Oetz, 820 m | Umhausen, 1,036 m | Längenfeld, 1,178 m | Sölden, 1,377 m | Obergurgl, 1,927 m | Hochgurgl, 2,150 m | Pfelders | Moos, Stuls, Platt and Rabenstein | St. Leonhard | St. Martin | Saltaus and Quellenhof

Oetz, 820 m

Towering over Oetz, from which the valley derives its name, is the Hohe Acherkogel, the village’s imposing Alpine landmark which soars up to a height of 3,008 m. The village is characterised by its mild climate which is comparable with that of the Vinschgau Valley. The old saying “In Oetz you wear shirt sleeves, in Umhausen you wear a jacket, in Sölden you wear a coat”, is not without truth. In the village’s well-tended orchards you can come across peach trees and even sweet chestnuts flourishing at an altitude of 820 m. Built at the beginning of the 14th century and renovated in the 17th century, the Parish Church of St. George and St. Nicholas, with its Engelsaltar (angels’ altar) created in 1683 by Ignaz Waibl, constitutes an artistic and historical treasure. During the Middle Ages, court days were held in the “Gasthof zum Stern” and a part of the cellar was, supposedly, used as a prison from time to time. The building was renovated by Christian Rott in 1573 and its intricate fresco decorations are world famous. With its picturesque location and relatively pleasant water temperatures during the summer months, the Piburger See lake is a popular place to visit.