Excursion destinations

Kufstein Fortress towers majestically over the town of the same name on the green Inn River, which is often sung about. To get to Kufstein Fortress, enjoy a ride in the glass "Maximilianlift". The fortress is also home to the largest outdoor organ in the world. Its concert can be heard daily at around 12:00 noon. 365 days a year.

approx. 30 minutes away by car

As if by an invisible hand, visitors are guided through the show glassblowing workshop in Kufstein and introduced to the world of Riedel Glas, which has been in existence for 10 generations, and the art of glassmaking with visual and acoustic support. A good combination with a visit to the town and fortress of Kufstein.

approx. 30 minutes away by car

Visit Kitzbühel, the fashionable sports resort, which has become famous above all for the spectacular Hahnenkamm race. 30 minutes by car from Kössen or with the Regiobus 4000 via St. Johann.

approx. 35 minutes by car

The Siegsdorf Natural History and Mammoth Museum displays Europe's largest and best-preserved mammoth skeleton. Over a million visitors have explored the museum since 1995. On 650 m² you can experience the 250-million-year-old geological history of south-east Bavaria.

approx. 35 minutes away by car

Salzburg is the birthplace of W. A. Mozart and the filming location for "The Sound of Music". The Getreidegasse and the wide squares of the old town are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The world-famous Salzburg Festival, the magnificent panorama and the Hohensalzburg Fortress make Salzburg an incomparable work of art. Salzburg can be reached by car via the A8 or by train from Kufstein or St. Johann.

approx. 1 hour's drive away

Hangar-7 at Salzburg Airport displays the Flying Bulls' historic aircraft collection and Formula 1 racing cars. Its unique architecture - 1,754 glass panels of different sizes - fascinates every visitor.

approx. 1 hour's drive away

With just under 400 inhabitants and an area of just under 10 hectares, Rattenberg is the smallest town in Austria. The medieval pedestrian zone is dominated by the unique craftsmanship of the numerous glassworks.

approx. 45 minutes away by car

Historically grown and always on the pulse of time: Innsbruck is a mosaic of cultural history. The historic buildings in the city center are imperial, imposing, magnificent and stately; the city's modern landmarks are groundbreaking and forward-looking. Some of them enjoy world fame, such as the Bergisel ski jump by Zaha Hadid or the Golden Roof. The imperial Hofburg and the Tirol Panorama are also well-known, along with highlights such as the imperial court church and Ambras Castle. You can reach Innsbruck by car via the A12 and by train from Kufstein.

approx. 1 hour's drive away

The largest silver mine of the Middle Ages: after the 800-metre deep entrance with the mine train, an extraordinary underground experience awaits you. Follow in the footsteps of the miners who extracted silver and copper over 500 years ago.

approx. 50 minutes away by car

Zeiss Planetarium in Schwaz - the stars within your grasp.

approx. 50 minutes away by car

The castle was first mentioned in documents in the 13th century and, as a former border fortress against Bavaria, was used by Emperor Maximilian I as a hunting lodge.

approx. 50 minutes away by car

Grandiose Chambers of Wonder, the "Giant", an impressive park landscape with unique art installations and the mystical masterpiece of a cloud made of 800,000 hand-set Swarovski crystals: all this can be discovered at Swarovski.

approx. 50 minutes away by car

Visit to the Bamberger family's farm store at Lehenhof in Oberbichlach - Where do the happiest bees live? At Carina and Alois' Lehenhof farm, of course - which is why they also sell excellent forest and blossom honey and honey liqueur. And of course, a good drop of schnapps is also a must. Visit to the farm store by appointment.

approx. 15 minutes' walk from the Riedl

Yellow happiness from the Kaiserwinkl - it is affectionately called. This refers to a cheese wheel with a diameter of around thirty centimetres, a golden yellow color and a fantastic aroma. The ultra-modern facility was completely renovated and since then has been delivering cheese wheels non-stop: up to 90,000 round specimens leave the alpine dairy for Maishofen every year, where they mature and develop their full flavor in the partner company of Pinzgau-Milch. The spicy cheese specialties are sold in the dairy's well-stocked store.

approx. 5 minutes away by car

The Walchsee organic cheese dairy produces high-quality organic cheese specialties with a love of nature and tradition. Enjoy the variety of handmade cheeses made from the best Alpine milk and discover the diversity of flavors in Tyrol. Immerse yourself in the world of sustainable enjoyment and experience incomparable taste straight from the farm. You can sample the various specialties in the adjoining bistro.

approx. 5 minutes away by car

Show dairy "Der Wilde Käser" in Gasteig near Kirchdorf is a show dairy that offers insights into traditional cheese production. Learn interesting facts about the production of cheese and enjoy delicious samples from regional production. Immerse yourself in the world of cheese and experience an unforgettable visit in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps.

approx. 15 minutes away by car

Learn all about the history of beer, Mozart's favorite beer and the brewing process on a guided tour of Stiegl Brauwelt. You will become a beer connoisseur with a brewery cinema, brewhouse insight and the bottling of 90,000 bottles of Stiegl beer.

approx. 1 hour's drive away

This summer toboggan run has it all: you can race on two parallel tracks. The one- and two-seater toboggans glide rapidly over a 90-metre-long bridge, over steep bends and through green mountain meadows. The two sections of the summer toboggan run in Walchsee are each one kilometer long and run parallel to each other in places. There is also a play park at the valley station with attractive equipment such as the space walk, all of which are worth trying out.

approx. 10 minutes away by car

An exotic animal world at the foot of the Zahmer Kaiser is fascinating in Ebbs at the Ebbs Rarity Zoo. Visitors to the World Haflinger Center, the "Fohlenhof Ebbs" with its unique Tyrolean Haflingers, encounter grace and beauty.

approx. 15 minutes away by car

Ruhpolding amusement park with over 60 attractions for young and old! Experience fun and action with boat slides, a mountain roller coaster and the legendary Siegfried dragon ride.

approx. 35 minutes away by car

The cable car takes you from Söll up to the Hexenwasser in just a few minutes. A world of adventure with the element of water awaits young and old. The large adventure park is located above Söll on the northern slope of the Hohe Salve panoramic mountain and makes children's hearts beat faster in particular - but not only. Around 60 exciting stations awaken the spirit of discovery in visitors. In the stone mill, for example, you can find out how water makes stones round and smooth. In the "Blue Wonder", little explorers can playfully discover the source of life at the vortex pool or current table. And on the Kneipp path, you can experience the invigorating effect of ice-cold water, while some stations are also dedicated to other natural phenomena. Discover your spirit of discovery.

approx. 45 minutes away by car

Follow the sorcerer's apprentice Ellmi on his mystical journey through the magical enchanted forest with talking trees and exciting tasks. Tumaris manages the children's play park with swings, trampoline and more. Discover nature on the nature trails and in the botanical garden.

approx. 50 minutes away by car

Passing the Niederwies farm, the trail joins the charming "Smugglers' Trail" until you reach the suspension bridge. Behind the suspension bridge you will find the Klobenstein pilgrimage church and the legendary stone that gives the village its name. Klobenstein has always been considered a place of power in the Alps.

approx. 5 minutes away by car

Experience the Winklmoosalm high plateau at an altitude of over 1000 meters in the Bavarian mountains, home to the famous skiing family around Rosi Mittermaier. Visit the particularly impressive church. And learn exciting facts about the only star park in the Alps, located in the border triangle of Bavaria, Salzburg and Tyrol.

approx. 30 minutes away by car

From Kössen, the route leads via Waidring into the Pillerseetal valley. From there, take the Buchensteinwand cable car up to the 30-metre-high Jakobskreuz. Once at the top, the impressive view of the surrounding mountains from the various viewing platforms is particularly impressive.

approx. 40 minutes away by car

Explore Lake Chiemsee on a boat trip! Discover the idyllic island world and be enchanted by the picturesque Alpine panorama. Visit Herrenchiemsee with its magnificent castle or Frauenchiemsee with its monastery. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on Bavaria's largest lake and experience an unforgettable excursion on the water.

approx. 40 minutes away by car