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Activity Innsbruck, Austria

Hidden Gems of Austrian Alp and Castle Tratzberg

6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Hidden Gems of Austrian Alp and Castle Tratzberg

About this activity

Paradise tour to the Austrian Alps! Let escape in the Alpine paradise of hidden Austrian gems. Visit the most beautiful village of Europe, full of flowers and surrounded by the Alps. Breathe the fresh air of the biggest alpine lake in Tirol and take a cable car up to the Karwendel mountain range with picturesque views of the Alpine lake.

Discover the beauty of the Tyrolean Alps on a scenic day trip to some of the region’s most charming locations. Visit the Hidden gems village of Alpbach, often called the most beautiful flower village in Austria, and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Achensee, the largest lake in Tyrol. Take a cable car to observe Lake, Austrian Alps and the Karwendel Mountain Range.

The tour also includes a visit to the impressive Tratzberg Castle, a magnificent Renaissance castle, which is still owned by the Count family, who live and work in the castle and welcome tourists. A perfect experience combining Alpine scenery, history, and authentic Tyrolean culture.

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At a glance

Duration
6–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Audio guide
German, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Anna Tirol

Ages: Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Private guide/driver
  • Included: Parking Fees

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees: Cable car up to Karwendel Rocky Mountains, at Achensee lake. Adult € 23,50 p.Person, Child(born 2009-2017) € 15,50 euro per Person. Children born 2018 and after may ride free of charge

Itinerary

  1. Innsbruck

    10 min

    We start the tour from picking you up in Innsbruck. For private tours we may pick you up from your hotel!

    In morning tour pick up time could vary due to possible traffic jams on the way to Innsbruck.

  2. Tirol

    45 min

    We will drive thought Provence of Austria Tirol and observe breathtaking views of Austrian Alps.

  3. Alpbach

    one hour

    The most beautiful village of Europe waiting you. Cozy wooden chalets heavy decorated by flowers, This village won several times for being the most beautiful village of Europe. You have time for some walk and making pictures.

  4. Stop 4

    15 min

    Enjoy the views to the biggest Alpine lake of Tirol - Achensee with it blue water and panoramic mountain views. Here you can take optional cable car to observe the area from the Top. see next step.

  5. Stop 5

    one hour Admission not included

    OPTIONAL: Take a cable car up to Karwendel Rocky Mountains, enjoy incredible view to Achensee Alpine lake. Adult € 23,50 p.Person, Child(born 2009-2017) € 15,50 euro per Person. Children born 2018 and after may ride free of charge

    CABLE CAR CLOSED 01.04-01.05.2026

    BOAT DRIVE ON LAKE ACHENSEE IS POSSIBLE INSTEAD or strolling along Achensee lake in village

  6. Tratzberg Castle

    2 hours Admission included

    Visit medieval castle, owned by Count family since 1848. Family of Count still lives in castle itself and by chance you may see them working in castle.

    Optional: Virtual reality show - 5 euros

    Inside of castle will get guided tour with Audio-guide from castle in different languages.

  7. Austrian Alps

    45 min

    You will enjoy scenic Austria Alps view on the way and during stops. Our trip will take around 45 min back to Innsbruck, so you can enjoy majestic Alps.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Schwarzer Bar
  • Hotel Neue Post GmbH
  • Hotel Innsbruck
  • Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz
  • Hotel Roter Adler
  • Hotel Grauer Bar
  • NALA Individuellhotel
  • The Penz Hotel
  • Boutiquehotel Weisses Rossl
  • Hotel Goldener Adler, Bw Signature Collection By Best Western
  • Goldene Krone
  • Stage 12 - Hotel by Penz

and 40 more pickup points

For accommodations situated in walking area of old town (Goldener Adler, Weisses Rössl, Maximilian, Innsbruck, Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz and others ), we would like to ask to come to very close meeting point.

Meeting point - Markethalle - Herzog-Siegmund-Ufer 1.

For 2 hotels near Innsbruck Railway station: Ibis (Innsbruck and Motel One)- meeting point Le Croubag inside of Railways station. It is 3-5 minutes walk.

Pick-up time can vary (approx. 10-15 minutes) due to possible traffic jams on the way (i.s. not earlier, but later). Please be patient - we are on the way:)

Let us know if you have wheel chair then we will offer other pick up possibilities.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Hidden gem & Castle Tratzberg

    Fall editions

    Pickup included

  • Hidden Gems &Castle Tratzberg

    Spring editions : Take a boat tour on Lake Achensee or walk around. Cable car is not availiable until 01.05.2026

    Pickup included

  • Hidden Gems & Tratzberg

    Pickup included

  • Hidden gems & Castle Tratzberg

    Pickup included

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