Blessed with dramatic mountains and gorges, emerald green valleys and sprawling wildflower meadows, the Alpbachtal Seenland region epitomizes the breathtaking beauty of Tirol. The region stands between the Kitzbühel Alps and Rofan Mountains. Visit Alpbachtal Seenland for outdoor adventures such as biking, hiking and skiing. Tour pretty villages home to castles, museums and welcoming inns.
Kramsach, on the banks of the Inn River, is a gateway to the region’s Kramsacher Seengebiet lake district. See examples of farming activities at the Tirol Farm Museum and visit the Cemetery Museum Kramsach, which has quirky epitaphs and no dead people. On the opposite banks of the river stands Austria’s smallest town, Rattenberg. Peruse glass-blowing shops and browse clerical artifacts at the Augustine Museum Rattenberg.
The villages in Alpbachtal Seenland sit encompassed by lush valleys and mountain plateaus and evoke images of medieval fairytales. Admire the pretty wooden huts of Alpbach, visit the Alpbach Flour Mill and spot hundreds of farming exhibits at the Alpbach Farmhouse Museum. The 4-hour walk between Brixlegg and Reith im Alpbachtal incorporates four castles, including Schloss Matzen.
In winter, Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau offers 68 miles (109 kilometers) of pistes plus igloo building, tobogganing and winter hiking. Lifts connect the ski area with the villages of Alpbach, Auffach, Inneralpbach and Reith im Alpbachtal. Find activities for all levels at Snowpark Alpbachtal and Family Park Schatzberg.
In summer, Alpbachtal Seenland turns into a verdant paradise ideal for hiking and biking. Marvel at breathtaking landscapes while walking family-friendly trails in Kaiser Gorge, Kundl Gorge and Tiefenbach Gorge. Swim in the cool waters of Berglsteiner Lake, Reintaler Lake and Zireiner See. Pedal around the rugged countryside of the Rogan Mountains and trek to the summit of Gratlspitze mountain.
The region excels in promoting high-quality traditional produce and fresh farm-to-table ingredients. Sample the Brandenburg Prügeltorten (spit cake), meadow milk cheese and speck (Alpine bacon), among other local delicacies.
Reach Alpbachtal Seenland by flying to Innsbruck from European cities. Brixlegg is the region’s railway hub and has services to Graz, Innsbruck and Vienna. Get around on foot or by bike, local buses, rented car and scenic gondolas.
