Forest and Family Trail in Thierbach
Summer A short, quiet circular walk in the highest village of the Wildschönau
Culture in the Wildschönau and surroundings · Summer
Visiting Zell am Ziller
Lively Zillertal village with the Gauderfest and the Zillertalbahn
Zell am Ziller lies in the Zillertal and is a traditional village with Tyrolean-style houses and the baroque parish church of St Veit from the 18th century, whose tower and baptismal font survive from a Gothic predecessor. It is best known for the Gauderfest, a large spring and costume festival held every year on the first weekend of May, with a Sunday parade of more than 2,000 people in traditional dress.
In summer it is a pleasant stop for coffee, a stroll through the village and a visit to the church. It also lies on the Zillertalbahn route between Jenbach and Mayrhofen; check the timetable if you want to ride the steam train. Zell itself is not a big programme, so combine it with another activity in the valley.
Place: Zell am Ziller
- AgeAll ages
- DurationApprox. 1 to 2 hours
- CostWalking around is free
- DistanceApprox. 55 to 60 min by car
- SeasonAll year; Gauderfest in early May
- LocationZell am Ziller, Zillertal
Tips
- The Gauderfest is on the first weekend of May; in summer the village is quieter.
- Check the Zillertalbahn timetable if you want to ride the steam train.
- Take a look inside the baroque parish church of St Veit.
- Combine the village with a cable car, a walk or another outing in the Zillertal.
Practical
Zell am Ziller is about 55 to 60 minutes by car from Niederau: via Wörgl on the A12 to Jenbach and then up the Zillertal road. There is parking in the village.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Gauderfest in Zell am Ziller?
Every year on the first weekend of May.
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Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
To Hotel Wastlhof · Wildschönau tourist office · More about staying in Niederau