Familienland Pillersee (St. Jakob in Haus)
Summer Children's leisure park with slides, trampolines and water fun in the Pillerseetal
Brixental and Kitzbühel Alps
St. Jakob in Haus
Smallest municipality in the Pillerseetal, sunny and quiet, with Familienland
St. Jakob in Haus lies at roughly 855 m between Fieberbrunn and St. Ulrich am Pillersee. With around eight hundred residents it is the smallest municipality in the Kitzbühel district, and tourism is its main source of income.
The village is known as the sunniest in the Pillerseetal, in both summer and winter. That makes it a pleasant starting point for hikes, for example to the Buchensteinwand (1,558 m) with the Jakobskreuz. A pilgrimage route also passes through the village. Because of its modest size the village is easy to get around and quiet. It is not a place for nightlife, but it works well for a relaxed day in nature.
For families, Familienland Pillerseetal is a well-known attraction, with a family roller coaster, a rafting course, Viking land and a climbing hall. In winter you can cross-country ski on a sunny trail that continues via St. Ulrich to Hochfilzen. At the end of June the Stoabergmarsch takes place, a 24-hour hiking event heading towards Leogang. If you want to see more, combine your visit with nearby Fieberbrunn or the Pillersee at St. Ulrich, both only a few kilometres away.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 50 min.
- Elevation855 m
- RegionBrixental and Kitzbühel Alps
- Best forFamilies and walkers looking for a quiet, sunny village.
What to see and do
- Familienland Pillerseetal with a family roller coaster, rafting course, Viking land and climbing hall.
- Hiking to the Buchensteinwand (1,558 m) and the Jakobskreuz.
- Pilgrimage route and Besinnungsweg through the village.
- Cross-country skiing on a sunny trail continuing to Hochfilzen.
- Stoabergmarsch, a 24-hour hiking event at the end of June.
From Niederau
About 50 minutes by car from Niederau, roughly via Wörgl and Kitzbühel towards Fieberbrunn. Check the current route before setting off.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Things to do in and around here
Frequently asked questions
What is Familienland Pillerseetal?
An adventure park for families with a family roller coaster, a rafting course, Viking land and a climbing hall. Check opening times and prices beforehand.
Can you cross-country ski from St. Jakob in Haus?
Yes, the trail is described as sunny and continues via St. Ulrich am Pillersee to Hochfilzen.
More places in Brixental and Kitzbühel Alps
Fieberbrunn
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St. Ulrich am Pillersee
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Waidring
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Aurach bei Kitzbühel
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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.
To Hotel Wastlhof · Wildschönau tourist office · More about staying in Niederau