Pertisau
Village on the western shore of Lake Achensee, at the foot of the Karwendel
Inn valley
Angath
Small Inn valley village near Kufstein with a rich river-shipping past
Angath is one of the smallest municipalities in the Kufstein district: under 3.5 km² in area, set on the Inn in the lower Inn valley. It is not a tourist hub but a quiet farming village, with the Kitzbühel Alps rising on one side and the valley floor on the other.
The village has a surprising past. In the 15th and 16th centuries Angath was a centre of Tyrolean river shipping and boatbuilding; together with Hall in Tirol and Langkampfen it was one of the three main ports in Tyrol. The parish church of the Holy Spirit, on the southern edge of the village, is first mentioned in 1220 and took its present Baroque form in 1746-47.
Nearby, at about 1,520 m, lies the Hundalm, home to the Buchacker ice and dripstone cave (also called the Hundalm ice cave). The cave belongs to the neighbouring municipality of Angerberg and can only be visited in season, so check opening times and the route beforehand. Angath suits families who want a short, quiet outing with a touch of history, combined with a cycle ride or walk along the Inn.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 30 min.
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits quiet-minded visitors and families combining history, a cave visit and a bike ride.
What to see and do
- Parish church of the Holy Spirit, first mentioned in 1220 and rebuilt in Baroque style in 1746-47.
- A village stroll that picks up traces of the shipping past: in the late Middle Ages Angath was one of Tyrol's three major ports.
- The Hundalm with the Buchacker ice and dripstone cave at about 1,520 m (on Angerberg territory), a special summer outing.
- Cycling and walking across the flat Inn valley, for example towards Kufstein or Wörgl.
- Kufstein and its fortress are a short drive away, handy for a day trip in the region.
From Niederau
About 30 minutes by car from Niederau: via Oberau and Wörgl into the lower Inn valley, then towards Kufstein.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Is Angath worth a trip from Niederau?
Angath is small and quiet. It is mainly of interest for its shipping history and Baroque church, and easy to combine with Kufstein or the Hundalm.
Is the Hundalm ice cave in Angath?
No, it lies in the neighbouring municipality of Angerberg, at about 1,520 m. Ask about opening times beforehand.
More places in Inn valley
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Maurach
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Kirchbichl
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Useful guides
Day trips from Niederau: 7 outings with route and programme
Innsbruck, Kitzbühel, Kufstein, Achensee, Zillertal and more, with drive times and day plans.
Getting to Niederau: by car, train, plane and on the spot
Everything about the trip to the Wildschönau and getting around the valley, from motorway to ski bus.
When to visit Niederau: month by month
From ski season to autumn colours: what is open and how busy it gets, period by period.
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. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
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