Ötztal awaits summer full of action: Overview of the highlights 2025!

Ötztal awaits summer full of action: Overview of the highlights 2025!

Ötztal, Österreich - The summer season in the Ötztal is just around the corner and begins on June 6, 2025. Movement and relaxation - the Ötztal offers ideal conditions for both. The region, known for its breathtaking nature, attracts the trails of the Bike Republic Sölden and an extensive network of over 1,600 km of hiking trails with a variety of leisure opportunities, including the wellness area in the Aqua Dome. This versatility makes the Ötztal an attractive goal for active and relaxation vacationers.

The Ötztal Summer Card, which is available free of charge for guests in around 400 partner companies, offers numerous inclusive services and discounts. These include access to mountain railways, swimming pools, museums and even public transport. In addition, reduced or free entries are available to the Aqua Dome and the Area 47, with certain times for free admission.

Special events and offers

The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road opens on May 21, 2025 and is another attraction for visitors. An exciting challenge for mountain lovers is the five -day mountain tour "My first real 3000" on the Similaun (3,606 m), which can be booked with experienced guides in summer. The region also offers guided wide -hiking stages, which are summarized under the terms "hut hiking" and "summit hikes".

The newly opened via ferrata in Hochoetz will be inaugurated on June 22, 2025, while the Acherkogelbahn celebrates its 50th anniversary. In addition, there will be weekly sunset events in the panoramic restaurant Hochoetz from July 18 to August 8.

Family -friendly activities

Families will also get their money's worth in the Ötztal. The Widiversum offers interactive play stations for children, and the Widiversum Family Festival takes place on July 6, 2025. Another highlight are the weekly participation music theater performances with Widi, which are aimed at the little guests.

There are several trail runrun events for sports enthusiasts, including the Stuiben Trailrun in Umhausen from May 22nd to 24th, 2025 and the Glacier Trailrun in Gurgl on July 17 and 19, 2025. The area also offers various outdoor activities to open the season, starting with the Battle Battle on May 3..

Bike Republic and cycle paths

The Bike Republic Sölden inspires the cyclists with 14 lines, 16 natural trails and 13 enduro routes, with an anniversary celebration taking place in the period from June 19 to 22. Furthermore, the Ötztal cycle path leads over a 50 km route away from the traffic and thus offers a fantastic backdrop for bike tours in nature.

The Aqua Dome impresses with 12 inner and outdoor pools as well as various saunas and gastronomy. For nature lovers, the Piburger See in Oetz is a popular resort, while Gurgl offers high alpine summer wellness and ideal training opportunities for athletes.

The Ötztal Summer Card can also be purchased for 3, 5, 7 or 10 days and applies throughout the region. In the event of a withdrawal from the contract, all payments will be reimbursed within 14 days, but conditions are incurred.

The Ötztal, with its numerous leisure activities and events, offers something for every taste - be it action or relaxation. The region is therefore ready to offer unforgettable summer experiences. You can find more information on the pages ofCisionandÖtztal.com.