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Holidays in Scheffau
at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser mountains
Scheffau is slightly elevated on a sunny plateau right at the foot of the impressive peaks of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range. What makes Scheffau so special? Our proximity to nature, hiking trails and natural gems such as the Hintersteiner See lake. The village stands for enjoyment at all levels. This is ensured by the top restaurateurs, who invite guests to enjoy cosy gatherings and delicious meals in rusticalpine huts and mountain inns with fabulous views. Find out more and book your holiday today.
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Winter in Scheffau
Best of winter with cross-country skiing and winter hiking in Scheffau in the Wilder Kaiser region |
Wilder Kaiser | Experience the mountains
Forest bathing in Scheffau in the Wilder Kaiser region
Experience the Kaiserkrone Trail race weekend in the Wilder Kaiser region
Gourmet festival in Scheffau in the Wilder Kaiser region
Arminia Bielefeld in Scheffau
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Regional products from Scheffau
The best activities & excursion destinations
Scheffau - worth a visit at any time of year
Discover the mountaineering village of Scheffau
✔ Numerous opportunities to try out new mountain sports ✔ Challenging summit tours, exciting trail running routes, climbing tours, mountain bike trails and much more ✔ Numerous guided experiences from the activity programme in summer and winter ✔ Knowledgeable mountain guides for your individual adventure
Explore gems of nature
✔ One of the most beautiful and cleanest mountain lakes in Tirol: Lake Hintersteiner See at 883 m above sea level, with circular hike and lido ✔ Hiking trail through the picturesque Rehbachklamm gorge with forest biotope ✔ Particularly beautiful & worth protecting: The Kaisergebirge nature reserve with diverse flora and fauna
KaiserWelt
✔ Play area at the Brandstadl mountain at 1,650 metres with forest castle, climbing wall, tree huts, play stations, craft room and more ✔ Comfortable ascent with the 8-passenger Scheffau-Brandstadl gondola lift ✔ Tip: ‘Bergbahn Erlebnis-Card,’ combined ticket for 15 lifts and 7 mountain adventure worlds
Hiking
✔ Variety of tour options in all levels of difficulty with starting point in Scheffau ✔ Nature, tranquility and stunning views in the nature reserve ✔ Multi-award-winning hiking trail network ✔ Cosy Alpine pastures, snack stations & mountain inns
Skiing
✔ Particularly central access to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental with the Brandstadlbahn cable car in Scheffau ✔ 270 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes in one of the largest and most modern ski resorts in the world ✔80 cosy and family-run huts along the slopes ✔ Strap on your skis and off you go: From the centre of the village in Scheffau, it's easy downhill on a slope to the cable car
Switch off and enjoy with all your senses
✔ A luxurious time out for body, mind and soul ✔ Excellent restaurants and cosy mountain huts in Scheffau ✔ Breakfast on the mountain, the special experience in the morning ✔ Event highlights such as the Culinary Week with gourmet festival from 1 September 2023 ✔ Regional products via the Wilder Kaiser marketplace
Forest bathing
✔ Every Monday from May to the beginning of October ✔ Free participation with Wilder Kaiser GuestCard ✔ Take a time out and enjoy natural wellness in the forest with a qualified trainer ✔ Explore nature with all your senses: Perfect for switching off, relaxing and recharging your batteries
Experience family time
✔ KaiserWelt mountain adventure world at the Brandstadl mountain ✔ Family-friendly swimming experience at the Hintersteinersee lake ✔ Practice slopes, practice lifts and child-friendly ski lessons in Scheffau ✔ Childcare in the mountains at the Schneepiraten KidsClub at Brandstadl ✔ Varied children's and family programme in summer
Snowshoe and winter hiking
✔ Groomed winter hiking trails starting in Scheffau ✔ Idyllic snowshoe tours through the snow-covered winter landscape ✔ Cable car tickets for winter hikers: SkiWelt Winter Hiking Pass for 3 to 6 days ✔ Explore the most beautiful tours with hiking guides and get insider tips
Events & encounters
✔ Scheffau Village Evening with music concert and Tirolean delicacies every Thursday from the end of June ✔ Numerous major event highlights such as the "Der Bergdoktor" (The Mountain Doctor) Fan Day, Kaiserkrone Trail or Culinary Weeks ✔ Varied activity programme with guided experiences in summer and winter ✔ Encounters with Scheffau personalities in the village and on the Alpine pastures and huts
Cycling
✔ Leisurely tours or longer excursions starting in Ellmau ✔ Stunningly beautiful resting places ✔ Route network of over 350 km of cycle and mountain bike trails ✔ The four Wilder Kaiser villages are only a maximum of 15 kilometres apart and are connected by cycle trails. This is ideal for exploring the region on two wheels
Cross-country skiing
✔ Over 55 km of groomed trails throughout the region ✔ For classic and skating techniques: village trail and Sonnenloipe trail in Scheffau ✔ Connection with the cross-country ski trail network in Söll and Ellmau ✔ Idyllic natural landscape and stunning views of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range ✔ Daily until 9:30 pm: Cross-country skiing on the floodlit night trail
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Village evening in Scheffau
Forest bathing
Kaiserkrone Trail
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Are you looking for peace and relaxation? Do you appreciateenjoyment at the highest levels? Are you keen to slow down, discover unique gems of nature and practice various mountain sports? Do you appreciate personal encounters, cosy get-togethers and Tirolean traditions?
Then Scheffau is the right place for you! Let the charm of the relaxing village convince you and experience unforgettable days on the sunny plateau of the Wilder Kaiser region. Scheffau re-energises!