We are open!

Wintersseason 24/25

Since September 20th, the winter season has started on the glacier. The Grawand lift and slope is open all day. The last ride of the glacier cable car is at 16:30.

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ICEMAN ÖTZI PEAK

126 three-thousand-metre peaks. And a view you’ll never forget.

The Iceman Ötzi Peak viewing platform sits enthroned on the Grawand peak on the Val Senales Glacier, which is probably the most easily conquerable peak in the world. Hard to believe, but you can climb it in just 10 minutes. From the mountain station of the Val Senales glacier cable car, you climb over rocks and up safe steel stairs to 3,251 metres. And then, a little breathless, you catch sight of it: the dreamlike view. 126 three-thousand-metre peaks in three countries. Cliffs and sky blue, scree and glacier lake, the Ortler and Ötzi’s home town. You’ve never been up there? Try it and see the world with new eyes.    

LOOKING BACK AND LOOK FAR

The Iceman Ötzi Peak allows you to look far around and far back. From the height you can see the Hochjochferner and the snowfield of the Similaun. The oldest and most famous glacier mummy in the world was discovered at its foot: Ötzi. Perhaps the Iceman even once looked down into the valley from the summit like you.
At your feet is the path of transhumance and the watershed, a natural border between Italy and Austria. When the weather is clear and with a bit of luck, you might be able to see the blue of the Adriatic Sea. What an adventure!

Note: The Iceman Ötzi Peak viewing platform remains closed in bad weather.

Awards

The viewing platform has already received several awards

June 2022:
Architizer A+ Awards 2022 – finalist
Italian Architecture Prize 2022 – finalist

September 2021:
The Plan Award 2021 – shortlist

August 2021:
Dezeen Awards 2021 – longlist

July 2021:
World Architecture Festival 2021 – finalists

April 2021:
Premio Internazionale Architettura Sostenibile Fassa Bortolo 2021 – honorable mention
Design Educates Awards 2021 – honorable mention

February 2021:
Archdaily Building of the Year 2021 – nomination

January 2021:
IDA International Design Awards 2020 – winner
Idea Tops Design Awards 2021 - nomination

December 2020:
Archilovers Best of 2020 – most loved
TAC Architect of the Year Awards 2020 – winner

YOUR ADVENTURE YOUR TICKET

Summer tickets for the Alpin Arena Senales

THE WAY TO THE TOP

... starts in Kurzras. The glacier cable car takes 6 minutes to the top station, where the Glacier Hotel Grawand is located. From there you climb a staircase with handrail to the viewing platform at 3,251 metres. 

WHAT AWAITS YOU

The Iceman Ötzi Peak is one of the highest viewing platforms in Europe. Here you can expect a spectacular 360º view of 126 three-thousand-metre peaks and quite a few goose bumps.  

BY SOUTH TYROLEAN HANDS

The steel construction on Iceman Ötzi Peak was designed by South Tyrolean engineers and entrepreneurs. It pays homage to the unique nature in Val Senales and to Ötzi, the famous ice man.

THE GLACIER SUMMER

Time to experience something