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Kaunertaler Gletscher & Fendels: Your Summer in the mountains
Green meadows and forests, rugged rocks, eternal ice and crystal-clear lakes – the mountain landscape around the Kaunertal Glacier shows its full diversity in summer. In the midst of this impressive panorama, you feel boundless freedom and leave everyday life behind you. Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, whether you are travelling alone or with the family: experience an unforgettable summer on the Kaunertal Glacier and on the Fendels summer mountain!
Kaunertal Glacier & Fendels in summer: operation times
Would you like to start your trip right away? The Kaunertal Glacier is open for you every day in summer. The Fendels cable cars take you to the Fendels summer mountain every day in the main season and from Thursday to Sunday in the lower season. You can find the current opening hours here:
This is what awaits you in the Summer at Kaunertal & Fendels
A hike at the glacier area, a panoramic drive over the Kaunertal Scenic Road, a family day at the summer mountain Fendels … Kaunertal has something to offer for everyone in summer. Discover the highlights of the summer programme in the mountain world of Kaunertal & Fendels:
Hiking on the Kaunertal Glacier in summer
A holiday in the Kaunertal valley has many highlights for hikers: Set out on a sporty mountain tour, explore the many lakes around the glacier at a gentle pace or marvel at the impressive night sky on a starry hike, for example.
Tip: With the Mountain Guides of the Kaunertal even inexperienced glacier hikers will reach their destination safely.
Kaunertal Scenic Road:
Panoramic drive up the glacier
To get to know the Kaunertal Glacier in all its facets in summer, a ride on the Kaunertal Scenic Road is a must. On the way to the glacier centre at 2,750 m, you pass all 6 alpine altitude levels – the route is an experience especially for motorcyclists. Would you rather explore the glacier while hiking? Many walking trails start directly at the road.
Fendels Summer Mountain:
Adventure paradise for families
A trip on holiday to the Summermountain Fendels means fun and action for the whole family. Adventurous visitors will find numerous hiking routes, a mountain cart track, various themed trails and an exciting children’s programme. Trail bike fans also get their money’s worth: the Wildbachtrail takes you down to Ried in the valley at high speed.
Enjoy Tyrolean delicacies during your stay in the Kaunertal Valley
Along the Kaunertal Scenic Road, on the glacier itself and on the Fendels Summer Mountain, selected alpine pastures, huts and mountain restaurants are waiting for your visit. Enjoy the Tyrolean delicacies, which are prepared for you with lots of love, or relax with a good cup of coffee – always with a magnificent view of a unique mountain panorama.
Discover more on the Kaunertal Glacier & Fendels
Your holiday in Kaunertal has even more to offer: With the summer cards, you can choose from further excursion destinations
such as the Pitztal Glacier & Rifflsee or the Zirbenpark on the Hochzeiger.
Don't miss it: Summer highlights on the Kaunertal Glacier
Would you like to know what else there is to experience on the glacier? We don’t want to deny you two more special features:
- Visit the accessible glacier crevasse, take a guided tour through the eternal ice and learn more about the formation of the impressive Kaunertal Glacier.
- Get into the barrier-free Karlesjochbahn and once at the top enjoy the three-country view of the highest peaks in Austria, Italy and Switzerland. A quick visit to Italy is also included: the national border passes right through the viewing platform.
Plan your summer holiday in Kaunertal
Destination station: Zams / Landeck station
How to get from the Zams / Landeck train station to the Kaunertal:
- by public bus
- by taxi (journey takes about 25 minutes)
- Shuttle service from the hotel – depending on the agreement with the respective accommodation provider
