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Obergurgl Resort Guide
Resort Information
The village of Obergurgl, Austria's highest parish, nestles at the end of the Ötz Valley, arguably the prettiest valley in the Tirol. This little mountain village is completely surrounded by vast stunning peaks in an area of astonishing natural beauty. The views all around are truly spectacular, and at an altitude of over 1,800m, you can really feel the exhilaration of the fresh mountain air. Enticingly close are the permanent snowfields of the Tiefenbach and Rattenbach Glaciers above the neighbouring village of Sölden.
Walking
Here, in the upper Ötz Valley, you feel literally on top of the world. Most of the walking routes end with panoramas - the Hangerer, known as Austria's Matterhorn, the majestic peaks of the Stubaier Alps, or the many awe-inspiring local glaciers. Standing at over 3,000m on the Schwarzkogel, all around you are spectacular views.
All Crystal customers will receive a FREE Ötztal Pass, Ötztal Combi Card (please request 1 card per person at time of booking). The weekly Ötztal Pass gives free use of local buses, one ride per day on seven different lifts in the region, 1 free 3-hour session in the Aqua-Dome, as well as other attractions. Alternatively you can choose an Ötztal Combi Card. This is a 7 day card which includes 3 days of the Ötztal Pass (not including Aqua-Dome) and 4 days of the Obergurgl walking programme. (see box). Crystal customers will also receive a FREE walking map (Kompass 042 1:25K w/English guide)†.†One per booking. Coupon must be completed & postage & packing paid.
Walking Map
| Walking Map | Kompass 042 1:25K w/ English guide | Price: |
| One per booking | Coupon must be completed & postage & packing paid | FREE |
Activities
During the summer Obergurgl has a number of traditional and music festivals. The Tourist Office also organises a programme of activities and events, including a regular "Flowers of the Alps" slide show in the Piccard Hall. One of the hotels has a 700sqm indoor golf facility, including 3 top-class simulators, a putting green and 4 tee-off areas! Outdoors you can play tennis, hire a mountain bike and enjoy some of the many marked trails or try summer skiing on the glaciers above nearby Sölden.
Another great attraction in the region is the 'Ötzi Village' at Umhausen - a reconstructed stone age village with photo displays of 'Ötzi' the perfectly preserved 5000 year old man found nearby. Visit the Ötzi Village by joining a guided tour (available locally).
