Ellmau
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Ellmau is a municipality in the district of Kufstein
in the Austria
n region of Sölllandl
. It can be found 12 km southeast of Kufstein
as well as 9 km west of Sankt Johann in Tirol. It is located at an elevation of 820 m above sea level
. It has a population of 2,660 on an area of 36.40 km². It was mentioned for the first time in the records in 1155 and is nowadays part of the Ski Welt skiing area.
Ellmau is in very picturesque alpine countryside famed for its proximity to the Wilder Kaiser
mountains and the steep wooded and meadowed hills to the south.
The village is a very popular vacation resort both in winter and summer. In winter a variety of winter sports are possible on the local pistes and, in summer, the area is ideal for walking, mountain biking and climbing.
lift which is also a gondola lift
. You can then take the lift down the other side of the Hohe Salve to Hopfgarten.
Individual tickets for these lifts can be bought at the stations or weekly, fortnightly and season passes from tourist information; these cover most lifts in the Skiwelt area.
There are no lifts going up the Wilder Kaiser side except for one located in Kufstein. Taxis are available up to the Wochenbrunn from which you need to walk to ascend further.
and Salzburg
or joins the B170 south to Zell Am See
and Carinthia
. The B178 also runs west to Kufstein
and Innsbruck
. The nearest autobahn is at Kufstein and heads north to Germany and Munich and southwest to Innsbruck and Italy.
The nearest main line railway stations are in Sankt Johann in Tirol, with services throughout Austria and beyond, and in Kufstein, with services to Germany and Italy.
The nearest airports are Salzburg Airport
and Innsbruck Airport
which offer both scheduled and holiday charter flights around Europe and also inland flights. Munich Airport offers long haul flights to the United States of America and Asia, in addition to European flights.
Ellmau is connected by the local bus network with services to Kufstein
and Sankt Johann in Tirol, the westbound bus to Kufstein goes via the village of Söll
. In the summer and winter tourist seasons there are special buses running
between Going
, Stanglwirt, Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
, Blaiken and Söll
(Hohe Salve), ideal for skiers or summer hikers.
Kufstein (district)
The Bezirk Kufstein is an administrative district in Tyrol, Austria. It borders Bavaria in the north, the Kitzbühel district in the southeast, and the Schwaz district in the southwest....
in the Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n region of Sölllandl
Sölllandl
Sölllandl is a local term for a geographical region in Austria that covers the villages of Söll , Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, Ellmau and Going am Wilden Kaiser in the Tyrolean Unterland between Wörgl and St...
. It can be found 12 km southeast of Kufstein
Kufstein
Kufstein is a city in Tyrol, Austria, located along the river Inn, in the lower Inn valley, near the border with Bavaria, Germany, and is the site of a post World War II French sector United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Displaced Persons camp.Kufstein is the second largest city...
as well as 9 km west of Sankt Johann in Tirol. It is located at an elevation of 820 m above sea level
Sea level
Mean sea level is a measure of the average height of the ocean's surface ; used as a standard in reckoning land elevation...
. It has a population of 2,660 on an area of 36.40 km². It was mentioned for the first time in the records in 1155 and is nowadays part of the Ski Welt skiing area.
Ellmau is in very picturesque alpine countryside famed for its proximity to the Wilder Kaiser
Kaisergebirge
The Kaisergebirge is a mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps and Eastern Alps. It consists of two main mountain ridges – the Zahmer Kaiser to the north and the Wilder Kaiser to the south. The entire range is situated in the Austrian state of Tyrol between the town of Kufstein and the...
mountains and the steep wooded and meadowed hills to the south.
The village is a very popular vacation resort both in winter and summer. In winter a variety of winter sports are possible on the local pistes and, in summer, the area is ideal for walking, mountain biking and climbing.
Lifts
The adjacent hills to the south of Ellmau have several lifts and a railway ascending them. In the winter several Drag Lifts are in operation for skiers going into the lower stage of hills, in addition to smaller nursery slope lifts. The main lifts are open in both summer and winter. The Astberg is located about 1.5 km east from the village, it is a 4 person chair lift going to the top of the Astberg, where there is a cafe. About 2 km to the west of the Village is the Hartkaiser funicular cable railway which ascends the Hartkaiser taking around 7 minutes. The car has several passenger compartments and travels up and down at 30 minute intervals. At the top of the Hartkaiser is a restaurant and park with various interactive exhibits and wood carvings. About 4 km to the west at Scheffau is the Brandstadl Gondola Lift, which are 4-man cars suspended by cable. 9 km away is the Hohe SalveHohe Salve
The Hohe Salve is a well-known mountain located between Kufstein, Wörgl and Kitzbühel in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is part of the Kitzbühel Alps and is also nicknamed the Rigi of the Tyrol. Its summit is high, and in fine weather has a good view of the High Tauern and Zillertal Alps, as well...
lift which is also a gondola lift
Gondola lift
A gondola lift is a type of aerial lift, normally called a cable car, which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel cable that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate supporting towers. The cable is driven by a bullwheel in a terminal,...
. You can then take the lift down the other side of the Hohe Salve to Hopfgarten.
Individual tickets for these lifts can be bought at the stations or weekly, fortnightly and season passes from tourist information; these cover most lifts in the Skiwelt area.
There are no lifts going up the Wilder Kaiser side except for one located in Kufstein. Taxis are available up to the Wochenbrunn from which you need to walk to ascend further.
Surrounding villages and places
In a clockwise direction from the northwest are the following places.- Scheffau am Wilden KaiserScheffau am Wilden KaiserScheffau am Wilden Kaiser is a municipality in the district Kufstein in the Austrian region of the Sölllandl. It is located 8.50 km southeast of Kufstein as well as 13 km northwest of Kitzbühel and has 3 sub-districts. Main source of income is Summer tourism; the village possesses a...
. This is a small village in the foothills of the Wilder Kaiser, it has a few guest houses a shop and cafe. It is also residential. - Blaiken a small hamlet adjacent to Scheffau located next to the Bransdadl gondola lift.
- Auwald. A mostly residential hamlet.
- Sonnseit.
- GoingGoing am Wilden KaiserGoing am Wilden Kaiser is a municipality in the district of Kitzbühel in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It is located 8.5 km northwest of Kitzbühel and 5 km west of Sankt Johann in Tirol. The village has 1851 inhabitants, 5 sub-districts and was mentioned as Gouwingen for the first time in 1160....
. A moderate sized village with a church, various hotels and pensions, a few shops and restaurants. Going is located near the Asberg chair lift. - Stanglwirt. A large hotel is located here.
- Prama. Mainly residential housing and farming.
- Sankt Johann in Tirol. This is a large town at the foot of the Kitzbuhel Horn. There is a large shopping area, with many gift shops and a retail park on outside of town. The town has a railway station and bus terminus. There is a hospital in the town. There is also a general aviation airfield. The town also has a brewery where Huber beer is made.
- Reith bei KitzbühelReith bei KitzbühelReith bei Kitzbühel is a municipality in the Kitzbühel district and is located 4.50 km northwest of Kitzbühel. Main source of income is tourism. It has 1708 inhabitants.-External links:*...
. A small village to the south east of Ellmau. It is visible below from the Asberg. - Kirchberg in TirolKirchberg in TirolKirchberg in Tirol is a municipality in Tyrol, Austria, in the Kitzbühel district. It is located 6 km west of Kitzbühel at an elevation of 837 m above sea level. The population in 2001 was 4,958, on an area of 97,76 km² Kirchberg in Tirol is a municipality in Tyrol, Austria, in the Kitzbühel...
. A moderately sized village with guesthouses, pensions, and houses. - Brixen im ThaleBrixen im Thale- Village development :From 2009 to 2010 the village square in front of the community hall was thoroughly renovated and extended. The cobblestones were replaced and the square enlarged and raised. The fountain was moved to a new site, next to the beech tree, which had to stay where it was.Red and...
. A moderate sized village with pensions and a schnapps distillery. - WestendorfWestendorf, AustriaWestendorf is a municipality in the Kitzbühel district and is located 13.70 km west of Kitzbühel as well as 12 km southeast of Wörgl in the Brixental valley. The community is a popular ski resort as well as a popular location for Summer tourism especially for excursions and walking-tours....
. A small resort village in the BrixentalBrixentalThe Brixental is a southeastern side valley of the Tyrolean Lower Inn Valley in Austria with a length of about 30 km. Near Wörgl the Brixental and Inn valleys meet...
valley. - Hopfgarten im BrixentalHopfgarten im BrixentalHopfgarten im Brixental is a market town in Tyrol, Austria, in the Kitzbühel district. It is located at an elevation of 622 m above sea level. With an area of 166.57 km² it is the largest municipality in the district, and among the largest in Tyrol....
. Village located on the southern side of the Hohe Salve. Can be reached by chairlift from SöllSöllSöll is a municipality with 3571 inhabitants in the district of Kufstein in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It is located 9 km south of Kufstein as well as 9 km east of Wörgl. The village consists of 25 parts. Main sources of income are agriculture and tourism.- Tourist attractions :Söll is one...
. - SöllSöllSöll is a municipality with 3571 inhabitants in the district of Kufstein in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It is located 9 km south of Kufstein as well as 9 km east of Wörgl. The village consists of 25 parts. Main sources of income are agriculture and tourism.- Tourist attractions :Söll is one...
. Resort village located to west of Ellmau. It has some shops cafes, hotels and is located near the Hohe Salve gondola lift, from where you can reach Hopfgarten.
Road links and transport
Ellmau is well served by good roads, linked to the European road network. The village is located on the south side of the B178 road which bypasses the village, and travels east toward Sankt Johann in Tirol where it continues northeast to LoferLofer
Lofer is a market town in the Pinzgau region of Salzburg in Austria. It also hosts a lovely ski resort, with 48km of pisted runs.-Overview:...
and Salzburg
Salzburg
-Population development:In 1935, the population significantly increased when Salzburg absorbed adjacent municipalities. After World War II, numerous refugees found a new home in the city. New residential space was created for American soldiers of the postwar Occupation, and could be used for...
or joins the B170 south to Zell Am See
Zell am See
Zell am See is the capital city of the Zell am See district in the Austrian state of Salzburg. The city has about 10,000 inhabitants.Zell am See is a tourist destination and a transportation hub for the region...
and Carinthia
Carinthia (state)
Carinthia is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps it is chiefly noted for its mountains and lakes.The main language is German. Its regional dialects belong to the Southern Austro-Bavarian group...
. The B178 also runs west to Kufstein
Kufstein
Kufstein is a city in Tyrol, Austria, located along the river Inn, in the lower Inn valley, near the border with Bavaria, Germany, and is the site of a post World War II French sector United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Displaced Persons camp.Kufstein is the second largest city...
and Innsbruck
Innsbruck
- Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus...
. The nearest autobahn is at Kufstein and heads north to Germany and Munich and southwest to Innsbruck and Italy.
The nearest main line railway stations are in Sankt Johann in Tirol, with services throughout Austria and beyond, and in Kufstein, with services to Germany and Italy.
The nearest airports are Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport or W. A. Mozart Airport is the second largest airport in Austria.Salzburg Airport presents itself as a modern regional airport, which creates jobs and plays an ever increasing role as a strong investor in the economy and the tourist industry...
and Innsbruck Airport
Innsbruck Airport
-External links:*...
which offer both scheduled and holiday charter flights around Europe and also inland flights. Munich Airport offers long haul flights to the United States of America and Asia, in addition to European flights.
Ellmau is connected by the local bus network with services to Kufstein
Kufstein
Kufstein is a city in Tyrol, Austria, located along the river Inn, in the lower Inn valley, near the border with Bavaria, Germany, and is the site of a post World War II French sector United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Displaced Persons camp.Kufstein is the second largest city...
and Sankt Johann in Tirol, the westbound bus to Kufstein goes via the village of Söll
Söll
Söll is a municipality with 3571 inhabitants in the district of Kufstein in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It is located 9 km south of Kufstein as well as 9 km east of Wörgl. The village consists of 25 parts. Main sources of income are agriculture and tourism.- Tourist attractions :Söll is one...
. In the summer and winter tourist seasons there are special buses running
between Going
Going am Wilden Kaiser
Going am Wilden Kaiser is a municipality in the district of Kitzbühel in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It is located 8.5 km northwest of Kitzbühel and 5 km west of Sankt Johann in Tirol. The village has 1851 inhabitants, 5 sub-districts and was mentioned as Gouwingen for the first time in 1160....
, Stanglwirt, Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser is a municipality in the district Kufstein in the Austrian region of the Sölllandl. It is located 8.50 km southeast of Kufstein as well as 13 km northwest of Kitzbühel and has 3 sub-districts. Main source of income is Summer tourism; the village possesses a...
, Blaiken and Söll
Söll
Söll is a municipality with 3571 inhabitants in the district of Kufstein in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It is located 9 km south of Kufstein as well as 9 km east of Wörgl. The village consists of 25 parts. Main sources of income are agriculture and tourism.- Tourist attractions :Söll is one...
(Hohe Salve), ideal for skiers or summer hikers.