Fendels

The mountain village of Fendels is committed to gentle tourism.

Altitude: 1,356 m asl

Fendels, one of the smallest villages of Tyrol, is enthroned high above the Inntal valley and has been mentioned for the first time as “Venels” in 1288 AD. Fendels is embedded in the Glockturmkamm ridge, which is part of the Oetztal Alps. In 1959 a road made this mountain village more easily accessible, before it could only be reached via funicular.

Holidays at Fendels stand for holidays in the mountains, including brawling mountain torrents, crystal clear mountain air, intact nature and refreshing temperatures. The environs are perfect for hiking and cycling as well as mountain biking. If you prefer a more comfortable alternative, take the funicular to reach elevated altitudes. The hiking pass “Wandern x6″ enables you to use several lift facilities, making you experience the hiking areas Venet, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Kaunertal Glacier as well as Nauders. A tip for summer evenings: about 35 minutes’ walking time from Fendels, there is a barbecue area with brick-built barbecue, guaranteeing a great evening under the open sky…

In winter Fendels is a real paradise for families: 14 km of ski slopes are available in the skiing area, also offering a children’s playground and a snowboard arena. You can also enjoy night-time skiing and night-time sledging on a 4 km long illuminated track. A ski school, ski rental and après ski taverns complete the offer of the lovely little village. Beside the skiing areas Venet, Kaunertal Glacier, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and Nauders, also Fendels is accessible with the “Ski6″ ski-pass.

Our recommendation: Fendels was the seat of the sculptor atelier of Andreas Kölle and his sons (18th century), who also equipped the parish church of the village with several pieces of art!