Guidebook for Wattenberg
Arts & Culture
Swarovski Kristallwelten
1 Kristallweltenstraßefamous Swarovski Chrystal World
Sightseeing
Ambras Castle
20 Schloßstraßebeautiful renaissance castle of the Habsburg era
INNSBRUCK mountains:
Cable-car to the SEEGRUBE (1.905 m) and HAFELEKAR (2.334 m)
Parking in the Congress-Parking: from this point a funicular runs from the centre of town to Hungerburg and from there you can take the cable car to the Seegrube or furtheron to Hafelekar (the return-trips cost 30,50/person) but it´s absolutely worth it.
From the minute you step onto the funicular in Innsbruck, you’ll enjoy stunning views in every direction. The views from Hafelekar (the top lift station) are particularly spectacular – looking back over Innsbruck on one side and over untouched nature on the other.
At the Seegrube in the Alpenlounge Seegrube (on the first floor), you can enjoy lunch with typica
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Nordkettenbahn
145 RennwegINNSBRUCK mountains:
Cable-car to the SEEGRUBE (1.905 m) and HAFELEKAR (2.334 m)
Parking in the Congress-Parking: from this point a funicular runs from the centre of town to Hungerburg and from there you can take the cable car to the Seegrube or furtheron to Hafelekar (the return-trips cost 30,50/person) but it´s absolutely worth it.
From the minute you step onto the funicular in Innsbruck, you’ll enjoy stunning views in every direction. The views from Hafelekar (the top lift station) are particularly spectacular – looking back over Innsbruck on one side and over untouched nature on the other.
At the Seegrube in the Alpenlounge Seegrube (on the first floor), you can enjoy lunch with typica
In December there is a nice CHRISTMAS MARKET there.
Stunning medieval old town off the beaten path.
WE RECOMMEND THE CHRISTMAS MARKET THERE over the one in Innsbruck.
FARMERS MARKET:
every Saturday from 0900 - 1200.
BAUERNMARKT:
Jeden Samstag von 0900 - 1200
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Hall in Tirol
In December there is a nice CHRISTMAS MARKET there.
Stunning medieval old town off the beaten path.
WE RECOMMEND THE CHRISTMAS MARKET THERE over the one in Innsbruck.
FARMERS MARKET:
every Saturday from 0900 - 1200.
BAUERNMARKT:
Jeden Samstag von 0900 - 1200
Silver Mine
3a Alte Landstraßeinteresting silver mine
very picturesque Area with nice tyrollean style houses, although very touristy.
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Alpbach
very picturesque Area with nice tyrollean style houses, although very touristy.
Everything Else
Site of the Innsbruck winter olympics and also a great viewpoint.
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Bergiselschanze
3 BergiselwegSite of the Innsbruck winter olympics and also a great viewpoint.
Hinterhornalm
54 GnadenwaldSee our guide book for description
Parks & Nature
ACHENSEE (lake):
Wattens – take the highway direction to Schwaz, Exit Zillertal Achensee (30km)
Having reached the Achensee you can take the road to Pertisau, where you can embark a passenger ship, heading to the Gaisalm, (Restaurant) or to another landing stage or just make a roundtrip. It´s also possible to rent a small electric-boat for your own trip.
At the Achensee there are a lot of places, where you can swim in the lake and relax at the water´s edge.
From Pertisau you have a lot of possibilities for hiking or walking in the mountains or just rent an e-bike to explore the environment.
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Achen Lake
ACHENSEE (lake):
Wattens – take the highway direction to Schwaz, Exit Zillertal Achensee (30km)
Having reached the Achensee you can take the road to Pertisau, where you can embark a passenger ship, heading to the Gaisalm, (Restaurant) or to another landing stage or just make a roundtrip. It´s also possible to rent a small electric-boat for your own trip.
At the Achensee there are a lot of places, where you can swim in the lake and relax at the water´s edge.
From Pertisau you have a lot of possibilities for hiking or walking in the mountains or just rent an e-bike to explore the environment.
WOLFSKLAMM (gorge, narrow valley - see one of the pictures):
Wattens – Schwaz – Stans – Wolfsklamm
Take the highway from Wattens to Schwaz (15 km), exit Schwaz - Stans.
Parking at the Brandstetterhof (3,- EUR/day) entrance to the gorge: 4,50/person
The route is about 6 km footpath (sneaker) roundtrip. The sometimes very narrow and steep path over 350 steps, waterfalls and bridges will impress you with stunning views.
At the end oft he Wolfsklamm is the monastery St.Georgenberg, which is mentioned first in the year 950 . There is also a restaurant with a great view, where you can enjoy Austrian or tyrolean meals.
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Wolfsklamm
73 OberdorfWOLFSKLAMM (gorge, narrow valley - see one of the pictures):
Wattens – Schwaz – Stans – Wolfsklamm
Take the highway from Wattens to Schwaz (15 km), exit Schwaz - Stans.
Parking at the Brandstetterhof (3,- EUR/day) entrance to the gorge: 4,50/person
The route is about 6 km footpath (sneaker) roundtrip. The sometimes very narrow and steep path over 350 steps, waterfalls and bridges will impress you with stunning views.
At the end oft he Wolfsklamm is the monastery St.Georgenberg, which is mentioned first in the year 950 . There is also a restaurant with a great view, where you can enjoy Austrian or tyrolean meals.
Essentials
MPREIS
2 Nusspuitenot too busy and sells everything you need food wise
Fruchthof Innsbruck
6020 Innsbruck, Josef-Wilbergerstr. 19
Mo-Do 08-18.30, Fr bis 19.30, Sa bis 17.00
Sortiment: Fisch, Gemüse, Obst, Salat, Gewürze, Kolonialwaren, Getränke, Weine, Asia –Zutaten, Kaffee/Tee
Thai-Kitchen im Fruchthof : frisch zubereitete Thai-Gerichte Mo-Sa 11 -14.30
Hörtnagl - Für Besser-Esser
19 Josef-Wilberger-StraßeFruchthof Innsbruck
6020 Innsbruck, Josef-Wilbergerstr. 19
Mo-Do 08-18.30, Fr bis 19.30, Sa bis 17.00
Sortiment: Fisch, Gemüse, Obst, Salat, Gewürze, Kolonialwaren, Getränke, Weine, Asia –Zutaten, Kaffee/Tee
Thai-Kitchen im Fruchthof : frisch zubereitete Thai-Gerichte Mo-Sa 11 -14.30
BIO-HOF Lumperer, 6122 Fritzens
geöffnet: Mo – So 07-19 uhr, Selbstbedienung, ab 18.01. Bio-Kistl lieferbar
Biohof Lumperer - Familie Lutz
36 DorfstraßeBIO-HOF Lumperer, 6122 Fritzens
geöffnet: Mo – So 07-19 uhr, Selbstbedienung, ab 18.01. Bio-Kistl lieferbar
Regional einkaufen beim Tuxer Bauer in 6075 Tulfes, Schmalzgasse 6
Selbsterzeugte Produkte; Speck, Wurst, Rindfleischsalat !!!, Aufstriche, Käse, Knödel, Brot, Schnaps, Kuchen, Walderdbeermarmelade, usw., tolle Auswahl, sehr freundliche Beratung, es wird großzügig zum Probieren eingeladen.
Tulfes
Regional einkaufen beim Tuxer Bauer in 6075 Tulfes, Schmalzgasse 6
Selbsterzeugte Produkte; Speck, Wurst, Rindfleischsalat !!!, Aufstriche, Käse, Knödel, Brot, Schnaps, Kuchen, Walderdbeermarmelade, usw., tolle Auswahl, sehr freundliche Beratung, es wird großzügig zum Probieren eingeladen.
Bauernmarkt in Hall in Tirol am Oberen Stadtplatz in der Altstadt
Jeden Samstag von 9.00 -12.00
Oberer Stadtplatz
Oberer StadtplatzBauernmarkt in Hall in Tirol am Oberen Stadtplatz in der Altstadt
Jeden Samstag von 9.00 -12.00
Farmers market.
Bauernmarkt in Innsbruck am Wiltener Platzl
Jeden Samstag von 7:30 – 12.00
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Wiltener Platzl
LiebeneggstraßeFarmers market.
Bauernmarkt in Innsbruck am Wiltener Platzl
Jeden Samstag von 7:30 – 12.00
Food Scene
uriges Beisl ohne Schnickschnack, urige Bedienung, sehr gemischtes Publikum.
Freitags Schnitzeltag! Sagenhafte Wiener Schnitzel mit kartoffelsalat, Schweinsbraten, Kasspatzln und neuerdings auch vielmehr....
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Gasthaus Lewisch
19 Bienerstraßeuriges Beisl ohne Schnickschnack, urige Bedienung, sehr gemischtes Publikum.
Freitags Schnitzeltag! Sagenhafte Wiener Schnitzel mit kartoffelsalat, Schweinsbraten, Kasspatzln und neuerdings auch vielmehr....
Altes wunderschönes Ambiente, sehr gutes Essen!
old vintage ambiance with delicious food.
Bretze & es geht weiter
5-7 Salzburger Str.Altes wunderschönes Ambiente, sehr gutes Essen!
old vintage ambiance with delicious food.
Old traditional restaurant which has its doors open since 1313.
Traditional food.
Uriges solides Gasthaus (seit 1313) mit sehr guter Küche.
http://www.isserwirt.at/?page_id=6107&lang=en
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Gasthaus Isserwirt
9 DorfstraßeOld traditional restaurant which has its doors open since 1313.
Traditional food.
Uriges solides Gasthaus (seit 1313) mit sehr guter Küche.
http://www.isserwirt.at/?page_id=6107&lang=en
Buzihütte, Innsbruck. Berchtoldshofweg.
Ehemaliges Studentenbeisl, damals gab es viel zu essen für wenig Geld.
Heute: urig ist es immer noch, traditionelle österreichische Speisen.
http://www.buzihuette.at
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Buzihütte
14 BerchtoldshofwegBuzihütte, Innsbruck. Berchtoldshofweg.
Ehemaliges Studentenbeisl, damals gab es viel zu essen für wenig Geld.
Heute: urig ist es immer noch, traditionelle österreichische Speisen.
http://www.buzihuette.at
Very nice Gasthaus which serves traditional Tyrolean dishes.\
http://www.gasthofmuehle.at/de/index.php
Gasthof Mühle
68 WattenbergVery nice Gasthaus which serves traditional Tyrolean dishes.\
http://www.gasthofmuehle.at/de/index.php
Every Tuesday in the summer months they have a 'Krapfenparty' where they serve traditional Tyrolean Kasskrapfen.
Reservation required!
Gasthaus Säge
77 WattenbergEvery Tuesday in the summer months they have a 'Krapfenparty' where they serve traditional Tyrolean Kasskrapfen.
Reservation required!
gegenüber Wattenberg, Zufahrt über Weg bei GH Säge, Richtung taleinwärts. Alte Gaststube, traditionelle Gerichte
Gasthaus Vögelsberg
4 Vögelsberggegenüber Wattenberg, Zufahrt über Weg bei GH Säge, Richtung taleinwärts. Alte Gaststube, traditionelle Gerichte
Drinks & Nightlife
Kultur, Musik, Kabarett, Theater, Essen+Trinken+Tanzen, Weltmusik
https://www.treibhaus.at
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Treibhaus
8 AngerzellgasseKultur, Musik, Kabarett, Theater, Essen+Trinken+Tanzen, Weltmusik
https://www.treibhaus.at
C.U. Cocktail Lounge
6 Pfarrgasse