Discover Sautens: Culture, Nature Experiences and Active Days

Sautens combines an impressive village history with a variety of experiences centred around paths, forests and the Ötztaler Ache. Those looking for a holiday apartment for a versatile holiday will find opportunities here for cultural discoveries as well as active days. Your choice of accommodation can easily be based on whether you would like to focus on history, shared activities or sporting experiences.

History and Distinctive Village Culture

One notable historical landmark is the first Sautens Oswald Church, which dates back to 1517. The Sautens parish church is also one of the village’s cultural highlights: several historians described it as one of the most beautiful village churches in the Tyrol. Your stay can therefore include a peaceful, cultural and historical side of Sautens, which can be combined well with further impressions.

The name Matthias Bernhard Braun is also associated with Sautens. He was born in Sautens in 1684 and went on to become one of the most important Baroque sculptors of his time in Prague. The Kalkofen Erlebnisanlage adds a more recent community history to this historical profile. It was created in 2004 through the collaboration of the mountain rescue service, fire brigade, Municipality of Sautens and many volunteers.

Another distinctive feature is the Sautens swimming pool and leisure centre. It is one of the few authentically preserved swimming pool buildings from the 1970s in Austria. Together with the churches and the Kalkofen, it shows that the history of the village is not limited to a single era.

Paths, Views and Outdoor Experiences

Sautens offers various ways to stay active during your holiday. The Rammelstein climbing garden was fully renovated in 2007. The Ötztal Outdoor Parcours combines a high-rope course with a forest ropes course and spans the Ötztaler Ache with several zip lines of up to 200 metres in length. Those who would like to add a special outdoor experience to their stay can take these options into account when planning their trip.

The Zauberwald Sautens route offers a different perspective. It leads to the “3-Kirchen-Blick” viewing platform. From there, you can see the churches of Sautens, Oetz and Oetzerau. A little further along the route, there is also a forest playground. Families who would like to combine moments in nature with small discoveries can plan this route as a separate activity without making their holiday exclusively about sporting activities.

Tobogganing and Different Holiday Paces

The Sautens toboggan run is 1.5 kilometres long. As another outdoor activity, it adds to the options for active days during your holiday.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Sautens, this variety helps you clarify your own priorities. If village history and architectural heritage are important to you, the Oswald Church, parish church and the historical profile of the village take centre stage. If you are looking for shared activities, the Zauberwald, the 3-Kirchen-Blick, the forest playground and the outdoor activities offer a range of options.

Discover More Places in the Surrounding Area

If you would like to compare other places for your trip alongside Sautens, here is a compact selection: Tarrenz, Köfles, Längenfeld, Imsterberg, Nassereith, Rietz, Sankt Leonhard Im Pitztal and Thannrain.

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