natural wonder
Ötztal Valley
A dramatic glacial valley stretching deep into the Ötztal Alps, where the 5,300-year-old mummy Ötzi was discovered near the Italian border.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Ötztal-Bahnhof
Austria · Europe
About Ötztal-Bahnhof
Ötztal-Bahnhof works well as a base: 10 minutes from Oetz, 12km from Ötztal Valley.
Ötztal-Bahnhof is in Austria. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Oetz, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ötztal-Bahnhof?
Within an hour or so of Ötztal-Bahnhof: Ötztal Valley (12 km), Kuehtai Saddle (13 km), Fern Pass (15 km), Hahntennjoch (16 km).
Are there any good drives near Ötztal-Bahnhof?
The nearest famous roads are Kuehtai Saddle, Fern Pass and Hahntennjoch.
Where is Ötztal-Bahnhof?
Ötztal-Bahnhof is in Austria, about 5 km from Oetz.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Timezone
- Coordinates
- 47.2333, 10.8500
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Ötztal-Bahnhof
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Kuehtai Saddle
At 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
13 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Fern Pass
A 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
15 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Hahntennjoch
One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
16 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Zugspitze
At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Eibsee
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Partnach Gorge
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Stubai Glacier
Austria's largest glacier ski area in the Stubai Valley, with year-round skiing and the dramatic Stubai ice grotto at 2,900 metres.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Ötztal-Bahnhof
17 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereKuehtai SaddleAt 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
- Right hereFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
- 16 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
- 23 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
- 34 kmStubai GlacierAustria's largest glacier ski area in the Stubai Valley, with year-round skiing and the dramatic Stubai ice grotto at 2,900 metres.
- 34 kmOetztal Glacier RoadOne of the highest paved roads in the Alps, climbing from Soelden to the Rettenbach Glacier at about 2,800 m: famous from ski World Cup openings and the James Bond film Spectre.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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