St. Johann in Tirol
A Family Adventure Playground

Spend an active family holiday full of kid-friendly activities in a stunning setting - that's what summer in St. Johann in Tirol is like.

Listen to the cowbells in the distance, marvel at the mountain lakes glistening in the morning sun and take in the smell of alpine flowers while exploring your surroundings: Summer in St. Johann in Tirol and its neighbours Oberndorf, Kirchdorf and Erpfendorf couldn't be more different from city life. Here, people like to take a step back and live every moment to the fullest.

St. Johann invites you to get out of the tourist zone and become a local for the time of your stay: Head on a leisurely (or challenging) hike, climb a summit or spend a whole day just sunbathing in the grass, before mingling with the locals over some hearty dumplings. And if you are travelling with little ones in tow, even better: St. Johann in Tirol is a prime family destination with tons of kid-friendly activities.

Forget the cliche pictures and find out what the Alpine lifestyle is really all about. Experience the real deal, the Austrian 'Lebensgefühl'.

Facts & Figures
Hiking trails200 km
Biking trails200 km
Cable cars1
Hotels7,500 beds
Huts & restaurants> 20
Why visit St. Johann in Tirol
Did you know?St. Johann has its own phrase for happiness: Mein Yapadu!

Highlights: The 3 best things to do in St. Johann in Tirol

Our Tips for ...

Mountain Huts

  • Stanglalm

    Beloved for their homemade strudel variations and stunning views of the Wilder Kaiser.

  • Bacheralm

    A traditional cosy hut. Try their home-made lemonades.

  • Angerer Alm

    Home to the highest wine cellar in the Kitzbühel Alps (up to 6,000 bottles from 400 international wineries).

  • Prostalm

    Hike through the mystical Teufelsgasse, then enjoy regional delights at this hut.

  • Angerlalm

    A well-deserved pitstop after exploring the stunning Griesbachklamm gorge.

Viewpoints

  • Kaiserbach valley in Kirchdorf in Tirol

    Watch the stunning rocks of the Wilder Kaiser up close. Good to know: The Wilder Kaiser nature reserve just celebrated its 60th birthday!

  • Harschbichlalm

    Welcome to St. Johann in Tirol's highest mountain inn a stone's thrown from the Harschbichlbahn mountain station. Fantastic views of the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilder Kaiser.

Culinary Delights

St. Johann in Tirol is a vibrant Baroque town that invites you to stroll, linger and enjoy yourself. Numerous cafés, restaurants, events and shops make the centre a popular meeting point.

Discover St. Johann in Tirol's culinary highlights!

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Insider's Tip

Wilder Käser Cheese Dairy

Learn all about cheese in this 400 m² showroom in Kirchdorf near St. Johann in Tirol. Take a peak into the crafting halls where 1,200 l of milk are turned into 700 wheels of cheese every single day. You'll also get to sample some local favourites.

How to get there

By Plane

The closest airports are

  • Salzburg (64 km)

  • Innsbruck (99 km),

  • Munich, Germany (161 km)

By Train/Bus

Take a train to

  • From Salzburg: Either direct train to St. Johann in Tirol or change in Wörgl (2 h – 2 h 15 min)

  • From Innsbruck: Either direct train to St. Johann in Tirol or change in Wörgl (1 h 15 min – 1 h 50 min)

  • From Munich: Change in Wörgl (2 h)

By Car

  • From Salzburg: Motorway A1 or A10 to Salzburg West exit or Bad Reichenhall exit (A8), then road 21 (D) via Lofer and road 178

  • From Innsbruck: Inntal motorway A12, Wörgl Ost exit, road 178

  • From Munich: Inntal motorway A12; then Kufstein Süd, via Eiberg (173) and road 178

Get in touch

St. Johann in Tirol

Poststraße 2

6380 St. Johann in Tirol

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