Where to Base
Base yourself in Kauns, the main town in the valley located near the Inn River. It offers the best access to local amenities and serves as a convenient starting point for exploring the glacier road and surrounding trails.
City hotel guide
Kaunertal
Kaunertal is a municipality and alpine valley in the Landeck district of Tyrol, Austria, situated along the upper course of the Inn River. The valley stretches 28 km from Prutz to the Kaunertal Glacier, with the main settlement of Kauns serving as the central hub. It is renowned for the Kaunertal Glacier Road, the fifth highest paved road in the Alps, reaching 2,750 meters with 29 hairpin turns. The area features a major glacier ski area operational from mid-October to mid-June, offering 35 km of slopes. Visitors can also explore the historic Bernegg Castle ruins and the impressive Gepatsch Reservoir, formed by a massive rockfill dam built in 1961. This destination appeals to travelers seeking high-altitude scenery, winter sports, and engineering marvels in a remote Alpine setting.
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Airport Connection
There is no direct airport access. Travelers typically fly into Innsbruck or Munich, then take ground transport to Landeck. From Landeck, it is approximately a 15-minute drive or bus ride to reach the entrance of the Kaunertal valley.
Best Season
The ski area operates from mid-October to mid-June due to its high elevation. Summer months are ideal for driving the glacier road and hiking. The high altitude ensures snow coverage well into spring, making it unique for extended winter sports.
Key Highlights
Visit the Gepatsch Reservoir dam, a massive engineering feat, and the ruins of 13th-century Bernegg Castle. Drive the Kaunertal Glacier Road to 2,750m for panoramic views and direct access to the ski area base, combining history, engineering, and alpine adventure.
Nearby attractions
Schwabenkopf
mountain
Rofelewand
mountain
Verpeilspitze
mountain
Watzespitze
mountain
Seekogel
mountain
Pfroslkopf
mountain in the Ötztal Alps in Tyrol
Berneck Castle
castle
Hohe Aifner Spitze
mountain in the Ötztal Alps in Tyrol
Laudegg Castle
Restored castle ruin in Austria
Luibiskogel
mountain
Hohe Geige
mountain
Eiskastenspitze
mountain in the Ötztal Alps in Tyrol
Dining
Bruderherz Fine Dine
Housed in Das Marent hotel, this stylish fine dining restaurant with its modern Alpine-inspired decor fully lives up to the name. Brothers Alexander and Christian Marent pour their heart and soul into providing their guests with a memorable dining experience. Crafted with meticulous care and high-quality ingredients, the dishes of chef Christian Marent showcase a creative fusion of regional and international flavours. The Tyrolean salmon trout with radish and saffron vinegar, and the rack of lamb with chorizo, black-eyed beans, sweetcorn and jalapeño are fine examples of this successful blend
WebsiteBeef Club
A terrific modern concept that would also be right at home in Vienna or Munich! This restaurant is to be found in the exclusive Schlosshotel at an altitude of 1 436m. The sophisticated and upscale decor is done out in a palette of elegant dark tones and the atmosphere is lively. Executive Chef Klaus Kneringer and Josef Schöndorfer are in charge of the kitchen. Highlights include the "Big Cuts", meat beautifully grilled in the Big Green Egg – the Porterhouse from Austria or the Tomahawk from the US are tempting options. Experience the cuisine in all its finesse by ordering the four- or six-cour
WebsiteGasthof Falkeis
A friendly atmosphere reigns in this family-run guesthouse and restaurant, and that is largely down to owner Barbara Falkeis, who is responsible for the cordial and attentive service. Her husband Rudolf cooks Austrian classics such as Kauner Graukassuppe (a traditional Tyrolean "grey cheese" soup) or Zwiebelrostbraten (Alpine beef with onions) roast potatoes and vegetables. Popular desserts include Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) and crêpes. Game hunted in the environs and lamb from the region are among the local ingredients that go into the carefully prepared dishes. The good à la carte sel
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