Your March holiday with friends in the Ötztal
Winter holidays around the Explorer Hotel Ötztal in Umhausen
Four days away from everyday life, into a winter adventure: Your stay at the Explorer Hotel Ötztal is the perfect base camp for an active winter holiday with friends — sporty, sociable and full of memories.
Day 1 - Skiing in Hochoetz
The trip kicks off at the Hochoetz ski resort—perfect for getting started together. Sunny slopes, varied runs, and a relaxed atmosphere make the first day of skiing ideal for your getaway with friends. Rack up some miles, find your rhythm, and get into winter mode. Back at the Explorer Hotel, the sauna awaits for some well-deserved relaxation.
Evening Stop: Gasthof Andreas Hofer, Umhausen
Traditional Tyrolean cuisine, cozy atmosphere—ideal for your first evening together on vacation.
Day 2 - Cross-country skiing in Niederthai
Today you'll experience a change of perspective: Cross-country skiing in Niederthai brings rhythm, endurance, and panoramic views. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, gliding together is twice the fun. Afterward, head to the sauna to relax your muscles, soak up the warmth, and make plans for the coming days. Although, you already have a plan, right? 😉
Evening Stop: Ötztalerei, Umhausen
Juicy burgers or delicious salads, a relaxed atmosphere, and just the right fuel after your cross-country skiing session.
Day 3 - Relaxation in the Aqua Dome
With its numerous pools, sauna area, and spa, the Aqua Dome Tirol Therme in Längenfeld is the ideal place to forget about everyday life and pamper yourself. Did you know that the water in Längenfeld has a sulfur content of 5 mg S/L? This makes the Aqua Dome Therme a sulfur thermal spa and therefore a legally recognized healing spring. Cool, right?
Day 3 - Skiing in Sölden
The adventure begins at the Explorer Hotel. From there, it's a short walk to the nearby bus stop. The ski bus runs every half hour and takes you to Sölden. Wide slopes, glacier views, and top-notch winter sports await. After a day on the slopes, head straight to the legendary après-ski scene—laugh, celebrate, and enjoy the perfect end to the day together. A winter holiday with friends, just as it should be.
If you're feeling peckish after après-ski:
Evening stop: Gasthof Krone, Umhausen
Hearty, down-to-earth, and perfect after a long day on the slopes.
Day 4 - Tobogganing fun at Larstigalm
To conclude the day, winter romance awaits: a leisurely hike or toboggan run towards the Larstigalm. Once at the top, Tyrolean delicacies, warm drinks, and a wonderful atmosphere await. The perfect end to four days full of shared experiences.
Secure your March bonus!
Use code MAERZ15 to get 15% off your stay in March — even for just one night.
Valid for stays from March 1st to 31st (excluding Fridays and Saturdays).
Bookable until February 28th.
The ski areas in the Ötztal
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.
BIG 3 in Sölden
The Gaislachkogl (3,058 m), the Tiefenbachkogl (3,250 m), and the Schwarze Schneide (3,340 m) – making Sölden the only ski resort in Austria to have three three-thousanders accessible by cable car. Each of the BIG 3 has a breathtaking
Kühtai ski area
From the Explorer Hotel in Umhausen, it is not far to Austria's highest ski resort: Kühtai.
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.
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