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STUBAITAL The best known and largest valley from the Wipptal side is the Stubaital. A normal tram, takes you in the middle of this valley of the 40 three thousand meter high mountains, it comes Wilten from Innsbruck.
Grabafall In the Unterbergtal, the continuation of the Stubaital, leads in the 1534 m high altitude Grabaalm (parking) a small climb to an impressive waterfall, which gets its water from the glaciers of the Stubai Alps.
food
Gröbenhof Just outside, on the trail between Fulpmes and Neustift, is this cozy inn with great sundeck. Solid, rustic kitchen, inexpensive. daily. Groeben 1
where to stay
Sporthotel Neustift Outside the impressive Stubai Alps, indoors tyrolean hospitality at its best, convincing spa. 65 rooms. Moos 7
OETZTAL
The with 65 km longest tyrolean valley, named after the capital Oetz (2200 pop.), is rising up to the almost moon crater-like appearance summit regions around Hochgurgl, Obergurgl and the Timmelsjoch, where the Wildspitze, with 3768 meters the highest mountain in Tirol can be seen. The mild climate like in South Tirol gave the center of the valley, a luxuriant vegetation with peach and chestnut trees.
Freilichtpark Ötzi-Dorf An exciting and educational trip to the Neolithic Age, the open-air park in Umhausen, where the daily life of villagers from Ötzis time is shown. The prehistoric village museum gives scientifically knowledge of the Neolithic Age. May-Oct. daily. 9.30am-5.30pm. entrance 5.90 Euro.
Längenfeld With approximately 3100 people is the health resort at the Ötztal Ache (17 km from Oetz) not only the largest town in the valley, it also has the highest church tower (74 meters). In the Tirol Spa Aqua Dome glacier water is bubbling with 40 ° C hot sodium chloride sulphate. daily 9am to 11pm. Oberlängenfeld 140, 14 Euro/3 hours
Sölden Almost at the end of the Oetztal, is the place together with Hochgurgl, Vent and Obergurgl the hub itself when you speak about skiing. You get amazed by the experience on the three platforms of the three peaks, and the fascination of the alpine world: on the steel platform Gaislachkogl Panorama (3058 m), with a glass floor, the Tiefenbachkogl (3309 m) and nature platform Schwarze Schneid (3370 m), consisting of a circular wooden panel. Reachable via cableways.
Stuibenfall Its the highest waterfall in Tirol (150 meters) and a special sight. The waterfall (10 km from Oetz) is on a 45-minute walk from Umhausen to reach. food
Zum Stern Old Inn from the 16th century, with sumptuous frescoes and old taverns. Here is excellent tyrolean bacon snack offered. daily. from 2pm. Kirchweg 6, Oetz
where to stay Posthotel Kassl Centrally located, comfortable house with tradition. Also on offer: indoor pool and sauna. 49 rooms and appartements. Hauptstr. 70, Oetz
ARLBERG The mainvillage (1304 m) on the tyrolean side of the Arlberg pass the world famous street between Lechtaler Alps and the Verwallgruppe counts with its 2400 people with Kitzbuehl to the birthplace of the tyrolean ski resorts. Whether for skiing or sunbathing, a ride on the funicular to the hypermodern 2070 m high Galzig is in any case an experience.
food Brunnenhof Cozy wood-paneled lounges tirolean inspired, very good kitchen. daily. 7pm-12am St. Jakober Dorfstr. 53
where to stay Montana Comfortable, with attention to detail furnished house in the pedestrian area of St. Anton. Fresh renovated. 14 rooms. Dorfstr. 31 Stanzertal
East of St. Anton extends along the Rosanna the Stanzertal. Pettneu (6.5 km) is a good starting point for hikes in the dreamy Malfontal.
Verwallsee At the foot of Verwallgruppe is the Verwallsee, a recreational area for walkers with a natural playground for children. 6 km from St. Anton
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