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Winter in Ötztal — Ski magic

Hochoetz right on your doorstep — ski bus only a 2-minute walk from the apartment. Winter hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoe trails, and wellness at the AQUA DOME await you!

Ski bus 2 minutes 41+ km slopes Hochoetz Test Winner 2025
Ötztal Winter Mountain Panorama
41+
km slopes Hochoetz
15+
Lifting equipment
71
Sunny days/Season
2.272m
highest slope
Winter Highlights

Winter activities

Skiing Hochoetz Ski bus 2 minutes
Skiing Hochoetz
2025 Test Winner — 41+ km of slopes, family-friendly, night skiing every Thursday. Ski bus just a 2-minute walk away!
All ski resorts
Ötztal Winter Village Idyllic
Winter hiking
250 km of cleared winter hiking trails through snowy forests and villages — an experience for the whole family!
Perfect for families
Freeride Ötztal Advanced
Freeride & Deep Snow
The Ötztal is known for its freeride slopes—deep snow, glaciers, and legendary off-piste descents in Sölden!
Ski resorts
Winter hiking Ötztal Dogs allowed
Snowshoes & Tours
4 marked snowshoe trails in Hochoetz - unique in the Ötztal. An experience for dogs too!
Dogs welcome
Zwieselbach Ötztal Natural jewel
Ice Climbing & Nature
The Zwieselbach River offers spectacular ice formations in winter. Guided ice climbing tours for the adventurous!
Guided tours bookable
Cross-country skiing Ötztal 195 km of cross-country ski trails
Cross-country skiing
Over 195 km of cross-country ski trails in the Ötztal valley — from the leisurely valley trail to the challenging high-altitude trail. For beginners & pros!
195 km of cross-country ski trails in the Ötztal
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.

Week 1
Dec. 5–19, 2026
Week 2
Jan 9 – 23, 2027
Week 3
March 13-20, 2027
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 winter vacation in Ötztal

Ski bus right outside the door — book your winter vacation at Apartment Azalea now!