In the vicinity
Our tip:
Take the Zillertalbahn train to Jenbach from opposite the hotel,
then continue by cogwheel railway to Seespitz
and enjoy a cruise on Lake Achensee.
Approx. 2 hours
 Zillertal steam train
Take a ride to Jenbach or Mayrhofen on the steam train.
Special options: steam train, western-style train, open-sided carriage, be an engine driver for a day.
www.zillertalbahn.at
 Zillertal high Alpine road – 550 m to 2,020 m
Take a minibus ride up from Kaltenbach and enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the Zillertal Alps. The road is an ideal starting point for hikes, as well as for visiting the unique Zillertal Alpine Garden and many other attractions.
Taxi Wegscheider offers day trips every day of the week (except Saturdays), which depart from the hotel at 10 am.
www.zillertaler-hoehenstrasse.at
48 km round trip
Situated on the high Alpine road:
Murmelland Zillertal (world of marmots) - an attraction for the whole family!
 Mayrhofen-Strass cycle path
Take a ride along the beautiful, leisurely cycle path between Strass and Mayrhofen.
Distance: 40 km
Altitude difference: 83 m
Time: 3-4 hours
Half-day excursions
Zillertal gold mine
The excursion starts off at a working dairy and Hainzenberg zoo above Zell am Ziller. From there, you’ll head down the mountain to visit a root carving business and gemstone exhibition before continuing on to the local heritage museum and “Maria Rast” pilgrim chapel. The route then leads through the forest to your destination – the gold mine itself.
Guided tours: every hour with an adventure walk (protective clothing included), approx. 2 hours.
www.goldschaubergwerk.com
7 km away
Mayrhofen
Enjoy a shopping trip to Mayrhofen with its wide selection of
restaurants, shops and pleasant town centre ...
15 km away
 Zillertal dairy in Mayrhofen
Visit the first working dairy in Tyrol to open its doors to visitors, and experience milk processing and cheese-making at first hand.
You can sample the fresh produce at the milk bar and restaurant.
www.sennerei-zillertal.at
Fügen local heritage museum
Travel back in time on a journey through the Zillertal valley!
Housed in one of the oldest buildings in Fügen, the museum presents the history of mining and the way of life and
working conditions of the local farmers and craftspeople.
www.hmv-fuegen.at
6 km away
 FeuerWerk world of wood in Fügen
Take a guided tour through Austria’s most modern and economic biomass power plant. Stop by for a visit and find out all about the fascinating world of wood!
www.binder-feuerwerk.com
6 km away
Hintertux Glacier
Take a ride up to Sommerbergalm (2,100 m) or the Tuxer Fernerhaus (2,660 m) or take the panorama cable car right up
to Gefrorene Wand (frozen wall) (3,250 m).
www.hintertuxergletscher.at
47 km away
 Spannagel cave on the Hintertux Glacier
Gain a fascinating glimpse of the inside of the mountain – from stalactites and stalagmites to crystals and coloured marble – on a guided tour by an expert, leading through 500 metres of the cave system near the entrance.
www.spannagelhaus.at
Kufstein
Kufstein Fortress: Take a ride on the panoramic funicular and visit the museum, underground passageways and prison ...
www.festung.kufstein.at
Full-day excursions
Krimml Waterfalls
Visit Europe’s highest waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Our tip: Go for a drive over the Gerlos Pass (Krimml Waterfalls) – Thurn Pass – Kitzbühel – Ellmau (Wilder Kaiser) – Kufstein – Zillertal (round trip approx. 180 km).
www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at
50 km away
 Lake Achensee
At 9.4 km long, Achensee is one of the most beautiful Alpine lakes.
Our tip: Enjoy a cruise on the lake (2 hours) and stroll around Pertisau or take a ride on the Jenbach-Seespitz cogwheel railway.
www.achenseebahn.at
www.tirol-schiffahrt.at
25 km round trip
Innsbruck
Visit the Olympic city and capital of Tyrol
Sights of interest:
Goldenes Dachl (Little Golden Roof), Ottoburg castle, Habsburg castle, the butterfly house, Hofgarten park, the Triumphpforte (Triumphal Arch), the Olympic ski jump stadium...
Other attractions:
Alpine zoo, Ambras Castle, the bell foundry, city tours...
www.innsbruck.at
50 km away
Wattens 
Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens and marvel at the Swarovski crystals in an underground exhibition with magical chambers packed with glittering works of art.
www.swarovski-kristallwelten.com
35 km away
 Schwaz silver mine
Discover how silver was mined 500 years ago in the largest Mediaeval mine. The underground railway will take you 800 m into the heart of the mountain, where you can find out about the tough working conditions of the Mediaeval miners on a guided tour. Approx. 2 hours.
www.silberbergwerk.at
Guided tour of Schwaz
Visit the Mediaeval town with its church, Freundsberg Castle, town centre ...
Schlegeis Reservoir and hike
Enjoy a spectacular drive along the Schlegeis Alpine Road. The reservoir is an ideal starting point for hikes.
Our tip: The hike around the reservoir is easy and without any steep climbs.
Highly recommended on clear days – with wonderful panoramic views.
Toll road
www.tauerntouristik.at
37 km away
 Rattenberg
Kisslinger Lead glass
Visit a glassblower and glass-cutter
(free of charge).
www.kisslinger-kristall.com
Museum of Tyrolean farms - Kramsach
This open-air museum shows life as it was in Tyrol’s farming communities before the Industrial Revolution. There are 14 different farms with outbuildings for you to visit.
The Mediaeval castle of Matzen with its fairytale-like grounds
is one of the most important historical sites in Tyrol.
www.museum-tb.at
Matzen Reith Castle in the Alpachtal valley
Although the castle itself is not open to the public,
you can gain an extraordinary insight into the wonderful
cultural landscape by visiting the restaurant Gut Matzen,
Schloss Lipperheide, Burg Lichtwehr, the ruins of Kropfsberg
and the hiking and cycle path along the River Inn.
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20 km away
 Tratzberg Castle - Stans
Visit one of Europe’s most beautiful late-Gothic castles and marvel at 500 years of treasures, room by room.
Guided tours and children’s tours make visits to this highlight an experience for the whole family.
www.schloss-tratzberg.at
25 km away
 Wolfsklamm Stans
The Wolfsklamm is one of the most beautiful gorges in the Alps.
Starting from the car park, a one-hour hike leads over bridges, through gorges and past waterfalls, accompanied by the rushing Stallenbach stream.
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25 km away
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