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Quaint mountain huts, superb pasturelands, bars and retail shops: Vent boasts an infinite variety of local companies and infrastructures.
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1502 The church and the graveyard were consecrated, 1701 Matthäus Gerstgrasser from Partschins became the first pastoral assistant,1712 The church was completely rebuilt, 1728 Foundation of the chaplaincy by the Bishop of Chur Josef Prantl became the first curate (1727 - 1754)1773 The chapel was built in Rofen; an old chapel already existed1802 An avalanche destroyed the church; only the tower and the tabernacle remained1862 The baroque-style church was consecrated and Vent became a parish. The high altar probably comes from a former church in Karthaus in Schnalstal valley (statues, St. Bruno, St. Benedict). Next to the high altar: John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, an altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary with a statue of the Virgin made by the Tirolean artist Andreas Kölle. 1936 Renovation of the church1939 The parish does not belong to "Unser Frau im Schnalstal" any more (diocese of Trient) but to Sölden1956 New church bells with electric mechanisms 1957 Further renovation of the church; the painted windows were replaced by double- glazed honeycomb windows. The small vestry was enlarged.1984 The graveyard and the chapel were amplified1995 Renovation works1996 Renovation of the church's interior1999 New main altar and lectern
Opening Hours: Today: 07:00 - 21:00
On the first floor of the listed Widum, the 50 m² exhibition is dedicated to the diverse nature and cultural topics around Vent. An impressive photo gallery shows the traditional shaft drive between Vent and South Tyrol. The rich settlement history around Vent is excitingly told. These weighty topics are presented sensitively and unobtrusively, along with the tradition of field names or the history of the Alpine Club. Pictures from Ötztal Nature Park
Opening Hours: Today: 08:00 - 20:00
Discover and experience nature.In summer, Vent is a paradise for hikers and mountaineers. Wonderful high-altitude trails, magnificent sunrises, glacier-fringed high valleys, enjoy nature at its purest. Climb from blossoming alpine meadows up into the eternal ice! Gain impressions that will remain unforgettable. Eight alpine club and mountain huts await you.Countless marked trails invite you to extended hikes. The whole scenery is dominated by Tyrol's highest mountain, the Wildspitze at 3,768 m.Hiking & Mountaineering.Vent can confidently be called a place of longing for mountaineers and hikers. The original mountain village owes this reputation to its historical connection to alpinism. And therefore belongs to the illustrious circle of Austrian mountaineering villages. Time seems to stand still here, but you shouldn't. Challenging summit tours, seemingly endless long-distance hiking trails, hut tours lasting several days, leisurely family hikes and educational theme trails await you. The summer cable cars facilitate the ascent and descent to the mountain world and to the alpine pastures and huts, while the mountain guides of Venter will guide you safely across the fles, ice and snow.
Winter: open from 28th february to 26th april 2026Summer: open from 11th june to 21st september 2025 (the hut will close in the morning)The Martin Busch Hütte is located at 2,501 m at the heart of a striking mountain backdrop and with views of the powerful 3,00 0 m peaks and panoramic views of the Ötztal glaciers.To the hut: via Spieglbach bridge left into niedertal valley, altitude gain: 600 m, length: 9 km, time: 3 hCrossings: Similaunhütte, Hochjoch Hospiz, RamolhausSummit climbs: Kreuzspitze, Similaun, Hintere Schwärze, Saykogel, Finailspitze, HauslabkogelWinter: ideal ski tour resort, beware of avalanche risk!Glacier walks: Marzellgletscher, niederjochfernerSkitour: from Vent, altitude gain: 600 m, length: 9 km, time: 3 h
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MicroshopHygiene products, tobacco, snacks and drinks are publicly accessible daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Hotel Macun!
The mountain farms of Rotte Rofen, often called Rofenhöfe, are located at an altitude of 2,014 m and about one kilometre to the west and 114 metres higher than Vent in the Ötztal Alps. Like Vent itself, the farms form part of the municipality of Sölden in the Ötztal.The Rofenhöfe are the highest, year-round farmsteads in Austria (2014 m). The Gasthof Rofenhof is open (highseason, restday in summer on monday, restday in winter on sunday).
In our traditional Tyrolean parlors, you can enjoy both genuine Tyrolean hospitality and delicious dishes from Italian and Austrian cuisine.Our pizzas are particularly popular. Gourmets love the "Pesca e Pollo", topped with peach slices, grilled turkey strips, and mascarpone, as well as the "Tirolese", featuring wild mushrooms, bacon, and Gorgonzola. Additionally, we offer steaks, Wiener Schnitzel, pasta, lasagna, and fresh salads. Let yourself be indulged!Of course, we take great care to use regional products from our immediate surroundings. This applies to fresh vegetables, salad, and fruit just as much as to meat, bacon, and specialty sausages.We look forward to welcoming you to Wildspitz Restaurant!
On the wide open plain between Vent and the historic Rofenhöfe Farms, deeply symbolic sculptures that enter into dialogue with attentive hikers are catching the eye. The artworks made of stone were created between 2007 and 2013 as part of the ARTeVENT international sculpture symposium. With the help of an audio guide that can be accessed with your own smartphone, this unique Art Trail becomes a lively narrated symbiosis between art, nature and people.
Opening Hours: Today: 00:00 - 00:00
Everything You Need for Your Mountain Adventure – at the Venter KaufhäuslDiscover the variety at Venter Kaufhäusl: Our wide range includes sporting goods, groceries, souvenirs, gifts, books, stationery, tobacco products, and a well-equipped summer rental service.Whether you are on Alpine crossing, are a summit chaser passing through, or enjoying a hiking holiday in Vent – we have everything you need. Looking for new hiking or mountain boots? We're happy to offer expert and friendly advice.Stop by and be surprised – we're here for you every day!
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