Alpbachtal Region

Nestling between between the foothills of the Kitzbühel Alps and the eastern slopes of the Rofan Mountains, the Alpbachtal Region offers visitors everything from sheer craggy peaks to lush rolling hills.

This far-flung corner of Tirol carries the official title “Genussregion”, a status awarded by the Austrian government to regions home to traditional produce of exceptional quality. One of the largest municipalities is Kramsach on the northern banks of the Inn, which has earned itself the nickname “Bathtub of Tirol” thanks to its four idyllic lakes popular with swimmers in summer. On the other side of the Inn lies Rattenberg, the smallest and at the same time one of the most charming towns in Austria. Its medieval centre with narrow alleys and artisanal glass blowers is famous throughout the Inntal Valley.

Hiking around “the most beautiful village in Austria”

Hidden behind a hilltop, near the town of Brixlegg, is the picturesque Alpbachtal Valley branching off the Inntal Valley to the south. With its traditional wooden houses and pretty flowers in summer, it is little wonder that the largest village in the valley, Alpbach, has been named the most beautiful village in Austria.

Wintersports enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in the Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area with its many pistes catering for all abilities. During the warm summer months the region offers hundreds of kilometres of mountain bike trails and hiking paths perfect for exploring the crystal clear lakes and sheer rock faces of the Rofan Mountains as well as the gentle rolling hills and lush meadows typical of the neighbouring Alpbachtal Valley. In June the mountains come to life as fires are lit to celebrate the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.

This far-flung corner of Tirol carries the official title “Genussregion”, a status awarded by the Austrian government to regions home to…

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Situated in the Rofan mountains at 1800m altitude, the Zireiner See is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Austria. There is a hiking path of intermediate difficulty from the Parkplatz Wimm car park (Brandenberg) to the lake., © Alpbachtal Tourismus / Bernhard Berger
Hike to the Zireiner See

Situated in the Rofan mountains at 1800m altitude, the Zireiner See is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Austria. There is a hiking path of intermediate difficulty from the Parkplatz Wimm car park (Brandenberg) to the lake.



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The region’s three beautiful canyons – the Tiefenbachklamm, the Kundler Klamm and the Kaiserklamm – are well worth a visit. The Kaiserklamm is particularly popular with hikers and rafting enthusiasts., © Alpbachtal Seenland Tourismus/Frank Bauer
Three enchanting canyons

The region’s three beautiful canyons – the Tiefenbachklamm, the Kundler Klamm and the Kaiserklamm – are well worth a visit. The Kaiserklamm is particularly popular with hikers and rafting enthusiasts.



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With snowsure slopes from December until the middle of April, the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area is one of the top ten ski resorts in Tirol and offers a wide range of pistes suitable for all ages and abilities., © TVB Alpbachtal Seenland
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau

With snowsure slopes from December until the middle of April, the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area is one of the top ten ski resorts in Tirol and offers a wide range of pistes suitable for all ages and abilities.



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How did people in Tirol build their houses out of wood? What did local farmers do to make a living? The Tirol Farmhouse Museum in Kramsach, the largest open-air museum in the region, gives answers to these and many more questions. Its 37 original wooden farmhouses and accompanying buildings offer plenty to discover for children and adults alike., © Alpbachtal Tourisms / G. Griessenboeck
Living history: Tirol Farmhouse Museum

How did people in Tirol build their houses out of wood? What did local farmers do to make a living? The Tirol Farmhouse Museum in Kramsach, the largest open-air museum in the region, gives answers to these and many more questions. Its 37 original wooden farmhouses and accompanying buildings offer plenty to discover for children and adults alike.



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This four-hour hike starting in Brixlegg takes in four castles and fortresses, including the mighty Matzen Castle with its beautiful English gardens., © Alpbach Tourismus / Simon Oberleiter
Hiking from castle to castle

This four-hour hike starting in Brixlegg takes in four castles and fortresses, including the mighty Matzen Castle with its beautiful English gardens.



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Ihr Ziel: Zentrum 1, Kramsach, Österreich

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