Cultural Highlights in the Zillertal
Museum of Tyrolean Farms
In the open-air Tyrolean Farms Museum in Kramsach, one of your excursion destinations in Zillertal, you will come across 37 re-constructed original buildings – farms and out-buildings from various Tyrol valley landscapes – charmingly nestling Into the hilly countryside with its impressive mountain backdrop.
Providing a hint of nostalgia, the farms and their lovely details, are impressive witnesses of this culture, which has now died out.
Schwaz Silver Mine
During this trip in Zillertal an exceptional underground experience awaits after an 800 metre journey into the depths via the mine train.
Follow in the footsteps of the miners who mined silver and copper over 500 years ago. During a guided tour let yourself be whisked off into a time when the earth was still regarded as being flat.
This trip certainly inspires all generations, leaving a lasting impression.
Tratzberg Castle in Stans
Tratzberg Castle is a renaissance gem among Austria's castles and was first mentioned in documents dating from the 13th century.
It was formerly used to secure the border with Bavaria and Emperor Maximilian 1st used Tratzberg Castle in Stans as a hunting lodge. It is a popular excursion destination from Zillertal.
Summer Activities & Sights in the Zillertal
Zillertal Alpine Road
A journey on one of the loveliest panoramic Alpine roads in Austria, with views to Zillertal, the glacier and to the Großglockner, is a very special experience, and definitely ought to feature during your holiday in the PACHMAIR.
Zellbergstüberl at 1800 metres altitude, above Zell am Ziller, is a great place to enjoy a stop-off during an excursion in Zillertal. The viewing point at Melchboden, at 2000 metres altitude, is something you really shouldn't miss!
Zillertalbahn & Achenseebahn
In days past, Jenbach was an important transport hub in Unterinntal. Evidence of this are the two steam-powered trains which still complete journeys today, north to Achensee, and south into Zillertal.
On a trip from Zillertal by train you get a sense of what train travel used to be like. The Achenseebahn takes you to Achensee, Tyrol's biggest lake, while in the town of Pertisau you have an opportunity to enjoy a steamboat excursion on this tranquil, dark green lake.
Zemmgrund - Schlegeis Reservoir
One variety-packed excursion in Zillertal is the journey via Mayrhofen and Ginzling into Zemmgrund and up to Schlegeis Reservoir at 1800 metres altitude, in the middle of Zillertal's glacier realm.
Cross the impressive dam wall, have a go on the giant swing, enjoy a sensation of freedom on the Flying Fox, then afterwards enjoy a coffee in one of the mountain restaurants.
Family-Friendly Excursions in the Zillertal
BrauKunstHaus in Zell
Want to experience Tyrolean beer culture with all your senses?
Then BrauKunstHaus in Zell is just the place. Tyrol's oldest private brewery provides impressive insights into the brewing process, bottling and traditions, along with unique features of the region on an exhibition surface area spanning 5000 square metres and during a multi-media tour.
Erlebnissennerei Zillertal
In this experience realm which has an exhibition dairy and an exhibition farm, you can learn a great deal about the precious hay milk mountain farmers use to make cheese & other produce.
Kids are well catered for in Erlebnissennerei Zillertal too, since there is a rally on a mini tractor course, a kindergarten for goats and they can even enjoy sliding on the biggest milk churn in the world.
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Nature, adventure and inspiring experiences await families looking to make the most of their time together.
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