Hochoetz - The family-friendly ski area at the entrance to the Ötztal Valley

Perfect in size, cozy atmosphere plus top modern amenities – that's what the Ski Region Hochoetz in the lower Ötztal Valley stands for! The officially quality-sealed slopes cater for Alpine skiers, free-riders and snowboarders. A ski region with a great heart for families and kids where lift lines are a thing of the past, crowded ski slopes are literally unknown.

It is now possible to purchase ski passes online at the ski ticket shop, the pick-up of online purchased ski passes is possible at the ticket office of the mountain station in Hochoetz. Ski spasses are also availalbe at our reception, it´s always the best and easiest solution to book them ins advance.

Thanks to reliable snow and top modern snow-making systems covering all slopes, unlimited skiing is guaranteed in Hochoetz throughout the winter season.

Hochoetz has a great heart for young guests

When it comes to skiing for all ages the family-friendly Hochoetz Ski Region ranks among Tirol's true insider tips.

Off the ski slopes everything focuses on children and families as well. Hochoetz is renowned for its high level of personal service.

As soon as you arrive you will feel at ease: families and children are especially welcome! Besides varied outdoor activities and a child-friendly snow park, the ski region also features a restaurant for kids and a kids' ski school with separate kindergarten right amidst the ski area.

12 mountain lifts with a total hourly capacity of 16,256 persons await you between 1400 and 2300 meters above sea level, plus a great choice of perfectly groomed ski slopes.

The ski area operated by the Oetz Mountain Lift Company boasts something for all ages and preferences: wide open slopes (marked in red) from the Brunnenkopf top station; well-loved Kühtaile family ski trails offering uninterrupted panoramic views (triple chair lift); sun-flooded Balbach ski slopes; challenging downhill runs for experts starting at Mohrenkopf top station; free skiing terrain along Wetterkreuz mountain lift; and many more attractions.

Embedded in snow-topped mountain peaks you can choose from 41 kilometers of immaculate ski slopes with highly reliable snow conditions. Since the 2009/2010 winter season all ski runs are equipped with state-of-the-art snow-making systems featuring 35 top modern snow guns spread all over the ski region.

Real speed skiers get together on the permanent race track to fight for their chance at glory, while free-skiers and snowboarders get together in the snow park next to Balbach chair lift. Fun and action await you! Truly relaxing moments are scheduled on the panoramic "Zugspitzblick" platform or the incredible Snow Village. And when the day comes to an end, all winter sport aficionados can check and compare their altitude meters and slope kilometers online via skiline.

Skiing makes hungry, as we know! A number of quaint mountain huts and inns await you - just perfect for enjoying a hearty snack or meal, and soaking up the winter sun. Don't miss out on sampling typical Tirolean delights like cheese dumplings or scrambled pancake.