Holidays to Alpbach

One of Austria's most beautiful villages, where charming wooden houses remain frozen in time

Surrounded by meadows and forests and set against the Gratlspitz peaks, Alpbach is a village from the pages of a fairy tale. Wooden houses with flower-filled balconies decorate peaceful streets, while many of the surrounding farms have been run by the same families for centuries. This makes it one of the best places for digging into mountain food – just the fuel you need for hiking. Gondolas glide up to mountain tracks, footpaths meander along meadows and valleys, and three gorges line up some seriously dramatic vistas.

Wiedersbergerhorn gondola

There are around 900 kilometres of marked paths around Alpbach – and the Wiedersbergerhorn gondola is a great introduction to them. It whisks walkers up to the highest slopes above Alpbach, where some of the most beautiful hikes in the Kitzbühel Alps unroll. For more of a challenge, clamber to one of the three peaks of Gratlspitze mountain for views into the valley far below. There are also plenty of wanders between the villages, farmsteads and serene chapels along the valley floor. Not sure where to begin? Join a guided walking tour from the tourist office.

Alpbach Valley style

Many of the houses, shops and cafés in Alpbach haven’t changed since the first log was laid. They all showcase a distinct woodcarving technique that shapes everything from gables and altars to the furniture in hotels and restaurants. However, one building has broken the mould. The Congress Centre - which hosts the annual scientific and political European Forum Alpbach - blends into the mountainside like a glass Hobbit house.

Architecture isn’t the only thing special about Alpbach. Alpbachtal Hüttenjause food platters lay out Tyrolean specialities such as mountain sausages and hay-milk cheese (tastier than it sounds). Most ingredients are plucked from the farms of the Alpbach Valley, some of which have been in the same family for over 300 years. Go to the Alpine Farmers’ Museum, about a 20-minute bus ride away, to see how people lived in centuries past.

Mountain coasters and enchanted forests

Alpbach is a paradise for young children - the Wiedersbergerhorn lift is the gateway to Lauserland – a mountain playground with an alpine rollercoaster, panoramic towers and rope courses. Further along the Alpbach Valley, another lift goes from Reith im Alpbachtal to the tree swings and wobbly bridges of Juppi’s Enchanted Forest. Reith is also the spot for swimming in the village’s picturesque lake.

Gorge hikes and exploring on bikes

There are three gorge walks within easy reach of Alpbach. A 1.5-hour ramble along Tiefenbach Gorge winds past a turquoise river and otherworldly rock formations, the speedy waters of the Kaiser Gorge are a favourite with white-water rafters and experienced kayakers, and the Kundl Gorge lays out an easy path along one of the most dramatic canyons in Austria. 

Cyclists are in their element in Alpbach too, with routes including forest tracks, high-altitude paths between mountain huts and quiet mountain roads.

Why book a summer holiday in Alpbach with Inghams?

At Inghams, we do walking holidays differently. With no fixed itinerary, you have more time in your destination and the freedom to walk as much or as little as you like, discovering some of Alpbach’s best walking routes and activities at your own pace.

With over 85 years of outdoor travel experience, our holiday packages to Alpbach include flights, transfers, and accommodation, so you can relax and leave the small details to us. Our experts can help you choose the best holiday for you, and our team overseas can give you the inside scoop on how to spend your time away with us.

Added value

Free use of lifts and local buses - with Alpbachtal Summer Card

Free guided walks - with Alpbachtal Summer Card

Hotels in Alpbach

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Alpbacherhof 2014 06 06 0799

This hotel is one of Alpbach's most popular, with Inghams guests returning year on year. It's no surprise, with the uninterrupted views of the stunning Alpbach Valley from its south-facing gardens, a 1600m² spa area, interconnected indoor/outdoor pool, incredible food, and outstanding service.

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Typical 'Superior' Double Room 104

Hotel Zur Post offers you authentic interiors, excellent food, and breathtaking views. The cosy dining room feels like a hunter's lodge, with wood panelling and antlers on the walls. Breakfast and dinner are feasts for the tastebuds, and the typically Tyrolean bedrooms are exactly the cosy retreat you'll want at the end of the day.

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2023 Example Bergidyll Room

With a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the Alphof is a great choice for your summer holiday. For a traditional alpine hotel with authentic food and excellent wellness facilities look no further - there's a spa, a swimming pool, and a rooftop terrace with 360° views.

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Haus Edelweiss Exterior2

Enjoy exceptional hospitality with a personal touch at the lovely Haus Edelweiss - bookable on a B&B basis. Full of homely touches, it was awarded four Edelweiss by the Tyrolean Private Room Association. Rooms are bright, cosy, and comfortable, with private balconies for enjoying the views.

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Haus Edelweiss Terrace

Beautifully designed in typical Alpbach style, the Edelweiss Apartments are an excellent self-catering accommodation option, and you can choose to include a daily breakfast if you want. The apartments are homely and comfy, and the lovely host - Hilde - will make you feel completely at home.

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Sonnjoch4

Surrounded by nature and stunning views, you'll be sure of a good night's rest in the beautiful boutique rooms at Der Böglerhof. The heated outdoor pool and the impressive spa are all you'll need for a truly relaxing holiday, and we're pretty sure you'll leave wanting to come back.

Things To Do

The village has several shops, restaurants and cafés with flower decked terraces and the village brass band plays regularly throughout the summer, dressed in national costume. Guests also receive the 'Alpbach Summer Card' which entitles guests staying in Alpbach properties free use of the gondolas and buses in the valley, plus free entrance to many local attractions.

In & Around Alpbach

  • 900km of marked walking trails
  • FREE use of all operating lifts and buses around the local region
  • Guided walks and bike tours with tourist office
  • Several cafés, shops & supermarket
  • Scenic bathing lakes at nearby Reith and Kramsach
  • Open air pool at Brixlegg
  • Tyrolean farmhouse museum in Kramsach
  • Glass-blowing at Rattenberg
  • Various other local attractions accessible by free local bus
  • E-Bike hire available

 

Alpbach Summer Card

The fantastic value Alpbachtal Summer Card is free to all guests in Alpbach and includes:

  • Free use of all four gondolas and local buses in the area
  • Free guided walks
  • Free weekly bike tours
  • Free entrance to two outdoor swimming pools and two bathing lakes
  • Free sightseeing bus Jenbach-Stans-Schwarz
  • Free use of tennis courts and entrances to local attractions

NB: Card is provided by your hotel on arrival.

 

Lift and cable-car approx. opening times:

  • Wiedersbergerhorn, Alpbach (normally open from 20 Jun)
  • Reiterkogel, Reith (normally open 9 May - 29 Sep)
  • Markbachjoch, Niederau (normally open 9 May - 11 Oct) 
  • Schatzberg, Auffach (normally open 11 Jun - 04 Oct)
Walking

Alpbach is a real walkers’ village with 900km of marked trails and a huge variety of terrain
including woodland, gorges, lakes and peaks across the area of Alpbach, Reith, Brixlegg, Rattenberg, Kramsach and Kundl, as well as the interlinked Wildschönau valley. The village is surrounded by extensive walking paths, peaks and various mountain huts which can be accessed by foot. Try the woodland walk up to the Schatzberg (3 hrs), or a full day hike up to the Sagtaler Spitze for panoramic views.

 

GETTING AROUND | All lifts and buses across the Alpbachtal region are free with the resort card. There are four lifts (Wiedersbergerhorn in Alpbach, Reiterkogel in Reith, Markbachjoch in Niederau and Schatzberg in Auffach), and the local buses open up a variety of marked point-to-point trails to local villages, gorges and lakes, where you can catch the bus back. The Reitherkogel is ideal for ramblers, with gentle paths and a viewing platform with impressive vistas.

 

Guided Walks

TOURIST OFFICE WALKS | An excellent programme of guided walks is run Monday to Friday by the Alpbach Tourist Board with a choice walks per day, departing from various points in the area - there are some free and some paid options. Popular walks include half-day walks to the Tiefenbach gorge, the 5 Lakes Tour around Kramsach, and full day hikes up to Alpbach’s Gratlspitz. (Programme is subject to change and availability).

Subject to change.

Good to know

Walking trails: 900km of walking trails

Terrain: Diverse terrain from Alpine meadows and forest trails to rugged peaks

Best time to go: end of May to beginning of October. It can get hot in July and August but heading up the lifts is a great way to cool off

Recommended for: Walkers of all abilities, families with kids, nature

Fly into: Innsbruck (approx. 2 hours)

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour by coach

Rep service: In resort

Resort card: Alpbachtal card included for all hotels

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