Kleinwalsertal

A special corner of Austria
Ready for an active break in the mountains? Breathe in the clear alpine air, savour regional flavours, and let Kleinwalsertal welcome you.

Accessible by road only from Germany, Kleinwalsertal can conveniently be reached without a motorway vignette. From the broad high valley at around 1,000 metres, mountains rise into the sky. While summer attracts hikers to unspoilt alpine nature, winter invites skiers to carve down slopes across shared cross-border ski areas.

Family time
Great fun for the whole family! “Burmi”, the friendly Kleinwalsertal mascot, joins young guests on many adventures along the trails and slopes. The weekly programme has lots to offer: in summer, children can explore nature or try climbing for the first time. In winter, there is skiing, cross-country skiing, winter walking, and sledging. Many hotels and holiday apartments warmly welcome families with child-friendly services.

Mountain experiences
In summer, around 185 km of natural hiking trails lead up to alpine pastures, into quiet valleys, and onto panoramic peaks. Mountain bikers, climbers, and mountain runners will also find a wide range of routes and alpine trails across three altitude levels between 1,086 and 2,533 metres. A top event highlight for trail runners is the Walser Trail Challenge, held every year at the end of July.
Winter brings endless snow fun. The ski areas start right from the villages and extend up to 2,200 metres above sea level. There is also a cross-border ski area: from Kleinwalsertal, skiers can easily carve across into Oberstdorf in Germany. Plenty of variety is guaranteed by exciting snow parks, perfectly prepared winter hiking trails, cross-country ski tracks, and toboggan runs.

Culinary delights
When it comes to culinary enjoyment, Kleinwalsertal places specialities from the region front and centre. Typical specialities include local beef, game, and alpine cheese made in local dairies and on mountain pastures. You can enjoy these delicious dishes in traditional restaurants and mountain huts. Kleinwalsertal invites you to discover its local food in every season.

Cultural life
Stories of the Walser people, who once settled the valley and whose heritage shapes local culture to this day, come alive along the Walser culture trails. A diverse calendar of events runs throughout the year – from atmospheric Advent markets and Alphorn Days to the literature festival held every two years.