Your active holiday in Austria in beautiful Tyrol
Dream destination Karwendel Nature Park
Would you like a special place for your active holiday in Austria? A place to breathe easy in the Alps? A place full of natural wonders in Tyrol? At 727 square kilometers, the Karwendel Nature Park is the largest nature park in Austria. Founded in 1928, it is one of the oldest protected areas in Europe. Eleven different landscape protection areas combine high mountain peaks and moors. 340 springs and plateaus with sycamore trees. Primeval forests, wild rivers and other natural habitats in the Karwendel Nature Park are home to golden eagles, white-backed woodpeckers, lady's slippers and many Europe-wide important animal and plant species. Discover this fascinating nature on your active holiday in Austria.
Karwendel Nature Park experience
Your dream active holiday
A unity of animal & nature
Satisfy your longing for simple perfection. Over 2,000 animal species are at home in the Karwendel Nature Park. Torrents gush. Cows graze on idyllic mountain pastures. Over 1,300 plants complement the wealth of this alpine wonder world.
Sights in the Karwendel region
Tips for your activities on your Karwendel holiday
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Tratzberg Castle (between Stans and Jenbach, 2.8 km away): Want a trip into Tyrol's past? Visit the Renaissance Tratzberg Castle.
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Achenseebahn (2.8 km away): One of the oldest steam cog railways in the world. It runs from Jenbach up to the Seespitz train station on Lake Achensee, where excursion boats also leave.
www.achenseebahn.at - The Zillertalbahn steam train promises full nostalgia for 32 km between Jenbach and Mayrhofen. Alternatively, you can enjoy the beautiful route in the railway's modern railcar. www.zillertalbahn.at
- Schwaz (6 km away): Discover medieval flair and the silver mine.
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens (14 km away): The crystals sparkle like a fairytale.
- Hall in Tirol (20 km away): City of towers and coin town.
- Innsbruck (31 km away): The Golden Roof, Tyrolean state museums, ski jump at Bergisl, Alpine zoo, events & shopping.
- Stroll through dreamy Christmas markets in Tyrol.
We would be happy to give you further tips for things to do in the Karwendel.