European Forum Alpbach
Summer Annual international conference in the Tyrolean mountain village of Alpbach
Alpbachtal
Alpbach
Tyrol's flower village at about 1,000 m, known for its timber buildings
Alpbach lies at about 1,000 m in a side valley of the Alpbachtal and has repeatedly been named Austria's prettiest village. Under a regulation from 1953, new buildings must be clad in wood from the first floor up, which keeps the village's uniform timber character. Flower boxes on the façades add colour in summer.
Beyond tourism, Alpbach is known for the European Forum Alpbach, which since 1945 has brought together academics, politicians and people from business and culture every August. For families it is the Wiedersbergerhornbahn that counts: at the top station (about 1,850 m) is the Lauserland play area, and you can toboggan down all year round on the Lauser-Sauser.
In Inneralpbach the Alpbacher Bergbauernmuseum shows the life of mountain farmers of the past. In winter Alpbach lies in the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area, with more than 100 km of slopes. Village and cable car make a fine day trip from Niederau; check seasons and times beforehand. This makes Alpbach a destination that works in both summer and winter, and remains worth a visit in less good weather.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 35 min.
- Elevation1000 m
- RegionAlpbachtal
- Best forSuits families wanting to see a pretty, authentic mountain village with a play mountain.
What to see and do
- Village centre with timber houses and flowers
- European Forum Alpbach, held every August
- Wiedersbergerhornbahn with the Lauserland play area at the top station (summer)
- Lauser-Sauser toboggan run, which can operate all year round
- Alpbacher Bergbauernmuseum in Inneralpbach
- Skiing in Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau (winter)
From Niederau
About 35 minutes by car from Niederau, via the valley road to Kundl, then along the Inn Valley towards Brixlegg and up to Alpbach.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Alpbach, Tyrol's flower village
Summer Timber farmhouses, flowers and mountains in a side valley of the Inn
Wiedersbergerhornbahn, Alpbach
Summer By gondola to alpine pastures and the Lauserland
Frequently asked questions
What is Alpbach known for?
For its timber building style, its flowers and the European Forum Alpbach, held every August since 1945.
Can you ski in Alpbach from Niederau?
Alpbach belongs to Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau, as does Niederau; one ski pass covers the area.
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.
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