Wattens

Mindre stad · Tyrolen, 🇦🇹 Österrike

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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När du ska besöka

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.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -13°–10°
-4° på natten
13 regndagar
6 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

6° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -13°–13°
-3° på natten
12 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 7°) · extremvärden -8°–18°
0° på natten
15 regndagar
9 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Helt okej

15° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden -2°–23°
4° på natten
14 regndagar
8 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

19° (känns som 18°) · extremvärden 4°–27°
9° på natten
20 regndagar
5 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

23° (känns som 24°) · extremvärden 7°–31°
13° på natten
21 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

25° · extremvärden 10°–31°
14° på natten
22 regndagar
9 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

25° (känns som 26°) · extremvärden 10°–32°
15° på natten
19 regndagar
10 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

20° · extremvärden 5°–27°
11° på natten
15 regndagar
10 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Bra

16° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 0°–24°
7° på natten
13 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 7°) · extremvärden -6°–18°
2° på natten
13 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -12°–11°
-2° på natten
13 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

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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.

Utvalda listor

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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 platser

Upplevelser att prova

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

Turer och aktiviteter

Wattens – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

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

Resa 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.

Ta sig runt

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.

Bilkörning

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 och dryck

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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.

Drycker

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.

Säkerhet och hälsa

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

Historia

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.