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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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:
Today: 09:00 - 18:00
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Pfarrkirche Hl. Antonius in Niederthai
churches
The picturesque church of Niederthai, a true Baroque gem, is consecrated to Saint Anthony. Inaugurated and consecrated in 1698. The interior features a precious high altar in Baroque style and fresco paintings of diverse saints. Rich stucco decorations which still remind of the great importance of this parish church in the past.
Opening Hours:
Today: 09:00 - 18:00
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Restaurant Kneipphäusl
lactose free dishes,
restaurant,
vegetarian dishes,
tyrolean/austrian cuisine,
gluten free dishes,
live music/concerts
The Kneipphäusl at the Bishop Square in Umhausen is an ideal destination in the Ötztal.Well worth a visit in the quaint, cozy room, lovingly constructed from a 200 year old farm barn in Tyrolean style.- hearty tyrolean cuisine- cosy ambience & fire bowls- knuckle of pork & spare ribs on demand- table reservations: +43 680 2180 438
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T +43 680 2180 438
Eislaufplatz Umhausen
curling rink,
sports/leisure facility,
ice rink
The ice skatinge place is located in the center of Umhausen at the "Murplatz".Free entrance, weather permitting, floodlit / Rental: Sport Grüner
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T +43 676 7700 636
Sport Grüner Filiale Bischoffsplatz
bike service,
sport shops/rental service/sales,
climbing set rental,
bike rental
Hiking & Biking, Mountaineering & Climbing, Running & Fitness, Outdoor, Fashion & LeisureClimbing equipment rental, e-bike and mountain bike rental
Opening Hours:
Today: 09:00 - 17:00
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T +43 699 1603 3449
MPREIS
food-/drugstore
The supermarket M-preis is located directly on the main street, next to the car dealership Kapferer and Kapferer and the gas station. In the supermarket there is a cash machine and outside a tobacco machine.
Opening Hours:
Today: 07:40 - 19:30
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T +43 50 3219 2809 7
Bergwander- & Naturführer Josl Griesser
guides/outdoor schools,
hiking guide/snow shoe guide
Experience the nature, unforgettable moments in the middle of a unique flora and fauna, fresh mountain air and active movement in one.The mountain and nature guide Josl leads you to the most beautiful peaks and shows you our Tyrolean mountains.In the summer season he offer weekly hiking tours and also three-thousand-meter summit tours.
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