Hopfgarten
Holidays between the historic town centre and Hoher Salve
Hopfgarten im Brixental lies at the foot of the Hohe Salve and is one of the sunniest places in the Kitzbühel Alps. The town centre with its historic core and market character dominates the townscape. In winter, direct access to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental by cable car provides convenient access to one of the largest ski areas in Austria. In summer, the mountain railway takes you up to the summit of the Hohe Salve with its sweeping panoramic views. The gondola runs from spring and into autumn. Hopfgarten serves as a starting point for hikes to the Kleine Salve, Brixen, Söll or Itter, suitable for different hiking levels. The idyllic district of Kelchsau with its unspoilt nature and rustic Alpine pastures is also a popular destination for families, long-distance hikers and active nature lovers of all ages.
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Experience Hopfgarten in summer
In summer, Hopfgarten offers a wide range of opportunities to experience the mountains. From May to November, the cable car takes guests in comfort to the summit of the Hohe Salve, where they can not only enjoy the panoramic views but also attend church services in Austria's highest pilgrimage church.
The village centre is particularly lively at this time of year, with bars, restaurants and small shops. Salvenaland with its swimming lake and summer toboggan run is a popular destination for families. Traditional events characterise the summer: in June, midsummer bonfires are lit and the Dirndl and Lederhosen Days are celebrated. During the Brixental Valley Mountain Illuminations in August, numerous fireworks light up the mountain slopes. With the Mountain Experience-Card, you can not only travel to the summit of the Hohe Salve, but also use all 14 summer mountain lifts in the region to explore the adventure worlds.
IN HOPFGARTEN IN SUMMER
- Hohe Salve (cable car to the summit)
- Train station | Free bus with guest card
- Lively centre | bars, restaurants | at the foot of the Hohe Salve
- Salvenaland with swimming lake, summer toboggan run and much more.
- Solstice bonfire | Dirndl and lederhosen days | Brixental Valley mountain lights
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Mountain railways in summer
In summer, Salvenbahn 1 runs up to 1,200 metres to the middle station and Salvenbahn 2 up to 1,829 metres to the summit of the Hohe Salve. Both lifts operate from May to November and provide easy access to hiking trails, viewpoints and huts.
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Winter in Hopfgarten
While little non-skiers are looked after in the Kids Club at the valley station, skiers can set off directly into the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental. Everyone meets up again at the summit of the Hohe Salve - pedestrians on the gondola, skiers on the pistes and ski lifts.
From the middle station, winter hiking trails lead through the snow-covered landscape, while quiet snowshoe tours are available in Kelchsau. Special highlights include New Year's Eve on the mountain, the retro ski day in March and tandem paragliding flights with landing in Hopfgarten. In the sunniest village in the Brixental Valley, you can round off a day's skiing with après-ski at sunset.
- Access to SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental
- Local ski bus | railway station
- Lively centre | bars, restaurants | at the foot of the Hohe Salve
- Retro ski day | New Year's Eve at the Salvenalm | Après-ski at sunset
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Arrival & mobility
You can reach Hopfgarten by car via the Inntal motorway (A12), exit Wörgl-Ost. If you are travelling by train, take the train to Hopfgarten, Kufstein, Wörgl or St. Johann - from there you can continue by bus or taxi. The nearest airport is Innsbruck, or alternatively Munich or Salzburg. Detailed information on routes, tips and connections can be found directly under the selected means of transport.
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