skiing in Gurgl | © © Ötztal Tourismus | Rudi Wyhlidal

Skiing as a family

Why a shared ski holiday is still something special

There are plenty of good reasons why families of three or four different generations come back to the Edelweiss & Gurgl every year to spend time together in the heart of the Ötztal Alps:

  • Unforgettable experiences with the people closest to you.
  • An excellent location for birthdays and other celebrations.
  • Families spread around the world meet up at the E&G to spend a few precious days together.
  • Grandparents can witness special moments like when a child wins a ski race cheered on by all the family.

Family ski holidays at the E&G

  • Pistes from 1,800 to 3,080 metres
  • State-of-the-art lifts and cable cars
  • Almost no lift queues
  • Highlights for families and groups of friends: fun mountain with snow park, fun slopes & fun cross
Enjoy nature together

Unforgettable experiences for kids, parents and grandparents

sunset in the Ötztal Valley | © © Ötztal Tourismus | Rudi Wyhlidal

"Spending time in nature and exploring the pistes as a family brings all the different generations together."

Something for everyone

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl is about more than just skiing

Here are a few ideas for fun activities away from the ski slopes on holiday in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl:

  • Fondue evening with all the family
  • Winter walks are a great opportunity to talk about all those things we never have time for in our busy lives
  • Coffee on the terrace with fantastic mountain views
  • Hit the gym as a family and work out together
  • Spa treatments followed by a session in the chillout room
  • Shopping at Scheiber Sport for the right helmet, gloves and other accessories
eating Fondue in Tyrol
indoor riding arena obergurgl
gym hotel edelweiss und gurgl
ski helmet hire obergurgl
It's snow time!

Skiing and winter walking - followed by a shared lunch at one of the local huts

  • The Hohe Mut cable car whisks guests of all ages into a magic winter wonderland. While Mum and Dad head off skiing with the kids, Grandma and Grandpa can enjoy a winter walk before meeting up at one of the local huts for lunch.
  • The Top Mountain Crosspoint motorcycle museum can be accessed quickly and easily via the spectacular Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road. It houses over 230 historic motorcycles in an eye-catching exhibition room. There is also a restaurant.

  • Visit the Zirbenalm hut in the ski resort, which is known for its excellent food made using produce sourced from the region.

ski touring on holiday in Tyrol | © Alexander Maria Lohmann
motorradmuseum hochgurgl | © Alexander Maria Lohmann
panorama bar at the gipfelgrat | © Alexander Maria Lohmann
mountain hut zirbenalm | © Alexander Maria Lohmann
Skiing for all ages

Learn a few tricks from Granpa while out on the pistes in Gurgl

Located at the end of the Ötztal Valley, the ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl enjoys snowsure conditions throughout the season. A mixture of easy slopes for beginners and challenging pistes for advanced and expert skiers means there is something for all ages and abilities!

Prepare for unforgettable moments such as when Grandpa shows that he can keep up with even the fastest kids on the fun slope!

holiday in the mountains Tyrol | © Alexander Maria Lohmann

Ski holidays: memories for a lifetime

Get in touch with us today and book your next holiday for all the family at the E&G.