Day trips from Innsbruck
16 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Innsbruck, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
20 km01 · Hidden town · GermanyMittenwaldPainted alpine houses below steep peaks, known for violin making.
Trains run from Munich and Innsbruck, about 1.5 hours from Munich.
30 km02 · Nature spotAchenseeTyrol's largest lake, nicknamed the Fjord of the Alps.
A steam rack railway climbs up from Jenbach in summer. Buses run from Jenbach too.
30 km03 · Nature spot · GermanyPartnach GorgeA narrow gorge with a path carved through the rock near Garmisch.
Walk from the Olympic ski stadium in Garmisch, about 20 minutes.
40 km04 · Nature spot · GermanyEibseeA clear green lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
Buses run from Garmisch. The Zugspitze cable car starts here too.
60 km05 · Nature spotKrimml WaterfallsAustria's highest waterfalls, falling in three huge steps.
Buses run from Zell am See, about 1.5 hours. There's a paid car park at the entrance.
60 km06 · Popular town · GermanyNeuschwanstein (Füssen)A fairytale castle on a crag above alpine lakes.
Trains from Munich to Füssen, then a bus to the village of Hohenschwangau. From there it's a steep walk or a shuttle up.
75 km07 · Nature spot · ItalyVal di FunesA little church in green meadows below the jagged Odle peaks.
Buses run from Bressanone (Brixen). Easiest by car.
80 km08 · Nature spot · ItalyDolomites (Ortisei)A mountain village at the foot of the Seceda ridge and the Alpe di Siusi meadows.
Buses run from Bolzano and Bressanone. Easiest by car.
80 km09 · Nature spot · ItalyLago di BraiesAn emerald mountain lake with wooden rowing boats below sheer peaks.
In summer the road to the lake has access limits for cars during the day; check the rules and book, or take the bus from the valley.
100 km10 · Nature spot · ItalyTre Cime di LavaredoThree huge rock towers, the icon of the Dolomites.
A toll road climbs to the Rifugio Auronzo, where the loop starts. In summer you can also come by bus.
105 km11 · Nature spot · ItalyLago di SorapisA milky-blue mountain lake reached by a hike near Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Drive or take a bus to Passo Tre Croci near Cortina, where the trail starts.
105 km12 · Hidden townZell am SeeA lake town with a glacier and alpine peaks right above it.
Direct trains run from Salzburg, about 1.5 hours. The town centre is walkable.
110 km13 · Nature spotGrossglockner RoadA high alpine road to Austria's highest mountain and its glacier.
It's a toll road between Bruck in Salzburgland and Heiligenblut in Carinthia, open roughly May to October.
125 km14 · Nature spot · GermanyKönigsseeA fjord-like lake in the Bavarian Alps, with a red-domed chapel on its shore.
Buses run from Berchtesgaden. Electric boats cross the lake.
135 km15 · Hidden town · GermanyLindauAn island town on Lake Constance with a lion statue guarding its harbour.
Trains run to Lindau-Insel station right on the island.
145 km16 · Nature spot · SwitzerlandBernina Pass (Pontresina)Glaciers and high mountain lakes along the Bernina Express railway.
The Bernina railway runs from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy.Questions
Day trips from Innsbruck: good to know
What are the best day trips from Innsbruck?
Our favourite hidden places near Innsbruck are Mittenwald (20 km), Achensee (30 km), Partnach Gorge (30 km) and Eibsee (40 km). All 16 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Innsbruck?
All of them are within about 150 km of Innsbruck in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.