Ricchi’s Ladele – Groceries & Local Supplies in Mandarfen

Everything for a quick shopping trip
Ricchi’s Ladele in Mandarfen is a convenient shopping option for guests of Hotel Garni Rifflsee. Here you'll find groceries, drinks, and various everyday essentials – ideal if you need something for breakfast, a snack for a hike, or a small shop for the evening.

Distance: approx. 2 min. walk

Products: Groceries, drinks, regional products, and everyday items

Address: Mandarfen, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Our tip: Especially convenient for hikers and guests who want to stock up on drinks or a snack while out and about.

Sports Shops & Rentals in Mandarfen

Whether you need ski rentals in winter, bike rentals in summer, or the right equipment for your next mountain tour – in Mandarfen you'll find several sports shops and rental stations right in town.

PitzRentTal Sports Shop
Ski, Snowboard, Bike & Service
The PitzRentTal Sports Shop is located directly opposite the Rifflsee valley station, making it especially convenient for guests of the Hotel Garni Rifflsee. In winter, they rent skis, snowboards, cross-country skiing equipment, snowshoes, and safety gear. They also offer professional ski and snowboard servicing. In summer, PitzRentTal offers high-quality mountain bikes for rent.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 2 minutes on foot

Address: Mandarfen 86 a, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5413 86406

Email: info@pitzrenttal.at

Website: PitzRentTal Sportshop

Our tip: Located directly at the Rifflsee valley station, it's especially convenient for skiers and bikers. Online rental reservations are also available.

INTERSPORT Huter
Sports shop directly at the Rifflsee valley station
INTERSPORT Huter is located at the Rifflsee cable car parking lot and is therefore also very easily accessible for guests in Mandarfen. They offer sporting goods, especially ski and snowboard rentals and service.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 2 minutes on foot

Address: Mandarfen 82, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 664 885 95 905

Website: INTERSPORT Huter

Our tip: A convenient place to go if you need to rent equipment or sports gear directly at the valley station. The Pitztal Glacier operates an INTERSPORT Huter sports shop and rental station in Mandarfen.

Sporthaus Pechtl
Ski and Snowboard Rental in Mandarfen
Sporthaus Pechtl is centrally located in Mandarfen and offers ski and snowboard rentals, as well as sports equipment and service.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 2 minutes on foot

Address: Mandarfen 57, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5413 86237

Our tip: A great place for guests who want to rent ski or snowboard equipment locally. The shop is also listed by the Pitztal Tourism Association as a sports shop in Mandarfen.

Skiprofi Rent
Ski rental directly in Mandarfen
Skiprofi Rent specializes in renting winter sports equipment and offers ski and snowboard equipment for various needs.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 2 minutes on foot

Address: Mandarfen 42, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Our tip: Especially interesting for guests who want to easily rent equipment directly in Mandarfen for their ski vacation. The provider is currently listed by the Pitztal Tourism Association as a sports shop/rental service in Mandarfen.

Sports shops throughout the Pitztal Valley
If you're looking for sports shops, ski rentals, or bike rentals outside of Mandarfen, you'll find plenty of options throughout the Pitztal Valley. These include sports shops in Jerzens and other rental locations in the valley.

The Pitztal Tourism Association provides an up-to-date overview:

Rental & Sports Shops in the Pitztal Valley

There you'll find more sports shops, ski rentals, and providers for summer and winter sports.

Doctors and Pharmacies in the Pitztal Valley

Medical Care for Our Guests
Even on vacation, it may be necessary to see a doctor or obtain medication. Here you will find important addresses for medical care in the Pitztal Valley – from the doctor's office in St. Leonhard to the nearest pharmacies.

Please note that office hours and opening times are subject to change. In case of an acute medical problem, we recommend contacting the doctor by phone beforehand.

Doctors

Dr. Bettina Sonnweber – General Medicine
Dr. Bettina Sonnweber's office is located in Eggenstall and is therefore the closest general medical practice for guests in St. Leonhard in the Pitztal Valley.

Address: Eggenstall 216, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5413 87205

Specialty: General Medicine

Office Hours: Current office hours can be obtained by phone.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 15–20 minutes by car

Our tip: For guests in the upper Pitztal valley, this is the most important general practitioner in the municipality of St. Leonhard.

Dr. Christoph Unger – General Medicine
Dr. Christoph Unger's practice is located in Wenns and is another general practitioner in the Pitztal valley.

Address: Unterdorf 7, 6473 Wenns

Phone: +43 5414 87205

Specialty: General Medicine

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 30–35 minutes by car

Our tip: We recommend calling ahead to schedule an appointment and inquire about current office hours.

Dr. Claudia Gebhart – General Medicine
Dr. Claudia Gebhart's practice is located in Arzl im Pitztal at the entrance to the valley.

Address: Dorfstraße 60, 6471 Arzl im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5412 661200

Website: Dr. Claudia Gebhart

Specialty: General Medicine

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 45–50 minutes by car

Our tip: Another general practitioner's office in the Pitztal Valley. Current office hours should be checked by phone in advance.

Pharmacies
Medical Pharmacy in St. Leonhard
In St. Leonhard im Pitztal, there is a medical pharmacy located at the general practitioner's office in Eggenstall. This allows patients to obtain necessary medications directly through the local medical care provider.

Address: Eggenstall 216, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5413 87205

Our tip: When visiting the doctor in St. Leonhard, you can inquire directly about the availability of necessary medications.

Pitztal Pharmacy – Arzl im Pitztal

The Pitztal Pharmacy in Arzl is the public pharmacy in the Pitztal Valley and offers medications as well as advice on medications and health.

Address: Dorfstraße 38, 6471 Arzl im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5412 61258

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 45–50 minutes by car

Opening Hours: Please check the current opening hours in advance.

Our Tip: Since the pharmacy is located at the entrance to the valley, a visit can easily be combined with a trip to Imst or an excursion into the lower Pitztal Valley.

Pharmacies in Imst
If you need a wider selection or a public pharmacy outside the Pitztal Valley, there are other pharmacies in Imst.

Laurentius Pharmacy

Langgasse 78 b, 6460 Imst
Phone: +43 5412 61255

Imst City Pharmacy

Dr.-Carl-Pfeiffenberger-Straße 22, 6460 Imst
Phone: +43 5412 66210

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 50–60 minutes by car

The Pitztal Tourism Association lists both pharmacies as additional points of contact for medical care.

Important Telephone Numbers
Health Advice Hotline: 1450
In Austria, you can contact the health advice hotline 1450 around the clock for health concerns. There you will receive an assessment and information on where to seek medical help. The Pitztal Tourism Association also recommends the 1450 health advice hotline.

Emergency
In case of an acute medical emergency, please call the Austrian emergency number 144.

Current information on doctors and pharmacies
Since office hours, on-call services, and pharmacy opening hours can change, we recommend checking the current information directly with the Pitztal Tourist Office.

Doctors, pharmacies, and important information – Pitztal Tourist Office

The Mandarfen Information Office is also happy to assist guests in finding a doctor, a pharmacy, or the current on-call service.

Mandarfen Information Office
Mandarfen 62, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal
Phone: +43 5414 8699930
Email: mandarfen@pitztal.com

Taxi Companies in the Pitztal Valley

Mobility and Transfers for Our Guests
Whether you're going to a restaurant, taking an excursion, or need a transfer to the train station or airport – a taxi offers flexible transportation in the Pitztal Valley. A taxi is especially convenient if you don't want to drive yourself after a relaxing evening.

For guests of Hotel Garni Rifflsee, we have compiled a list of important taxi and transfer providers.

Alpentaxi Kirschner – Taxis in the Pitztal Valley
Your Taxi for the Pitztal Valley and Beyond
Alpentaxi Kirschner is based in St. Leonhard in the Pitztal Valley and offers taxi and passenger transport services in the Pitztal Valley, Tyrol, and beyond. Airport transfers, train station transfers, and medical transport are also available.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 15–20 minutes by car

Address: Piösmes 143, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 664 1448620

Email: info@taxi-alpen.at

Website: Alpentaxi Kirschner

Our tip: Especially convenient for individual transfers, excursions, and trips to the train station or airport. Inquiries and bookings can also be made online.

Pitztal Reisen – Taxi Walch
Taxi, Transfers, and Transportation in the Tyrolean Oberland
Pitztal Reisen – Taxi Walch offers taxi and passenger transport in the Pitztal Valley and beyond. The company provides services including transfers to train stations and airports, as well as patient transport. Rental cars with drivers and buses for groups are also available.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 45–50 minutes by car

Address: Feldweg 2, 6471 Arzl im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5412 65400

Mobile: +43 664 3030031

Email: pitztalreisen@aon.at

Website: Pitztal Reisen – Taxi Walch

Our tip: Especially useful for airport transfers, train station transfers, and larger groups. The company also serves destinations outside the Pitztal Valley.

Night Taxi St. Leonhard im Pitztal
Traveling even after dining out
For guests who want to visit a restaurant in the evening or return safely to their accommodation after a pleasant evening, St. Leonhard im Pitztal offers a dedicated night taxi service.

The night taxi operates seasonally between the districts of St. Leonhard and other locations in the Pitztal Valley. The published timetables contain different operating hours for each winter season.

Telephone: +43 676 6020025

Our tip: Especially convenient for restaurant visits in Tieflehn, Plangeross, or other districts if you prefer to leave your car behind. Please check the current timetables and fares before your journey.

Taxi for Restaurant Visits
A taxi is a particularly convenient option for guests of Hotel Garni Rifflsee when visiting a restaurant outside of Mandarfen.

Many restaurants in Mandarfen are easily accessible on foot. For restaurants in Tieflehn and Plangeross, however, a taxi can be a pleasant alternative to driving, especially in the evening.

Our tip: Feel free to ask at reception for a suitable taxi company or current transportation options.

Further Information
As taxi services, timetables, and night taxi hours can vary seasonally, we recommend checking the current information by phone before your journey.

Another point of contact for current information is the Mandarfen Information Office of the Pitztal Tourism Association.

Mandarfen Information Office
Mandarfen 62
6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal
Phone: +43 5414 8699930
Email: mandarfen@pitztal.com
Pitztal Tourism Association – Mandarfen Information Office

The information office also informs guests about current transportation options and seasonal offers.

Café 3440 – Austria's Highest Café

Coffee and cake at 3,440 meters
Café 3440 on the Pitztal Glacier is a truly special destination for our guests. At 3,440 meters above sea level, right on the Hinterer Brunnenkogel mountain, you can enjoy coffee, homemade cakes and pastries, as well as regional delicacies with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Ötztal Alps and the Wildspitze peak.

The journey there is an experience in itself: From Mandarfen, take the Glacier Express cable car and then the Wildspitzbahn cable car up to the café. The ascent from the valley takes about 20 minutes. Once you arrive at the top, a cantilevered sun terrace awaits you, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 20 minutes on foot in Mittelberg; Then take the Glacier Express and Wildspitzbahn cable cars up to the glacier.

Altitude: 3,440 meters

Offer: Specialty coffees, homemade cakes and pastries, breakfast, and regional dishes

Address: Mittelberg, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5413 86288

Email: pitztal@tirolgletscher.com

Website: Café 3440 – Pitztal Glacier

Current opening hours: Daily 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., subject to the operating and maintenance schedules of the mountain lifts.

Our tip: A visit to Café 3440 can be perfectly combined with a trip to the Pitztal Glacier. The view from the sun terrace is particularly impressive – on a clear day, the vista extends far across the Ötztal Alps. For a special holiday experience, breakfast can also be booked at Café 3440.

 

Café Ansitz am Schrofen – St. Leonhard im Pitztal
Coffee, cake, and treats with panoramic views
Café Ansitz am Schrofen is located directly within the Tyrolean Ibex Center in St. Leonhard im Pitztal. After visiting the Ibex Center, the cozy café invites you to take a relaxing break. Enjoy coffee and light refreshments in the comfortable pine-paneled ambiance or on the terrace while taking in the beautiful view over the Pitztal valley.

The connection to the Ibex Center is particularly appealing: visitors can explore the exhibition, the historic Schrofenhof farmstead, and the wildlife enclosure, and then stop by the café. The nearby playground is another great bonus for families.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 15–20 minutes by car

Offer: Coffee, cake, light meals, and regional products

Address: Schrofen 46, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5413 20359

Email: ansitz@steinbockzentrum.tirol

Website: Tyrolean Ibex Center – Café Ansitz am Schrofen

Our tip: A particularly lovely outing for families and anyone who wants to combine nature, culture, and culinary delights. First, visit the Tyrolean Ibex Center and then treat yourself to a coffee break on the terrace of the Ansitz am Schrofen with a view of the Pitztal valley.

 

Café beim Bäck – Eggenstall
Breakfast, coffee, and fresh pastries
The Café beim Bäck in Eggenstall is a cozy spot for a short break, a coffee, or fresh pastries. The combination of bakery and café is especially convenient: Here you can stock up on bread and pastries for your day or relax with coffee and a sweet treat.

Distance from Hotel Garni Rifflsee: approx. 15–20 minutes by car

Offerings: Coffee, breakfast, fresh bread and pastries, sweet treats

Address: Eggenstall 151, 6481 St. Leonhard im Pitztal

Phone: +43 5413 87219

Our tip: Ideal for a mid-morning coffee or if you'd like to stock up on fresh pastries and a light snack before a hike or excursion.