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History of human settlement

Since 1991 with the discovery of the legendary iceman, “Ötzi,” the transregional importance in terms of its cultural-historical value has become increasingly evident. Recent archeological investigations at Beilstein near Obergurgl have proven the arrival of humans right after the last ice age more than 9,500 years ago.

 

Celebrities at home in the Ötz valley

The Ötz valley is home to several well-known individuals. Moreover, many famous people have visited the Ötz valley over the years and left their traces on the landscape. Some of these people, who have shaped the Ötz valley through their actions and are still doing so today, are portrayed here.

 
 
 
 
 
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