Places of Interest in the Tiroler Oberland
- Castle Landeck
Castle Landeck:
Landeck Castle is on Via Claudia Augusta and was probably constructed in the first half of the 13th century on the cliffs protruding high above the Inn, by the counts of Ulten. These days Landeck Castle is the emblem of the city, district museum and cultural centre.
- Alpine-Coaster Imst
Alpine-Coaster Imst:
Speed junkies will be delighted to hear that Imst has just managed to erect a spectacular 3.5 kilometre alpine roller coaster track. The 3.535 metre-long run lasts 10 -12 min and is even designed to operate in less-than-pleasant weather. In the event of heavy downpour (rain, snow, etc), special hoods are fitted onto the Alpine Coaster’s cars. Alpine Coaster rides at Imst are therefore guaranteed all year round!
- Kaunergrat Nature park
Kaunergrat Nature park:
The Kaunergrat Nature park project (Pitztal / Kaunertal) has been going since 1999, and was officially called Kaunergrat nature park in July 2003. A nature park is a natural landscape which is well kept. It is here that relaxation, for nature and people, is promoted.
- Cistercian Monastary
Cistercian Monastary Stams:
Stams Cistercian was built in 1273 and, along with the Premonstratensian church in Wilten, Innsbruck and the Benedictine Church Georgenberg-Fiecht in Schwaz, is one of the most famous monasteries in the state of Tyrol.
- Ötzi´s Village
Ötzi´s Village in Umhausen:
Everything in "Ötzidorf" Umhausen revolves around one of the most spectacular discoveries in the Alps: the "Ötzi". This glacier mummy discovered in 1991 originates in the 4th millenia before Christ and made Ötztal famous over night. Based on archeological investigations, "Ötzidorf" came into existence in the county of Umhausen, which is where visitors learn all about life from that epoch.
- World of varlets Gurgltal
World of varlets Gurgltal:
Many years ago, the whole Gurgltal used to be an important area for mining in Tyrol. Especially mineral ores had to be mined. At this time this was the only way to earn money for the people, although it was absolutely harmful for the health of the varlets. Explore the varlets' world in medieval times. Totally exciting for kids, as they'll riddle for sure.
- Berneck Castle
Berneck Castle:
Late Gothic styled Berneck Castle was already built in 11th century. It is located at the very entry of the Kaunertal valley on a rock, which is about 130m high. Several rulers and owners used to rebuild and parlay it again and again. Only because of the fantastic and marvellous view you should not miss it!
- The mysterious gorge
Zammer Lochputz:
Right at the creek "Lötz" in Zams, close to an ancient forge,you can discover the secret about the myth of the "Zammer Lochputz". Between the mighty rocks you can climb up to a cave and at the end of it there is a waterfall, where the "Lochputz" is watching over the young water nymph. According to the saga, you'll come across wondrous encounters..
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