Obergurgl Holidays

Obergurgl lies in the attractive Otz Valley and is an ideal destination for a relaxing summer walking holiday, thanks to the wonderful Alpine scenery and the crisp mountain air. There's a charming culture to discover on an Obergurgl lakes and mountains holiday, and visitors can immerse themselves in the Tyrolean character of the area whilst discovering all there is to see and do in and around the village.

 

Located at 1,929m, Obergurgl is the highest village in all of Austria, and affords spectacular panoramic views from its stunning setting. Obergurgl holidays feature access to the towering mountains via the lift system, which allows visitors to head to the high-altitude terrain by way of special trails and paths, whether for rambling, hiking, mountaineering or Nordic walking. Scenic walking holidays in Obergurgl offer a variety of well-marked trails, and cater for everyone from families with children looking for gentle terrain, to serious hikers in search of tough challenges throughout the peaks. Special hiking lift passes and visitor cards are available, and a free bus service ferries visitors around the town and to the lifts. Mountain biking is very popular on an Obergurgl lakes and mountains holiday, with the region offering varied itineraries against a spectacular backdrop. Other activities to enjoy in town include swimming, tennis and golf, with the village home to an indoor golf centre with a simulator and putting green. Ideal for a peaceful rejuvenating health and beauty break, holidays in Obergurgl feature the Aqua-Dome in nearby Langenfeld; a wellness spa for the ultimate in relaxation where visitors can try pampering beauty treatments as well as saunas, massages, whirlpools, swimming pools and a giant slide for children.

 

There's plenty of tradition and Alpine culture to soak up on an Obergurgl lakes and mountain holiday, with festivals and Tyrolean evenings featuring folk dancing and local music, in particular the Gurgler Song Festival in August. Those interested in the history of the region can visit the Otzi Village in Umhausen, a reconstruction of a Stone Age village, to learn more about the past on an Obergurgl holiday.