden?
The Sölden ski area is internationally renowned for events such as the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup, the glacier spectacle HANNIBAL, and the Electric Mountain Festival. But the cross-country skiing paradise of Niederthai and Umhausen also offers plenty of variety off the slopes. And the best part? The ski bus runs regularly from Umhausen to Sölden—practically directly from your hotel in the Ötztal Valley!
This is all included in your Ötztal holiday
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sports Spa
With Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation room and fitness area with strength and cardio equipment.
Bike and Ski Area
You will find lockable sports lockers, a workbench, a washing area, as well as tour suggestions and tips for ski courses, and much more.
E-charging stations (for a fee)
There are four public charging stations in the underground car park. Each parking space costs €8.80.
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer guests can surf the internet for free via Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
MTB, road bike, cross-country skiing, skiing in the Ötztal
The Explorer Hotel in Umhausen is the perfect accommodation for your holiday in the Ötztal Valley. To ensure you never get bored during your summer or winter holiday at the Hotel Ötztal, we have our very own tips and tour recommendations for you. What should you try first?
Hotel for your family holiday in the Ötztal
Whether summer or winter – family holidays at the Explorer Hotel Ötztal mean action and variety from the very first second. With highlights like WIDIVERSUM, the Ötzi Village, or the natural bathing lake in Umhausen, a family holiday in Tyrol is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
The best events in Ötztal
14.05.2026 - 17.05.2026
Stuiben Trailrun
Markiere Dir den Termin fett im Kalender! Der Stuiben Trailrun ist das Event für alle, die Trailrunning leben – oder es endlich ausprobieren wollen.
16.07.2026 - 19.07.2026
Gletscher Trailrun
Beim Gletscher-Trailrun in Gurgl geht es hoch hinaus! Zwischen 2.000 und 3.000 Höhenmeter verlaufen anspruchsvolle Trails, die es zu bewältigen gilt. Mit wunderschöner Sicht der Ötztaler Gletscherwelt kannst Du Dich in verschiedenen Disziplinen unter Beweis stellen.
Videos from the Ötztal
Spectacular via ferrata at the Stuibenfall: The highest waterfall in Tyrol
Via Ferrata Equipment: The Right Equipment, Tips & Tricks for Beginners
What does surefootedness actually mean? 3 tips for more safety while hiking
Cross-country skiing in the Ötztal: The most beautiful trails in Umhausen-Niederthai
Freeriding safety: correctly assessing avalanche danger
Timmelsjoch by road bike: The highest mountain pass in Austria
Your winter highlights in the Ötztal
Sautens Magic Forest
Discover the animals on the hiking and walking trail for the whole family
Piburger Lake
No matter how long or short your holiday in the Ötztal is, a trip to Lake Piburger See MUST be included ;) Lake Piburger See is the only natural bathing lake in the Ötztal and one of the warmest bathing lakes in Tyrol and just looks so beautiful.
Aqua Dome in Längenfeld
During your holiday in the Ötztal, do you want to enjoy hiking, biking, or skiing, as well as simply relaxing in a spa? We recommend a visit to the Aqua Dome in Längenfeld.
Top mountain star in Hochgurgl
For your holiday in the Ötztal valley, we have a great excursion tip with a panoramic view: The Top Mountain Star in Hochgurgl – a glass-enclosed panorama bar at 3,080m. Here, skiing becomes a truly special experience.
Suspension bridge in Längenfeld
Are you on a hiking holiday in the Ötztal valley and still looking for a hike that offers a dose of thrills and great views? Then head straight to the suspension bridge in Längenfeld.
Leisure Arena Sölden
Are you on holiday in Tyrol and looking for a tip for bad weather days? Then the Freizeit Arena in Sölden is worth a visit.
Stuibenfall
We have THE perfect excursion tip for your holiday in the Ötztal valley: A walk to the largest waterfall in Tyrol, the Stuibenfall.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area
The Ötztal Valley offers a wide variety of ski resorts for your winter holiday in Tyrol. From your hotel in Umhausen, you can easily reach several great ski areas.
Umhausen Niederthai ski area
Your ski holiday in the Ötztal Valley is ready: Just a few minutes from the hotel in Umhausen lies Niederthai, home to a small, family-friendly ski resort.
Sölden ski area in the Ötztal
Sölden is arguably the most famous winter sports resort in the Ötztal Valley, if not in all of Tyrol. It's a good thing your hotel in Umhausen, Austria, is just a few kilometers from the ski area.
Toboggan run at Stuibenfall
Located directly in Umhausen and just a few minutes from your hotel, the toboggan run below the Stuibenfall waterfall awaits you.
Toboggan run Horlachtal near Niederthai
Tobogganing is a must on any winter holiday in the Ötztal Valley. Near Niederthai, there's the toboggan run in the Horlachtal Valley.
Kühtai ski area
From the Explorer Hotel in Umhausen, it is not far to Austria's highest ski resort: Kühtai.
Learn cross-country skiing: Alpinzeit Tirol
Cross-country skiing is one of the most popular winter sports and builds endurance. During your vacation in the Ötztal Valley, you'll have the opportunity to strap on your narrow skis and learn the basics from the experts at Alpinzeit Tirol.
Snowshoe hiking in the Ötztal
A snowshoe hike through the Tyrolean mountains is a must-do during your winter holiday in Tyrol.
Toboggan run Piburger See
Do you enjoy off-piste skiing during your winter holiday in the Ötztal Valley? No, in this case, we don't mean freeriding, but tobogganing ;) You can start your tobogganing fun not far from Lake Piburger See in the Ötztal Valley.
Tauferberg toboggan run
Tobogganing in Tyrol is an experience for the whole family: just a few minutes from the hotel in Umhausen in the Ötztal Valley is the Tauferberg toboggan run in Niederthai.
Hochoetz ski area
During your ski holiday in the Ötztal, we recommend a day of skiing in the Hochoetz ski area, as it is one of the sunniest ski areas in Austria.
Your summer highlights in the Ötztal
Sautens Magic Forest
Discover the animals on the hiking and walking trail for the whole family
Piburger Lake
No matter how long or short your holiday in the Ötztal is, a trip to Lake Piburger See MUST be included ;) Lake Piburger See is the only natural bathing lake in the Ötztal and one of the warmest bathing lakes in Tyrol and just looks so beautiful.
Aqua Dome in Längenfeld
During your holiday in the Ötztal, do you want to enjoy hiking, biking, or skiing, as well as simply relaxing in a spa? We recommend a visit to the Aqua Dome in Längenfeld.
Geocaching in the Ötztal
Fun for the whole family: Geocaching in the Ötztal. We'll tell you how it's done.
Canyoning & rafting: CanKick outdoor
Experience the wildest streams and most breathtaking gorges during your holiday in the Ötztal: Canyoning and rafting will give you a different perspective on your holiday region in Tyrol.
Ötzi Village
Just a few minutes from your hotel in the Ötztal Valley, you can travel back to the Stone Age: The Ötzi Village with its Birds of Prey Park in Umhausen takes you back to the time of Ötzi.
Devil's Pulpit near Längenfeld
A great destination for hiking with children in the Ötztal: the Teufelskanzel (Devil's Pulpit) near Längenfeld. Learn more about the legend surrounding the iron devil with a trident on the information board at the viewpoint.
Flying Fox & Rope Course Längenfeld
At the Flying Fox and rope course in Längenfeld, you can complete Tyrol's most natural high ropes course between rocks and trees!
Area 47
Austria's largest outdoor leisure park is located not far from your hotel in Umhausen: Area 47 will get your adrenaline pumping. Your family vacation in Tyrol is ready, right? ;)
Suspension bridge in Längenfeld
Are you on a hiking holiday in the Ötztal valley and still looking for a hike that offers a dose of thrills and great views? Then head straight to the suspension bridge in Längenfeld.
Tandem flying in the Ötztal: Oetz Air
Discover your holiday region in Tyrol from a bird's eye view and paraglide over the Ötztal Alps with the experienced professionals from Oetz Air.
Leisure Arena Sölden
Are you on holiday in Tyrol and looking for a tip for bad weather days? Then the Freizeit Arena in Sölden is worth a visit.
Stuibenfall
We have THE perfect excursion tip for your holiday in the Ötztal valley: A walk to the largest waterfall in Tyrol, the Stuibenfall.
WIDIVERSUM Family Adventure Land
Are you still looking for a destination for the whole family during your holiday in the Ötztal? Then head to the WIDIVERSUM family adventure land.
Ötztal Birds of Prey Park Umhausen
The Ötztal Birds of Prey Park, located right next to the Ötzi Village, is within walking distance of your hotel in Umhausen and is perfect for a day out with the whole family.
Bike Republic Sölden
Do you enjoy mountain biking and have already visited a bike park or two? A superlative bike park awaits you during your vacation in the Ötztal Valley: the Bike Republic in Sölden.
Umhausen bathing lake
One of Austria's most beautiful bathing lakes, the Umhausen bathing lake in the Ötztal, is just a few minutes away from the Explorer Hotel and guarantees you bathing fun and a cooling off on hot summer days in Tyrol.
Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road
If you are on holiday in the Ötztal, you should definitely plan a day for the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road.
Canyoning in the Ötztal: Alpine active sport
Canyoning in Tyrol should definitely be on your itinerary during your vacation. It's a good thing that there are some really cool opportunities around the Explorer Hotel Ötztal.
Mountain Cart Sölden
The new highlight in Sölden: You can now race down into the valley in an off-road go-kart.
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