Alpbach: Tyrol's insider tip as the most beautiful village in Austria!

Alpbach: Tyrol's insider tip as the most beautiful village in Austria!

Alpbach, Österreich - Alpbach, the pretty mountain village in the Tyrolean Inneralpbach valley, once again caused a sensation internationally. In a current ORF show, Alpbach was named the "most beautiful village of Austria". This award ceremony not only recognizes the impressive natural landscape, but also the traditional culture and harmonious coexistence in this charming place.

with a location at 975 meters above sea level and an area of ​​58.36 km², the place is framed by the majestic Kitzbüheler Alps. Mayor Markus Bischofer heads the municipality, which counts around 2,530 inhabitants (as of January 2022). Alpbach, known for its uniform wooden building, follows strict building regulations that were introduced in 1953. This set of rules ensures that the traditional character of the village is preserved and shapes the cityscape with pretty, typical wooden buildings.

a winter paradise and a summer dream

Alpbach shows its best side both in winter and summer. The winter athletes will find their perfect playground in the "Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau" ski area here, which comes up with 113 kilometers of slopes and 45 lifts. Toboggan runs and the year-round toboggan run "Alpbachtaler Lauser-Sauser" make the winter sports offer complete.

In summer, the region transforms into a real hiking paradise. Numerous ways, such as the "Panoramaweg Wiedersberger Horn" and the ascents to the Gratlspitze, invite you to explore the Alpine area. For bathing lovers, the Reither Batheee is a popular destination in the town center, where you can jump into the cool wet for a small entry of approx. 4 euros.

cultural heritage and events

The history of Alpbach goes back to the late 11th century. The place was first mentioned in 1150. In the following centuries, Alpbach developed from a tranquil location, through its ore mining, from the Fuggern to a renowned goal for international events.

A highlight in the event calendar is the "European Forum Alpbach", which has been taking place in the community since 1945. Every year, over 4,000 participants from politics, culture, science and business come together to discuss and network about pressing European topics. The event not only offers insights into important challenges, but also produces inspiring ideas. If you want to deal with the topic more intensively, you can take part in programs such as the Leadership Lab or Alpbach in Motion.

not to be forgotten are the over 100 farms, including many inheritances that give Alpbach its rural charm. These courtyards not only offer an insight into the agricultural traditions, but also produce typical Alpbach furniture that is known for their craftsmanship and special painting.

If you are looking for a place that combines authentic traditions with a spectacular nature, then make your way to Alpbach. An unforgettable time is approaching here, regardless of the season!

For more information, visit the official pages: Allgäuer Zeitung , alpbach.org and tirol.tl