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THE BEST HOLIDAY PACKAGE IN THE TYROL’S MOST BEAUTIFUL VALLEY!
- HOSPITALITY SINCE 1889 -
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GET THE EDELWEISS FEELING!
Pure relaxation with the
Edelweiss Feelness Programme!
Re-charge your batteries with a fascinating mixture of centuries-old traditions and modern technology in the heart
of the Alps. We have spent many years looking into exactly what people who come to us seeking rest and relaxa-
tion really want from their holiday. Thanks to this knowledge, we can guarantee that your stay with us will be truly
unforgettable - be it a break alone, a romantic weekend for two, or an adventure for all the family.
Explore the stunning nature surrounding our hotel, let yourself be inspired by what you find, and use your new-
found ideas to enrich your daily life.
As part of our „Discover the Mountains!“ programme you have the chance to try out a whole range of activities
and tap into new sources of relaxation.
The most important thing? Simply relax and do as you please - after all, you decide what you would like to try out.
A unique activity programme in the fresh mountain air. Hospitality and tradition since 1889.
www.edelweiss-feelness.com
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Edelweiss Feelness
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Alpine Paradise
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Discover the mountains
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Hospitality since 1889
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Wellbeing & Beauty
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Culinary Delights
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Feel at home with us
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Families and Children
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The Edelweiss & Gurgl Activity Card & the Oetztal Card
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Enjoy Nature on Horseback
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Golden Autumn Shades in the Pine Forest
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ALPINE PARADISE
The Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl –
the ideal base for your perfect Alpine holiday
Perched at 1,930 metres above sea level and surrounded by towering 3000-metre peaks, the Hotel Edelweiss &
Gurgl offers a wonderful mixture of breathtaking nature and pure relaxation in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Visitors looking for action can choose from guided hikes, horse riding in our own modern indoor centre or
out in the mountains, archery, gymnastics, Nordic walking or even a session in our gym. While the kids enjoy
themselves in the large play area, why not let our chefs tickle your taste buds and pamper your palette with an
evening of fine dining? And, after a long day out in the fresh mountain air, there is no better place to relax and
unwind than in our state-of-the-art 1,200 m² Glacier Spa featuring steaming saunas, large indoor and outdoor
pools, a bubbling whirlpool and fully-trained masseurs. Everything you could wish for in the heart of a
stunning natural landscape!
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DISCOVER THE MOUNTAINS WITH US!
Let us tell you all about the treats awaiting guests visiting the beautiful
village of Obergurgl and the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl in the Ötztal Valley!
There are three good reasons why you are sure to find your perfect mountain holiday in Obergurgl…
The village of Obergurgl is blessed with a perfect geographical and climatic location: to the north, visitors enter-
ing the valley will find picturesque rock formations, rushing mountain streams and waterfalls, and cows and
horses roaming free along the winding hairpin bends; to the south, numerous glaciers, 21 towering 3,000 m
peaks and unique natural phenomena such as the blossoming Swiss pine forest provide a breathtaking backdrop.
The area seems to offer an endless range of activities for everyone: families with children, active pensioners,
enthusiastic mountaineers and couples looking for a romantic break.
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Perfectly located in the centre of Obergurgl, A huge range of leisure activities in the heart of the Alps:
directly next to the “Hohen-Mut” summer cable car. archery, Nordic walking, hiking and much, much more!
From untouched nature to adrenaline adventure
The enormous range of activities on offer in Obergurgl means that
everyone will find what they are looking for, from relaxed walks to extreme
mountaineering, from discovering the playful marmots native to the region
to visiting the site where Ötzi the Iceman – at over 5,000 years of age
Europe’s oldest natural human mummy – was discovered. Those looking
to get back to nature shouldn’t miss out on the region’s sparkling silver
streams, lush fenlands, deep canyons, natural Alpine zoo and network
of marked trails winding their way along mountain meadows, through
clearings, across streams and into the enchanting Swiss pine forest. Indeed,
what better way to enjoy these natural highlights than from the back of a
Guided walks five times a week suitable for all levels, from begin-
traditional Haflinger horse bred and raised in the region? Finally, with raft- ners to experienced walkers.
ing, canoeing, hut-to-hut hikes and thrilling mountain bike trails all close
by, adrenaline junkies certainly won’t be short of things to do!
For all those who love the mountains –
walkers, hikers and Alpine mountaineers
There is quite simply no place better for walking, mountaineering and
climbing than the Tyrol – and once you are in the Tyrol, why not come to
a region dominated by 21 towering 3000-metre peaks?
Nature-loving visitors to Obergurgl – the highest church village in Austria
and gateway to the tallest of the Alpine peaks, the “Über-Alpen” – will find
unparalleled hiking in the region. Where else can you spend three whole
weeks climbing mountains over 3,000 m in altitude without placing foot Enjoy nature on horseback with a locally-bred Haflinger horse.
on the same one twice? Fun and sport all in one – perfect for kids and adults alike!
The Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl was constructed by true mountain pioneers,
and there are few villages so closely associated with one family as
Obergurgl is with the Scheiber family.
Almost a century ago, defying the incredibly tough conditions of the time,
our family built the Ramolhaus mountain hut at 3,006 metres above sea
level to serve as a place of refuge for walkers. Now, almost 100 years later,
the spacious, newly-renovated Ramolhaus is still run by the Scheiber fam-
ily and continues to offer hikers good traditional food and modern rooms
after a long day’s walking.
The range of trails on offer in the surrounding mountains is almost unlim-
ited: take a one- or two-day trek through the Königstal Valley and over the
border into the northernmost Italian province of South Tyrol/Alto Adige,
A natural jewel and protected site of outstanding beauty: the Swiss
or why not use the Ramolshaus as a starting point to discover other nearby
pine forest in Obergurgl is just 20 minutes from the hotel.
peaks – or even follow in the footsteps of Ötzi the Iceman? The region
offers everything that an enthusiastic walker could possibly wish for.
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“Welcome to the real mountains!” Obergurgl is a must for anyone looking for a real mountain experience. After a long day hiking, what better way could there be to
relax in the evening than by letting the staff at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl pamper you? The perfect end to a perfect day!
Your holiday at the
Edelweiss & Gurgl
The perfect place to get away from it all
and enjoy the ultimate summer holiday
Three perfect reasons …
Thanks to the region’s stunning natural landscape, the Ötztal Valley has
long been considered the most beautiful mountain valley in the whole of
Austria by those in the know, with the village of Obergurgl a perfect base Enjoy the Alps on horseback. Discover the region’s trails with a local
Haflinger horse bred and raised in the mountains.
for exploring the surrounding area. Boasting 120 years of tradition and
experience, the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl was once again voted the best ho-
tel in Obergurgl in 2009, receiving particular recognition for its excellent
service. The Ötztal Valley, Obergurgl and the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl:
three good reasons for a fantastic holiday experience.
We look forward to welcoming you – let us look after your every need!
Obergurgl is the perfect base for visitors who not only want to spend time
in a beautiful landscape, but who want to experience life deep in the heart
Something for everyone: wide paths, arching mountain crests, chal-
of one of Austria’s remaining intact areas of natural beauty. lenging trails, easy routes and even narrow, exposed ridges to set the
pulse racing!
With a long and proud history, the four-star Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl has
for the last 120 years and four generations continued to pursue the same
goal: offering guests a beautiful and unforgettable stay.
The region’s natural beauty and our focus on offering visitors a truly special
holiday mean that 70% of visitors to our hotel have become regulars and
enjoy coming back to see us year after year.
With this aim of total customer satisfaction in mind, we recently created
the Edelweiss Card for our guests, which features a huge range of attrac-
tions and activities. From relaxed walks to extreme mountaineering – take your pick!
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SPA & BEAUTY
Relax and recharge your batteries in the Edelweiss & Gurgl Glacier Spa!
Relax in a Finnish sauna and breathe in the wonderful scent of aromatic herbs, sweat it out in the traditional Ro-
man Laconium and cleanse your pores in the steamy Turkish baths, refresh both, body and soul in the icy ‘cool
grotto’ and let yourself be drenched by one of our cascading jungle showers. After a long day in the mountains
there is no better place to follow your body’s natural rhythm and enjoy the age-old ritual of sweating, infusing and
relaxing than in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl’s Glacier Spa.
Spread over 1,200 sqm, the Glacier Spa offers guests a whole range of different ways to relax and unwind, while
those who still have the energy can work up a sweat with a session in our newly-refurbished gym featuring state-of-
the-art machines from Technogym and Precor.
10Discover the key to real quality of
life: relaxation
Everybody knows that you have to pay into a bank account every now
and then to make sure you always have money to draw on. However, in
day-to-day life we often end up drawing too much money from our ‘life
account’ and forgetting to replace what we have taken by ‘paying’ some-
thing back in.
Let us show you how you can develop your potential to master life’s
everyday challenges. Enjoy the 90°C Finnish sauna or the 55°C bio-sauna in the hotel’s
Glacier Spa.
As a first step towards this goal, all of the treatments on offer in the Gla-
cier Spa help you to slow down your life and build a calm, solid basis for
the changes ahead.
Our aim is to convince you to treat yourself to a little bit of holiday every
single day – to take time out for yourself. Paying into you ‘life account’ is
important, but when withdrawing from it don’t forget to take into consid-
eration your age and the amount of time you have at your disposal.
Pure relaxation! Close your eyes and drift away with one of the relaxing treatments
Our Glacier Spa team looks forward to helping on offer.
you find the perfect treatment for your needs.
Let our fully-trained masseurs pamper you with exotic massages and
aromatic scented oils. Then, why not discover the spacious Glacier Spa
beauty and relaxation area and soothe away the day’s aches and pains in a
traditional Finnish or herbal sauna, work up a sweat in the steamy Turkish
baths, enjoy the warmth of the Laconium so popular in Ancient Rome, let
the bubbles of the whirlpool invigorate your body, or relax your muscles
in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools?
Our stretching and relaxation programme focuses on simple, Relax your muscles in the large indoor and outdoor swimming
practical exercises that can be continued after your holiday in the comfort pools.
of your own home.
Plunge into a candle-lit bathtub during our Spa Night before letting our
trained experts pamper your skin with the finest beauty products.
When was the last time you treated yourself to something like that?
Surrounded by 21 peaks over 3,000 m, the region’s natural energy will
revitalise you and give you the power you need for the stresses and strains
of daily life.
No traffic, crystal-clear mountain air, cascading waterfalls so clean you can
drink from them, magical forests and pastures, horse riding, mountain
biking, archery …
So many ways to relax: a Laconium, a “warm grotto”, steam baths,
hot-and-cold Kneipp baths, a “cold grotto”, tanning beds …
We want to help you to re-discover the world using every single one of
your senses! Let our friendly and competent team give you advice tailored
to your personal wishes.
11CULINARY DELIGHTS
Fine foods and wines to savour
Spread through a series of different rooms, the dining area in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl offers the perfect atmos-
phere to enjoy exquisite food. Snuggle up next to a welcoming fireplace in the hotel’s lobby bar, or pay a visit to the
“Blaue Stunde” bar, where another warming hearth awaits!
The hotel also offers an indoor winter garden, a dining room with large buffet area, and a traditional Tyrolean
à-la-carte restaurant.
One thing is for sure: guests to the hotel’s restaurant are in for a culinary treat! With plenty of variety on the menu,
visitors looking for low-calorie creations and with special dietary requirements are sure to find what they
are looking for.
12Built around an imposing chimney, the lobby in the Edelweiss & Gurgl is a magnet for guests staying at the hotel. Comfy armchairs and sofas, a roaring fire, cooled
drinks and good conversation round off the homely atmosphere.
Haute Cuisine
at the Edelweiss & Gurgl
Guests to the Edelweiss & Gurgl can choose from 88 different drinks and
dishes on offer at the breakfast buffet. With options ranging from sweet to
sour and light to hearty, there really is something for everyone!
In the evening, let our chef pamper your taste buds with mouth-watering
menus featuring an eclectic mix of local and international flavours. Diners
The perfect way to get into the holiday mood: a good drink with
can choose from range of different dishes for each of the five courses. first-class service. The bar is just the place to relax with friends.
A fresh salad buffet and a generous cheese buffet
are on offer every day, while a traditional
farmers’ buffet and a dessert buffet are on the menu once
a week. Don’t miss out!
The untouched natural environment around the hotel in the heart of the
Ötztal Valley is the source of the ingredients that make our restaurant’s
dishes so unique. The milk, cheese, meat, fruit and vegetables used in our
kitchen do not come from large-scale wholesalers, but are sourced locally
from farmers working in the region, people we have trusted for many years. Half-board guests can choose from a wide range of fine dishes on
the menu. Alternatively, why not treat yourself to a meal in our
Discover over 300 of the world’s finest wines! traditionally-furnished à-la-carte restaurant?
When creating a selection of anything it is often difficult to find some-
thing for everyone, but with our wine list we have tried to feature
everything from fine drops to accompany the excellent meals served in the
hotel right through to vintages for true connoisseurs.
From the perfect wine to match your evening meal to exquisite bottles for
special occasions, our wine cellar offers a selection of fine Austrian wines
and international classics.
A cosy, relaxed atmosphere with an extra portion of real
Enjoy a glass of pure relaxation served by our first-class bar team - Tyrolean flair!
the perfect way to round off an action-packed day.
13FEEL AT HOME WITH US
Cosy rooms combining traditional style with the
latest mod-cons
All of our rooms are fitted with a bath and/or shower and WC, a direct-dial telephone, and a flatscreen television
featuring the hotel’s own information channel and a SCART box for guests to connect video game consoles.
Don’t forget to tune in to the hotel information channel to find out about the huge range of activities on offer
during your stay with us!
With all rooms decorated and furnished in cosy Tyrolean style, guests are sure to find the perfect place to stay in
the Edelweiss & Gurgl. The hotel offers everything from single rooms to double rooms, family rooms to suites,
with some of the rooms also linked by a connecting door – ideal for families. Our reception team will be more
than happy to help find the right room for you – just ask!
14With single rooms, double rooms, family rooms, family suites and romantic luxury rooms all on offer, let us help you find the perfect room for your needs.
For the perfect getaway …
Enquiry and booking management
at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl
We are pleased to receive enquiries about our rooms and always try to
fulfil potential guests’ every wish. To help us realise your holiday dreams
please give us as much information about any special requirements you
may have during your stay. If you feel at home with us, then we know we
are doing our job right!
Our superior rooms are available in a range of different sizes, with
some including connecting doors to the neighbouring children’s
The earlier we receive information on special requirements during your rooms.
stay, the easier it is for us to confirm that we can meet those needs. Be it
rooms next to each other or on a particular floor, connecting doors for
teenagers, rooms for friends and acquaintances, or even a specific room
number – please include as much information as possible in your enquiry!
All rooms in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl are non-smoking.
Spa & Beauty Basket Romantic rooms complete with four-poster beds and comfy sofas.
All of our rooms include a Spa & Beauty Basket packed with all the things
you need to take advantage of the hotel’s Glacier Spa area without having
to bring a whole suitcase full of toiletries and bathwear with you on holi-
day. The basket includes bath robes, towels and flip-flops.
Baby listening service via mobile phone
Our hotel’s telephone network enables guests to use their in-room tel-
ephones as baby monitors. Once activated by the reception, guests can
use the baby monitor function on their in-room telephone at the touch
of a button. In the case of an alarm you will be contacted via your mobile
phone, keeping you constantly informed about what is happening
in your room. With a whole range of different room categories on offer,
guests are sure to find the comfort they are looking for.
15FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
The ultimate holiday experience for the whole family!
Our wealth of experience gathered over the past 120 years running a family business and listening to our numer-
ous guests means that we know exactly what couples and families with children want and need from a holiday.
When it comes to walking and hiking, our younger guests in particular have their own wishes, demands and ideas
– and Obergurgl is the perfect place to fulfil them!
Rather than the long, tiring treks up to wide mountain pastures that often prove so unpopular with children,
a network of easily-accessible walking trails for the whole family means that everyone can enjoy a breathtaking
natural experience as soon as they step out of the door.
16Adults relax while the kids discover!
The network of walking trails around Obergurgl means that while the
adults can enjoy the stunning natural surroundings without working up
too much of a sweat, children will have no time to be bored as they dis-
cover everything Alpine nature has to offer.
Discover nature with the
whole family!
Guests staying at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl need only walk a few
The Ötztal Valley Alps offer walks for the whole family in the heart of
minutes from the hotel’s front door to experience Alpine nature at first a stunning landscape!
hand. Walkers heading to the Beilstein peak can choose either hiking trails
snaking their way along mountain streams and over wooden bridges or a
series of safe paths with hand-holds hugging the rock walls.
Alternatively, discover one of the man-made paths leading into the Swiss
pine forest, where you can enjoy the wonderful changing colours of the
leaves from spring to late-autumn and follow the distinctive scent of sap
and moss all the way to the cascading waterfalls. Indeed, the Swiss pine
forest in this region is of such high quality that it has been declared a
natural heritage site.
With swimming, the Ralley Kids’ Club, treasure hunts, archery and much
The experience on the Beilstein peak is certainly worth the walk: a seem- more on offer, younger visitors to Obergurgl certainly won’t be short of
ingly endless network of babbling streams criss-crossing the mountainside, things to do!
occasionally coming together to form small, crystal-clear pools.
It is not just the nature that makes this region so unique – even relaxing
here is more beautiful! Three picturesque waterfalls close by are the perfect
place to stop for a rest and a snack while the kids discover the burrows
created by the numerous marmots native to the region or head straight to
the streams to dig out the shimmering clay with their bare hands – ideal
for making models!
A little further up lies the excavation site of one of the oldest archaeologi-
cal finds in the Tyrol, a perfect vantage point to enjoy stunning views of Horse riding taster-courses, walks into the Swiss pine forest, paddling
the surrounding ravines and glaciers and admire the many different shades in the crystal-clear mountain streams, and visits to real working farms.
of moss decorating the lush undergrowth. There really is so much to see!
Guests with our “Edelweiss & Gurgl Activity Card” and the “Ötztal Card”
(see pages 18+19) can enjoy a whole host of additional attractions includ-
ing family white-water rafting, hikes and cable car rides – everything you
need to guarantee an unforgettable holiday!
These days we often have so little time to spend with those we love – the
members of our family. That’s why at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl we
offer you a very special holiday experience that allows you to spend real
quality time with the whole family.
Something for everyone in the Kids’ Club: painting, face painting,
handicrafts and even an obstacle course and free trial horse back riding.
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The Edelweiss Card –
the best offer in the Tyrol’s most beautiful valley!
Many of those familiar with the natural landscapes across Austria consider the Ötztal Valley to be the most
beautiful mountain valley in the whole of the country. Still, the valley remains in many ways a closely
guarded secret often only revealed to friends. In the past years, however, the region has become increas-
ingly well-known thanks to the discovery of Ötzi the Iceman and the growing awareness of the stunning
mountain scenery.
With so much to do, we at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl feel we have a duty to help our guests discover
the hidden treasures of the region and make the very most of their holiday without missing out on a single
highlight!
As if that wasn’t enough, we have created a very special package with plenty of handy extras only available
to guests staying at the Edelweiss & Gurgl. The aim of the Edelweiss & Gurgl Activity Card is simple: to
offer the best package around in the Tyrol’s most beautiful valley!
All guests staying at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl receive a free EDELWEISS CARD for the duration of
their stay, enabling them to access a whole range of activities at no extra cost.
Available to guests of the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl with the Edelweiss Card:
• five guided hikes per week catering for a range of different ability levels
and led by fully-trained hiking guides;
• one guided hike up to the Ramolhaus mountain hut;
• overnight stay at the Ramolhaus mountain hut at 3,006 metres above sea level
including half-board (also available individually);
• free use of the Edelweiss & Gurgl Sport and Fitness Programme;
- archery, mountain biking, Nordic walking,
- warm-and-cold Kneipp water therapy, meditation, stretching,
- special exercises to prevent age-related muscle deterioration
from the age of 35.
• free use of the Edelweiss & Gurgl Kids’ Programme;
- available every day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Sunday to Friday (six days a week),
- archery, horse riding taster-courses, visits to real working farms, diving in the outdoor
pool, nature hikes, marmot safaris, painting, face-painting, handicrafts, games,
dancing and plenty more!
• free use of the 1,200 m2 Glacier Spa beauty and relaxation area;
- guests will find a Spa and Beauty Basket in their rooms complete with flip-flops,
towels and bath robes.
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The Ötztal Card – the ideal way to discover the Valley!
Guests wanting to take advantage of the huge range of things to do in the Ötztal Valley in summer need look
no further than the Ötztal Valley Card. Among the many services included is free access to the bus network
stretching all the way from the village of Haiming at the start of the Valley to Gurgl at the very end.
Use of the summer cable cars in the Ötztal Valley (once ride per day/cable car)
‘Drei-Seen-Bahn’ cable car in Kühtai • ‘Acherkoglbahn’ cable car in Oetz• ‘Gaislachkoglbahn’ cable car in
Sölden • chairlift in Sölden-Hochsölden • ‘Rotkogl’ two-man chairlift in Sölden • Schwarze Schneid/Tiefen-
bach gondola • ‘Wildspitze’ two-man chairlift in Vent • Gaisberg/Hohe Mut • ‘Hochgurglbahn’ cable car &
‘Top Wurmkogl’ chairlift on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The Ötztal Valley’s museums – discover the history of the Ötztal Valley
The Ötzi Village (‘Ötzi Dorf ’) in Umhausen • The Ötztal Valley Heritage and
Open-Air Museum (‘Ötztaler Heimat- und Freilichtmuseum’) in Längenfeld •
The Tower Museum (‘Turmmuseum’) in Oetz
Swimming Pools & Spa Centres
Natural mountain lakes for swimming (in Umhausen and the ‘Piburger See’ lake in Oetz) • open-air swim-
ming pools (in Haiming, Sautens, Oetz and Längenfeld) • The leisure & spa centre in Sölden •the ‘Aqua
Dome-Tirol Therme’ swimming pool & spa in Längenfeld (visitors wishing to use the Aqua Dome must be
in possession of an Ötztal Card valid for at least 7 days)
Mountain bike and cycle hire • free one-day hire for guests with an Ötztal Card.
Alpine Panoramic Road (Glacier Panoramic Road)
Bus travel to the Ötztal Glacier. At 2,800 m above sea level, the Ötztal Valley Glacier Panoramic Road
(‘Ötztaler Gletscherpanoramastraße’) is one of the highest roads in the Eastern Alps, winding 15 stunning
kilometres all the way from Sölden up to the glacier ski areas.
Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road (‘Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstrasse’)
Bus travel up to the ‘Timmelsjoch’ mountain pass – the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is considered by
many to be the most beautiful high-altitude Alpine road in the Tyrol. Open from May until the end of
October.
With so many activities and attractions included, the Ötztal Card offers one of the most comprehensive
packages in the whole of the Alps, whisking guests up to the very top of the Eastern Alps for unique and
unforgettable views.
Our reception staff will be pleased to tell you more about what is included in the Ötztal Card. Alternatively,
visit our homepage for comprehensive information. Please make sure you check the opening times of the
centres, museums, cable cars and attractions well in advance.
Cabrio fun on the ‘Timmelsjoch’ mountain pass – free for Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl guests!
Are you staying at least four nights in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl? If so, why not use the Timmelsjoch
Mini Cooper Cabrio to experience the thrill of high-Alpine driving with the wind in your hair!
The toll-road charge, car hire and insurance are all covered by the Timmelsjoch-Hochalpenstrassen AG
and the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl – all you have to pay for is the petrol! Bookings taken according to
availability.
19ENJOY NATURE ON HORSEBACK
Riding lessons in the 800 m2 indoor training centre and
hacks into the Ötztal Alps on locally-bred Haflinger
horses!
Our locally-bred Haflinger horses have several roles. As well as being exhibition animals, including some of
the finest examples of their breed in the whole country, they are also used for hacks and tournaments, with our
guests and the members of the Scheiber family alike enjoying the local nature on horseback.
Haflinger horses love hacks into the mountains. Indeed, Haflingers were bred with the specific aim of being able
to withstand tough conditions in the mountains, meaning they are both good-tempered and very sure-footed.
Visitors to our Kids’ Club always look forward to visiting the Haflinger horses – after all, children love horses
and horses love human contact.
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back to nature on horseback!
The wonderful scenery around Obergurgl offers an almost unlimited range
of things to do. Among the most popular activities with adults and children
is a visit to our riding centre.
The team of riding instructors will be pleased to show you around the 800
m² indoor riding centre and accompany you on the most beautiful hacks
into the mountains surrounding Obergurgl. Let our team of riding instructors and grooms teach your children
the art of horse riding.
Our centre offers tuition for all levels, from beginner lessons using horses
kept on the longe line to advanced riding and jumping exercises. For more
information just ask for our riding folder. Younger visitors with a passion for
horses shouldn’t miss out on our special Haflinger package for children and
teenagers – don’t hesitate to ask for details about this action-packed six-day
programme for true horse enthusiasts!
Pay us a visit and enjoy the stunning mountain landscape in and around
Obergurgl on horseback. The Haflinger horses we breed have been famous
throughout Austria and beyond for many years!
The centre offers tuition for all levels, from complete beginners
using the longe line all the way through to riding and jumping
exercises.
Love Riding – Love Nature!
Beginners can enjoy riding lessons in our new riding centre, while more ex-
perienced equestrians can head off on guided hacks along the paths around
the hotel.
Horse riding is the perfect way for everyone – even beginners – to get away
from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience the fascinating
interaction between man, animal and nature.
Relax and enjoy breathtaking high-Alpine views on horseback.
20 m x 40 m = 800 sqm! One-on-one or group riding tuition in the
Haflingers were traditionally bred on high-altitude pastures to work along indoor riding centre – with fantastic views for free!
mountain paths. However, these friendly, sensitive horses with an incred-
ible work capacity despite being relatively light eaters are extremely versatile
animals and can be used for a host of sporting and leisure activities. What
is more, Haflingers have exceptionally long life spans and can often live up
to and beyond the age of 40. Their practical size and enormous strength
also make them ideal for a range of therapeutic treatments and exercises.
All these characteristics mean that Haflingers kept in the right conditions
and trained in a professional manner without physical abuse are the perfect
horses for beginners and small children to learn how to ride.
Our team of grooms looks after the horses with the aim of maintaining and Enjoying the autumnal shades in the pine forest on horseback.
developing their friendly nature so that guests can enjoy their hacks
to the full.
21Design, Satz & Grafik:
spitzar©, Dani Csepku, Michael Anfang,
Fotos:
Bernd Ritschel,
Foto Markus Auer,
Foto Rainer Mireau
Dani Kralik International photographer
Ötztal Tourismus, www.oetztal.com
Alpine Luftbild
Druck:
Eggerdruck Imst,
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Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl Scheiber GmbH,
GF Lukas Scheiber,
Sales & Marketing:
Michael Anfang
© Scheiber GmbH, Obergurgl,
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werden.GOLDEN AUTUMN SHADES IN THE PINE FOREST
The “Obergurgler Zirbenwald” forest, stretching from
1,950m to 2,100m above sea level and covering an area
of approximately 20 hectares, is home to traditional
Swiss pine trees up to 300 years old.
Since Swiss pine trees of such age are extremely rare, this forest has been a protected heritage site since 1963. Back
in the 1880s almost the entire tree population was destroyed as a forest fire swept through the region, with only
old Swiss pine trees surviving. It is these ancient trees that, together with younger growth, form the two-generation
forest of today. Indeed, if you take the time to have a closer look you will discover that the forest is teeming with
all sorts of other plants, animals and insects, hidden away in, on or under logs, stones, trees and in sunny clearings.
24Hike across bridges and through ravines, take a break under a rushing waterfall or breath in the smells of the forest as you stroll through the fens. Outdoor enthusiasts can
discover Alpine nature right on their doorstep – for everything else there is Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl.
For our healthy and active older
guests!
It is such a pleasure to finally have the time to be able to truly relax and enjoy
life and all it has to offer.
In and around Obergurgl you will find stunning natural landscapes that relax
and strengthen mind, body and soul. Discover the comprehensive network
of walking trails, breathe in the wonderfully pure mountain air, let the spray
of a thundering waterfalls refresh your body, enjoy the sights and sounds of
the Swiss pine forest with its wonderful resin aroma, or simply take time out Enjoy the Alpine fenlands surrounding the pine forest, a place of
contemplation for great thinkers and even Nobel Prize winners in
to admire the fascinating autumnal shades of nature’s very own performance times gone by.
with colours no painter could ever dream of capturing.
A walk into the Swiss pine forest on one of the well-maintained paths is a
journey through unbelievable shades of green, yellow and orange, past cascad-
ing mountain waterfalls and on to the perfect place to sit down, relax and let
yourself be inspired by nature.
Since the 1960s, great thinkers including Austrian Nobel Prize laureate Frie-
drich August von Hayek have used the region around Obergurgl as a source
of mental and physical regeneration. The Swiss pine forest is just a 20-minute
There is a network of walking trails throughout the pine forest,
walk from the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl – there really is no reason not to and if you are really quiet you may even be lucky enough to spot
discover this natural gem. some wild animals!
The Swiss pine forest around Obergurgler is part of the ‘Gurgler Kamm’
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and can be discovered using the specially built
2.1-kilometre adventure trail.
As a guest of the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl you will also receive the EDEL-
WEISS CARD including a whole host of attractions and activities to enjoy
during your stay with us.
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl – simply enjoy a good time. We look forward to
welcoming you!
There is nothing quite like experiencing nature’s sights, smells and
sounds at first hand.
25F E E L T H E C A R E
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Ramolweg 5, 6456 Obergurgl
p: 0043-(0)5256-6223
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