Arzl in the Pitztal Valley

Discover Arzl im Pitztal with its population of around 3,066 and a municipal area of 29.37 km².
Enjoy the location at the entrance to the Pitztal valley, just 15 km from the Hochzeiger skiing and hiking area.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the Alps, the village is ideal for families, nature lovers and active holidaymakers.

Its proximity to the district capital, Imst, offers plenty of variety, whilst the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck, can be reached by train or car in less than an hour. Discover the diversity of Arzl and use the village as a starting point for hikes or relaxing days in nature.

Discover the diversity of Arzl during your holiday in the Pitztal valley with the breathtaking Adlerhorst viewing platform, the challenging Steinwand via ferrata and the tranquil Meditation Chapel.
Explore the historic Grain Mill in Arzl-Ried, the exciting Wildlife Adventure Trail and cross the Benni Raich Bridge. Make your holiday experience unforgettable in the mystical Earth pyramids.

In winter, the ski bus takes you comfortably to the three Pitztal ski resorts, where you can enjoy the snow-covered landscape whilst winter walking and tobogganing on the natural toboggan runs.

Hey, did you know that Arzl in the Pitztal valley is home to some of Austria’s most successful winter sports athletes? The ski star and Olympic champion Benjamin Raich lives here with his wife Marlies Raich, a serial slalom winner, and their three children in Leins. Benjamin discovered his passion for skiing at the Hochzeiger and on the Pitztal Glacier.

The exceptional climber and world champion Angy Eiter also hails from Arzl and began her career here. Furthermore, love brought the Nordic combined skier Mario Stecher, an Olympic champion and world champion, to the Pitztal. Mario lives in Leins with his wife Carina and their two children.

Not to be forgotten is the three-time deep-snow world champion Georg Höllrigl, who calls the small hamlet of Timls in Arzl home. Arzl in the Pitztal is therefore not only a picturesque village, but also the home of many outstanding athletes.