Neustift im Stubaital

The mighty Stubai Glacier towers up in the distance.

Altitude: 1,000 m asl

Already the Romans left their marks in this area. The Stubaital valley has been mentioned for the first time in 1000 AC under the name of “Stupeia”. However, Neustift im Stubaital is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks. Exactly 109 mountains tower in this area, some of which are more than 3,000 metres high. Neustift, located only 25 km from Innsbruck, is characterised by the parish church Saint Georg. This church, by the way the second largest village church of Tyrol, features an interior with magnificient frescos.

In Neustift (see pic) and surroundings, there are several hiking trails, for example the alpine fauna educational trail, the “Wilde Wasser Weg” and the popular Stubai high path featuring a length of about 120 km. However, there are also four outdoor swimming pools, providing refreshment on hot summer days. Moreover the summer sledge track guarantees fun and action along 40 steep turns. More comfortable? The “Stubai Alpine Express”, a pick-up train, takes you from the mountain station Koppeneck to Maria Waldrast.

One glance only makes winter sport enthusiasts’ hearts leap for joy, as there is the largest glacier skiing area of Tyrol, which is the Stubai Glacier. From October to June you can ski on 100 km of ski slopes, before enjoying après ski in one of the ski lodges. A total of 25 lift facilities take you on 3,210 m asl, hardly surprising that the Stubai Glacier is called “Kingdom of Snow”. In the unlikely case this skiing area might not satisfy yourt needs, there are also the Elfer lift facilities in the neighbouring Fulpmes and the ski centre “Schlick 2000″ and the Serles lift facilities in Mieders. Enjoy winter sports!

Our tip: A hike to the Grawa waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Austria. It is located on the Grawa alpine pasture, only a 15 minutes’ walk from the village. In summer the scenery is really great and in winter this waterfall is a real treat for ice climbers.