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Where is Matrei am Brenner?

Matrei am Brenner is located in the Tirolean Innsbruck Land district, Austria and is home to 937 people. Every year many tourists come from near and far to get enchanted by the second smallest municipality of Austria with its closed village centre and its richly decorated houses. Together with the villages Pfons, Trins and Mühlbach, Matrei am Brenner a is very important infrastructure base to Brenner Pass

What's the weather in Matrei am Brenner?

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What's to do at Matrei am Brenner?

The small romantic village is located in the Wipptal Valley at an elevation of 992 m above sea level and invites to undertake leisurely hiking or biking tours to interesting destinations. Surrounded by Serles – Blaser – Zuckerhütl nature reserve with Mount Serles, the most impressive peak of the lower Wipptal Valley, also called the high altar of Tirol, Matrei am Brenner is a very popular destination among hiking lovers. The famous pilgrimage site Maria Waldrast, situated at the foot of the mountain, is also part of the municipality. 

What's Going On in the Summer?

Matrei am Brenner lies directly in the middle of Wipptal Valley, so your holiday activities literally start in front of your hotel: hike through picturesque alpine pastures with a stop at an Inn or climb up one of the surrounding majestic mountains. Matrei am Brenner and Wipptal Valley are the best starting points for harmonic and attractive excursions. Discover the wild romantic Valsertal Valley, where you get the feeling that time has stood still. Enjoy the scenic hiking trail around Obernberg Lake, take a nice refreshing bath there, it's great fun for young and old. The recreational area of Maria Waldrast with its monastery offers a wide range of trails and hiking possibilities. Two themed trails were specially designed to attract families. If you come here in order to relax and to regain energy, do not miss the “well trail”, which leads via Ochsen Inn to Maria Waldrast monastery.

Not far from Matrei am Brenner, mountainbike and downhill fans can test their skills in Bikepark Tirol. Choose among different types of easy or challenging mountainbike tours. After these exciting activities it is time to have a pleasant rest in one of the many country inns where you can enjoy Tirolean hospitality in authentic atmosphere.

How Far is it from Matrei am Brenner to Innsbruck?

The distance between Innsbruck and Matrei am Brenner is 14 km. There are trains to Innsbruck three times a day. It takes 20 minutes to Innsbruck by car.

What's the elevation at Maria Waldrast?

Maria Waldrast lies at an altitude of 1,641 m and is home to the highes monastery of Central Europe. The St. Mary well adjacent to the church was already used in the 16th century. Recent studies confirm medicinal benefits of the right spinning spring water. The monastery inn can be easily reached on a toll road, parking is available. Enjoy regional delicacies on the spacious sun terrace and find a perfect hideout in the calm atmosphere of the alpine scenery

What to Do in Matrei am Brenner in the Winter?

In winter the 3,6 km-long Maria Waldrast toboggan run is a highlight. This medium-difficulty run offers long, fast curves and is one of the most beautiful and interesting runs in Tirol. Enjoy the marvellous view of Mt. Serles. The floodlit run is open until 11 pm and invites to spend a romantic evening. If you don't want to walk, you can make use of the taxi service to Maria Waldrast. 

The monastery is surrounded by a 29 km-long multi-track cross-country ski trail, leading up to an altitude of 1,770m. Enjoy this entertaining activity and be stunned by the breathtaking view of Wipptal Valley, Stubaital Valley and Innsbruck. A shuttle takes you to Bergeralm ski resort, which is only 5 km away, or to the well-known Stubai Glacier ski resort.