Hotel Gurglhof Obergurgl

Obergurgl boasts a luxurious gem, as the 4 Star Superior Hotel Gurglhof radiates a fresh splendour. The Hotel Gurglhof has been thoroughly renovated and offers you exquisite luxury in the alpine Tyrolean style and of course with the usual relaxed atmosphere.

The hotel is located in Obergurgl in the Ötz Valley directly by the ski slopes and is only a few steps away from the ski lifts. Embedded in the picturesque backdrop of the Ötz Valley Alps and their mighty three thousand metre peaks, your hotel in Obergurgl awaits you, sparkling in all its glory among the snow crystals.

Take a seat by the fireplace in the lobby and let your gaze wander over the many charming details. Get straight into the holiday spirit in the Ötz Valley while the parking service brings your car to one of the underground parking spaces.

This idyllic and beautiful village could soon be the place to spend your next holiday. But Obergurgl is not only privileged in Tyrol due to its altitude of 1,930 m above sea level, surrounded by an impressive mountain scenery.

There is also a lot to discover about the history and development of Obergurgl. The very name of the village speaks volumes. The name “Gurgl” can be traced back to “Gurgall”.

That translates as “village in the glacier crown.” It is no wonder then that this beautiful village has not only been inhabited since recent times, rather the first traces of settlement date back to 7,500 BC.

OBERGURGL IN THE ÖTZ VALLEY
During the course of the 20th century, Gurgl, and of course Obergurgl in particular, developed more and more into a winter sports resort. Yet the hustle and bustle of other comparable ski resorts in the Ötz Valley is something one still searches for in vain.

The foundation stone for today’s Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski resort was laid in 1949 with the construction of the first T-bar lift. The construction of the Hochgurgl settlement commenced in 1960.

Obergurgl then developed steadily into what is today a much sought-after retreat, a unique place for connoisseurs and nature enthusiasts alike. Obergurgl can not only look back on a long history, but it also boasts a very special climate.

Obergurgl has a relatively dry inner-Alpine climate thanks to being protected by the high mountain ranges of the Ötz Valley Alps. The altitude also makes this mountain village a true place of relaxation, the perfect place for allergy sufferers to breathe a sigh of relief.

Perfect conditions for your skiing and hiking holiday in Obergurgl, which makes your stay in the Ötz Valley a very special occasion for you and your family!

ROOMS
The Hotel Gurglhof features 65 rooms in various categories, from the standard double room to the Junior Suite and the Master Suite de luxe with an impressive 70 m².

Savour the moment in our wellness area, immerse yourself in the warm waters of our pool or relax with a wellness treatment or sweat out the toxins in our sauna or steam bath.

You can look forward to a separate changing area for late check-outs, including shower and wardrobe, so that you can enjoy your holiday in Obergurgl for as long as possible.

Master Suite De Luxe
Room with approx. 70 sqm for 4 to 6 persons. Master Suite de luxe on the 5th floor in oak wood style with wooden floor. Equipped with 2 separate sleeping rooms with bathroom with shower, toilet and balcony, kitchen, separate toilet, spacious living area with sofa bed, fireplace and dining area.

Illy coffee machine incl. free coffee capsules and a BOSE Sound System. Processing of high quality materials. Minimum occupancy (adults). 4 persons

INDULGENCE & CULINARY DELIGHTS
Indulgence is everlasting, because the memory of it remains forever. Our kitchen team conjures up special highlights in line with this philosophy. Sophisticated cuisine and first-class service define the top level of our 4 Star S Hotel in Obergurgl.

Selected wines from Austria and quality wines from internationally renowned winegrowers give us inspiration to round off the evening convivially by the open fireplace and just enjoy the moment.

Food and drink bring the body and soul together, as the vernacular says. And this is right. Because a successful holiday in Obergurgl not only includes perfect slopes and sunshine, but also delicious and diverse food, our head chef Mario Pressinger and his team will personally take care of your culinary well-being.

And this begins right in the morning, meaning that you can climb into your boots freshly fortified and motivated. You will find exactly what you’re looking for from our generous and varied breakfast buffet to celebrate the perfect start to your day with all your senses. Take time out and enjoy yourself!

What could be better than being indulged in our restaurants decorated in an alpine Tyrolean style after a wonderful day on the slopes? Warm hospitality, traditional cuisine, natural materials from the local mountains and a homelike atmosphere await you at your 4 Star S Hotel in Obergurgl. Find your perfect place to spend a culinary evening.

A noble wine is the most beautiful accompaniment to an exquisite dinner. We select first-class Austrian wines and those from the world’s best wine-growing regions for you with great attention to detail and high standards. All brought together on our wine list.

After a successful day spent skiing in the Obergurgl ski resort, you can look forward to discovering what our kitchen team has conjured up for you today. Whatever you have in store, there will be surprises when well-known Tyrolean delicacies are reinterpreted and international dishes feature on the menu.

The fact that most of the ingredients originate from the local region is a matter of course for us. Our charming service team will certainly be happy to help you with your wine selection, so that every dish will be accompanied by the right wine from our cellar.

You might like to meet after dinner for a cocktail at the hotel bar and round off a wonderful day together.

SPA
Following an exciting day spent in the mountains, a dream tour on a mountain bike or a powder-fresh day of skiing on the slopes, when your muscles are tired and your calves are burning, your body and soul are already looking forward to some well-earned relaxation at your Hotel Gurglhof in Obergurgl.

A 70 m² pool awaits you and your children and encourages you to dive in and forget everyday life. If you still haven’t had enough perspiration during sports in Obergurgl, why not catch up in the steam bath? Afterwards you can relax on the heated bench or recuperate in the relaxation zone.

Or are you in the mood for an infusion? You will feel the healing power of warmth in our saunas and sweat healthily. Your Hotel Gurglhof does, of course, have a fitness centre and a massage room, so that you can start your day the next morning in a powerful and energetic way. You will find all this at the Gurglhof, your hotel in Obergurgl.

TIME FOR BODY, MIND AND SOUL
The wellness area at the Hotel Gurglhof is open daily until 7:00 PM (swimming pool open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sauna from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM).

Use is free of charge for our hotel guests. Our wellness area is equipped with saunas, steam bath, relaxation zone, infrared heat cabin and much more. Do not hesitate to let us know if you would like a special wellness treatment during your stay at the Hotel Gurglhof.

Herb stamp massage with oil
This traditional East Asian massage combines thermal applications, special techniques and alpine healing factors. A special rhythm is used to massage the body with the heated herbal stamp. The body is relaxed and brought into harmony through the composition of the oils.

NON-NUDE WELLNESS AREA
An extensive non-nude area awaits guests during their holiday at the Hotel Gurglhof. You will not only find a swimming pool and many relaxation zones here, but also a steam bath and a sauna for up to 10 people. Children are also very welcome here. There is also a 50 m² relaxation room available for you to relax in.

Our massage and fitness centre is also located in this area of our Gurglhof Spa. We have also set up a special changing area for your late check-out as a special service. A holiday in our hotel in Obergurgl leaves nothing to be desired, no matter what your wellness heart is craving!

NUDE WELLNESS AREA
You can relax in our Gurglhof Mountain SPA in a Finnish sauna or a bio sauna in the child-free nude area, both designed for up to 10 people. A visit to the steam bath can be followed by an invigorating snail shower and refreshment at the vitamin bar with organic juices, tea or water.

Then you can look forward to relaxing in our lounge or in our spacious relaxation zone for up to 20 people. And if you haven’t enjoyed enough sun while skiing in Obergurgl yet, you can do it here in the solarium.

WINTER HOLIDAYS OF THE HIGHEST CLASS
What would your winter holiday in Obergurgl be without snow? We are fortunate to still be able to rely on winter here, since Obergurgl can call itself the region with the best snow conditions for winter sports in the Alps thanks to its special location at the peak of the Ötz Valley.

The Obergurgl ski resort is located at 1,930 m above sea level, which means that you can enjoy powder-fresh skiing while flowers are blossoming everywhere else.

A total of 25 ultra-modern cable cars take you up to 3,080 m in no time at all. And without any waiting times. You can then look forward to 112 kilometres of perfectly prepared slopes for your descent.

OBERGURGL – AN INTERESTING, DIVERSE PLACE
You will soon see for yourself that Obergurgl’s location is by no means commonplace. Surrounded by an impressive mountain landscape, the Ötz Valley is the perfect place to take some time out and of course for your next skiing or winter holiday.

There are many kilometres of slopes here as far as the eye can see – yet the hustle and bustle of the major winter sports resorts is very much unheard of in Obergurgl. Apart from being idyllic and picturesque, Obergurgl can also look back on a long history.

The first traces of settlement can be found as early as 7,500 BC. The special climate and location have contributed to the development of Obergurgl. Obergurgl developed more and more from the middle of the 20th century into the unique holiday resort that it still is today.

WINTER HOLIDAYS AWAY FROM THE SLOPES

A winter holiday in Obergurgl has much more to offer. How about a leisurely toboggan trip, ideally combined with an eventful evening spent in a mountain hut? If you are looking for complete tranquillity and solitude for a few hours, then you should go out and explore the surrounding area on snowshoes.

There are of course also numerous winter hiking trails that will whisk you away to the nearby Swiss stone pine forest. Cross-country skiers will also find enjoyment on all levels in Obergurgl.

Or do you fancy a guided ski tour to one of the many three thousand metre peaks? Enjoy the breathtaking views, be the first to leave your traces on the untouched deep snow slope and feel what a winter holiday in Obergurgl is like.

HOTEL DIRECTLY ON THE SLOPES
Our Hotel Gurglhof in Obergurgl is located directly on the ski slopes. You can reach the gondola lift in just a few steps, which will take you conveniently and effortlessly right into the heart of our Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski resort.

WINTER INDULGENCE IN OBERGURGL
A winter holiday in Obergurgl also offers numerous alternatives away from the well-prepared ski slopes. Cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, tobogganing, ski touring, sledging or ice climbing right through to indoor golfing.

OBERGURGL – MORE THAN JUST A WINTER SPORTS RESORT
Obergurgl is more than “just” skiing, snow and mountains. There are also wonderful buildings and architectural highlights in this unique mountain village situated in the Ötz Valley. The parish church of St. John of Nepomuk deserves a special mention.

It is not only that this beautiful church was expanded in 1924 by the famous architect Clemens Holzmeister to include a gallery bay and a side chapel, Obergurgl is also the highest parish village in Austria. Nowhere else can you get as close to the skies as here in Obergurgl. And if you have an interest in unique buildings, you shouldn’t miss the Piccard monument.

This commemorates the emergency landing and rescue of Auguste Piccard, who had to make an emergency landing on the Gurgler Glacier on May 27th, 1931, after having set a new altitude record with his balloon, and spend a night there in the snow before he was finally rescued.

As you can see already: Obergurgl is diverse, steeped in history and is just simply beautiful. See for yourself during your next holiday spent here with us in Obergurgl!

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SKI TOURS, TOBOGGANING AND MUCH MORE …
A winter holiday in Obergurgl offers you many more possibilities for enjoying the winter in all its facets. You can swap your alpine skis for cross-country skis for a change and do your tracks on the 12 kilometres of cross-country ski runs around Obergurgl.

You will quickly notice that this place has a very special charm while drifting over the snow. And you can also contribute to improving your fitness while you’re at it. Those who prefer a more leisurely winter holiday in Obergurgl can take advantage of 12 kilometres of cleared hiking trails around Obergurgl.

An untouched, breathtaking landscape awaits you as you explore the region around our hotel on snowshoes. Take a trip into the pine forests of Obergurgl, feel the snow crunching under your feet and follow your own course. You will love it!

PURE DIVERSITY DURING YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY IN THE ÖTZ VALLEY
The clocks tick a little slower in Obergurgl, tourism is less hectic and the winter holiday more personal. Yet a lust for sport and an international audience also create an atmosphere in which you too will feel wonderfully at home.

Take a walk through the winter landscape, practise horse riding or indoor golf and treat yourself and your loved ones to a memorable time together in your 4 Star S Hotel in Obergurgl.

Afterwards we shall indulge you with hearty and sweet treats, drinks and specials at the bar. Your winter holiday in the Ötz Valley is as varied as you could wish for.

TOBOGGANING FUN IN THE ÖTZ VALLEY
A winter holiday in Obergurgl just has to include a toboggan run. The gondola lift conveniently takes you and your family to the starting point, where 3 kilometres of tobogganing fun await you.

There are 12 further toboggan runs of different lengths, levels of difficulty and some with lighting, spread over the entire Ötz Valley. This means that the fun of tobogganing can last well into the night!

SKI TOURS IN THE ÖTZ VALLEY ALPS
Skiing in Obergurgl is not only possible on the perfectly maintained slopes. Why not go on a ski tour, preferably with a ski guide, and discover new and secluded summit destinations around Obergurgl.

Every metre of ascent has to be mastered with great effort, but the reward is truly unique: a summit victory, an unbelievable view and a deep snow descent through untouched slopes that you won’t forget any time soon!

FROM THE HOTEL RIGHT ONTO THE SLOPES
The best part about skiing in Obergurgl is probably the location of the Hotel Gurglhof directly on the ski slopes. Just grab your skis in the morning, walk a few steps to the gondola and in a few minutes you’ll be standing on the mountain.

Enjoy the wonderful views for a moment, climb into your boots and then effortlessly carve towards the valley. Skiing in Obergurgl also means guaranteed snow from November to May.

Because when the skiing season ends in other ski resorts, the winter in Obergurgl is well and truly alive in all its sunny glory. It is not without reason that Obergurgl is called the diamond of the Alps.

WINTER FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Do you want to experience unforgettable days of skiing with your family on a winter holiday in Tyrol? Then discover our great family ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. The village is part of the municipality of Sölden in the Ötz Valley.

The ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is crowned with a fitting claim: Diamond of the Alps. The ski resort surrounding the 4 Star S Hotel Gurglhof is just perfect for a family skiing holiday.

The Hohe Mut lift takes you quickly and conveniently uphill. Look forward to 112 kilometres of slopes covering all levels of difficulty and 25 ultra-modern lift systems. Wide, extensive slopes await for great family fun.

Most of the slopes are perfectly suitable for children, because they are not too steep and especially wide. This makes every swing a pleasure while every member of the family discovers their favourite route.

The ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl excels as a top family ski resort. Families will miss nothing here during their winter holidays!

THE HISTORY OF THE VALLEY
Gurgl is situated in the Ötz Valley Alps near the main ridge of the Alps and is surrounded by peaks reaching up to 3,500 m and several glaciers. The settlements are located in the Gurgl Valley at an altitude of 1,770 metres. Obergurgl is located at 1,930 metres and is known as the highest church village in Austria.

The Gurgl Valley branches off to the south at the end of the Ötz Valley near Zwieselstein, representing the continuation of the Ötz Valley with the Venter Valley branching off at the same point. The last village in the 10 km long Gurgl Valley is Obergurgl – the Gurgler Glacier forms the end of the valley.

The Timmels Valley branches off from the Gurgl Valley to the east, which together with the Timmelsjoch forms the link between the Ötz Valley and South Tyrol with the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road.

Much of the valley lies in the Ötztal Alps, with the Gurgler Ache forming the border to the Stubai Alps to the east below the mouth of the Timmelsbach. The Gurgl Ice Lake broke through in the 18th and 19th centuries and devastated the Gurgl Valley and the Ötz Valley.

The valley floor in the middle section around Obergurgl is relatively wide and level. The valley becomes narrower again above and climbs further up to approx. 2,200 m, where the glacier zone begins. A mountain ridge separates the valley in the west from the Venter Valley and Nieder Valley.

The eastern side of the valley is not as steep and, in contrast to the western side, is broken by several side valleys. The Gurgl Glacier forms the valley head in the south.

Today the valley is strongly dominated by tourism and boasts an extensive ski area on the east side (Obergurgl-Hochgurgl). Obergurgl is interesting, steeped in history and breathtakingly beautiful. You can see for yourself by visiting us during one of your next holidays.

HISTORICAL SETTLEMENT
The name “Gurgl” was first documented in 1250 in the name of a servant of the Lords of Montalban from the Vinschgau: “Heberhardus von Gurgele”. The name can be traced back to the term “Gurgall”: “village in the glacier crown.” The first traces of settlement can be found as early as 7,500 BC.

People have probably always been aware of the special location and beauty of Gurgl and Obergurgl. Approx. 200 people lived in Gurgl around 1760. They lived on agriculture, especially livestock breeding. Other activities, such as weaving, played an important role back then.

An article in the “Tiroler Bote” from 1821 reported that almost all farmers in the Ötz Valley worked as linen weavers or loden knitters during winter. Flax was primarily used for this purpose, which was cultivated in the valley and sold over the Timmelsjoch into the Passeier for spinning.

However, the change in consumer behaviour that began in the 19th century meant that the existence of farmers could no longer be guaranteed. This is why the population in Obergurgl declined so rapidly – it dropped to just 39 people.

It was only possible to counteract this trend in the early 20th century with the emergence of alpinism and the development of a winter sports resort that still exists today. The special climate and location have contributed to the development of Obergurgl.

Obergurgl not only captivates as a skiing paradise, but also as a hiking paradise, with Obergurgl and the surrounding region being very popular. With partial source and info: Alpine Research Centre Obergurgl, University of Innsbruck.

OBERGURGL FASCINATES IN EVERY ASPECT
Our hotel is situated in a prime location in Obergurgl, directly on the ski slopes and just a few steps from the mountain railways. It is a true dream ski resort and is not called the diamond of the Alps for nothing.

The valley also stands out thanks to its fascinating mountain scenery all around. Likewise, there is no shortage of wonderful buildings and architectural highlights.

The parish church of St. John of Nepomuk and the monument erected to commemorate the emergency landing and rescue of Auguste Piccard in 1931 deserve special mention.