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The Kufsteinerland has always been very sought-after by many. The unique balance between the harsh mountain back- drop and gentle, undulating landscape features, lined with wonderful forests and refreshing swimming lakes, make this corner of the world a very special one. In the past, no one crossed the borders into Kufsteinerland that easily. Today, it is the most accessible Alpine living space. Come on in! Where uniqueness is

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of tradition, culinary delights and, of course, Thiersee Kufsteinerland exceptional beer. 32 15 14 29 18 Walchsee 31 13 17 8 7 30 16 37 9 39 38 Langkampfen 40 Kufstein 42 41 54 53 46 51 5 52 43 Ebbs 45 55 44 Only the Pendling offers a better 1 10 2 4 overview than this map. 6 3 11 Admittedly: the Pendling is not particularly impressive at 1563m high. But it’s quite a differ- 50 Schwoich See here for the ent story with its location and impressive terrain. 12 Totenkirchl peak Once at the summit, the views range across to 47 48 the Kaisergebirge, Kitzbühel Alps, Hohe Tauern, 49 Erl Zillertal Alps and up the Inntal valley and towards 24 Tyrolean Festival in Erl Ebbs Bavaria. On the way down, you can stop off at 60 & passion playhouse 37 Hafliger Stud Farm Bad Häring 25 Erl outdoor swimming pool 38 Ebbs rare breeds zoo Langkampfen the Pendlinghaus and enjoy some 26 Blue Spring 39 Ebbs ‘cathedral’ 51 Stimmersee lake delicious local treats. Our local 61 62 27 Erl waterfall 40 ‘Zum Messerschmied’ 52 Glider airfield mountain, the Pendling. For a 28 Nail-makers schnapps distillery 53 Thurnerhof leisurely visit. 56 57 63 41 St. Nikolaus Church 54 Chapel on the Kalvarienberg Kufstein Thiersee Niederndorf 42 ‘Hallo Du’ fun area 55 Schönwörth Castle 3 tips for newcomers 1 Kufstein Fortress 13 Thiersee lake 29 Local History Museum 43 Ebbs-Kiefersfelden ferryboat 58 59 2 Römerhofgasse 14 Thiersee passion plays 30 Niederndorf woodland crossing on the river Inn Bad Häring 3 Riedel glassworks 15 Tyrol Dream Factory swimming pool 44 Hödnerhof World of Flowers 56 Spa Centre 4 Sewing Machine Museum adventure trail 31 Well-being forest trail 45 Aschinger Alm – cheese dairy 57 Haaslach Moor 5 Kufstein outdoor pool 16 Pfrillsee lake 32 Pilgrimage Chapel 46 Durchholzen ski resort & 58 Health trail 64 6 Motor skills park 17 Längsee lake ‘Maria Heimsuchung’ summer toboggan run 59 Mining adventure, Miner’s trail 7 Eglsee lake 18 Pendling mountain, Pendlinghaus 60 Plitsch Platsch outdoor 8 Hechtsee lake 19 Hinterthiersee energy oases Niederndorferberg Schwoich swimming pool 9 Thierberg Chapel, hermitage 20 Landl swimming pool 33 Stefan Käser wood carver 47 Bierol tap room 61 Fallow deer enclosure 10 Kaiser lift 21 Ackernalm, cheese dairy 34 Hatzenstädt organic Alpine dairy 48 Banenensee lake 62 Kneipp hydrotherapy & waterfall 11 • Kaisergebirge 1 • Kufstein 37 • Haflinger 11 Kaisergebirge nature experience 22 Glemmbach Gorge 35 Wildbichl wildlife park 49 Edelbrennerei Höck distillery 63 Mining Museum nature experience Fortress Stud Farm 12 Antonius Chapel 23 Riedenberg stone circle 36 Eco-Culture trail 50 Cement Museum 64 Hintersteinersee lake TVB Kufsteinerland 6330 Kufstein · Tyrol · +43 5372 62207 [email protected] · www.kufstein.com Pairing perfect Planks that Simply captivating. shapes with great Advent in Kufsteinerland. pleasure since 1756. mean the world The most beautiful place in Kufsteinerland offers lots of Advent treats – enough to make Your winter stage Kufsteinerland. * even Baby Jesus jealous! Browse the traditional crafts at Austria – the Kaisertal valley. the ‘Weihnachtszauber’ Christmas market at Kufstein castle with a cup of mulled wine in your hands or savour the Tyro- Some things in life are very hard to describe. And one of them is the Kaisergebirge lean treats on offer in the Stadtpark. Younger guests will love Riedel is highly internationally regarded and nature protection area which also includes the magnificent Kaisertal valley. First taking a trip on the nostalgic railway. And for those who fancy continues to redefine the art of glassworking. developed in 2008, the magical valley is only accessible via a steep flight of 282 over something a bit different, you can even celebrate Advent with The very best chefs, gourmet restaurants and steps. The legendary ‘Wilder Kaiser’ together with the ‘Zahmer Kaiser’ offer an inde- some horses at Haflinger Advent at Ebbs stud farm. Fortress – wine connoisseurs depend on the skilled crafts- scribable nature experience with beautiful footpaths, breath-taking views from the 280 Stadtpark – Ebbs Stud Farm: Advent x 3! manship of this traditional company in Kufstein. km•of pistes summits and a traditional mountain lodge culture. Set off now – the Kaiser awaits!

And they have been doing so for over 260 years. *View vote ORF programme – ‘9 Plätze - 9 Schätze’ 2016 Experience this craftsmanship first hand at the Riedel glassworks and discover the wide range FREE SKI BUSEs The festival hall in Erl The Hinterbärenbad lodge built in around of glass art on offer at the Riedel shop. 1900 decorates the Kaisertal valley and is one Nature – a source Tyrolean Festivals in Erl of the most popular photographed subjects in the Kaisergebirge. of good health The festival hall and passion playhouse in Erl offer a top quality cultural programme all year round. Among other Are you familiar with the The unique nature of Kufsteinerland will help you rid yourself When the first snowflakes lie on the frozen ground, it’s time to things, you can enjoy an unrivalled performance of Wagner’s song ‘Die Perle Tirols’? of everyday stresses and recharge your batteries. Your health unpack your skis and apply some fresh wax. Kufsteinerland is Ring under the artistic direction of maestro Gustav Kuhn. is in the very best of hands in Tyrol’s first spa resort of Bad the gateway to the ‘Wilder Kaiser – Brixental ski world’. Over www.tiroler-festspiele.at Once the singing strikes up and you join in, it is hard to resist Häring with its healing sulphur spring. Discover the numerous 280 km of pistes, 90 mountain railways and 77 traditional the joyful nature of this traditional Kufstein song. The com- energy centres dotted across the state. Such as the Well-being lodges surrounded by endless 3,000m peaks mean this is Two villages, one passion position is one of the best-known folk songs in the German- Forest Trail (Wohlfühl-Forstmeile) in Niederndorf, the Blue not an easy choice. And as if that weren’t enough: the buses The history of the Erl passion plays, which take place every six speaking area. It is often described in error as Tyrol’s state Spring (Blaue Quelle) in Erl and many more. continue on to Thierseetal, Zahmer Kaiser – Durchholzen years, began over 400 years ago – as well as in Thiersee which and other slopes in Langkampfen, Bad Häring and Schwoich. performed its first passion play in 1799. Both villages are making anthem. But in fact it is the pure sound of the Kufsteinerland!* kufstein.com /en/nature-spa-wellness-tyrol.html When will you make your first mark in the snow? preparations for the next plays: 2019 in Erl and 2022 in Thiersee.

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· · g l n i e Success for over 30,000 years t l ze r rn pe de Genuine horsepower. Kufsteinerland has always been home to conquerors. And Always a hot tip: Not just breath- At the Haflinger stud farm today is no different. International companies such as Riedel in Ebbs. Glass and Spar foods started out in Kufstein and have ex- winter in Kufsteinerland taking under water panded across the world. Optimal infrastructure, the Kufstein ‘All around me’ Six bathing lakes of drinking water quality University of Applied Sciences and a top range of conferencing The Haflinger horses from the Ebbs stud farm are among the facilities provide students, teachers and companies with a best in the world and are popular worldwide. The farm is home place for success. More information at www.kufstein.com A winter walk away from the usual paths, perhaps wearing Alongside the clean mountain air, lush green meadows and to some 100 small horses, all bred by the stud farm. Visitors snow shoes, with the snow-covered landscapes before you: a crisp natural products, we have something very fresh for you: can watch the horse trainers at work. The Haflingers also feeling of freedom develops. But if that’s too relaxing for you, our six sparkling bathing lakes, just waiting for you to immerse show off their skills during some exceptional evening events we recommend a sledge ride down into the valley or make yourself in the cool waters. After all, a holiday is also about in summer. Jumping, vaulting, Roman riding and even horse your mark on one of the frozen bathing lakes in skates. And switching off from everyday life. football. And for those for whom this is not enough: profes- for those who prefer a sportier approach, there are plenty of Shopping sional riding instructors offer riding lessons for beginners and Foodies! dreamy prepared cross-country trails. We are the experts. advanced riders. So hop up into the saddle! After all, a biathlon centre for international competitions is The traditional natural products of Kufsteinerland make When you are not in the mountains, at a thermal being built in Schwoich and Bad Häring regional dishes and international gourmet cuisine particularly spa or at one of the energy centres, you can spend A popular destination for over 800 tasty. And no wonder because Kufsteinerland is a pioneer in the a leisurely few hours in the town or at one of the years. Kufstein Fortress. Tyorlean Unterland with the highest number of organic farms. surrounding villages. Numerous modern and Visit one of the many show establishments where world cham- traditional shops make Kufsteinerland a The landmark of the town of Kufstein has pion cheeses, high quality schnapps and award-winning ‘Bier- place of shopping and gourmet pleasures. been a place of encounter for many centu- ol’ craft beer are made, to name but a few. If you are as much of The mediaeval Römerhofgasse in Kufstein, ries. Largely a place of hostile encounters a foodie as we are, we also recommend our gourmet routes. with the famous Gasthaus Auracher in the past, the fortress today provides Löchl, juxtapose the distant past guests with a wide range of offers. In addi- with the modern-day.

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