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Handicraft demonstration & guided tours

Infrastructures
Handicraft

Handicraft demonstration & guided tours

Farst - älteste Ansiedlung des Tales

places worth seeing

Located above the legendary Engelswand rock face, Farst is one of Ötztal's oldest settlements.If you dare ascending on the serpentines that have been cut into the steep rock (60-minute walk), you are rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view and hearty hospitality at the year-round serviced mountain inn. The Reichalm pasture, which is a 60-minute walk from Farst, is an insider's tip for nature lovers.Getting there by private car: possible to the foothills of the mountain.Driving up to Farst is only possible by taxi Scharfetter. *Taxi Scharfetter T +43 (0) 5255 5858

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Farst

Kneippanlage Umhausen

wellness facilities, Kneipp facility

Refreshing moments, restoring energies, improving you health. According to Kneipp´s five essential pillars, you find varied pool for arms and legs as well as a drinking fountain and a herb snail. "Barefoot Trail"Diffrent stages and sections are covered with stones, sand or gravel. Walking barfoot is healthy and stimulates the blood circulation of you soles and heels.

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Kneippanlage

Pfarrkirche St. Vitus in Umhausen

churches

St. Vitus`Parish Church - Umhausen - Oldest church in the Ötztal ValleyThe parish church of Umhausen was built in 1220. Mainly Gothic building, renewed in 1682 by adding a northern steeple and a three-sided choir stall. High-quality interior, splendid fresco paintings in Gothic style (1st half of the 14th century), filigree high altar with neo-Gothic elements, countless Baroque figures. Splendid Gothic Pietà dating back to 1360. The adjacent Nepomuk Chapel was added in 1771, featuring fresco paintings by Josef Keil. Funerary chapel with arched entrance area. Small recesses in the graveyard walls, decorated with Rococo statue of Saint Vitus (dating back to 1770). Picturesque graveyard with beautiful crosses designed by the local artist blacksmiths. Precious Stations of the Cross and wayside shrines.

Opening Hours:
Info
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027
Mo: 09:00-18:00
Tu: 09:00-18:00
We: 09:00-18:00
Th: 09:00-18:00
Fr: 09:00-18:00
Sa: 09:00-18:00
Su: 09:00-18:00
Today: 09:00 - 18:00

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Kirche Umhausen - © Manfred Scheiber

Bauernprodukte Leo Scheiber

regional shop/self-service sale, regional products/crafts

Beef sale in November and DecemberCold fresh milk (milk machine), Quantities: 0.5 l and 1 l,  all-season, 7 days a week, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

detail T +43 5255 5188

Bauernprodukte

Erlanger Hütte

lactose free dishes, vegetarian dishes, tyrolean/austrian cuisine, vegan dishes, gluten free dishes, tyrolean origin, mountain huts

Beautiful mountain hut with traditional flair, homely wooden parlor, wood-fired stove. Excellent Tirolean meals. Wonderful high Alpine location right next to Wettersee mountain lakeHiking paths:- from Umhausen (1031 m) approx. 5 h via Vordere Leierstalalm (1798 m) along a new trail (landslide!)or by taxi to the trail below Vordere Leierstalalm - approx. 2.5 h- from Tumpen (937 m) via Gehsteigalm (200 m), approx. 5 hor by taxi to Gehsteigalm, approx. 3 h- from Roppen/Oberinntal (706 m) approx. 2 h to serviced Maisalm (1634 m, privately owned), then on Forchheimer trail, approx. 6 hTaxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858Peak Tours: Wildgrat, Kreuzjöchlspitze, FundusfeilerCrossings: Ludwigsburger Hütte, Frischmannhütte, Hochzeigerhaus- beds (8)- mattresses (40)- Tirolean cooking using regional ingredients- specialty: lamb roast, ragout of wild goat- Member of DAV campaign "Taste of the Mountains"The Erlanger Hütte is one of the fine culinary spots ("Genussplatzlen"). "Regional, seasonal, honest cuisine - whatever is available is enough!" - is the motto. The "Genussplatzlen" include commited businesses that act regionally and sustainably whenever possible. Find out more at www.oetztal.com/genussplatzlen

detail T +43 664 3920 268

Hütte

Parkplatz Lehn-Platzl

car park/parking garage/parking lot, car

Maximum height: no height restriction. Camping is not permitted in any of the parking areas in the Ötztal.

Opening Hours:
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01.01.2024 - 31.12.2030
Mo: 00:00-00:00
Tu: 00:00-00:00
We: 00:00-00:00
Th: 00:00-00:00
Fr: 00:00-00:00
Sa: 00:00-00:00
Su: 00:00-00:00
Today: 00:00 - 00:00

detail T +43 57200 400

Parkplatz

HOFER

food-/drugstore

The Hofer food market is located directly on the main road, opposite the Kapferer and Kapferer car dealership.

Opening Hours:
Info
07.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
Mo: 07:30-19:00
Tu: 07:30-19:00
We: 07:30-19:00
Th: 07:30-19:00
Fr: 07:30-19:00
Sa: 07:30-18:00
Su: -
Today: 07:30 - 19:00

detail T +43 5703 0320 70

Logo Hofer

Frischmann Hütte

hut reachable via bike, mountain huts

The Frischmann Hut lies at an altitude of 2.192 meters in the middle of the Ötztal mountains and near the mountain "Fundusfeiler". She is a favored alpine and mountain hut. Hiking paths:- from Umhausen (1031 m) to the Hintere Fundusalm and further to the Frischmann Hut - approx. 3,5 h or by taxi to Hintere Fundusalm, approx. 30 minutes or- from Köfels (1.401 m) to the Köfler Scharte and through the "Köfler Jochwaal" to the Frischmann Hut, approx. 4 hTaxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858Peak Tours: Fundusfeiler, Felderjöchl, BlockkogelCrossings: Erlanger HütteReservations can be made directly through the website www.frischmann.schutz.haus

detail T +43 720 5315 3254

Frischmannhütte

Gasthof Andreas Hofer

lactose free dishes, restaurant, vegetarian dishes, tyrolean/austrian cuisine, vegan dishes, international cuisine, gluten free dishes

During your holiday, a stop at the traditional inn should not be missed. Enjoy Austrian and regional cuisine in the large dining room or in the rustic stone pine parlours. On hot days, a shady guest garden beckons.

Opening Hours:
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30.05.2025 - 31.12.2025
Mo: 10:00-22:00
Tu: 10:00-22:00
We: -
Th: 10:00-22:00
Fr: 10:00-22:00
Sa: 10:00-22:00
Su: 10:00-22:00
Today: 10:00 - 22:00

detail T +43 5255 5214

Restaurant - Stube

E-Bike Ladestation - Gästehaus Bichl

e-bike charging station

The station is open to the public and anyone can charge.In addition to a normal 220V socket, the most common charging points for various batteries are also offered.

detail T +43 5255 5532

Ladestation Bichl

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