Wattens

By · Tyrol, 🇦🇹 Østerrike

Wattens is a small industrial town in the Inn valley, about 15 km east of Innsbruck. It is the home of Swarovski, the crystal maker, and the company shapes the town and its main attraction.

The town works well as a short stop on the way between Innsbruck and the Zillertal. The mountains of the Tux Alps rise to the south and the Karwendel to the north.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

Wattens is open all year. Spring to autumn is best for walking and cycling in the valley. The crystal attraction is an indoor visit and suits rainy days. Winter brings snow to the hills, and ski areas near Innsbruck are close.

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -13°–10°
-4° om natten
13 regnværsdager
6 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

6° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -13°–13°
-3° om natten
12 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

10° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer -8°–18°
0° om natten
15 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Brukbart

15° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -2°–23°
4° om natten
14 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

19° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 4°–27°
9° om natten
20 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

23° (føles som 24°) · ekstremer 7°–31°
13° om natten
21 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

25° · ekstremer 10°–31°
14° om natten
22 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

25° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 10°–32°
15° om natten
19 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

20° · ekstremer 5°–27°
11° om natten
15 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Bra

16° (føles som 15°) · ekstremer 0°–24°
7° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

10° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer -6°–18°
2° om natten
13 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

5° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -12°–11°
-2° om natten
13 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

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Hovedseverdigheter

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Swarovski Kristallwelten is the town's main attraction, a crystal-themed underground world with a giant head and fountain at the entrance, opened in 1995.
Museum Wattens is the local museum.
Schreibmaschinenmuseum shows old typewriters.
Brennerei Rochelt is a distillery known for fruit brandies.
Wildgehege is a small game park with local animals.
Eppensteiner Weiher is a small pond for a quiet walk.
Alpenbad Wattens is the town swimming pool.
Two parish churches, the Marienkirche and the Laurentiuskirche, stand in the old part of town.

Utvalgte lister

Cezar Suceveanu / CC BY-SA 3.0

Wattens Essentials

Wattens is defined by its industrial legacy and artistic innovation. The town center features the Museum of Typewriters and the regional Wattens Museum, which displays archaeological finds from the Rhaetian period. The landscape is dominated by the Swarovski Crystal Worlds, featuring the iconic Giant and the Snøhetta-designed Daniels restaurant. Local landmarks include the modern Marienkirche and the Gernot Langes Stadion, while the Alpenbad offers a unique diving tower with an integrated underwater viewing window.

9 steder

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Visit the crystal attraction.
Cycle along the Inn.
Hike on the hills above town.
Taste local fruit brandy.
Take the train to Innsbruck.

Turer og aktiviteter

Wattens – Kart

Dagsturer

Innsbruck is about 20 minutes away by car or 15 minutes by train.
Eben am Achensee is about 30 minutes away by car.
Seefeld in Tirol is about 40 minutes away by car.
Mayrhofen is about 45 minutes away by car.
Kitzbühel is about 1 hour away by car.

Steder å utforske

Innsbruck is the nearest preferred destination.
Mayrhofen, Eben am Achensee and Seefeld in Tirol are the other Tyrol options nearby.

Reise dit

By air: Innsbruck Airport is about 25 minutes away by car. Munich is about 2 hours.
By train: Regional trains on the Inn valley line link Wattens with Innsbruck in about 15 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Leave the A12 Inn valley motorway at Wattens.

Komme seg rundt

The centre is small, and the crystal attraction is a short bus ride or walk from the station. Local buses link nearby villages. Cycling along the Inn is easy.

Kjøring

A car is not needed for Innsbruck, but it helps for the hills. The A12 can be busy in summer and on winter weekends. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mat og drikke

Tyrolean food includes Tiroler Gröstl, fried potatoes with meat and egg, Kaspressknödel, cheese dumplings in broth, and Kaiserschmarrn, a sweet shredded pancake. Mountain 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

Wattens is very safe. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

Wattens grew from a small Inn valley village into a company town after Daniel Swarovski founded his crystal business here in 1895. The firm brought work, housing and later tourism. Today the town mixes industry with the nearby Tyrolean mountains.