Holidays in the Kaiserwinkl region
The Kaiserwinkl holiday region is located in the Tyrolean lowlands in Austria, right on the border with Bavaria. Nestled between the Chiemgau Alps in the north and the imposing Kaiser Mountains (Wilder and Zahmer Kaiser) in the south, the region includes the villages of Kössen, Walchsee, Schwendt and Rettenschöss.
Kaiserwinkl offers its guests a mixture of nature experiences, sporting activities and warm Tyrolean hospitality. Families, holidaymakers seeking relaxation and active holidaymakers love coming here at any time of year.
The Kaiserwinkl Card, which all hosts offer free of charge, is a great added value for holidaymakers. It offers numerous discounts and free services, such as use of the regional bus, free entry to some pools (often including the Walchsee swimming card) and discounts on cable cars and golf courses.
What can you experience in Kaiserwinkl?
The offer is really diverse and of course varies according to the seasons. We have listed a few possibilities:
- Hiking and mountaineering:
There is an extensive network of hiking trails of all levels of difficulty in the region. The Smuggler’s Trail through the Klobenstein Gorge and tours in the Kaiser Mountains nature reserve are particularly popular. - Water sports at Walchsee:
Tyrol’s warmest bathing lake is ideal for swimming, stand-up paddling, pedal boating and even water skiing. - Cycling and mountain biking:
There is a well-developed network of cycle paths and mountain bike trails in the region. - Aviation:
Kössen is known for paragliding and hang gliding. - Golf:
Golfers will find attractive courses for all levels in the region. - Winter sports:
The Hochkössen and Zahmer Kaiser ski areas are ideal for families and beginners. With 127,5 km of classic and 126 km skating trails, Kaiserwinkl is one of the largest cross-country skiing areas in Tyrol. - Culture and events:
Numerous traditional festivals, concerts and markets provide varied entertainment.
Hay-milk cheese is one of the culinary trademarks of Kaiserwinkl. The milk from which this cheese is produced comes from cows that have not been fed any fermenting fodder (silage), but only degrees and hay.
Activities in the Kaiserwinkl region
The Kaiserwinkl in Tyrol, nestled between the Wilder Kaiser and Chiemgau Alps, is a true paradise for active vacationers and connoisseurs. Are you wondering which Kaiserwinkl activities you absolutely shouldn't miss? Whether you are traveling as a family, a couple, or an adventurer – the region around Kössen, Walchsee, Schwendt, and Rettenschöss offers incredible diversity.
Looking for an uncomplicated hike in the Kaiserwinkl region with maximum views? Then the Stubenalm is the perfect destination! This charming alpine pasture not only entices with homemade cheese and a sunny terrace but, above all, offers one thing: one of the most beautiful views of the Wilder Kaiser mountains.
It's pouring rain, but that can't stop us. The people who used to walk the Smuggler's Path in Kaiserwinkl couldn't pay attention to the weather either. We are more or less dressed in waterproofs and start the tour in Kössen.
The Schwemm, located in the municipality of Walchsee, is the largest preserved moorland landscape in North Tyrol and a hotspot for biodiversity. The moorland area in Kaiserwinkl is situated at about 665 meters and is framed by the mountain ranges of the Kaisergebirge to the south and the Chiemgau Alps to the north. Due to…
Find accommodation
Nestled between the gentle slopes of the Chiemgau Alps and the majestic Kaiser mountains, directly in the small town of Walchsee, lies the Walchsee Aktivresort. For us, it was the perfect starting point for a stay in the Kaiserwinkl region.
Reitanlage Dagnhof
Golf- und Sporthotel Moarhof
Das Walchsee Resort
Landhaus Alpengruss
Gasthof Erzherzog Rainer – Zimmer und Ferienwohnung
Der Schwendterwirt
Wohlfühlresort Peternhof
Hüttschmiedhof
Informationen
Anyone who has ever booked a vacation in the Alps is familiar with them: guest cards. Nearly every tourist region now offers its own card, attracting visitors with discounts and free services. But what's really behind them, and are they worth it? Let's take a closer look at the Kaiserwinkl Card from the Tyrolean region…
Arrival
By car
Coming from Germany (Munich) on the A8 to Inntaldreieck, then A 93 Inntalautobahn towards Kufstein, leave the motorway at Oberaudorf and take the B 172 to Kössen, Walchsee, Schwendt and Rettenschöss. This route is toll-free!
Travelling from eastern Austria (Salzburg) take the A8 motorway at the Grabenstätt exit in the direction of Marquartstein/Schleching. Turn off in the direction of Kössen.
By train
Destination station is Kufstein. From Kufstein either take a taxi or the Regio Bus No. 4030 to Kaiserwinkl.
There is also the option of travelling to St. Johann in Tirol.
By plane
Kaiserwinkl can be reached from the airports of Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck in around one to one and a half hours.
By bike
The Mozart cycle path leads 390 km through the lake district of Tyrol, Salzburger Land and Bavaria.
On the way in...
By public transport
There are two regional bus routes that run through the holiday region. A bus runs approximately every hour from Kössen via Walchsee to Kufstein. The bus can be used free of charge with the Kaiserwinkl Card.
By bike
There are hardly any developed cycle paths along the larger roads. However, smaller paths are ideal for cycling. There are a good 180 km of signposted cycle paths in the region.
On foot
There are well-signposted hiking routes of varying degrees of difficulty throughout the region.
By cable car
The Kössen and Zahmer Kaiser cable cars take you up into the Tyrolean mountains.
By car
The car is the ideal means of transport in Kaiserwinkl, allowing you to get to remote places that are not served by public transport.
Tourist tax
The local or visitor’s tax in the Kaiserwinkl region is 2.60 per person per night. Children up to their 15th birthday are exempt from payment.
Language
German in Tyrolean dialect.