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Good to know Booking, services & frequently asked questions

Everything for your holiday at the Veitenhof in Niederthai at a glance

Here you will find all the important information on booking, prices, cancellation, included services and amenities in our holiday apartments at the organic and riding farm in the Ötztal – plus answers to the questions our guests ask most often.

At a glanceIncludedBooking & cancellationImportant notesServicesFAQ
from 3 pmCheck-in on arrival day
by 9:30 amCheck-out on departure day
30 %Deposit when booking
91 daysbefore arrival: free cancellation
€ 0Niederthai Card included in winter
FreeFibre-optic Wi-Fi & parking
Prices & services

What is included in the price?

Included in the price

  • Electricity, bed linen and towels
  • Starter kit with dishwasher tabs, bin bags and toilet paper
  • Fibre-optic Wi-Fi and parking at the farm
  • Niederthai Winter Card in winter (incl. free ski lifts)
  • Wellness area with panoramic sauna, infrared cabin and Swiss stone pine relaxation room
  • Washing machine and detergent
  • Bikes, toboggans, snowshoes, hiking backpacks and poles to borrow
  • Guided hikes and snowshoe hikes
  • Playground, children’s playroom, baby cot, high chair, buggy and child carrier

Available for a fee

  • Organic breakfast buffet: adults € 18, children up to 12 according to age
  • Spring water from the dispenser: € 1 per apartment per day
  • Dog: € 13 per day
  • Bread roll service and products from the organic farm shop
  • Riding lessons, trail rides and carriage rides
  • Massages and herb walk with Granny Rosi
  • E-bikes and EV charging station
  • Ötztal Summer Card (available at the farm)
Booking & cancellation

Book with confidence, stay flexible

You can book directly online or send us a non-binding enquiry first. When booking we ask for a deposit of 30 %. You can pay in cash, by debit card (Maestro) or by bank transfer in advance.

91+ daysbefore arrival: free of charge
90–61 daysthe deposit is retained
60–15 days70 % of the total price
14 days or less100 %, also for no-shows or early departure

We recommend travel cancellation insurance – you can take it out directly when booking: European Travel Insurance. The General Terms and Conditions for the Austrian Hotel Industry (AGBH) apply, together with the cancellation terms above.

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Important notes for your stay

Organic breakfast

Can be added to your apartment or holiday house at least 7 days in advance. We serve it from 6 registered guests – otherwise we will let you know 7 days before arrival.

Dogs welcome

1 dog per apartment, € 13 per day. Please keep it on a lead at the farm. Not allowed in the lounge, wellness area or holiday house.

Niederthai spring water

Our spring water is available around the clock – chilled, still or sparkling – from the water dispenser in the lounge.

Please bring

Slippers – and in winter always snow chains. The weather in Niederthai can change overnight.

Our services

Services at the Veitenhof

Food & drink

  • 100 % organic breakfast buffet with homemade products
  • Daily bread roll service
  • Organic farm shop with jam, honey, bacon, cheese, eggs and more
  • Bar, coffee machine and water dispenser
  • Shared kitchen in the lounge
  • Barbecue in the garden lounge, campfire area

Wellness

  • Panoramic sauna (90°, 60° and Sanarium in rotation)
  • Infrared cabin and Kneipp basin
  • Swiss stone pine panoramic relaxation room with tea bar
  • Outdoor Kneipp facility and barefoot path
  • Fitness room
  • Massages · Aqua Dome discount

Children & families

  • Large playground with climbing tower, trampoline and roundabout
  • Bobby cars, go-kart and tractors
  • Children’s playroom, games, books and painting supplies
  • Petting animals and helping in the stable
  • Baby cot, high chair, buggy and child carrier
  • Toboggans, sledges and snow saucers in winter

Sport & rentals

  • Riding arena with private lessons (Dell’mour method)
  • Free guided hikes and snowshoe tours
  • Free bikes, toboggans and snowshoes
  • State-certified cross-country ski instructor in the house
  • Ski room with waxing table and boot dryer room
  • E-bikes for hire

Other

  • Free fibre-optic Wi-Fi
  • Free washing machine and detergent
  • Free parking
  • EV charging station
  • Weekly programme by Ötztal Tourism and the Ötztal Nature Park

Getting here

  • By train to Ötztal station, then by bus to Niederthai
  • By car via the A12, Fernpass, Arlberg, Reschen or Brenner
  • Please do not follow the satnav onto the dirt track

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Veitenhof

Apartment & stay

How can I book at the Veitenhof?

You can book directly on our website or send us a non-binding enquiry first.

How much is the deposit and how can I pay?

A deposit of 30 % of the total price is due when booking. You can pay in cash, by debit card (Maestro) or by bank transfer in advance.

What are the cancellation terms?

Cancellation is free of charge up to 91 days before arrival. From 90 to 61 days before arrival we retain the deposit, from 60 to 15 days we charge 70 %, and from 14 days before arrival 100 % of the total price – also for no-shows or early departure. We recommend travel cancellation insurance.

What is included in the price?

Electricity, bed linen, towels, fibre-optic Wi-Fi, parking, a starter kit with dishwasher tabs, bin bags and toilet paper, and use of the wellness area. In winter the Niederthai Winter Card is included as well.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

The apartments are ready from 3 pm on your arrival day. On your departure day we kindly ask you to vacate the apartment by 9:30 am.

Do I need to bring bed linen and towels?

No, bed linen and towels are included. Feel free to bring your slippers, though.

Is there Wi-Fi and parking?

Yes, free fibre-optic Wi-Fi is available throughout the farm and free parking right by the house.

Can I do laundry?

Yes, you can use the washing machine and detergent free of charge. A drying rack is available.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, one dog per apartment is welcome (€ 13 per day). Dogs must be kept on a lead at the farm. Pets are not allowed in the lounge, the wellness area or the holiday house.

Which guest cards are available?

In winter the Niederthai Winter Card is included – with ski lifts, cross-country trails, toboggan runs, bus and many activities. The Ötztal Summer Card is not included in the price but can be purchased directly at the Veitenhof.

Food & shopping

Can I add breakfast?

Yes, our organic breakfast buffet costs € 18 per adult; for children up to 12 the price depends on age. Please order at least 7 days in advance. We serve it from 6 registered guests.

Is there a bread roll service and a farm shop?

Yes, the bread roll service is available daily for a fee. Our small organic farm shop offers jam, honey, muesli, dairy products, eggs, bacon, sausages and drinks.

Where can I go shopping and eat out?

There are no grocery shops in Niederthai – you will find Hofer, MPreis and Billa in nearby Umhausen. The Leiters Hoamatl inn is right next to the Veitenhof, and the Gasthof Tauferberg is about 2 km away. In Umhausen, the Kneipphäusl and the Gasthof Andreas Hofer are popular.

Can I have a barbecue at the farm?

Yes, there is a barbecue in the garden lounge and a barbecue and campfire area at the farm.

Getting here

How do I get to the Veitenhof by train and bus?

Take the train to Ötztal station, then the bus to Umhausen and Niederthai.

Do I need snow chains in winter?

Yes, please always carry snow chains in winter. The weather in Niederthai can change quickly, even overnight.

Can I charge my electric car?

Yes, there is a charging station right at the Veitenhof (for a fee), powered by renewable energy.

Riding & animals

When and how can I book riding lessons?

Riding lessons take place Monday to Friday in the morning and last 25 minutes each. They can only be booked on site: there is a sign-up list at reception.

Can beginners and children ride?

Yes, beginners and children are welcome. Children from 3 years can gain their first experience on a lead rein. Riding helmets and safety vests are available free of charge.

Are trail rides available?

Yes, for experienced riders who are confident at a canter – by arrangement via phone, email or WhatsApp. Depending on experience, a short test ride may be required.

How long does a carriage ride take?

A carriage ride with our Haflinger horses around the Niederthai plateau takes about 50 to 60 minutes, for up to 5 people, on request.

Can children help in the stable?

Yes, in the morning from 8 to 9 am and in the evening from about 5 to 6 pm. Older children and adults can also help with grooming the horses.

Children

What is there for children at the farm?

A large playground with slide, climbing tower, sandpit, swing and trampoline, bobby cars and go-karts, Haflinger horses, alpacas and small animals, and a children’s playroom.

Is baby equipment available?

Yes, we are happy to provide a baby cot and high chair. You can borrow a buggy and a child carrier (one of each) free of charge.

What can children do in bad weather?

There is a children’s playroom in the house, plus games, books and painting supplies in the lounge.

Wellness & sport

Is the sauna included in the price?

Yes, the sauna is available to our guests every day. On request we heat it up in the afternoon for 3 hours – Finnish sauna, bio sauna and Sanarium in rotation.

What does the wellness area include?

Panoramic sauna, infrared cabin, Kneipp basin, Swiss stone pine panoramic relaxation room, tea bar, outdoor Kneipp facility, barefoot path and sun terrace.

Is there a fitness room?

Yes, with a spinning bike, cross trainer, mats, kettlebells, yoga mats and a TV.

What can I borrow?

Free of charge: hiking backpacks, hiking poles, snowshoes, bikes, toboggans, child carrier, buggy, riding helmet and safety vest. For a fee: e-bikes.

Is there a ski room?

Yes, with a ski cellar, waxing room and boot dryer room.

Any questions?

Call us on +43 5255 5523 or write to info@der-veitenhof.at – the Leiter family is happy to help.

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