Oetz · Tirol · Winter 2026/27
Ski resorts in the Ötztal from Oetz
The ski resorts in the Ötztal range from family-friendly Hochoetz to Sölden and Gurgl. The ski bus to Hochoetz is only a 2-minute walk from the apartment, and other ski resorts can be easily reached by car or public transport.
Ski bus 2 minutes
41+ km slopes Hochoetz
Ski resorts in the Ötztal
Test Winner 2025
Right in front of the door
Hochoetz Ski Resort — Your Home Mountain
Clear, personal, and authentic — Test Winner 2025 at Skiresort.de as a world-leading ski resort with up to 40 km of slopes. Family-friendly, and with an average of 71 sunny days, one of the sunniest ski regions in Austria — and a ski bus directly from the apartment!
Family Eldorado
WIDI Kinderland, Children's Course, Snow Village & WIDIVERSUM — perfect for little skiers aged 2 and up.
Combined ticket Kühtai
With one ski pass, you get 2 ski resorts! Hochoetz + Kühtai = 90 km of slopes in total — one ski pass, double the fun.
Night skiing
Thursday night skiing 8:00 PM–10:00 PM at the Balbach Wiesenlift — free with a valid ski pass!
Crystal Beats
Every Friday 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Music on the slopes!
Snowshoe Trails
4 marked snowshoe trails off-piste — unique in the Ötztal!
Race track
Permanent Race Track at Brunnenkopf — Measure Peak Times Like the Pros!
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Ski Opening 2026/27
04.12.2026
Season Closing
11.04.2027
Children free
Birth year 2018 & younger*
* Children born in 2018 and younger ski for free in the Hochoetz ski resort when accompanied by a parent.
The Ötztal as a Ski Paradise
Overview of ski resorts in the Ötztal
The Ötztal offers over 300 kilometers of slopes across Hochoetz, Kühtai, Sölden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Vent, Niederthai, and Gries – the right area for every style and skill level.
Sölden & Rettenbach Glacier
World Cup ski resort with two glaciers — 148 km of slopes, 33 lifts, up to 3,340 m. Glacier skiing from September. Setting for the James Bond film.
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Kühtai — Combination with Hochoetz
Kombi Skipass with Hochoetz — 90 km of slopes in total. Austria's highest located winter sports resort at 2,020 m. Free bus transfer every half hour.
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Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
112 km · 3,080 m
80 minutes.
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Austria's highest-altitude church village — 112 km of slopes from 1,800 to 3,080 m. One of Austria's most snow-sure ski resorts.
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Vent — Peace & Nature
Idyllic ski village at 1,900 m — ideal for families and nature lovers seeking peace and seclusion.
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Lower Thai
Beginner · 1.500 m
25 min.
Niederthai — Ideal for beginners
Small, charming ski resort near Umhausen — perfect for families with children who want to learn to ski.
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Gries im Ötztal
Cozy · 1,600 m
30 min.
Gries — Manageable & Cozy
The manageable ski resort of Gries is located at 1,600 m above Längenfeld — ideal for anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle.
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Ötztal Superskipass — many ski resorts with one pass
360+ kilometers of slopes · 90 lift facilities · Hochoetz, Kühtai, Sölden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Vent, Niederthai & Gries
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Book early & save
Buy ski pass for Sölden & Gurgl online
The skipass prices in Sölden and Gurgl are dynamic: depending on the season, demand, and time of purchase, the price can change. Anyone who books online early can save compared to the box office price Save up to 20 %. The earlier you buy your ski pass, the greater the price advantage can be.
Up to 20 % cheaper
Early bookers benefit from lower prices in the online ski ticket shop than at the ticket counter.
Dynamic pricing
The price depends, among other things, on the date of purchase, the season, and demand. Prices may rise at short notice.
Conveniently pick up on-site
Buy online, receive a QR code, and conveniently pick up your ski pass at the designated ticket machines or lift cash desks.
Our tip:
Buy your ski pass online as early as possible. At Gurgl, discounted online prices are available up to 5 days before the respective ski day; after that, the box office price applies online as well. Tickets purchased online are generally not automatically cancellable or refundable; please therefore observe the respective tariff and cancellation conditions in the ticket shop.
Family Tip
Happy Family Weeks 2026/27
During select weeks, children (born in 2021 and younger) one Free ski pass, 5-day ski lesson, and childcare at the Hochoetz Preschool! Minimum stay of 7 nights in the upper Ötztal Valley.
Children ages 4 and up: free 5-day ski lesson · Children ages 2–4: free 5-day childcare (for children who are out of diapers) · Ski pass required (keycard deposit: €2)
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Book a ski vacation in the Ötztal valley
Ski bus right outside the door — book your winter vacation at Apartment Azalea now!
