Oetz · Tirol · Winter 2026/27
Ski, Snow & Mountain Magic
Hochoetz right on your doorstep — ski bus only a 2-minute walk from the apartment. 6 ski resorts with over 300 kilometers of slopes await you in the Ötztal valley. From family-friendly to World Cup level — something for every taste!
Ski bus 2 minutes
41+ km slopes Hochoetz
6 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
December 2026
Season Closing
April 2027
Children free
2019 and younger
The Ötztal as a Ski Paradise
6 ski resorts — one valley
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 Super Skipass — all 6 areas with one pass
356 piste kilometers · 90 lift facilities · Hochoetz, Kühtai, Sölden, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Vent, Niederthai & Gries
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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!
