- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- Sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Ski Area: Explorer Wall for planning your ski day & workbench for getting your winter sports equipment in shape
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ötztal is calling
The most beautiful winter highlights around Umhausen - Winter holidays in the Ötztal in Tyrol
Do you only associate the Ötztal with Sölden? Cool, but did you know that Tyrol's longest side valley offers a wide range of leisure activities? And all in the immediate vicinity of the Explorer Hotel in Umhausen.
The winter highlights around the Explorer Hotel in the Ötztal
Cross-country skiing paradise Niederthai
Niederthai is home to the Ötztal Cross-Country Skiing Center. Cross-country skiers are well catered for here, with a free and diverse selection of trails for all levels of difficulty, sun-drenched trails, and illuminated night trails. Niederthai lies at an altitude of 1,540 meters, which means snow guaranteed!
Illuminated Stuibenfall
A dream in winter: The Stuibenfall, Tyrol's highest waterfall, is illuminated every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. In winter, lantern hikes are also held from Umhausen to the first platform of the Stuibenfall. This partially icy natural spectacle is a must-see for your winter vacation in the Ötztal.
Winter dream: Piburger Lake
In winter, Lake Piburg offers not only a unique natural backdrop but also a diverse range of recreational activities for your winter holiday in the Ötztal Valley. A 1 km long toboggan run and beautiful winter hiking trails await you around the lake. And once a thick layer of ice has formed on Lake Piburg, you can ice skate.
Fun on the slopes: Hochoetz ski area
The Hochoetz ski area may not be as big as Sölden, but the fun on the slopes is no joke! With 41 kilometers of slopes and 13 lifts, you can let off steam and soak up the sun, as the region is one of the 10 sunniest in Austria. Children under 8 ski free, and if you only want to spend half your vacation day skiing, there are half-day rates.
More winter highlights for your winter holiday in the Ötztal
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Did you know that...
- the Ötztal is the longest side valley in Tyrol?
- a total of 143 kilometers of cross-country ski trails are available free of charge in the Ötztal? Half of these trails are located in Längenfeld and Niederthai.
- the Ötztal Nature Park currently has 67 glaciers? They cover 18% of the total area of the 510 km² natural area.
- the Ötztal has a total of 363 kilometers of slopes in 6 ski areas?
- you can secure many advantages for your holiday in the Ötztal with the free guest card?
Find the perfect deal for your winter holiday in Ötztal:
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Arrival daily
- 7 nights in a trendy designer room
- Delicious breakfast buffet
- Sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness area, and relaxation room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Bike and Ski Area: Bike washing area and workbench for getting your sports equipment in shape
Cross-country skiing camp in the Ötztal
✔ January 16-18, 2026
✔ Skating & Classic
✔ Beginners & Advanced
Cross-country skiing course with certified cross-country skiing instructors for beginners and slightly advanced skiers
- 2 nights in a trendy designer room
- Breakfast buffet for athletes
- Packed lunch Saturday & Sunday
- Dinner on Friday at the Ötztalerei restaurant
- Complimentary drink
- Technical training with the guides from Alpinzeit
- Equipment and waxing workshops as well as expert sessions
- Sports spa with sauna, steam room, infrared cabin, and fitness room
- Late check-out until 6 pm on Sunday
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Only bookable when arriving by train or bicycle from your hometown • No deposit • 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
- Overnight stay in a trendy designer room
- Rich breakfast buffet with DIY egg roasting station
- Sports spa with Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and relaxation room
- Bike and ski area with workbench, washing area, sports lockers, and tour suggestions for a day of biking or skiing in the mountains
- Free Wi-Fi
Simply present your valid train ticket for the day of arrival upon check-in.
With the Explorer Hotel Ötztal in Umhausen, the mountains are on your doorstep!
Christian
Hotelteam-Manager Ötztal