Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Bayrischzell
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
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
Holiday in Umhausen in the Ötztal
These are the highlights of your summer holiday around the Explorer Hotel Ötztal in Tyrol
There's so much to discover here in the Ötztal Valley! Here are our top tips for getting your adventure started right away during your vacation at the Explorer Hotel in Umhausen.
The highlights for your summer holiday in the Ötztal.
Are you currently booking your vacation in the Ötztal Valley, but have absolutely no idea what there is to experience here? Well, a lot! Just a 30-minute walk from the hotel is the spectacular Stuibenfall waterfall, which you can hike or climb. Area 47 provides plenty of action during your Ötztal vacation – a giant water playground for adults, basically. If that's not enough for you, the suspension bridge in Längenfeld will certainly amaze you.
For water lovers of all kinds, Lake Piburger See or the AquaDome in Längenfeld are great day trips. Of course, if you're ever in the Ötztal Valley, nothing is complete without seeing the hidden star, Ötzi the Iceman. You can follow in his footsteps in the Ötzi Village. All little Ötztal fans are in good hands at the Widiversum Family Land or the Freizeit Arena Sölden. And if your summer vacation in the Ötztal Valley isn't just about relaxing, you should definitely explore the Bike Republic Sölden or the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road by bike.
The best experiences for your holiday 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.
You should definitely climb these three peaks during your summer holiday in the Ötztal in Tyrol.
Weather Cross (2,591 m)
The wide ridge summit will impress you after the climb through the beautiful Wörgetal with its many small lakes and numerous flowers.
Narrenkogel (2,309 m)
A scenic, moderately difficult circular hike up our local mountain in Umhausen in the Ötztal Valley. It starts at the hiking car park in Niederthai.
Rosskopf (2,246 m)
This moderately difficult tour is perfect if you don't have time for long hikes, but your mountain addiction just won't let you go ;)
⬇ You absolutely have to watch this: ⬇
Maggy takes you on the spectacular via ferrata at the Stuibenfall in the Ötztal.
Now all you need is the right offer!
Perfectly geared towards athletes, the Explorer Hotel Ötztal offers everything you need for an active and sustainable holiday in Tyrol – starting from just €69.80 per person in the off-season.
The best deals for your Ötztal holiday in Umhausen:
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Special Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ from 1 night
✔ 80% cancellation fee except in case of re-letting
Flexible Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ Only a 10% fee for rebooking/cancellation up to 3 days before arrival
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Always included in your visit:
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.
The perfect hotel for your summer holiday in the Ötztal:
In the heart of the most beautiful Alpine regions
Explorer Hotels are located in 12 top Alpine regions in Austria and Germany. Here you can experience the Alps in all their glory – 365 days a year.
On the same wavelength
It's not just guests who go exploring here. As an Explorer Buddy, you enjoy the perfect work-mountain balance: before or after work, you can hit the slopes or get on your bike.
Green Spirit
We love the Alps the way they are and want to do everything we can to keep it that way. As Europe's first certified passive house hotels, we are committed to sustainability.
Sports lover with an explorer gene
Plenty of storage space for your equipment in the rooms, a ski and bike area with a workbench, sports lockers, washing area, and tour suggestions for every season. We know sports!
Trust & Passion
We do what we do with passion and at a high level. Because quality isn't just a cliché for us! You're guaranteed the best price with us and will meet sports-loving Explorer Buddies who will provide you with expert advice.
Recovery mode on!
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms with stunning mountain views will quickly put you in vacation mode. For extra relaxation, head to the Sport Spa, complete with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room.
More information about the Explorer Hotel Ötztal
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