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Take the Kaiserlift Kufstein up to the mountaineering paradise in comfort – pure nostalgia! Following its refurbishment in 2015, Tyrol’s oldest lift slowly takes you up to the Kaiser. The single chairlift takes you from the valley to the Brentenjoch mountain station. Once you arrive at over 1,200 metres above sea level, an unspoilt natural paradise awaits you – the wonderful Kaisergebirge. Here you will find various hiking trails, panoramic peaks, traditional huts and places of awareness.

This custom has become a sporting pleasure. Curling in the middle of the lake, surrounded by the whole forest bathed in white. On ice skating rinks or in the middle of the natural landscape of Kufsteinerland, when winter transforms the lakes into smooth sheets of ice. Several times a week, you have the opportunity to glide over the ice with a professional as part of the Kufsteinerland winter adventure programme and learn the necessary know-how for the perfect swing.

The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens have been attracting and enchanting visitors since they opened in 1995 to mark the company’s centenary. At this unique place of fantasy, you can experience crystal in all its facets. Whether it’s the giant, his garden and his chambers of wonder or the crystal cloud with mirror water, you’ll never cease to be amazed here.

The impressive Kufsteinerland local mountain Pendling invites you to go hiking. At 1,563 metres above sea level, you can enjoy a unique view from the summit cross over the Inntal, the Kaisegebirge and Kufstein all the way to the Alps and the Großglockner. At the top of the mountain inn “Kufsteinerhaus” you can enjoy a hearty snack or the famous roast pork.

In Angerberg/Mariastein you get a glimpse into the interior of the mountain, the only public access to the ice cave in the North Tyrolean Alps. From the main entrance at 1,520 metres above sea level, the Hundalm ice and stalactite cave is up to 45 metres below the earth’s surface. In spring, the most bizarre and fascinating ice formations can be marvelled at here.

Take a trip back in time and dine like a lord of the castle at the Festungswirtschaft in an exceptionally historic setting! Home-style and traditional cuisine is on offer here.

With 4,948 pipes, the largest free-standing organ in the world fills the fortress town with heroic sounds. The sounds of the Heroes’ Organ can be heard far beyond the town of Kufstein. The Heroes’ Organ Concert can be heard daily at 12.00 noon in Kufstein Fortress.

The route is approx. 40.8 km long, altitude: 1,258 metres
The panoramic tour leads above the Thiersee Valley and offers a unique view of the Wilder Kaiser and Lake Thiersee as far as the Central Alps.

The Erl Passion Play has been an integral part of the Tyrolean cultural landscape for 400 years. Every six years hundreds of villagers come together to herald in the passion play in Erl according to tradition. The venue, the Erl Passion Play House, was built especially for the passion play. Known for the distinctive scene design of the stations of the cross and modern texts, the Erl Passion Play is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A refreshing production. Playful artists. The unique, historical ambience of Kufstein Fortress. The Tyrolean mountains all around. A real treat for operetta lovers.

The route is approx. 95 km long, altitude: 824 metres
The route leads in a wide arc around the popular Kaiser Mountains and the Hohe Salve.

A look behind the scenes at the Riedel Glass Manufactory in Kufstein! Look over the shoulders of the glassmakers as they produce glass art in the glassworks, go on a journey through the world of glass at the “SINNfonie” and experience it with your own senses. The Tyrolean glassworks offers all this and a 300 m² shop.

The best way to take your first steps in big disc boots is with a guide. Explore remote places with trained mountain guides from Kufsteinerland and enjoy fascinating resting places to recharge your batteries. The guides know the area inside out and are familiar with the potential danger spots, especially in winter with avalanches and the weather conditions. Insider tips and the most beautiful places in Kufsteinerland can also be found on the guided snowshoe hikes as part of the region’s weekly winter adventure programme. The Thiersee ski school also offers guided tours in Thiersee.

Traditional tavern cuisine awaits you at Bräustüberl Kufstein! Traditional Tyrolean and Bavarian delicacies are served here. Freshly tapped beer specialities from Hofbräu München are also a must.

Discover the quiet side of the cold season and explore fairytale snow-covered valleys. Winter hiking in Kufsteinerland, with its eight picturesque villages and the fortress town close to nature, provides a contrasting programme to the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes, allowing you to experience the Tyrolean natural landscape from a different perspective. Kufsteinerland offers numerous routes ranging from easy to difficult, for families and active holidaymakers alike.

The contemplative and traditional Advent in Rattenberg enchants young and old alike. From dusk onwards, the town is illuminated by warm candlelight. Torches and open fires also light up the streets.

The route is approx. 48 km long, altitude: 658 metres
Cycle the short Kufsteinerland cycle marathon route along the Inn Valley at a leisurely pace.

Around the natural fortress town and in the eight picturesque villages of Kufsteinerland, numerous well-prepared forest and woodland trails await tobogganists. Before heading down into the valley, the restaurants along the toboggan runs invite you to warm up and enjoy Tyrolean specialities. Toboggans can be hired at some toboggan runs.

The changing weekly menus at Purlepaus will surprise you with culinary delights! Enjoy traditional dishes and seasonal specialities from the Kufstein region at the foot of the medieval fortress.

The route is approx. 6.9 km long, altitude: 632 metres
A short excursion, perfect for beginners and occasional bikers.

Following on from the Advent trail in the centre of Kufstein, the landmark of the fortress town will also be dressed up for Christmas this year. Regional handicrafts await you in the festively decorated fortress arena. The fortress restaurant will tempt you with regional delicacies.

Discover the historical and urban flair of Kufstein on a city tour. Experience the idyllic villages from the carriage. Cross the snow-covered meadows to the edge of the forest. Turn night into day, pulled by horses. Pure romance. Leisurely through town, countryside and the winter landscape of the gateway to the Tyrolean Alps. The mountains of Kufsteinerland as a backdrop for a romantic sleigh ride.

The oldest Haflinger stud farm in the world, the Fohlenhof Ebbs, is located directly in extensive meadows with a view of the imposing Zahmer Kaiser. This is where the Haflinger Museum is located, revealing the origins of the Haflinger. Some of the exhibits are over a hundred years old and some exude a touch of Hollywood. Some of the saddles, which are over 200 years old, were used in the film “The Forgotten Valley”, which was shot in Tyrol.

The route is approx. 520 km long, altitude: 1,897 metres
Experience the Alps on this international cycle tour from Switzerland through Tyrol to Passau, along rivers and through impressive landscapes.

A charming old town where you can immerse yourself in the fortress town’s past. Here, the history of Kufstein comes to life in small, historic alleyways with traditional houses. In Römerhofgasse in particular, you can experience Kufstein as it once was – historic restaurants tempting you with culinary specialities, the world’s largest gin gallery in the Stollen and the legendary Auracher Löchl with its attention to detail.

The route is approx. 18.7 km long, elevation gain: 1,017 metres
Known as a familiarisation tour, this route leads through the villages of Thiersee and provides an insight into the nostalgic Thierseetal.

Kufstein Fortress has been a popular excursion destination for over 800 years. The panoramic railway takes you up to the fortress, where exciting guided tours and museums with interesting exhibitions await you. You can also dine like a lord of the castle in the fortress restaurant. Kufstein’s impressive landmark offers exciting and varied programmes for all ages.

The Kaisergebirge in the Tyrolean Alps is a nature reserve. It includes all the peaks of the Wilder Kaiser and the Zahmer Kaiser. The 102 km² nature reserve of the Kaisergebirge is now known for its special energy. This energy is particularly noticeable at five selected locations. Popular hiking routes lead through here as well as various themed tours.

Ski touring together combines the tranquillity of nature with a sporting challenge, creating a unique nature experience. The opportunities for ski touring extend around the natural fortress town and the eight picturesque villages of Kufsteinerland. Choose from a wide range of difficulty levels. With the right equipment and expert instruction, even ski tour beginners will find the best conditions for an easy start in Kufsteinerland.

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental is one of the largest and most modern ski areas in the world. A ski area of superlatives – 9 direct access points, 270 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes, 19 valley runs, 83 modern cable cars and lifts. The free ski bus takes you directly from the hotel to the SkiWelt in just 15 minutes.

Skating, in classic style, for beginners and advanced skiers. The choice of different cross-country trails in Kufsteinerland is diverse. Cross-country skiing trails are groomed in almost all eight picturesque villages in Kufsteinerland and in the natural fortress town. The cross-country ski trails with the best snow conditions are located in the higher areas of Kufsteinerland such as Bad Häring, Thiersee and Schwoich. In Schwoich, the snow-covered Stöffl trail provides perfect cross-country skiing enjoyment even when there is little snow.

The Plangger cheese dairy produces organic hay milk and organic hay milk cheese specialities with silage-free hay milk according to traditional recipes. These are refined and stored for a year in their own special cellars. The shop sells various organic milk and cheese specialities such as fresh hay milk, sour cream butter, curd cheese, yoghurt, cream cheese, buttermilk, fruit whey, Rässkäse, mountain cheese, cream cheese, Sennkäse and blue mould cheese.

The route is approx. 28.3 km long, elevation gain: 542 metres
The leisurely tour to the Untere Schranne attracts visitors with wonderful views and culinary delights.

There are numerous opportunities for ice skating fun in the natural fortress town and the eight picturesque villages of Kufsteinerland. On artificial ice rinks and, weather permitting, on the Hechtsee and Thiersee. Glide over frozen lakes, do pirouettes on the ice rink. There are also covered ice arenas in Ebbs and Kufstein.