Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0650-266 52 92;
www.rockynature.at
;
Winklen 188b, Längenfeld)
Climbing-pro Markus Morandell
helps you come to grips with the Ötztal's high-altitude wonderland. See the website for
courses and prices, including the introductory two-hour
Schnupperklettern
(€30).
Sleeping
Nearly every village in the valley has a supermarket and camping ground. Room rates are
30% to 50% higher in winter.
Hotel Rita
( 05253-53 07;
www.hotel-rita.com
;
Oberlängenfeld 44a, Längenfeld; s €84-90, d €148-166, ste €174-202;
)
The Lengler family extend a heartfelt welcome at this pretty chalet hotel, a five-
minute walk from Aqua Dome. Set in gardens with mountain views, Hotel Rita has spa-
cious, contemporary rooms and a terrific spa area with an indoor pool, whirlpool, herb-
scented saunas and
hammam
. It's all about the details here: from lovingly prepared six-
course dinners to free guided hikes and bicycle, map and walking-pole rental.
SPA HOTEL
€€
Nature Resort Ötztal
(
RESORT
€€
05252-603 50;
www.nature-resort.at
; Piburgerstrasse 6, Ötz; s incl half board €90-100, d €150-210;
)
This riverside retreat has eco-chic chalet rooms, warmly decorated in sustainable
pine. It's a solid family choice, with free activities like guided mountain hikes and bike
tours, plus deals on rafting and canyoning. That's if you can tear yourself away from the
saunas and open fire in the spa.
Hotel Garni Granat
( 05254-20 62;
www.hotel-granat.at
; Gemeindestrasse 2, Sölden; s €33-43, d/tr €66/99; )
This
friendly
Pension
in Sölden is near the ski lifts in winter and runs free guided hikes in
summer. Many of the bright, traditional rooms have whirlpool bath-tubs. A playground
and sandpit occupy kids, and guests have free use of the pool, sauna and tennis court at
the nearby leisure centre.
HOTEL
€€
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