Sillian

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Sillian is a village in the Hochpustertal, the upper Puster valley, in East Tyrol. It lies a few kilometres from the Italian border and the Dolomites, with the Carnic Alps to the south and the Villgraten mountains to the north.

The village is small and calm. It suits hikers, cyclists and skiers who want Alpine scenery and quick access to South Tyrol.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

June to October is best for hiking and cycling. The Helm mountain is a popular summer and winter peak. Winter has skiing at the Sillian ski area and cross-country trails in the valley.

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Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

1° (føles som -2°) · ekstremer -16°–6°
-7° om natten
8 regnværsdager
8 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

3° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -17°–9°
-6° om natten
8 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

7° (føles som 3°) · ekstremer -11°–14°
-2° om natten
10 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Dårlig

11° (føles som 9°) · ekstremer -4°–18°
2° om natten
14 regnværsdager
7 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Brukbart

16° (føles som 14°) · ekstremer 1°–22°
7° om natten
20 regnværsdager
6 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 5°–27°
11° om natten
20 regnværsdager
8 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

23° (føles som 22°) · ekstremer 7°–28°
13° om natten
21 regnværsdager
9 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 7 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

22° · ekstremer 7°–28°
13° om natten
19 regnværsdager
10 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i september

Bra

18° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 2°–24°
9° om natten
15 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Brukbart

14° (føles som 12°) · ekstremer -1°–20°
5° om natten
12 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

7° (føles som 4°) · ekstremer -9°–14°
0° om natten
12 regnværsdager
7 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

3° (føles som -1°) · ekstremer -14°–8°
-5° om natten
9 regnværsdager
7 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

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

Hovedseverdigheter

Heinfels CastleBurg Heinfels is a castle in Heinfels, Tyrol, Austria.

HelmThe Helm is a mountain in the Puster Valley in South Tyrol, Italy.

Museum Burg Heinfels is a medieval castle ruin above the village, now a museum.
Helm - Monte Elmo is the mountain above Sillian, with a cable car and views of the Dolomites.
Helmhaus is a mountain hut near the summit.
Heimkehrerkreuz is a memorial cross on the Helm.
Thurntaler is a peak for a long hike.
Sillianer Hütte is a hut on the Carnic Alps high-level route.
Loacker Museum is a small museum in the village.

Utvalgte lister

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Sillian Essentials

Sillian, located in the High Puster Valley, is defined by its medieval heritage and high-altitude terrain. The 13th-century Heinfels Castle and the 18th-century Punbrugge wooden bridge highlight the area's historical architecture. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Carnic Ridge provides access to the Sillianer Hütte and panoramic peaks like Helm and Thurntaler. The region also features the Hochpustertal ski area, offering over 20 kilometers of groomed runs and a base for winter sports.

9 steder

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Historic Churches & Chapels

Sillian’s religious landscape is defined by the prominent Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt, a deanery parish church showcasing Baroque and Gothic influences. The surrounding area features diverse sacred structures, including the Loretokapelle and various dedicated chapels like the Annakapelle. These sites range from central town landmarks to secluded mountain shrines, reflecting the region's long-standing Roman Catholic traditions and Alpine architectural styles found throughout the East Tyrolean Puster Valley.

9 steder

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Ride the cable car up the Helm.
Hike on the Carnic main ridge.
Cycle the Drau path.
Visit the castle museum.
Cross the border to the Dolomites.

Turer og aktiviteter

Sillian – Kart

Dagsturer

Lienz is about 35 minutes away by car or by train.
Kals am Großglockner is about 50 minutes away by car.
Innichen and Sexten in the South Tyrol Dolomites are about 10 to 20 minutes away by car.
Lake Braies is about 40 minutes away by car.
Cortina d'Ampezzo is about 1 hour away by car.

Steder å utforske

Kals am Großglockner is the nearest preferred destination.
Lienz is the nearest town.

Reise dit

By air: Innsbruck Airport is about 2 hours away by car. Salzburg is about 2 hours 30 minutes.
By train: Regional trains run along the Drau valley from Lienz to Sillian and on to Innichen. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Take the road along the Drau valley from Lienz, or from South Tyrol over the border at Arnbach.

Komme seg rundt

The village is walkable. A cable car leads up the Helm, and regional buses and trains serve the valley. A car helps for the wider area.

Kjøring

A car helps for the Dolomites. Roads are quiet in the valley. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette, and Italy has its own road rules.

Mat og drikke

East Tyrolean food shows South Tyrolean and Italian influence. Look for Schlutzkrapfen, filled pasta, Kaspressknödel, cheese dumplings in broth, and Strauben, fried batter. Huts serve simple, hearty meals.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Småretter og gatemat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søtsaker og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikke

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhet og helse

Sillian is very safe. Watch the weather on high routes. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

Sillian sits on an old route along the Drau valley, between the Alps and the Dolomites. The castle above the village guarded this crossing. Border changes in the 20th century set the line to South Tyrol, and the village remains a quiet gateway to both regions.