A church dating from 1517, a swimming pool built in the 1970s and zip lines over the Ă–tztaler Ache mark very different sides of Sautens. When planning a stay, you can first decide whether local history and architecture or outdoor activities should be your main focus. The themes range from historic churches and a Baroque sculptor to high ropes courses, a viewing platform and a toboggan run.
Cultural history through churches, art and architecture
The first Sautens Oswald Church dates from 1517. The Sautens parish church is a distinct point of interest: several historians described it as one of the most beautiful village churches in Tyrol. This brings two different cultural references together—the construction date of the first Oswald Church and a historical tribute to the parish church.
Matthias Bernhard Braun also connects local history with a biography from the Baroque period. He was born in Sautens in 1684 and became one of the most important Baroque sculptors of his time in Prague. For anyone interested in art history, his biography links his birthplace with his later significance in Prague.
The Sautens swimming pool and leisure centre is also notable as a building: a description published by the Ă–tztal Museums in January 2023 counts it among the few authentically preserved Austrian swimming pool buildings from the 1970s. This adds a building from another era to the churches and the Baroque art connection.
The Kalkofen adventure complex is also part of the more recent history of the village. It was created in 2004 through the collaboration of the mountain rescue service, fire brigade, Sautens municipality and many volunteers. Its history names several groups involved, offering a concrete glimpse into the community effort behind the complex.
High ropes courses, views and a toboggan run
The outdoor activities vary considerably. The Ă–tztal Outdoor Parcours in Sautens combines a high ropes course with a forest ropes course. Several zip lines, up to 200 metres long, cross the Ă–tztaler Ache. The Rammelstein climbing garden is another distinct climbing destination; it was completely renovated in 2007. The parcours combines high and forest ropes courses, while Rammelstein is described as a separate climbing garden.
The Zauberwald Sautens route offers a different focus: it leads to the “3-Kirchen-Blick” platform, from which the churches of Sautens, Oetz and Oetzerau can be seen. A little farther along the route, there is a forest playground. Those who would rather focus on views of churches than on ropes courses will find a different theme here.
In winter, the Sautens toboggan run adds another option; it is 1.5 kilometres long. Operating conditions can vary in winter, so check whether the toboggan run is open on your intended date before making plans.
Plan your stay around your interests
If you are looking for a hotel in Sautens, you can first decide which local themes you would like your stay to centre on: church and architectural history, ropes courses and climbing, the Zauberwald route or, in winter, the toboggan run. This helps you tailor your search to your travel interests. For the toboggan run, remember to take winter operating conditions into account.
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