Tirol’s eight absolute must-visits

From a medieval fortress towering over a charming old town to a valley that can only be reached on foot, Kufsteinerland takes you back.

Until 2008, Kaisertal valley was Austria’s last inhabited valley without a road link. And even now, only locals are allowed to drive here – so you’ll arrive in the picturesque valley on foot, after climbing 300 steps. Every single step is worth it: The wild, untouched land. The thunderous gorges. The perfectly picturesque villages.

In Kufstein proper, another ancient marvel awaits: the fortress towering above the city centre, hundreds of years old. Its thick walls and arched ceilings tell of a time long before our own, and the red roofs and sloping meadows below will make you feel just a little bit like one of the castle’s inhabitants of old.

In Zillertal in Tirol, every day of your summer holiday will be different. There will be action-packed days, filled with activities like rafting, canyoning and paragliding. There will be days when you’ll try something you’ve never done before, like skiing on a glacier in the middle of summer.

And there will be days when you’ll walk through nature, marvelling at the majestic peaks and lush Alpine meadows, just taking it all in. You might be hiking one of the many and varied trails, enjoy a refreshing drink and a chat with a local in a mountain hut, or take your bike past a curious herd of cows. One thing’s for sure: Zillertal in Tirol is a place that stays with you.

Imagine floating weightlessly in a large outdoor pool with a view of the sun setting behind the snowy mountain peaks...

In the heart of Tirol's Ötztal valley sits the AQUA DOME, a glittering wellness oasis featuring spacious indoor and outdoor pools, 14 different saunas, and a spa treatment world. Tirol's biggest spa prides itself on its three futuristic floating bowl pools, each of which offers a special highlight: Whether you prefer the invigorating massage bowl, the soothing sulphur bowl, or the brine bowl with underwater music and light effects, you'll find your favourite relaxation spot here.

Situated at the entrance to Ötztal Valley, Area 47 is the ultimate outdoor adventure park that will have you splashing in the water, flying through the air, climbing and covering a lot of ground. Spread across 20,000 square meters, the Water Area definitely has it all.

There is enough adrenaline filled activity to last you a year: Area 47 in the Ötztal Valley is huge water park with thrills and spills and features a great variety of thrilling attractions and activities, including high-speed water slides, a 10m high diving platform, blobbing, wakeboarding and much, much more. Ride the rails and hit ramps at the Wake Area’s amazing cable park. Bouldering enthusiasts can test their skills high above the water without a rope or any other safety equipment to catch them if they fall. This type of bouldering, known as “deep water soloing”, sees climbers plunge into the water below if they put a foot wrong. The swimming lake and facilities around it are reserved for swimmers only – unlike at other lakes there is no dedicated area for non-swimmers. The Lakeside Restaurant is open to all guests and can be accessed free of charge. Surrounded by striking mountains and along a raging river, Water Area 47 has beauty to match its endless activity.