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Quaint mountain huts, superb pasturelands, bars and retail shops: Vent boasts an infinite variety of local companies and infrastructures.
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1502 The church and the graveyard were consecrated, 1701 Matthäus Gerstgrasser from Partschins became the first pastoral assistant,1712 The church was completely rebuilt, 1728 Foundation of the chaplaincy by the Bishop of Chur Josef Prantl became the first curate (1727 - 1754)1773 The chapel was built in Rofen; an old chapel already existed1802 An avalanche destroyed the church; only the tower and the tabernacle remained1862 The baroque-style church was consecrated and Vent became a parish. The high altar probably comes from a former church in Karthaus in Schnalstal valley (statues, St. Bruno, St. Benedict). Next to the high altar: John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, an altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary with a statue of the Virgin made by the Tirolean artist Andreas Kölle. 1936 Renovation of the church1939 The parish does not belong to "Unser Frau im Schnalstal" any more (diocese of Trient) but to Sölden1956 New church bells with electric mechanisms 1957 Further renovation of the church; the painted windows were replaced by double- glazed honeycomb windows. The small vestry was enlarged.1984 The graveyard and the chapel were amplified1995 Renovation works1996 Renovation of the church's interior1999 New main altar and lectern
Opening Hours: Today: 07:00 - 21:00
Ötzi - the Iceman.On 19 September 1991 a mummified corpse was found by chance in the ice of the Similaun glacier, on the way down from Fineilspitze peak (3,514m) to Tisenjoch saddleback (3,280m). The dead man carried a bow made from yew, a coated quiver filled with 14 arrows, instruments made of bone, arrowheads made from antlers of red deer and wrapped in bast, a flint knife with a flint blade, copper arrows and a back carrier. Yet we know that Ötzi was not the first to dare to cross the Alps. Archaeological discoveries near Vent prove that this region was the hunting ground for foragers in the Mesolithic period as early as 8,000 BC. Today the Iceman is exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Bolzano.Directions:From Vent (1.900 m) Niedertal to Similaunhütte (3.019 m - 4 ½ hours walking). The last half hour leads the Niederjoch glacier.From Similaunhütte runs along the ridge, a trail to the site (3.200 m-1 hour walk).Extras:Ankle-high hiking boots with grip soles, rain and sun protection, warm clothes.
Open from 17th june 2025 to 7th september 2025 (will close in the morning)The hut is the highest hut in the Ötztal Alps and is situated on 3272 m. It is also called the glacier palace. The lodge is accessible only by the glacier. High Alpine Mountain Tour - Mountain equipment required. For a suitable acclimatization training excellent.
The mountain farms of Rotte Rofen, often called Rofenhöfe, are located at an altitude of 2,014 m and about one kilometre to the west and 114 metres higher than Vent in the Ötztal Alps. Like Vent itself, the farms form part of the municipality of Sölden in the Ötztal.The Rofenhöfe are the highest, year-round farmsteads in Austria (2014 m). The Gasthof Rofenhof is open (highseason, restday in summer on monday, restday in winter on sunday).
The suspension bridge was built by the brothers Klotz in 1967 and 1984 renewed.The bridge is 46 m long and crosses the 31 m deep "Rofnerschlucht".Restaurant:Gasthof Rofenhof phone +43 (0) 5254 8103 (summer: monday restday, winter: sunday restday)
Vent ski resort: 1900 m to 2646 mNo pressure, no pushing on the 15 km of well groomed pistes. No waiting times at the two ski lifts and two chairlifts.From beginner to advanced, for young and old, the slight to moderate slopes offer skiing until late April.Snow-making facilities of 1900 m to 2646 m - Mountain Station "Wildes Mannle" to the base station lift "Wildspitze"Hiking area - 1900 m to 2646 mEven the trip up the chair lifts proved to be experience. The view is breathtaking! The impressions unforgettable!Arriving at the mountain station is a magnificent panorama opens on the peaks and glaciers in the Ötztal Alps. The view of the Stubai Alps in the north, the Ramolkogel on Spiegelkogel that Diemkogel, Schalfkogel, Hintere Schwärze and the rear in the south to the nearest Thalleitspitze, just beyond the cross point. And the summit cross of the Wilde Mannle is already visible.The mountain station Wildes Mannle is a starting point for many tours and walks.6-person chairlift Wildes Mannle closed until further notice.
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"HOHLER STEIN"After the finding of the Iceman, Dr. Leitner of the University of Innsbruck made further investigations. He proved the existence of more Stone Age hunting bases in the Ötztal valley, e.g. at the Hohler Stein mountain in Niedertal/Vent which is at an altitude of 2,050m and only 10km (beeline) from the place where the Iceman was found. A wide range of archeological findings within this area prove the existence of early settlements in the Rofental Valley, dating back to 7600 B.C. Excavations and reconstructions presented by University of Innsbruck, Institute of Prehistory and Early History 1995-2003.
The mountain hotel is a traditional family business.Hot Kitchen: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, evening menu only – Reservations requested.
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A very beautiful but somewhat steep hike. Start in the direction of the Martin Busch Hut, then turn right at the first hill and pass through mountain pine forests to reach the Ochsenkopf. Past the Hohler Stein, a hunting base of Ötzi, the Iceman. From there, continue in switchbacks up to the Hörnle. At the summit, you’ll find a small summit cross and a stamping point for the Ötztal Hiking Badge. Enjoy a stunning view of Vent, the highest three-thousanders such as Wildspitze (3,768 m), Ramolkogel (3,427 m), Spiegelkogel (3,424 m), and many more, as well as the Stubai Alps. Walking time: 1 1/2 h - 2 h.
The Ötztal Tourism - Information vent is located in the newly renovated Widum.
Opening Hours: Today: 08:30 - 12:30
