5 villages, one valley
Wildschönau, the high valley in the Kitzbühel Alps
Framed by an impressive mountain backdrop, this is a paradise for people and nature. The 5 Wildschönau villages stretch from Niederau, Oberau, Mühltal and Auffach all the way up to Thierbach at an altitude of 1,175 metres. Right in the middle lies our 3-star Hotel Haflingerhof in a peaceful location with excellent access to the "Ski Juwel Wildschönau-Alpbachtal" ski area and the hiking trails of Wildschönau.
The Wildschönau high valley in the Kitzbühel Alps delights visitors in both summer and winter with a wide range of activities for families, riders and active holidaymakers. Modern cable cars also invite you to enjoy summer activities in the Tyrolean mountains. Down in the valley, traditional festivals and Tyrolean hospitality are waiting to be discovered. Wildschönau proves that relaxation and an active holiday are not opposites.
A paradise
for active holidaymakers
Opportunities from 828 to 2,309 metres above sea level
Because Wildschönau is a high valley, the differences in altitude between the valley and the mountains are not too great. This means there are many manageable hiking destinations for nature lovers without alpine experience. Another reason why Wildschönau is the perfect holiday destination for your family holiday. Numerous well-signposted hiking trails are enjoyable even for the little ones, while refreshing streams and cool forests provide variety along the way.
If you want to go a little higher, the modern cable cars will help you out. The Schatzberg here in Auffach is our local mountain and offers hiking fun for young and old right from the doorstep. The gondola takes you comfortably up to just under 1,800 metres above sea level.
Outdoor leisure activities
Mountain bike routes, an extensive hiking trail network with various difficulty levels, and many more activity options
Top 10 ski experience in Tyrol
Ski run back to the hotel and ski bus right outside the door, perfectly groomed slopes for every type of skier
Wildschönau gourmet region
Rustic Tyrolean alpine huts serving Wildschönau specialities such as the famous Krautinger schnapps
Wildschönau and Alpbach: a family experience in winter and summer
In winter, the "Schatzberg" ski area in Auffach and the "Ski Juwel Wildschönau-Alpbachtal" offer a skiing experience that ranks among Tyrol's top 10. The merger of Schatzberg and the Alpbachtal ski region created Ski Juwel Wildschönau-Alpbachtal. It boasts 110 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes, 45 lifts and 25 mountain huts. An offer that truly stands out. In summer too, the region around Schatzberg will delight you.
Treat yourself to an exciting adventure in one of Europe's most spectacular high-rope courses or soar high with the Wildschönau paragliding school. And there is much more waiting for you: whether biking in summer, cross-country skiing or ski touring in winter... in Wildschönau you will discover a valley full of experiences.
Enjoyment
& tradition
What makes Wildschönau unique
No fewer than 4 brass bands regularly invite guests to open-air concerts and, together with more than 10 choirs, provide the soundtrack for the many summer festivals in Wildschönau. At these festivals and many other events, Wildschönau classics such as "Brodakråpfn" are a must. These delicacies are popular with locals and visitors alike.
Speaking of delicacies: the Wildschönau Krautinger is in a class of its own. This schnapps made from turnips is distilled exclusively by local farmers, which is why it is a must on every alpine hut menu.
Multifaceted Wildschönau
You can also experience Tyrolean enjoyment and tradition when visiting the demonstration dairy in Auffach. Award-winning cheeses can be tasted and purchased here. The 1st Tyrolean Wood Museum in Auffach showcases the diversity of wood and takes children and adults alike on a journey through traditional woodworking.
Of course, pure enjoyment is also available in the many serviced alpine huts of Wildschönau, where homemade delicacies are served. That makes hiking even more fun for children.
