Hotel Enzian
Motorcycle hotel in Obergurgl at 2,000 metres above sea level
Cosy, modern, high in the Alps: welcome to the smallest 4-star hotel in Gurgl. Anyone staying here on a motorbike holiday in Tyrol can hop straight onto their bike at the foot of the legendary Timmelsjoch. The alpine mountain scenery is breathtaking, with the most beautiful passes in Tyrol and South Tyrol right on your doorstep. That’s because the Hotel Enzian, family-run for generations, is situated at 2,000 metres above sea level – in the heart of the Ötztal Alps. The host, Johannes Santer, is himself a passionate motorcyclist and your go-to person when it comes to the most beautiful rides – and the best places to stop for refreshments – between Tyrol and South Tyrol.
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Highlights for your motorbike holiday in Obergurgl
- A dream location at 2,000 m at the foot of the Timmelsjoch, on the border with South Tyrol
- Top-class garage – with parking spaces for every guest and every motorbike, as well as a steam cleaner for cleaning and a lifting platform for minor repairs
- New Skypool on the roof with a 360° panoramic view of the glacier
Arrive as a guest, return as a friend
Modern rooms, culinary delights, alpine wellness, a genuine passion for motorcycling and a family-run, welcoming atmosphere: on a motorcycling holiday at the Hotel Enzian, you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. That’s the motto of the smallest 4-star hotel in Gurgl Obergurgl, Tyrol, at 2,000 metres above sea level. Up here – with personalised tips from the manager – you can set your sights even higher on your rides. Take, for example, the route via the South Tyrol border crossing at the 2,474-metre-high Timmelsjoch – for a coffee in Bolzano or Merano. Europe’s highest-altitude motorbike museum, the TOP Mountain Motorcycle Museum, is also just a winding ride away.
After countless hairpin bends and the finest cakes along the way, it’s time for a swim with mountain views: in the new heated rooftop Skypool with a 360° panoramic view of the glaciers in the upper Ötztal valley, and in the cosy Enzian Badl with its whirlpool and bio-sauna. And because in the Ötztal valley the way to the heart is through the stomach, the Santner family serves traditional Tyrolean cuisine from morning till night as a pampering half-board package in the hotel’s cosy dining rooms.
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Motorbike expertise
Even as a child, Johannes used to race around the farmyard on a Fantic 50 Trial; once he’d got his motorbike licence, he moved up to higher classes step by step and set out to conquer the mountains around Obergurgl. “When you see the bends and the mountains here in the Ötztal, a passion for motorcycling almost comes naturally,” laughs the host. “You simply have to ride a motorbike here.” As a young man, he wanted to push the limits – in his early 20s, he rode 29,000 kilometres in a single year. Today, his motorcycling motto is: simply enjoy the mountains.
Your host
“For me, motorcycling is all about friendship. Being out in the mountains with friends, experiencing nature – that’s always the most important thing for me. The second most important thing: switching off. As soon as I step into the garage, I switch off.” No wonder – the Hotel Enzian’s garage makes every motorcyclist’s heart beat faster: accessible by lift, 40 parking spaces (“a space for every guest”), a steam cleaner and even a hoist – “motorcyclists really appreciate that”.
His absolute favourite route is the challenging original route of the Ötztal Cycle Marathon: covering 230 km and 5,500 metres of elevation gain, it runs from Obergurgl through the Ötztal valley to Sölden and Ötz, towards Kühtai at 2,020 m above sea level, continuing through the Sellrain Valley via Innsbruck through the Wipp Valley up to the Austrian–Italian border at the Brenner Pass, then down to Sterzing in South Tyrol and on to the winding Jaufen Pass, up to the Timmelsjoch at 2,474 m and back via St. Leonhard through the Passeier Valley. “This is my favourite route. And, of course, the Timmelsjoch – because the big advantage here is that you can carry on from there to the Jaufen Pass, then on to the Penserjoch and all the way to Bolzano, before tacking on the Mendel Pass and Gampen Pass. Or you can head from Bolzano towards Hafling or carry on via the Wine Route to Merano.”
You can also find out from the boss himself where to get the best cake along the way: “When it comes to food, I can help our guests most of all with the best tips!”
Johannes currently rides a KTM 990 Duke – a shared bike with his nephew, who will sooner or later be joining the team at the Hotel Enzian.
Bike Plus
This is the end of run-of-the-mill motorbike holidays. Bends & passes MEETS pleasure & relaxation. Experience unforgettable moments that start right outside the hotel - just the way you like it.
In addition to motorbike expertise, the pampering programme for body, mind, soul and, last but not least, the palate is a top priority. Whilst "she" enjoys a wellness treatment and relaxes in the sauna and bath, "he" goes on tour with the MoHo host - or vice versa. In the evening, both palates are spoilt equally with specialities from local cuisine.
Tested quality in all MoHo - Motorbike Hotels.
All MoHo - Motorbike Hotels fulfil these services
Tested quality in all motorbike hotels
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| Motorbike expertise | 3 helmets | 4 helmets | 5 helmets |
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| Bike info corner with guest information, maps, magazines, etc. |
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| Advice on tour and route planning (incl. recommendations, tips) |
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| Provision of prepared tours, roadbooks, tour maps |
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| GPS tours for download |
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| Basic GPS expertise |
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| Extended GPS expertise |
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| At least 1 guided motorbike tour per week |
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| Programme for motorcycle-free days (sport, culture, events) |
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| Hotel facilities | 3 helmets | 4 helmets | 5 helmets |
| WLan available free of charge throughout the hotel |
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| Screwdriver corner with tools and compressor/pump |
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| Battery charger |
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| Washing area for motorbikes, with sponge and water hose |
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| Garage for motorbikes |
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| Parking space for motorbikes (covered) |
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| Parking space for trailers |
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| Drying facilities for biker clothing and boots |
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| Laundry service (possibly for a fee) |
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| Luggage storage for multi-day tours (lockable storage room) |
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| Tyre service via local dealer |
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| Motorbike hire at the hotel or organised by the hotel |
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Offers
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Tours for your motorbike holiday in Obergurgl
Timmelsjoch, Penserjoch, Jaufen Pass, Rettenbach Glacier Road: on a motorbike holiday in Gurgl, you can set off on dream high-alpine tours to the most beautiful mountain passes in Tyrol and South Tyrol.
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