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Kufstein District

Province · Tyrol, 🇦🇹 Austria
Population 105,466
Area 967 km²
Time zone Europe/Vienna
Official website www.tirol.gv.at/bh-kufstein
Kufstein District

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Kufstein's Absolute Essentials

Kufstein is defined by its medieval fortress overlooking the Inn River and the surrounding Kaiser Mountains. This selection features historic landmarks like the 19th-century Itter Castle and the ruins of Rattenberg, alongside alpine peaks such as Hohe Salve and Hartkaiser. Cultural highlights include the Museum of Tyrolean Farms, showcasing traditional rural architecture, and the Auracher Löchl, one of the region's oldest restaurants. Families can explore the Hexenwasser theme park or the Raritätenzoo Ebbs, while the Schatzbergbahn provides access to high-altitude landscapes.

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Majestic Mountains and Passes

This collection spans the dramatic limestone massifs of the Wilder Kaiser and Zahmer Kaiser, alongside the Kitzbühel and Brandenberg Alps. It features the 2,344-meter Ellmauer Halt, the highest point in the Kaiser range, and the 2,299-meter Hochiss. Notable geological features include the isolated Guffert alpenstock and the Ellmauer Tor rock saddle. The list includes prominent peaks along the Austro-German border, such as the Schinder and Geigelstein, providing diverse terrain ranging from accessible viewpoints like Hohe Salve to technical ascents in the Northern Limestone Alps.

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Alpine Huts and Shelters

This collection features traditional mountain shelters and alpine pastures across the Kaisergebirge, Brandenberg Alps, and Mangfall Mountains. These huts, many managed by the Austrian or German Alpine Clubs, serve as essential basecamps for hikers and climbers. Situated at altitudes ranging from 1,100 to over 1,800 meters, these locations provide regional Tyrolean and Bavarian cuisine, overnight accommodations, and access to established high-altitude trail networks.

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Castles and Ruins

This selection across the Inn Valley features medieval fortifications and later aristocratic residences. It includes the massive Kufstein Fortress, known for its 16th-century Josefsburg wing, and the hilltop ruins of Rattenberg. Many sites, such as Thierberg and Kirnstein, offer insight into the region's defensive history from the 12th century onwards, while Schloss Itter and Schloss Urfahrn represent more modern architectural styles and private estates.

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Churches and Chapels

This collection features significant religious sites across the Kufstein district and neighboring Bavaria, ranging from the high-altitude Wallfahrtskirche Hohe Salve at 1,829 meters to the Baroque "Cathedral of the Lowlands" in Ebbs. Highlights include the neo-Gothic König-Otto-Kapelle, built to honor the Greek king, and the historic Maria Brettfall hermitage perched on a rocky outcrop. These churches and chapels showcase a blend of Late Gothic and Baroque architecture, reflecting centuries of Tyrolean faith and alpine history.

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Scenic Viewpoints and Alpine Huts

This selection features prominent alpine huts and viewpoints across the Kufstein district and the Wilder Kaiser range. Highlights include high-altitude lodges like the Grutten Hut at 1,620 metres and the Hohe Salve peak, which offer expansive vistas of the Inn Valley. The list encompasses traditional Tyrolean inns, such as the 18th-century Sigwart's Tiroler Weinstuben, and mountain stations like the Tanzbodenalm at 1,600 metres. These locations serve as key stopping points for hikers and skiers navigating the Northern Limestone Alps.

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Kufstein District — Map

Kufstein District — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -13°–10°
  • -3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -13°–14°
  • -2° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -8°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes -2°–23°
  • 5° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–27°
  • 9° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 24° · extremes 8°–31°
  • 14° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–32°
  • 15° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–32°
  • 15° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 21° · extremes 5°–28°
  • 11° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 8°) · extremes -6°–18°
  • 2° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–12°
  • -2° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+43
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Tours & Activities

Kufstein fortress
Drive
Das Bergdoktorhaus - Der Gruberhof
Drive
Raritätenzoo Ebbs

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