St. Johann in Tirol
A Family Skiing World.

Take your first turns on the freshly groomed slopes and watch the winter sun turn the snow into a field of diamonds - St. Johann in Tirol is your family skiing paradise!

If you are looking for a memorable winter holiday, St. Johann in Tirol might be just your new dream resort. Together with its neighbouring villages Oberndorf, Kirchdorf and Erpfendorf the region awaits with all kinds of activities! From skiing, cross-country skiing and biathlon to winter hiking, tobogganing, and ice skating - St. Johann in Tirol caters for all ages and interests. Want to put your nerves to a test? Try the flying fox winter parcours, head tandem paragliding, sky diving or book a hot air balloon ride. And if you'd rather just stretch your legs after an outdoorsy day, cuddle up at a traditional hut an indulge in a large portion of Kaiserschmarren.

St. Johann in Tirol is an exceptionally family-friendly resort. If you are travelling with little ones or are just getting reacquainted with the slopes, Erpfendorf and Kirchdorf are the perfect choice for your first turns. Your kids will love the company of the regions' mascot and its lucky charm, the little yeti, Yappy Yapadu.

Experience the Austrian winter dream on and away from the slopes and dive into the alpine way of life - Welcome to St. Johann in Tirol!

Facts & Figures
Altitude659 - 1,604 m
Highest pointHarschbichl, 1,604 m
Slopes40 km
Cross-country trails170 km
Winter hiking trails100 km
Ski schools6
Lifts17
Huts & restaurants18
Family-friendlya resort for all ages
Why visit St. Johann in Tirol

Experiences on the slopes

Experiences away from the slopes

Culinary Delights

Kaiserschmarren, Tiroler Gröstl, Käsespätzle - you name it, the traditional huts and inns in St. Johann in Tirol have all the winter favourites!

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Insider's Tip

Guided Moonlight Winter Hike

Take part in one of the weekly guided winter hikes in the region. We especially recommend the nightly tours where you head out with torches and get to see the fairy tale winter landscapes at moonshine. A romantic date night or a fun adventure for the whole family.

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Mountain Huts

  • Grander Schupf

    Right at the middle station of the Eichenhof lifts at 1,000, a popular meet up place for skiers and hikers alike.

  • Stanglalm

    This hut celebrates its 100th birthday! Beloved for its homemade and local delicacies including various strudel variations.

  • Angerer Alm

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

  • Fischbachalm

    Right in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve in the Kaiserbach valley.

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.

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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