First-hand — from your hosts in Oetz

Our holiday tips.

Nine guides for your holiday — from the swimming lake to the three-thousanders.

We live here — and that is exactly the difference. Every one of these guides was written by us, not by an agency: with the routes we walk ourselves, the swimming spots where we lie ourselves, and the honest assessments you usually only get at check-in. Pick a topic — or simply ask us if yours is missing.

Hikers at the Acherkogelbahn gondola near OetzActive

Hiking in Oetz

18 hand-picked routes from a lakeside stroll to a three-thousander — with key facts, GPX links and honest assessments.

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Ski tourers above a sea of fog in the Hochoetz ski regionWinter

Ski areas around Oetz

Hochoetz, Kühtai, Sölden, Gurgl and Vent honestly compared — plus a finder that knows your ski area.

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Lake Piburg — one of the warmest swimming lakes in TyrolSummer

Swimming in Oetz

Lake Piburg, the outdoor pool in the village, cool spots on the river bank — and the best alternatives for rainy days.

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Family with two children on a hiking trail in the ÖtztalFamily

Family holidays in Oetz

Swimming lake, Ötzi village, Kinderland and apartments for 2–8 people — with a finder for the right home.

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Dog on a mountain trail in the ÖtztalWith dog

Holidays with your dog

All five apartments are dog-friendly — plus trails, water and rules for relaxed days with your four-legged friend.

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The floating Ninja Park on the reservoir in HochoetzNew on the mountain

Ninja Park Hochoetz

Austria's first floating climbing park: 28 obstacles at over 2,000 m — prices, opening times and everything that matters.

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Summer at Lake Piburg near OetzSeason

Summer in Oetz

Cable car, swimming lake, bike and mountains: what makes summer at the entrance to the Ötztal — section by section.

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Golden larches in autumn above OetzSeason

Autumn in Oetz

Larch gold, the cattle drive and crystal-clear views — the quietest and perhaps most beautiful time in the valley.

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Skiing on the sunny pistes of the Hochoetz ski areaSeason

Winter in Oetz

Ski bus at the door, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and natural ice on Lake Piburg — the winter guide for the whole village.

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And your Platzl to go with it.

Five holiday apartments right where it all happens: check real-time availability and book directly with us — from 7 nights with a 5 % long-stay discount.