Top infrastructure for your dream vacation
In the Ötztal, no wish is left unfulfilled when it comes to infrastructure when it comes to winter holidays.
First-class offers and top service in all areas await you on site.
Comfortable mobility on your holiday in the Ötztal begins right from the moment you arrive
In the Ötztal you can always stay mobile, even without your own vehicle. The diverse range of mobility options makes getting there easier (see also the article “Travel sustainably & enjoy car-free”). A variety of shuttle services and taxi companies will take you from Ötztal train station or Innsbruck Airport directly to your holiday accommodation. You can easily and conveniently book the Ötztal Shuttle directly online.
Arrival and departure via the Ötztal train station or Innsbruck Airport is also comfortable and cost-effective with the public bus. Public transport is impressive across its entire length in the Ötztal and also increases your mobility during your holiday. The buses run every half hour to numerous stops from the Ötztal train station to the end of the valley. You can find a timetable overview here.
Special bonus: The Guest Card gives you a great mobility advantage, as it includes free use of all bus lines listed in the winter months. Your Guest Card offers additional benefits and is integrated into the digital travel companion, so you can always have it at hand on your smartphone. More information about this here.
Always and everywhere mobile at your holiday destination - from the ski bus to the center shuttle in Sölden
From taxi services and shuttle services to public buses to the state-of-the-art lifts from the Sölden mountain railways, numerous offers ensure short journeys within the holiday resort, including from valley to mountain and vice versa. Under the following links you will find offers and service providers on the subject of mobility - also for private transport, such as (e-) filling stations, car repair shops, parking facilities, ... - in Sölden and Längenfeld.
In Sölden, a generous range of mobility options enables a stress-free, perfect start to the day of skiing. No matter which holiday destination or district you are coming from, the comprehensive ski bus service ensures a quick and pleasant journey. For your own car, free parking garages and spaces are available at the large mountain railway valley stations. For a relaxed journey to the glacier ski areas, we also recommend the Sölden glacier ski bus.
Special comfort: The center shuttle connects the center of Sölden with the Innerwald district quickly, comfortably and barrier-free. The ultra-modern lift is as easy to use as a hotel elevator, but is much more spacious and has a great view.
Ski and snowboard rental with top equipment and comprehensive service
The optimal equipment ensures uninterrupted skiing and snowboarding fun. In this regard, you have come to the right place in Ötztal! More than 30 sports shops and ski rentals in Sölden meet the highest standards in terms of selection and quality, and the offering in Längenfeld is also diverse. You're sure to find what you're looking for in both places, be it the latest ski and snowboard models, ski boots and boots, poles, helmets, ... - whether to buy or rent.
Tip: As an additional service, everything is usually offered from a single source by organizing the ski pass and ski school course if desired.
When renting skis and snowboards, there is usually a sports shop attached, where you can also equip yourself fabulously with sports clothing, from warm ski underwear to fashionable ski jackets and from cool hats to gloves to ski goggles etc. When renting, the sports equipment is expertly customized , there are also exchange and depot options in the ski area and valley. We recommend the all-in-one offers from ski rentals, which offer numerous plus points. The following advantages of ski and snowboard rental are obviousWhen renting skis and snowboards, there is usually a sports shop attached, where you can also equip yourself fabulously with sports clothing, from warm ski underwear to fashionable ski jackets and from cool hats to gloves to ski goggles etc. When renting, the sports equipment is expertly customized , there are also exchange and depot options in the ski area and valley. We recommend the all-in-one offers from ski rentals, which offer numerous plus points.
The following advantages of ski and snowboard rental are obvious
- Cost-effective, cutting-edge equipment – brand new every season!
- The perfectly serviced, checked material ensures greater safety
- You receive expert advice and adjustments from specialists
- There is usually a free change option in the ski area
- Practical ski depots can be found on the mountain and in the valley (directly next to the train stations)
- Most of the offers can be booked online at reduced rates
- There are often family-friendly tariffs (e.g. free rentals for customers’ children)
- In some cases, a free shuttle service is offered from the accommodation to the ski rental
- There is usually the option to test first and then buy
Tip: The full selection of rental equipment can be booked online before your holiday at a reduced price. It will be ready when you arrive and will be quickly adjusted by the specialist.
The ski rental shops also have the equipment for other winter sports ready for you, such as tobogganing, fun sports equipment or even ski touring and cross-country skiing equipment, with a wide selection in Längenfeld as well as in Sölden.
High-quality and diverse ski and snowboard course offerings for every level
In a winter sports paradise like Sölden, with its traditional ski culture and its legendary reputation in the snowboard and freestyle community, teaching how to move elegantly on snow is of course also very important. This starts with the basics of skiing and extends to perfection.
The ski schools and ski courses offer an optimal range of lessons for all levels, from beginners or (re-)beginners to experts. The spectrum ranges from a one-man operation for individual support as a personal guide to a large ski school with a complete offering. With top-trained professionals at your side, learning to ski is really fun!
Cross-country skiing schools & (trial) courses in the alpine winter paradise for Nordic skiing
A total of 143 kilometers of groomed and groomed trails in the Ötztal also promise true winter sports fun for cross-country skiers. Learning the ideal technique is particularly advisable when Nordic skiing. From an introduction to the classic style for beginners to tips for experts for particularly dynamic skating, the well-trained and certified cross-country skiing guides provide the right know-how. The cross-country skiing schools and programs offer a low-threshold entry, even for biathlon!
Further infrastructure in the Ötztal – from sports and leisure to public supplies and service providers
Introducing all areas and aspects of the excellent infrastructure in the Ötztal would take us too far. In any case, you will find everything you need on site: from ATMs to the post office to the pharmacy. As is well known, medical care in Austria is excellent, including in the Ötztal, including its own sports clinic in Sölden. From sports & leisure to wellness & beauty to public supplies, here is an overview.
When it comes to everyday needs and other services, no wish should be left unfulfilled. There are also a few useful addresses in Sölden as well as various offers and contact points in Längenfeld.