Where does the milk come from and what is it going to turn into? You can find out at the ErlebnisSennerei Zillertal Dairy, just 8 km from Wachterhof. In the production facility, you can follow the entire process of hay milk processing. Behind the glass wall of the 6000 m2 production area, cheese, yogurt, butter, and other delicacies are created. Mmmakes you crave for more...

The Nature's Ice Palace at Hintertux Glacier sparkles all year round – and it will surely make your eyes sparkle too! The ice cave, discovered by chance, is only a short walk from the mountain station Gletscherbus 3. On guided tours, you can step into the wonderful world deep beneath the ski slope. Ice stalactites, giant crystals and frozen waterfalls will warm your heart despite the low temperatures.

A mysterious park. A green giant. A sparkling fairy-tale landscape. Not only girls' dreams come true in the 14 underground chambers at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. For the 100th anniversary, multimedia artist André Heller created the world of wonder in 1995. It still sparkles just like it did back then... Let yourself be enchanted!

Mighty water masses and impressive roaring announce the Krimml Waterfalls. As the largest waterfalls on the continent, they are the only natural monument in Austria with a European diploma. A path leads directly to the outdoor spectacle where you can enjoy refreshing spray and experience the power of water up close.

Rainy weather? Off to the Jenbach Museum! With 700 m2 of exhibition space and 19 rooms, there's plenty of room for curiosity. Exhibits, photos and documents provide insights into the following topics:
Industry – scythe production, Jenbacher Werke, railways
Nature – butterflies, birds, mushrooms, snails and shells
Sports – alpine and winter sports
History – Jenbach's history, significant figures from Jenbach, the South Tyrol Option Agreement from 1939

From Jenbach station, you can reach Lake Achensee in 45 minutes by steam train, accompanied by the whistle of locomotives, hissing valves, pounding pistons and hammering exhaust strokes. Upon arrival, there is a direct connection to the Achensee lake roundtrip. On the deck of elegant ships, it will take you across Tyrol's largest lake.

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Tratzberg Castle dates back to around 1500 and served as a hunting lodge for Emperor Maximilian I and the Fuggers. The late Gothic architectural gem between Jenbach and Stans was lavishly adorned in the Renaissance and has been the residence of the Counts Enzenberg since 1848. Well-preserved and fully furnished, Tratzberg Castle offers a fascinating 'audio play tour,' also available in a fairytale version for children.

Tightly bordered by the Inn River, the medieval town of Rattenberg nestles against the castle ruins on the hill (Schlossberg). The restored townhouses are home to the nearly 600 residents of Austria's smallest town. As the "glass city," it also offers handcrafted beauty: engraved and painted glass, crystal glass, plates, bowls and more. Our tip: The glassblowers are also happy to be observed at work!

You can ideally combine a visit to the town of Rattenberg with a tour of the so-called "Cemetery without the Dead".  In the Guggenberger family's "Musterfriedhof", old treasures have found a dignified place. Visitors can reflect happily and contemplatively on the inscribed sayings about becoming and passing away.

Various cultural circles, historical epochs and scenic attractions come together in Innsbruck in the heart of the Alps. The city boasts many sights – definitely not to be missed is the "Goldenes Dachl" (Golden Roof) in the old town or the Alpenzoo for younger visitors. 

"The mother of all mines," the largest silver mine of the Late Middle Ages, is located in Schwaz, Tyrol. Once the largest mining metropolis in the world, Schwaz today offers a deep look into the past. The Gold Panning Camp above Zell am Ziller also brings history to life. A multimedia presentation in the mine tells the story of the hard work underground, the lifestyle of the miners, and the economic and political situation.

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For over 800 years, Kufstein Fortress has had its visitors. In the first centuries, it was hostile armies trying to conquer the fortress. While battles had to be fought in the past to gain access, curious people are warmly welcomed today. Visitors of all ages are offered an exciting and varied program.

Board the spacecraft 'Planetarium' and travel through the world of planets, stars and galaxies. In various shows (for adults and children), you'll learn how the world and the universe around us work. Depending on the program, the Zeiss Planetarium will either bring the stars down to you or take you to the edge of the universe. Board and take off!

At the open-air museum "Tiroler Bauernhöfe" (Tyrolean Farms) in Kramsach, you can inspect 37 reconstructed original buildings – farms and outbuildings from various valleys. They are charmingly nestled into the hilly landscape and mountain backdrop, almost evoking a bit of "Heidi" feeling. Take your time and take a step back into rural living and working before industrialization.

A ride on the steam train of the Zillertalbahn also means discovering the great in the small things. Let yourself be chauffeured through the landscape of the Zillertal at a leisurely 30 kilometers per hour. A travel experience like in the time of our grandparents – nostalgia, here we come!