Going to Aqua Dome Spa for the day from Innsbruck was an absolute spotlight of our journey. It’s such an unbelievable spa, and nice for all of the household. Getting there actually wasn’t that onerous after we did it, but it surely’d appeared so sophisticated I’d been hesitant proper up till the day. Right here’s how we did the 2 hour journey from Innsbruck to Aqua Dome fairly simply.
Why go to Aqua Dome?
With the beautiful Ötzal Alps as a backdrop, mendacity on a submerged lounger with my head on the padding whereas I listened to Inexperienced Day’s Time of Your Life was considered one of my final recollections of 2025, and likewise the most effective.
As quickly as I noticed the Aqua Dome on Instagram, I knew I needed to go. There’s a youngsters pool with two greater slides and a splash park inside. There was additionally these three futuristic sky swimming pools outdoors (throughout 30-35° on the -6° day we visited) and two swimming pools inside too. There’s a sauna space and every kind of therapy rooms inside, and likewise a bistro for lunch. It sounded superb.
Hassle is, it was round two hours from Innsbruck, which might imply 4 hours of travelling. Might I try this to my three 12 months outdated?
The place is Aqua Dome?
Aqua Dome is in Längenfeld, a village within the Ötzal Valley in Tyrol, western Austria. It’s about midway from Innsbruck and the Italian border.
When you drove from Innsbruck it’d be round an hour, however we didn’t have a automobile.
Have a look at the ski soar on the hill!
The route from Innsbruck to Aqua Dome
Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (both Central or West) > REX1 prepare to Ötztal (30 minutes) > Bus quantity 320 to Längenfeld Aqua Dome (45 minutes)
See, straightforward. I couldn’t discover that info in any blogs about Aqua Dome although, or whether or not it was appropriate for a kid. I’ll fill that hole for you, and go in depth.
The Alphotel the place we have been staying was somewhat out from Innsbruck, on the east of town. So first, get your self to the Central Haptbahnhof.
We might’ve acquired the F bus from the Alphotel direct to the Hauptbahnhof, however to make issues somewhat faster and simpler we really took a taxi from the lodge to the West Bahnhof.
This meant we might go away after we wished, it was a bit much less time on buses for us all, and it simply appeared the simplest choice. It did value us €13, however I nonetheless assume it was value it for the three of us to not fear about making our prepare.
The Central Hauptbahnhof has much more to do, eat and see than the Westbahnhof (which solely had a merchandising machine). It was fairly barren, however we did get to see the ski soar. Central has a Maccas, a grocery store and some cafe shacks.
REX1 Prepare to Ötztal
At Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (both Central or West) you’ll have to get the REX1 prepare to Ötztal Bahnhof. There are many screens and it’s very straightforward, in case you’re used to trains within the UK. The prepare will arrive a couple of minutes earlier than, and also you’ll get on.
I’d booked our tickets the evening earlier than on Journey.com, for £19.97 for the three of us. My three 12 months outdated was free however I nonetheless wanted to register the actual fact he was on the prepare.
There was no espresso or snacks, however much more house than I’m used to from trains in England. We sat by an enormous window watching the Austrian panorama go by. I believed it was nice – love a prepare journey someplace I haven’t been earlier than.
Ötztal to Längenfeld
Once we arrived at Ötztal, we simply needed to discover the exit and had about 4 minutes to seek out the bus to Lägenfeld. I simply presumed it was going to be a bus like we’re used to in England, and like had been used for the F Line. It turned out to be a pleasant, heat, cosy coach, and the cease was simply throughout the road from the prepare station.
We wanted money although, for the fare. The motive force identified the financial institution simply over the sq., so I ran there and shortly acquired the cash out. All simply in time for us to get that bus and get going. I positively didn’t fancy standing round within the chilly for half-hour ready for the subsequent one. Good outdated bus driver, ready for us.
It was €19 for 2 adults return, and Reggie was free.
This journey was pleasant too. A lot to see out the window, and a simple route. We picked up and dropped off a number of skiers alongside the best way, however we have been cozy on the again seat. I believe the three of us have been positively able to be there by the point we have been 40 minutes later although!
We really acquired off a cease early at Längenfeld Gemeindeamt and loved the simple and exquisite stroll to the Aqua Dome, though it wasn’t very seen from the highway for such an enormous place.
After leaving the lodge at 9am, we have been there for simply after 11am. Able to go!
On the Aqua Dome
Get pleasure from these outside thermal swimming pools, and the bistro! Be sure to discover the panoramic lounges, and take a number of photos from above too!
Getting again to Innsbruck from Aqua Dome
Don’t get carried away at Aqua Dome – bear in mind you might have a two-hour journey again to your lodge.
For some motive we didn’t realised you may get on the bus proper outdoors the Aqua Dome, and so walked the ten minutes or so into the city. It turned out for the very best although, as we noticed this horse and carriage cross by and acquired to go to the Spar for a drink.
The bus cease is simply outdoors a ski store, and close to a Spar grocery store in case you want some refreshment for the journey. I’d managed to maintain my bus tickets intact and we acquired on to a really busy bus crammed with skiers, who all appeared to get off over the subsequent two stops so we might discover a seat.
We acquired to the prepare station and our prepare was leaving within the subsequent 5 minutes, though weirdly there have been no screens on the platforms so I used to be counting on what I’d seen in a break up second as we marched by the doorway corridor. My cellphone app Journey.com gave us the reassurance I wanted that we have been on the proper platform.
The prepare was beautiful on the best way again. The solar was setting and I left these guys to some recreation on Ben’s cellphone whereas I loved the window surroundings in peace. It was one other £20.51 (booked 5 minutes earlier than) on the best way again, and our tickets did get checked – in case you have been questioning.
Value of attending to the Aqua Dome
£20.51 Ötztal > Innsbruck Fundamental Station
€19.95 / £17.32 Return bus ticket
£19.97 Westbahnhof > Ötztal
= £57.80
We additionally paid €13 for a taxi to Westbahnhof, however simply acquired the bus again from city as we hasd the 24-hour passes.
Learn extra: How Costly is Innsbruck?
How a lot to go to Aqua Dome?
There are numerous completely different choices in terms of visiting Aqua Dome.
After a lot analysis and debate, the best choice for the three of us can be to get the 2 adults and little one ticket for €119. This coated you for the day from 9-6.
Sadly I spent so lengthy deliberating that these tickets had bought out once I went to guide two days earlier than we went, so I ended up with the three hour passes for 2 adults and a baby, at €114. We have been then charged an additional €5 for staying an additional half and hour, which I believed was fairly affordable.
We additionally employed two dressing robes and two towels, for €30. We didn’t get Reggie a set – which was the proper choice – as he might simply use considered one of my towels.
We additionally ended up spending about €90 on food and drinks as we have been nicely within the spirit of decadence!
All the prices added up, as at all times, but it surely was an excellent time out for all of us.
Hope you might have a good time at Aqua Dome. Let me understand how you get on with that journey!