Ellmau at the Wilder Kaiser
Where film and mountain scenery accompany your holiday
Ellmau lies at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser and offers direct access to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental all year round. The modern 10-seater Hartkaiserbahn gondola lift takes you to the hiking and skiing area as well as to Ellmi's magic world with themed trails and play stations. Two panoramic golf courses with 27 and 9 holes, marked hiking and cycling trails as well as filming locations for the TV series "Der Bergdoktor" can be reached quickly from the village. Weekly events with live music and regional cuisine bring visitors into contact with Tyrolean culture. All this makes Ellmau a holiday destination for families, active connoisseurs, culture vultures and Bergdoktor fans.
Experience Ellmau in summer
The Bergdoktor village of Ellmau welcomes you from May to November in an active and enjoyable way. Hike with a view of the Wilder Kaiser, ride an e-bike or relax in the Kaiserbad. Explore Ellmi's magic world with your family at the Hartkaiserbahn cable car with adventure stations and panoramic views.
Golfers will find the 27-hole Wilder Kaiser golf course and the 9-hole Kaisergolf golf course offer a variety of golfing opportunities amidst the mountain scenery. The Ellmau Summer Night brings music, culinary delights and crafts to the village centre every Tuesday - a meeting point for guests and locals alike.
HIGHLIGHTS IN ELLMAU IN SUMMER
- Ellmi's magic world
- Regional hiking and bathing bus "Kaiserjet"
- Lively centre at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser
- Kaiser bath Ellmau
- Mountain Doctor filming locations
- Alpine cattle drive | Ellmau summer night | Kaiserschmarrn festival | Bergdoktor reading
Activities & excursion destinations
Mountain railways in summer

Take the Ellmau cable car up to the adventure world! The modern 10-seater "Hartkaiserbahn" gondola lift takes you up to 1,550 metres and offers direct access to the hiking & skiing area and Ellmi's Zauberwelt.
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Winter in Ellmau
In winter, Ellmau presents itself from December to April as a versatile ski village in the best location of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental. The modern 10-seater Hartkaiserbahn gondola lift takes you directly into the heart of the ski area. There are spacious practice slopes and well-equipped ski schools for beginners.
A floodlit toboggan run, winter hiking trails in the valley and on the mountain as well as the winter circuit through Ellmi's magic world, snowshoe trails, rustic privately run huts and après-ski right in the village round off the off-piste offerings.
HIGHLIGHTS IN ELLMAU IN WINTER
- Direct access to SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental
- Local ski bus
- Lively centre at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser
- Black piste "Black East"
- Four ski schools
- Cross-country ski trails
- Astberg toboggan run with valley descent to Ellmau
- Ellmauer Skinight - SkiShow | large practice area in the valley | Ápres-Ski
Winter activities
Arrival & mobility
There are several ways to get to Ellmau: Drivers can use the Inntal motorway (A12) and take the Kufstein-Süd (toll-free) or Wörgl-Ost exits. If you are travelling by train, travel to Kufstein, Wörgl or St. Johann and change there to a bus or taxi. For air travellers, Innsbruck, Munich or Salzburg are the nearest airports. All details on routes, timetables and connections can be found directly at the respective means of transport.
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