Ski holidays Tarrenz - Historic mountain village in Gurgltal!

Tarrenz

At the entrance to the Gurgltal valley, at an altitude of 836 metres, lies the small village of Tarrenz, nestling beautifully in the landscape. The village, which is steeped in history and known as the "witches" village’, is a classic Tyrolean mountain village with a long tradition as a mining centre. The old village centre with its mighty farmsteads bears witness to a rich culture that is still very much alive there. A cultural highlight is the over 700-year-old Starkenberg Castle, where visitors can learn how noble knights once resided. A brewery here also invites you to take a guided tour and visit the world's first beer swimming pool.

For active holidaymakers, Tarrenz is the ideal starting point for a ski safari to the top ski areas in West Tyrol, above all to nearby Hoch - Imst, Jerzens in Pitztal (approx. 17 km), Ötztal (approx. 20 km) or St. Anton am Arlberg (approx. 47 km). Other winter activities such as cross-country skiing, tobogganing, hiking and ice skating are also available here. The medieval town of Imst is just 3 km from Tarrenz. The lively and popular shopping town offers beautiful old town houses, over 35 restored drinking fountains and a museum of the town's history.

District Imst

The district of Imst is located in the Austrian province of Tyrol. The Upper Inn Valley, Ötz Valley and Gurgl Valley are some of the most popular holiday regions in the district of Imst, which is divided into 24 municipalities. Imst offers a wide range of outdoor activities for all age groups in both summer and winter. With the "Hoch-Imst" lift pass, you can explore a total of 9 kilometres of pistes. If you don't want to miss out on more skiing fun, you can quickly and easily reach the neighbouring areas of Ötztal, Pitztaler Glacier and Zams. In addition to board sports, there are various other activities waiting to be discovered in Imst. Climbing enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them busy even in winter in various locations throughout the district. Numerous hiking trails offer impressive views of the Tyrolean Alps. Romantic walks, toboggan races and ice skating add to the holiday feeling.

Travel Tarrenz

• By train: Imst-Pitztal railway station (approx. 7 km)
• By plane: Innsbruck (approx. 60 km), Friedrichshafen (approx. 175 km), Munich (approx. 180 km), Salzburg (approx. 240 km)