Where are Umhausen and the Stuibenfall?

The municipality of Umhausen is located in the district of Imst in the western province of Tyrol in Austria. Over 3,450 inhabitants live in Umhausen at an altitude of 1,031 meters. The Tyrolean municipality is located in the Ötztal in a valley widening of the Murkegel of the Horlachbach and borders the Stubai Alps to the east.
The Stuibenfall is a 159-metre-high waterfall in two stages and is the highest waterfall in Tyrol. On average, 610 liters of water flow per second; in summer, the waterfall carries more water due to melt water. The Stuibenfall is well developed for tourism, there are numerous hiking trails to the attraction as well as a range of restaurants. Since 2007, there has also been a suspension bridge and five viewing platforms for the perfect panoramic view and impressive photos. Today, you can reach the viewing platforms via a steel structure opened in 2016 with a total of 728 steps. Take a look at this wild waterfall with all its power and the beautiful surroundings with the webcam at Stuibenfall!

What's going on in Umhausen?

A must-see when visiting Umhausen in Ötztal is of course the Stuiben Falls, which you can also marvel at from home using the webcams. Once you have taken enough photos and enjoyed the force of nature of the spectacular waterfall, there are of course numerous other activities and sights in the area. In summer , the region is perfect for hiking. There are countless hikes for all levels, as well as for adults and families with children. Popular hiking destinations include the sunny plateau at 1,550 meters above sea level or the Schweinfurter Hütte.
Other activities in Umhausen in Ötztal include climbing, horse riding and carriage driving, trail running, geocaching, mountain biking, canyoning, kayaking, rafting and much more. If you get hot, you can cool off in one of the lakes or adventure or outdoor pools , such as the Freizeit Arena Sölden, the Aqua Dome Längenfeld, the Piburger See or the AREA 47.
The Ötzi village, a detailed open-air museum about the Stone Age, is particularly well-known. Right next to it is the Birds of Prey Park, where you can marvel at native and exotic bird species.

What can you do in Umhausen?

In winter , there is also plenty to experience in Umhausen in Ötztal. In the small but beautiful Niederthai ski area, beginners and families can learn and enjoy skiing and snowboarding on the four kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes. Two drag lifts and a connecting lift transport athletes up the mountain. The large ski areas in Hochötz, Kühtai, Sölden and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl offer unlimited skiing fun. While winter hiking in the Ötztal winter wonderland, you can enjoy the fantastic snowy landscape and take in the peace and tranquillity. Umhausen and the surrounding area are also very popular with cross-country skiers. From beginners to professionals - here in Umhausen and in the Ötztal there are a total of 143 kilometers of perfectly groomed trails for all Nordic fans. The trails have even been awarded the Tyrolean seal of quality for cross-country ski trails. For a carefree day in the snow, take a look at the webcams in Ötztal and get an up-to-date picture of the weather conditions in Umhausen.

The weather in Umhausen

The weather in Umhausen in Ötztal is influenced by the continental climate. Due to the altitude, it is generally rather cool and there is sufficient precipitation in this region of the Ötztal - which leads to perfect conditions on the ski slopes and in the ski areas. Whether summer or winter, the Ötztal is worth seeing on every vacation! With the help of our webcam in Umhausen, you can not only explore the thundering Stuiben Falls but also the current local weather. Let yourself be enchanted by the sight of the thundering masses of water and the incomparable view of the Ötztal!