Aqua Dome Längenfeld
Summer Thermal spa in the Ötztal with outdoor pools
Inn valley
Längenfeld
Day trip to the Ötztal with thermal spa, suspension bridge and open-air museum
Längenfeld is a village in the Ötztal in the Austrian state of Tyrol, a side valley of the Inn valley that rises from roughly 820 to 3,000 m. It is best known as a spa village: warm spring water has been rising from the ground here since the sixteenth century.
The best-known address is the Aqua Dome, a wellness complex with indoor and outdoor pools and a sauna area. The surroundings also suit active families, with the Längenfeld suspension bridge, the Jubiläums-Klettersteig with a family-friendly route, and the Ötztal open-air heritage museum in Lehn, a preserved farmstead showing life on the land in the past.
From Niederau, Längenfeld is a long but manageable day trip. It suits families with children who enjoy water, walking or a relaxed spa day. Plan an early start so you have enough time on site. If you want to see more, continue up the valley to the Stuibenfall near Umhausen, the highest waterfall in Tyrol. Tip: bring swimwear and a jacket, as the weather in the valley can change quickly, and check the spa's current opening times and prices before you leave. With small children it is wise to keep walks short.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 110 min.
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits families who want to combine water, spa time and walking.
What to see and do
- Aqua Dome: thermal spa with indoor and outdoor pools and saunas, open all year.
- The Längenfeld suspension bridge links Brand and Burgstein at about 200 m above the valley floor.
- Jubiläums-Klettersteig with two routes, one of them family-friendly, up to a viewpoint above the Lehn waterfall.
- Ötztal open-air heritage museum in Lehn: a preserved farmstead with outbuildings.
- Further up the valley: the Stuibenfall (159 m) and the Ötzi-Dorf near Umhausen.
From Niederau
About 1 hour 50 minutes by car from Niederau: along the Inn valley (A12) towards Innsbruck, then into the Ötztal. Because of the distance it is a full-day trip.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
Is Längenfeld a realistic day trip from Niederau?
Yes, but allow about 1 hour 50 minutes each way. With an early start there is enough time for the spa or a walk.
What is there to do in Längenfeld besides the Aqua Dome?
Among other things the suspension bridge, the Jubiläums-Klettersteig and the open-air museum in Lehn.
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Useful guides
Day trips from Niederau: 7 outings with route and programme
Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kufstein, Achensee, Zillertal and more, with drive times and day plans.
Getting to Niederau: by car, train, plane and on the spot
Everything about the trip to the Wildschönau and getting around the valley, from motorway to ski bus.
When to visit Niederau: month by month
From ski season to autumn colours: what is open and how busy it gets, period by period.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
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