Event highlights in the Ötztal valley - Summer 2023

Here is a small selection from the multitude of events - as an appetiser for your hunger for experience:  

03. - 05.08.2023: 25th Ötztal Classic - noble cars on impressive mountain roads

A fabulous opportunity for lovers of Classic Cars to admire these historic gems up close, especially on the first two days on the stages in Längenfeld and through Sölden. 

07 - 09.08 and 05 - 08.09.2023: Vent unplugged - the feel-good programme at the pulse of nature & the region.

Finding yourself, new energy and wonderful natural sites as well as the roots of regional culture - this is how the Vent unplugged feel-good programme can be summarised. Free offers - from yoga and regional cooking classes to a guided round tour on historical tracks (including the discovery of Ötzi) and sky watching - let you enjoy the magnificent mountain world and culinary delights. The sunrise tour to the Wilder Mann (3,019 m) with mountain breakfast, a guided glacier tour and the gourmet trail with local specialities are real highlights and may also cost something. When the lights go out in the whole village during the Candle Light Dinner, the term dream experience reveals its true nature in the candlelight.  

22. - 23.09.2023: Oetz Trophy - Extreme Kayak Championships  

Whether extreme paddlers, freestyle and slalom world champions or expedition kayakers, the international elite of kayaking comes to Ötztal every year. They follow the call of the wilderness called Ötztaler Ache - also legendary among rafters for a long time. The "crazy kayaks", as they could be respectfully called, master one of the most difficult stretches of white water in the world. And they do it as fast as possible in the competition for the Oetz Trophy. Thanks to the hiking trail along the riverbank (see route description), there are optimal vantage points to follow the course of the race and feel the power of the roaring water for yourself.

29.09. - 03.10.2023: National Day of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN - a celebration according to the motto "one for all". 

Every year, the international bike community celebrates the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN as both the end of the season and its culmination. Founded as one of the most ambitious bike projects in the Alps, the motto "one for all" is also reflected in the programme variety over the 5 days. From the citizens' meeting and the supervised children's programme to various contests, guided tours and riding technique courses, one highlight follows the other. Let's go to the Gaislachkogl valley station in Sölden, the bike Eldorado sends its regards!

Numerous other events in summer 2023 can be found in the constantly updated event calendar!

Further highlights in summer 2023

• Sunday, 06.08.2023 at 06:00: 51st Glacier Flea March from Obergurgl (1,930 m) to Vent (1,900 m) over the 3,200 m high Ramoljoch - with a far-reaching view of the surrounding mountain giants of the Ötztal.
• Sunday, 13.08.2023 at 11:00 a.m.: Festival on the mountain of the Sölden mountain railways at the Gaislachkogl middle station with music, large children's programme, farmers' market, pony rides and much more.
• Saturday, 19.08.2023 at 10:00 a.m.: Drinking water Längenfeld - yesterday - today - tomorrow is the name of the easy hike (2.5 h / 300 hm) with a visit to the drinking water source and the elevated tank; meeting point: Nature Park House; free of charge; registration required!
• Saturday, 26.08.2023 at 16:00: AREA 47 - Cliff Diving Freestyle as a competition of daring athletes who present acrobatic tricks from the 16 m high diving tower; free admission!
• Saturday, 09.09.2023: With start from 07:00 - 08:00 in Sautens (first town in the valley) there are 2 routes of 39 or 45 km to choose from to explore the varied landscape of the Ötztal. With the finish in Längenfeld (car park with shuttle bus to the start), the Ötztalmarsch is a wonderfully relaxed long-distance hike. 
• Saturday, 09.09.2023 from 9:00 a.m.: AREA 47 - Tyrolean Wakemasters as a title fight worth seeing of the Tyrolean wakeboard elite in the sensational wake area of Austria's largest outdoor leisure park.
• Sunday, 10.09.2023 from 09:00: Alpine pasture drive in Zwieselstein as a traditional festival, with regional specialities and local customs, early pint concert (11 am) and arrival of the cattle drive (1 pm).  
• Saturday, 14.10.2023 from 09:00 a.m.: 1st Haiminger Market Day with high-quality local delicacies from own harvest and production as well as children's programme.
• Saturday, 21.10.2023 from 09:00: 2nd Haiminger Market Day.
• Tuesday, 31.10.2023 at 18:00: Spooky guided tour through the local history museum in Längenfeld with tales of will-o'-the-wisps, curses & ghosts and other supernatural occurrences from the Ötztal; also suitable for children (12+) who like to be spooked. Cost contribution freely selectable. Registration required!