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Discover the fascinating side of snow in all its facets.
This is how a holiday should be: while grandma and grandpa enjoy walking on romantic winter trails, the youngest guests can romp around and play in the snow with their snow sliders. Older kids give skiing or snowboarding a try. Mum and dad discover the scenic cross-country skiing tracks in lovely Niederthai. Let's get ready for ultimate snow activities!
Included Attractions
All the fascinating sides of winter sports and exercises in the snow, comprising also ski lifts and Nordic ski tracks, are already included if you stay at one of the Niederthai Card partner lodgings from the coming 2019/2020 winter onwards!
Your personal Niederthai Card allows you to use the following services for free from 01.12.2019 bis 30.04.2020*.
*Please note that depending on weather and snow conditions some services may not be offered during the entire service period.
Niederthai Ski Area
The small and cozy family ski area is also ideal for beginners and perfect to improve your skills. Both active and varied winter holidays await you here.
- 3 T-bar lifts and 1 connecting lift
- 4 slope kilometers
- Relaxation loungers on the ski slope
- Quaint rest stop locations
Nordic skiing on the sunny plateau
Perfectly groomed cross-country skiing tracks with absolute snow reliability on the valley floor and at high altitude. Ideal for leisurely Nordic skiers and ambitious experts. Among the very special highlights ranks the Nordic track floodlit by night.
- 31 km of Nordic skiing tracks and routes
- Skating & classic style
- Floodlit night track (Mon-Fri)
- High altitude training center
Nordic skiing taster lesson
(1 per card)
Only certified cross-country skiing instructors take care of you, giving an insight into the latest Nordic skiing techniques. Get to know more about the right posture and modern skating techniques plus many useful tips and tricks.
- Every Sunday & Monday from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon
- Meet here on Sunday: Ötztaler Langlaufzentrum
- Meet here on Monday: Skischule Niederthai Umhausen
- Booking for Sunday: at ötztalauftalab ALPINZEIT until Sunday 09.00 am
- Booking for Monday: at Skischule Niederthai Umhausen
Nordic ski biathlon for everyone
(1 per card)
Featuring a new laser shooting range and highly professional instructors. No matter if you are an absolute beginner or a pro - everyone can give it a try.
- Every Thursday & Sunday from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
- Ötztal cross-country ski center
Toboggan runs
Enjoy a leisurely winter walking tour through the snow-covered Alpine wonderland together with your family. After a hearty snack at one of the quaint mountain huts and inns you return to the valley on a toboggan.
- Two scenic toboggan runs
- Length: 5 – 7 km and 1.5 km
- Quaint rest stop locations
- Flood-lit toboggan run on Tuesdays (Alpin Apart to Connection lift)
Snow playground
A splendid place to romp around and play in the snow for our youngest guests. The measure-made snow playgrounds promise loads of action and adventures. A visit to Ötztal's Snowman and a souvenir photo are an absolute must.
- Ötztal cross-country ski center
- Children's snowball wall, igloo, sliding hill with sliding tyres and more
Stuiben Falls lantern walk
A truly breathtaking natural spectacle by night: the Stuiben Falls - Tirol's biggest waterfall - can be explored together with an experienced hiking guide. He takes you from the village on snow-paved trails to the mighty Stuiben Falls. Unforgettable holiday moments!
- Every Wednesday
- Duration: 1.5 - 2 hrs.
- Meet here: 6.30 pm, Sennhof car park (next to Information Office Niederthai)
- Advance booking: until Wednesday 4.00 pm at the Information Umhausen or Niederthai
Public ski and nordic ski bus
The convenient Umhausen-Niederthai ski and Nordic ski bus takes you effortlessly from one village to the next.
More information here or at the Information offices on site.
Guided tour of the old smithy in Niederthai
The ancient blacksmith's craft has been deeply rooted in the regional history down to the present day. In the course of this interesting guided tour of the Old Smithy in Niederthai you can even watch coin minting close by.
- Every Thursday
- Duration: approx. 1 h
- Meet here: 5.00 pm, village smithy
Guided (snowshoe) winter hiking tour
Alpine nature is wrapped into a white coat. While admiring its infinite beauty, the nature park guide takes you through snow-blanketed forests and fields. The best you can do: Restore your energy and soak up the sun. You also get an insight into varied over-wintering strategies of mountain animals and plants.
- Every Tuesday
- Meet here: 1.30 pm at Ötztaler cross-country center
- Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
- Registration: until Monday 5.00 pm at Information Office Umhausen or Niederthai
Guided tour hydroelectric power station Niederthai
Hydropower is a tradition in the Tyrol as well as a future. The new small power plant Niederthai was put into operation in August 2018 and generates with 680 liters of water per second from the "Horlachbach" and a Pelton turbine with 6 nozzles about 1,500,000 kWh of electricity per year. A look behind the scenes with the power plant operator takes you into the exciting world of hydropower.
- Every Thursday
- Meet here: aprrox. 5.30 pm - alte Dorfschmiede Niederthai
- Duration: approx. 30 min
- Equipment:sturdy shoes and warm clothing (cap)
