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title: "Winter holidays in Obergurgl | Off-piste activities in the Ötztal"
description: "Ice skating under floodlights, curling in Gurgl and horse-drawn carriage rides in the Ötztal valley, starting from the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland Obergurgl."
url: "https://www.hotelalpenland.at/en/experience/winter/winterfun-oetztal-obergurgl/"
language: en
lastmod: 2026-08-18
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# Winter activities in the Ötztal valley away from the slopes

## Ice skating, curling and horse-drawn carriage rides on holiday in Gurgl

A winter holiday in Obergurgl offers much more than just skiing on the slopes. Right in the village and in the area around the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland, ice skating, curling and horse-drawn carriage rides provide a variety of activities full of sport, conviviality and romance.

### Ice skating under the floodlights in Obergurgl

#### Deep snow from the broad slope down to the steep couloir

Just a few minutes’ walk from the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland, the ice rink in Obergurgl – covering around 1,000 square metres – is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely skate. During the day, you can skate whilst enjoying views of the Gurgl mountains; in the evening, floodlights mean you can skate well into the night. You can hire ice skates right there on site, and the cosy sports bar serves up warm drinks.

### Curling in Gurgl

At the ice rink, you can also have a go at curling, a sociable target sport in which teams aim to get their stones as close as possible to a target. The sport is suitable for beginners and experienced players alike, and is particularly great fun when played in a group. You can hire the necessary equipment directly on site at the ice rink.

![Close-up of a brown horse with snow on its mane against a snowy backdrop, winter scenery.](https://www.hotelalpenland.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_pferde-kutsche-schnee-c-matthias-koch-unsplash_5c242a5a9c.jpg "Majestic horse in winter landscape")

A stunning winter scene showcases a brown horse adorned with snow, embodying the serene beauty of nature.

### Horse-drawn carriage ride in the Ötztal valley

A horse-drawn carriage ride through the snow-covered winter landscape of the Ötztal valley promises a romantic experience. The horse-drawn sleigh rides in Längenfeld in the Ötztal valley last around an hour and are available from November until Easter. Please book in advance; if you wish, you can be picked up from your hotel. This makes it easy to combine the excursion with your winter holiday in Obergurgl.

### Freeride ski lessons at the ski schools in Obergurgl

Freeriding is something you can learn, which is why the ski schools in Obergurgl offer their own courses and workshops on the subject. From the safe use of emergency equipment and the correct skiing technique in deep snow to route planning, experienced guides will support you every step of the way. This enables both ambitious beginners and experienced skiers to improve their skills and gain the confidence to tackle their first off-piste runs.

Enjoy ice skating, curling and a horse-drawn carriage ride as a varied addition to your winter holiday in Obergurgl. [Book](https://ibe.casablanca.at/en/a_6456_zzats/alpenland "Online Booking") your stay at the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland Obergurgl online or send a [no-obligation enquiry](https://www.hotelalpenland.at/en/rooms-apartments/non-binding-enquiry/ "Non-binding enquiry").

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