Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser Travel Guide

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Photo provided by SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Photo provided by SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Photo provided by SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Photo provided by SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Photo provided by SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental

The gateway to the Wilder Kaiser, this small village abounds in the delights of alpine wellness, outdoor trails and sunshine.

The smallest and coziest of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental villages, Scheffau lies at the foot of Wilder Kaiser and functions as a base camp for its popular snowfields. Visit this classic alpine village with chalets nestled under the mountain amid plentiful sunshine and Tirolean beauty.

Scheffau provides direct access to the snowfields of SkiWelt, which offers 174 miles (280 kilometres) of runs, more than 90 lifts and facilities including dozens of refreshment stops. Try the unique cross-country skiing trail in the Scheffau area that is lit up at night for a dramatic trip over these gorgeous ski fields, the Nachtloipe Scheffau. Use this route to reach nearby Soell or Ellmau. Above Scheffau are the beginnings of the renowned Tiroler Adlerweg, which translates as “eagle trail,” an extended hiking path past some of Tirol’s loveliest villages, peaks and views.

The Hintersteinersee is a huge fresh, shining mountain lake, perfect for swimming in summer and pristine and frozen in winter. Gaze into the reflection of the dramatic rocky mountain peaks on its still surface or jump into blue-green water clean enough to drink. Begin or end your hike through the hills here. Have great family fun at KaiserWelt Scheffau, which has obstacle courses, treehouses and its own lake. This theme park is on the Brandstadl mountain at an elevation of 5,400 feet (1.6 kilometres) get here using the ski lift.

In this part of the world it’s a delight to discover the particular alpine brand of wellness, especially using the sparkling waters around Scheffau. Try the Kneipp-Trail for this experience, with a barefoot path, a special “inhalatory facility” where you can breathe fresh air enriched with essential oil of pine and a designated meditation space to be enriched by mountain serenity. The trailhead is next to the village church.

The mountains and fields around Scheffau are popular for cycling and especially appreciated for e-biking. Charging stations are scattered around the area. Try this new mode of transportation as you enjoy the alpine summer.

Hotel Leitenhof SUPERIOR

Hotel Leitenhof SUPERIOR

4.5 out of 5
Leiten 33, Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
The price is Rp5.207.175 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp5.207.175
Rp5.860.199 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Brandstadl Cable Car ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Perfect Ski Getaway
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Hotel Leitenhof. The royal chalet was perfect for us and had more than everything we needed for 8 days of skiing. Skiwelt was a short drive away, and if you don't have a car (or don't want to park at the ski resort) a shuttle runs frequently. The food was great, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

Hotel Leitenhof SUPERIOR
Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection

Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection

5 out of 5
Eichenheim 8-9, Kitzbuhel
The price is Rp4.250.106 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp4.250.106
Rp4.807.422 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kitzbühel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection
Arabella Alpenhotel am Spitzingsee, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Arabella Alpenhotel am Spitzingsee, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Seeweg 7, Spitzingsee, Schliersee, BY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.292.194 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp3.292.194
Rp3.598.343 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Schliersee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a private beach. Popular attractions Church of St Bernhard and Taubenstein Cable ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (117 reviews)
"Absolutely Amazing"

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Arabella Alpenhotel am Spitzingsee, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
All-Suite Resort Fieberbrunn

All-Suite Resort Fieberbrunn

4 out of 5
Dorfstraße 25, Fieberbrunn, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star spa apartment in Fieberbrunn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fieberbrunn Cable Car and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Lovely, clean hotel. Very close to public transit and ski resorts. Had a gym, spa and laundry available."

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025

All-Suite Resort Fieberbrunn
Alpine Homes - Hopfgarten Zentrum

Alpine Homes - Hopfgarten Zentrum

4 out of 5
Marktgasse 2, Hopfgarten im Brixental, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star condo in Hopfgarten im Brixental. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Hohe Salve Cable Car and Brixental ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Apartment was great and super convenient"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Alpine Homes - Hopfgarten Zentrum
Aparthotel Andreas Hofer

Aparthotel Andreas Hofer

4 out of 5
Hötzendorfstraße 2, Kufstein, Tirol
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Kufstein. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free ski shuttle. Popular attractions Kufstein Fortress and Panoramabahn ...
6.8/10 (35 reviews)
"The property was clean comfortable and had exactly what we needed."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Andreas Hofer
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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