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Surrounded by glacier-topped 3000 meter high peaks, the mountain village of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl - or Gurgl for short - towers at the rear end of Ötztal valley at almost 2000 m above sea level. Those who want to explore "Tirol’s glacier village" will experience a perfect symbiosis of nature and enjoyment. Thanks to the high Alpine altitude (and summer mountain lifts) it is only a stone's throw to fabulous vantage spots, unique excursion destinations and rustic Alpine pastures & mountain huts. Ambitious mountaineers will find high Alpine challenges and worthwhile tour destinations in a row. Quality-sealed accommodations and a huge choice of leisure activities offer everything your heart could possibly desire. Thanks to the Ötztal Inside Summer Card you have all the trumps for a memorable vacation in your hand.
If you want to leave your hiking boots at home, there is a multitude of alternatives available and your holidays in Gurgl are enriched by myriad more experiences. A heaven not only for wellness fans in search of relaxation, but also for all those who want to face new sporty challenges: rock climbing, cycling, horse riding or geocaching – just to mention a few.
We will do our best to ensure a safe stay in Gurgl. But, of course, we also strongly depend on your help. The Covid-19 information area provide answers on guidelines that apply to you and frequently asked questions. Our summer holiday cancellation guarantee promises worriless holiday planning. And our local experts always have an open ear for your wishes, questions or concerns.
Originally the name Gurgl, as Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is often called, derives from the word “Gurgall” which roughly means “village in the glacier crown”. Anyone who has been here before will confirm it: good comparison! It is also true that Gurgl is Austria's highest parish village and home to the highest road crossing in the Eastern Alps, easily accessible on the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road.
In Austria you will experience a summer vacation that creates memories staying with you and your family forever: Tirol's scenic Alpine World makes a true heaven for fascinating nature exploration, holistic well-being holidays or splendid sporty challenges. Hiking through shady forests, climbing on precipitous rocks or spending one-of-a-kind family holidays together with your children amid unspoilt nature. The area is also renowned for Tirol's finest mountain bike tours, offering varied routes for beginners and advanced. However, a winter holiday promises superb Alpine skiing on immaculate slopes and cross-country skiing at its best.
