Church of St. James in Vent

A small mountain church of St. James (Pfarrkirche St. Jakob) from the 19th century stands in the centre of Vent. Beautiful carved interior, quiet surroundings and views of the surrounding alpine peaks. Open year-round.

Wellness Centre Vent

Some hotels in Vent allow external guests to use their wellness with alpine sauna, steam bath and heated pool. The ideal recovery after a mountain hike or a day on the slopes. Advance booking recommended.

Schnalstal – Italian Neighbourhood

Italy’s Schnalstal (Val Senales) is reachable on foot via the Niederjoch pass. In winter there’s the Schnalstaler Gletscher ski area, in summer rewarding hiking trails and traditional South Tyrolean cuisine.

Sports Equipment Rental

Local sport shops in Vent rent equipment year-round – skis, snowshoes and ski-touring gear in winter, mountain bikes, trekking poles and via ferrata sets in summer. A practical service for short stays.

Traditional Tyrolean Taverns

In Vent you’ll find several typical Tyrolean Stuben taverns serving regional specialities – Kaspressknödel, Tiroler Gröstl or homemade strudel. The pleasant atmosphere of wood-panelled rooms, open year-round.

Mountaineering School Vent

The Bergsteigerschule Vent runs year-round courses in mountaineering, ice climbing, ski touring and mountain navigation. Courses are led by an experienced team of certified mountain guides. Suitable for beginners and advanced alike.

Restaurant with Panoramic View

The Stableinhütte (2,535 m) above Vent offers a restaurant with a panoramic terrace and views of the Wildspitze and surrounding three-thousand-metre peaks. Open during winter and summer high seasons. Home-cooked specialities and the famous Kaiserschmarrn.

Geological Educational Trail

A trail tracing the glaciers of the Ötztal Alps starts at Rofenhöfe and leads to the remnants of the retreating Vernagtferner glacier. It reveals rock formations, moraines and the geological past of the valley. Open year-round, in winter best done with snowshoes.

Sölden – Village Centre

Sölden has a lively centre with shops, cafés, bars and pulsating nightlife especially during the winter season. The summer months offer a calmer atmosphere with traditional folk events and farmers’ markets.

Culinary Hut Tour

The Sölden region offers numerous mountain huts (Ausserwald-Hütte, Heidi-Hütte, Gampe Thaya) serving honest Tyrolean cuisine. Most are accessible by cable car or a short hike, open year-round.