Brunnfeldweg 26 · 6433 Oetz · at the entrance to the Ötztal
Getting to Oetz.
By car, train or plane — and the thing about the station that is not in Oetz.
Oetz sits right at the entrance to the Ötztal Valley — which makes the journey shorter and more relaxed than to the villages further up: no mountain pass, no toll road in the valley, and from the Inn Valley you are here in a few minutes.
The most important thing first, because it confuses guests every year: "Ötztal" station is not in Oetz — it is in the municipality of Haiming at the valley entrance. From there, the bus brings you straight to the village.
By car
Take the A12 Inn Valley motorway to the Ötztal exit; from there it is only a few minutes on the Ötztal road to Oetz. You need a vignette for the Austrian motorway; there is no toll and no pass road in the valley itself.
In winter, winter tyres are mandatory in Austria. You will not normally need snow chains for Oetz — the road is cleared. Parking is right at the house and included for guests.
- A12 to the Ötztal exit, then a few minutes into the valley
- Vignette for the motorway, no toll in the valley
- Winter: winter tyres yes, chains normally no
- Free parking right at the house
By train & bus — the Ötztal station trick
Take the train to Ötztal Bahnhof — a stop on the Inn Valley line that is also served by long-distance trains. The station is in the municipality of Haiming at the valley entrance, not in Oetz itself; it confuses many guests every year, but it is no problem at all: the local bus towards the Ötztal leaves right outside the station and stops in Oetz. There is also a taxi rank.
Just let us know in advance when you arrive — we are happy to help you plan the last stretch to Brunnfeldweg.
By plane
The most convenient airport is Innsbruck: around 56 kilometres by road, so by car or transfer you are in Oetz in under an hour. From there, either take a hire car along the A12 or the train to Ötztal Bahnhof and continue by bus.
Once you are here: no car needed
Once in Oetz, you can leave the car parked: the Acherkogelbahn cable car, the village centre, the hiking trails and the path to Lake Piburg all start practically at the front door. The ski bus stops right outside the house, roughly every half hour — and with the guest card you get from us, it is free. The current timetable is in your apartment.
Everything you can do once you are here is collected in our holiday tips for Oetz and the Ötztal.
Frequently asked questions about getting here
Is Ötztal station in Oetz?
No — this is the most common mix-up on the journey. Ötztal station (officially "Ötztal Bahnhof") is in the municipality of Haiming at the valley entrance, on the Inn Valley railway line. From there it is still a few kilometres into the valley to Oetz — the bus takes you straight to the village centre.
How do I get from Ötztal station to Oetz?
The local bus towards the Ötztal Valley leaves right outside the station and stops in Oetz. Alternatively, a taxi takes you to the village in a few minutes. Let us know when you arrive — we are happy to help you plan the last stretch.
Do you need a car in Oetz?
You will get on fine without one: the Acherkogelbahn cable car, the village centre, the hiking trails and the path to Lake Piburg all start practically at the front door. The ski bus stops right outside the house, roughly every half hour — and with the guest card it is free.
Where can I park at Urlaubsplatzl?
Right at the house — parking is included for our guests. In winter, winter tyres are mandatory in Austria; you will not normally need snow chains for Oetz, as the road is cleared.
How far is Innsbruck Airport?
Around 56 kilometres by road — by car or transfer you will be in Oetz in under an hour. That makes Innsbruck by far the most convenient airport for an Ötztal holiday.
Also worth a look: All holiday tips · Hiking in Oetz — 18 routes · Ski areas around Oetz · Family holidays in Oetz · Prices & offers
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