The most beautiful places in Tyrol
The best of Tyrol
In Tyrol, you will find four of the five highest mountain ranges in Austria – the Ötztal, Zillertal, Stubai and Lechtaler Alps, so it is no wonder that there are many beautiful places here – beautiful mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. You will also find interesting monuments in Innsbruck and Kufstein here. Let's take a look at the beautiful places in Tyrol that are definitely worth a visit.
Similaun
Mythical mountain
Similaun (3 606 m asl) /sometimes also referred to as 3 599 m asl/ belongs among the highest and most popular mountains in Austria. Furthermore, it is not very difficult, so a wide range of tourists overcome this peak. And it is no wonder – there is not only fabulous view from the top, but the way from the valley itself is very nice. continue reading
Finstaler lake
The most beautiful dam in Austria
Lake Finstertaler is a typical mountain dam with a small hydroelectric power plant. However, it is beautifully set in the surrounding countryside, and thus it is among the most beautiful lake in Austria. continue reading
Zillertal valley
The center of the Zillertal Alps
The beautiful Zillertal Valley is the heart of the Zillertal Alps. The mighty Ziller River itself flows about 56 kilometers from its source before joining the even larger Inn. The valley itself is formed near Mayrhofen by a combination of four smaller valleys – Zillergrund, Stillupgrund, Tuxtal and Zemmtal. continue reading
Achensee Lake
The most beautiful lake in Karwendel
The picturesque Achensee lake is surrounded by the mountain backdrop of the Karwendel and Rofan mountains. It is Tyrol's largest lake. Beautiful place for swimming and also a great starting point for mountain hikes around the surrounding limestone peaks continue reading
Grawa waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall in Tyrol
The Grawa waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall in all of Tyrol. At the same time, it is also the widest waterfall in the Eastern Alps. It is 180 meters high and 85 meters wide. It is very accessible from the road leading to the well-known ski and tourist center under the Stubai Glacier. A simple route will bring you directly under the waterfall (the most beautiful view). A more challenging route then leads along the waterfall with additional viewpoints. continue reading
Kufstein Fortress
The most important castle above the river Inn
With an overview of the most important monument of Kufstein is the local fortress – one of the most important castles in the valley of the mighty Inn River. The most beautiful views of the fortress are directly from the river. It used to be a prison, today it has a museum. You can also get to the fortress by cable car continue reading
Stuibenfall waterfall
The largest waterfall in Tyrol
The Stuibenfall Waterfall, thanks to its height of 159 meters, is the largest waterfall in Tyrol. It consists of several falls and has a hiking path around it, so you can see it perfectly. continue reading
Zuckerhütl (3,507m)
The highest mountain of the Stubai Alps
Zuckerhütl (3,507m) is not only the highest mountain in the Stubai Alps, but also one of the most beautiful. It can be seen beautifully from the beginning of the Stubai Valley. A sharp peak rising above the other surrounding peaks. The most accessible is from the Schaufeljoch mountain pass (3,158m above sea level), which you can reach by the Schaufeljochbahn cable car. You continue over the saddles of Fernaujoch (3055 m) and Pfaffenjoch (3207 m). Another popular but longest route is from the Ötztal valley via the Hildesheimer Hütte. continue reading
Olperer (3476m)
The third highest mountain in the Zillertal Alps
Thanks to its top pyramid, Olperer (3,476 m) belongs to the iconic mountains in the Zillertal Alps. It is also the third highest mountain in the mountains after Hochfeiler (3,510 m) and Grosser Möseler (3,480 m). The most famous ascent route leads to it from the Schlegeisspeicher dam through the Olpererhütte. continue reading
Wildspitze
The highest mountain in Tyrol
Wildspitze (3 774 m asl) is the second highest mountain in Austria and the highest in Tyrol. Its characteristic silhouette is visible from virtually any outlook in the Ötztal Alps. The starting point to the mountain is from the hut Breslauer Hütte (2 844 m asl) accessible along the trail from Vent or Rofen. continue reading
Scaffolding
The most beautiful dam in the Zillertal
From Mayrhofen, a bus takes us along a mountain road to the dam of the Schlegeisspeicher reservoir. The hour-long journey is full of serpentines and at the end we also dig into the tunnels. continue reading
Viewpoint TOP of Tyrol (3,210m)
A view of more than a hundred alpine peaks
The TOP of Tyrol viewpoint is one of the most visited places in the entire Stubai Alps. It is also one of the highest places in Austria that you can reach by cable car. From the top station of the Schaufeljochbahn cable car, a short ascent to the adjacent peak awaits you along a completely safe path. The entire top is occupied by a viewing platform from which there is a truly beautiful circular view of the Alps. continue reading
Hochfeiler
The highest mountain in Austria for hikers
The Hochfeiler (3,510m above sea level), is located on the border between Italy and Austria. It is the highest peak of the Zillertal Alps, and at the same time is the highest Austrian mountain for hikers. Paradoxically, however, the ascent path leads from Italy. Mainly due to the fact that the glacier is no longer on the southern slope of the mountain. continue reading
Kreuzjoch (2105 m)
View of the Stubai Dolomites
Kreuzjoch (2105 m) is a mountain pass that became popular mainly thanks to the Kreuzjochbahn cable car that takes you to it from the town of Fulpmes. From the pass there is an amazing view of the Stubai „Dolomites“ Kalkkögel ridge. From the pass, it is possible to undertake a number of hiking tours. The shortest of them is to the observation platform Aussichtsplattform Stubaiblick. The descent through the Schlick valley or the ascent to the Niederer Burgstall (2436 m) are popular. continue reading
Lake Gepatsch Stausee
The largest dam in the Ötztal Alps
Lake Gepatsch Stausee is by far the largest body of water not only in the Kaunertal valley, but also in the entire Ötztal Alps. It is one of the interesting places on the Kaunertal Glacier Road continue reading
Kreuzspitze
High tourist outlook
Kreuzspitze (3 455 m asl) belongs among the most popular mountain destinations in Ötztal Alps thanks to its high altitude, beautiful view from the top and relatively very easy ascent. Moreover, basically just below the mountain is the hut Martin Busch, so there is no problem to split out the ascent into two days. continue reading
Hintertuxer Ferner Glacier
The most visited glacier in Austria
Hintertux is the last settlement in the Tuxertal valley. It is one of the most famous ski resorts in Austria. According to him, there is also a glacier on which you can ski all year round. The glacier flows down from the beautiful Olperer mountain. The Gletscherbus 3 cable car takes you up to 3,250 meters above sea level, where you can walk on the glacier or go skiing here. As elsewhere in the Alps, there is a problem with glacier loss continue reading
Schrankogel
The second highest mountain of the Stubai Alps
Schrankogel (3,497 m asl), reaching almost three and a half thousand meters above sea level, is the second highest peak of the Stubai Alps after the Zuckerhütl mountain. At the same time, it is the second highest „hikers“ mountain in Austria. Ascent is physically very demanding and long continue reading
Rifflesee Lake
The most beautiful lake in Pitztal
Rifflesee (2 234m asl) is the largest and most renowned lake in the Pitztal. Thanks to the fact that the cable car from Mandarfen (1,678m above sea level) leads to it, families with small children or pensioners are visitors of this destination. The most popular route leads around the lake, but you can also go for more challenging tours, such as crossings to the neighboring Kaunertal valley. continue reading
Zillertal Höhenstraße
The most famous mountain road in the Zillertal Alps
Zillertaler Höhenstraße is a narrow and steep road built on the west side of the valley – basically high above the famous town of Zell am Ziller. It starts in Hippach and ends in Ried am Zillertal. If you run out of power, you can leave it earlier in three places and go down into the valley. The road is 40 km long with the highest point 2,041 m above sea level and in total you ascend and descend almost two thousand meters. A total of 29 turns are also waiting for you. The road is narrow with occasional avoidance points. The ride is complicated by the fact that you can meet a regular bus or trucks supplying mountain alms. However, the outlook is worth it though there are not many official places where you can stop. continue reading
Panoramasee
The lake under the Kalkkögel massif
Beneath the dramatic Kalkkögel ridge, you'll find the picturesque Panoramasee lake, from which you can see the highest peaks of the ridge like in the palm of your hand. The lake is located in the Schlick Valley, so it is easily accessible by hiking trails. You can also benefit greatly from the use of the Kreuzjochbahn cable car. continue reading
Kaunertal Glacier Road
Road leading to the glacier
Kaunertal Gletscherstraße is one of the highest roads in the Alps leading up to a height of 2,750 meters. It is subject to a toll. The road is 26 km long and on the route you will find 29 serpentines and marked stops, where you can see various natural attractions. continue reading
Ötztaler Gletscherstraße
The highest asphalt road in Austria
Highest altitude asphalt road in Austria leads from Pitze (1420 m asl) (first village above Sölden) up for Europe whopping 2,829 meters above sea level by Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers. In addition, these two glaciers are linked by the highest located road tunnel in Europe. Car park at the glaciers does not serve just for skiers, but also for hikers in the summer. Hikers have here several possibilities for the perfect trips. The most frequently walked path connects Ötztal valley with the neighboring Pitztal. continue reading
Kühtai Pass
The famous pass in the Stubai Alps
The Kühtai Pass (2,017 m above sea level) can be found in the north of the Stubai Alps. It is not only a well-known ski resort, but in summer also an excellent starting point for mountain hikes. It is also the road link between the Ötztal and Sellraintal valleys. continue reading
Gepatschferner Glacier
The second largest glacier in Austria
The end of the Kaunertal valley is filled by the mighty Gepatschferner Glacier, which is the second largest in Austria after the Pasterze Glacier in the Hohe Tauern. One end is accessible from the car park at the end of the Kaunertal Glacier Road continue reading
