Obergurgl holidays

Obergurgl has a few bathing lakes and beaches in the area. Lake Umhausen is a small, family-friendly place. There's a small patch of sand and plenty of grassy lawns for little ones to play on.

Lake Piburger See in the Öz valley is one of warmest bathing lakes in Tyrol and has rowing boats available for hire.

For a beach day with a side of thrills, visit Area 47 - a huge natural swimming lake in a beautiful forest space, with off-road trails, canyoning, white water rafting, diving and other outdoor activities.

There are a few local shops in town and you might be able to pick up a bargain.

Obergurgl has a few premium sport shops that sell equipment and clothing. There are a few souvenir shops to look around, too.

Obergurgl is a pretty, high-altitude village so there are lots of views to take in, especially as the sun sets behind the mountains.

There are very few bars open around town in the summer, but you can enjoy a quiet drink in many of the hotels.

Obergurgl has a lot to offer when it comes to food. From pizzerias and mountain huts to award-winning restaurants, you'll always be able to try something new and different.

With wood-fired ovens for perfectly cooked pizzas, Pizzeria Belmonte is warm, elegant and always full of people.

Local buses are free with an Öz Card and run to lots of different towns - even over the border to Moos in Italy. The Öz bus runs down the valley to various other villages and lifts, whilst the Panorama Glacier bus from Sölden will take you to the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers.

There's the Hohe Mut Bahn gondola in Obergurgl and the Hochgurglbahn and Top Wurmkogel lifts in Hochgurgl. If you've got an Öz Hohe Mut Bahn you'll get a couple of free rides too.

Obergurgl is relatively quiet in summer, so you can enjoy long, peaceful walks through the town and out into the surrounding countryside. There are even reduced traffic zones. And thanks to its high altitude, you can be sure of excellent views wherever you go.

Obergurgl is the walker's paradise with over 1,600km of trails through the green pastures, mountain forests and scenic marshlands of the Ùtztal valley. Walking on top of the world is an everyday occurrence here, with 20 mountains towering to over 3,000m. The tourist office organises a weekly walking programme based around a particular theme, with 18 different walks and one high Alpine tour. If you want to set out alone, the Ötztal Card gives access to the lifts and buses. You can also challenge yourself to get the Ötztaler Hiker's Pin in Gold, Silver or Bronze - just remember to pick up your stamps at the mountain huts you visit.

From the edge of town, follow the cart trail through Alpine meadows to The Zirben Alm mountain restaurant. Then take the walking trail to the Nasenwand rock wall and walk through a 400-year old pine forest. Cross a bridge and you'll reach the Schönwieshutte, perfect for a break.

Stroll along the Gaisberg Bridge from town and then turn onto the winding trail towards Gaisbergtal. At the top, you'll reach the glacier tip of Gaisbergferner where, if you visit at the right time, you'll find plenty of Alpine flowers and wildlife.