A great deal has happened to the high pastures and glaciers of the local Ötz Valley in the 5,000 years or so since Ötzi the Iceman was cut down by a hunter’s arrow and imprisoned in the not so perma-frost just a few yards across the Italian border. Until Ötzi’s sensational discovery in 1991, the… Read more »
The ski season is in full swing in Obergurgl which means there are plenty of events and activities to participate in all over the mountain. From après ski to folk music and ski shows, there is something for guests of all ages. Read on for a list of upcoming events to check out if you’re… Read more »
If you’re lucky enough to visit the Chalet at 11˚ East in November/December you’ll want to take advantage of the lovely Christmas markets in the area. The markets are a fairy-tale winter scene with twinkling lights, festive treats and an abundance of local product; a perfect outing for the whole family. If you haven’t already… Read more »
Bright, late autumn weather and pleasantly mild temperatures will continue on far into next week! Bright sunshine and mostly clear skies are forecast for the next week which means perfect weather conditions for outdoor adventure seekers. Towards next weekend the colder temperatures are back on the horizon, so this is the time to take… Read more »
The Chalet, at 11 degrees east: New lift in Hochgurgl / Obergurgl, amusing story about The Chalet, at 11º East, Obergurgls luxury ski chalet I must be honest and admit that when Sandy wasn’t watching, I took a sneaky glance at the label on the bottle of bubbly she had oh so deftly and generously… Read more »
It is that time of year; the temperature has dropped, the snow has started to fall and the holidays are upon us. Perhaps it is time to start considering what you will buy for the skier in your life. Fear not, the Chalet at 11˚ has rounded up the top ski gifts to make your… Read more »
Family ski vacations are some of the most wonderful memories I have from my upbringing. I recall the excitement being almost as intense as Christmas morning when we piled into the car, full to the brim with our equipment and set out for the mountains. Looking back, I now recognize how stressful it must have… Read more »
The Chalet at 11˚ East is still in full summer mode with the warm and sunny weather continuing on. Residents and visitors to Obergurgl are revelling in the hiking, biking and horseback riding and the ski equipment remains completely out of sight! The timing could not be better to bring out some of our Chef… Read more »
In case the weather isn’t fine and you are in the mood for an activity, check out the Hotel Riml’s indoor golf facility. The space is designed to help both beginners and experts (and everyone in between) improve their golf swing with 7 state of the art simulators and a putting green of 200 square… Read more »
As an avid traveller, time and time again, I find myself going back to the TripAdvisor website to point me in the direction of the best restaurants to go to in any city. Despite the Chalet at 11˚ East being an all-inclusive package, you may want to venture out for a meal in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Here,… Read more »