EXCOURSIONS
Sölden is an ideal starting point for interesting excursions. Go over the Timmelsjoch (Panorama Street) to Südtirol/ Italy, admire the famous “Goldene Dachl” in Innsbruck or let the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens enchant you.
More beautiful excursions see www.tiscover.at.
| Badeseum | Ötzidorf |
| Gletscherstraße | Rofenhöfe |
| Lehrpfad Zirbenwald | Stuibenfall |
| Mineralienaustellung | Timmelsjoch |
| Ötztaler Heimatmuseum | Sommer- und Winterwanderwege |
Badeseum |
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| An oasis of recreation for young and old | |
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| The lake is located in Umhausen between the mighty 3.000m high Ötztaler and Stubaier Alps. It is right on the way to Stuibenfall and in the immediate vicinity of the Ötzi-Dorf. Large lawn, a children's playground, beach volleyball and tennis courts provide fun and relaxation for everybody. |
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Gletscherstraße |
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| Highest tunnel in the eastern Alps | |
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| The Ötztaler glacier street is one of the highest roads in the eastern Alps, and with a length of 15km from the village Sölden (1,377m) on the Rettenbach glacier ski areas and Tiefenbach glacier. | |
Lehrpfad Zirbenwald |
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| Covers an area of 20 hectares | |
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| The "Zirbenwald Obergurgl" is at the southern end of the village from 1950m to 2180m above sea level. The trial through the Zirbenwald is marked by 22 points. Since centuries this forest enjoys the special protection of the local population. In addition since 1963 the forest is a natural monument. |
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Mineralienaustellung |
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| With the largest single garnet of Europe | |
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| His hard-won jewellery and countless other minerals adorn the Silbertalalm currently. These minerals from all over the world were traded on stock exchanges. One of the best collectibles - the largest single garnet of Europe - can you admire in the Silbertal restaurant. |
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Ötztaler Heimat und Freilichtmuseum |
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| Habitat and life style of the 50s of the 20th century | |
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| This is the museum of its kind also a peasant and social studies museum. In contrast to the portly middle hallway house, means the house is blocked side-floor house. A plentiful collection of diverse devices completes the documentation of a bygone rural life and the world of work. |
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Ötzi Dorf - Ötzi zu seiner Zeit |
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| Open Air Archeological Park | |
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| Ötzi, the Iceman, was the inspiration for the open-air archaeological park. You gain insight into the lives of our ancestors 5,000 years ago. Aurochs and wild horses, wild goats, sheep’s and a tamely squirrel inspire not only the young visitors to the Ötzi Dorf. |
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Rofenhöfe - Vent |
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| Highest Mountain genes managed farms in the eastern Alps | |
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| The famous movie "DIE GEIERWALLY" with Heidemarie Hatheyer had been shot there. Already in the 13th century shepherds founded the first settlement. Today, the area is a popular gathering place for the mountain friends, since most tours and mountain hikes lead along on the Rofenhöfe and on the famous suspension bridge. |
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Stuibenfall |
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| Tyrol’s highest waterfall | |
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| The Stuibenfall in Umhausen is with 159m height Tyrol’s highest waterfall. Furthermore, there is a viewing platform at the Niederthaier country road. It offers the possibility of Stuibenfall from above. | |
Timmelsjoch-Hochalpenstrasse |
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| Curvaceous scenic route to Italy | |
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| Then, as nowadays, the trip across the 2509m high Timmelsjoch is for real car and a motorcyclist experience. Especially for convertible drivers, the wind is felt to experience a new dimension of driving pleasure. Almost as in the bird flying float them on the long sweeping the steep slopes up and down. |
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Wanderwege |
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| Winter and summer hiking paradise Ötztal | |
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| Relaxing walks to more than 30km well cleared forest and forest roads, with the sledge to the huts and the surrounding mountain pastures, snowshoe hikes through pristine winter landscape or Nordic walking - the offer is varied. In the summer were 300km of snugly to high-alpine available footpaths opened to you. |
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