Inn valley
Volders
A rococo church, a forest lake and walks into the Voldertal
Volders lies in the Inn Valley, about 15 km east of Innsbruck, at roughly 558 m. The village sits south of the Inn, between the valley floor and the Voldertal, and is a quiet place without heavy tourist crowds.
Its best-known building is the Karlskirche, a rococo monastery church counted among the finest rococo buildings in Tyrol. Right next to it is a small forest lake, a pleasant spot for a short walk or a picnic. A little further on, the castles of Aschach and Friedberg stand in parkland.
For families staying in Niederau, Volders works best as a stop on a day out to Innsbruck or Hall. Those who want more activity can hike or mountain-bike up the Voldertal, or cycle a stretch of the Inn cycle path along the valley floor. The village is small and easy to take in, so you do not need a whole day for it. Bring a snack for the walk, or combine the visit with lunch in one of the nearby towns in the valley.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 50 min.
- Elevation558 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits those after quiet and a stop on the way to Innsbruck or Hall.
What to see and do
- The Karlskirche is a rococo monastery church and the village landmark.
- A small forest lake next to the church suits a short walk.
- The castles of Aschach and Friedberg stand in parkland with notable trees.
- The Voldertal has a network of hiking routes and mountain-bike trails.
- The Inn cycle path runs along the valley floor towards Innsbruck or Kufstein.
From Niederau
About 50 minutes by car from Niederau, via Wörgl and the A12 Inn Valley motorway towards Innsbruck.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Is Volders a good place for a day trip?
On its own it is small, but the Karlskirche and the forest lake combine well with a visit to Hall or Innsbruck.
Where is Volders?
In the Inn Valley, about 15 km east of Innsbruck and south of the Inn, at roughly 558 m.
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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