Winklmoosalm and Dürrnbachhorn
Summer Mountain walks above Reit im Winkl, just over the German border
Kufsteinerland and Wilder Kaiser
Kössen
Quiet village in the Kaiserwinkl, close to the German border
Kössen lies at about 588 metres in the Tyrolean Kaiserwinkl, in the far north-east of Tyrol close to the Bavarian border. It is regarded as the main village of the Kaiserwinkl, which since 2005 also includes Walchsee, Rettenschöss and Schwendt under one tourism brand. The village sits in a broad valley surrounded by mountains and meadows.
In summer you can walk and cycle here. The Unterberghorn (about 1,773 m) is known as one of the places in Tyrol for paragliding and hang gliding thanks to its good thermals. A well-known walk is the roughly four-kilometre Schmugglerweg at the Klobenstein. Close by lies the Walchsee, where the water in summer is typically between 20 and 24 degrees and you can swim, sail and go boating.
In winter the family ski area of Hochkössen offers around 22 km of slopes, alongside cross-country trails, winter walking paths and snowshoe routes. For a family from Niederau, Kössen is a longer day trip of just over an hour's drive, suited to those seeking peace and quiet. Check opening times and the weather beforehand.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 65 min.
- Elevation588 m
- RegionKufsteinerland and Wilder Kaiser
- Best forSuits families and nature lovers seeking peace and quiet.
What to see and do
- Walking and cycling in the Kaiserwinkl.
- The Schmugglerweg at the Klobenstein: a walk of about 4 km.
- The Unterberghorn (about 1,773 m), known among paragliders and hang gliders.
- The nearby Walchsee: swimming, sailing and boating in summer.
- Winter: the Hochkössen family ski area (about 22 km of slopes), cross-country trails and winter walking paths.
From Niederau
About 65 minutes by car from Niederau, via Wörgl, Kufstein and then towards Kössen/Walchsee.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
3D archery in Kössen
Summer Stalk 3D targets through the forest with a bow
Hiking near Kössen, Kaiserwinkl
Summer Quiet walks by the Kaiser mountains, away from the crowds
Kaiserwinkl near Kössen
Summer A day of water, mountains and sky between Tyrol and Bavaria
Kössen Forest Pool
Summer Heated outdoor pool in the woods near Kössen
Kaiserwinkl Golf, Kössen
Summer Nine-hole course in the Kaiserwinkl
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kössen?
In the Tyrolean Kaiserwinkl, in north-east Tyrol close to the Bavarian border.
Is Kössen a good day trip from Niederau?
Yes, provided you allow roughly an hour each way; it is a quiet destination.
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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