Travel guide Steinberg am Rofan
Welcome to the Tyrolean Alpine Paradise
Steinberg am Rofan is located in the Schwaz district in the
Tyrolean Unterland in Austria. The small village is secluded at the end of a ten-kilometer-long road from
Achenkirch. From there, you can reach your vacation home in Steinberg am Rofan by bus (line 8701). Achenkirch has connections to Maurach am Achensee, Pertisau, and Jenbach as well as to
Tegernsee. By car, you can reach your accommodation in Steinberg from Munich in about one and a half hours via the A8, B318, and B307 to Achenkirch and Steinberg. Book a cozy accommodation or an apartment, a house with enough living space, Wi-Fi, balcony, garden, and in the best location now and enjoy your personal journey full of peace and variety.
Summer hiking weather and guaranteed snow in winter
The climate in
Tyrol could not be more diverse: humid summers alternate with dry autumns and snow-sure winters. The alpine mountain climate is particularly noticeable in winter. Daytime temperatures in July and August usually stay below 20 °C and drop to 2 to -4 °C in winter. North of Steinberg am Rofan, the Guffert rises between the Tegernsee Blauberge and the central Rofan with almost 2,200 meters – perfect for a
ski vacation in Steinberg am Rofan with guaranteed snow.
Hearty and delicious – Alpine cuisine
To taste the typical Tyrolean Alpine cuisine, it is best to hike to one of the many huts. The menus mainly feature Tyrolean ravioli, Schlutz or Schlipfkrapfen with potato filling, or Kasknödel (cheese dumplings) with a Graukäse filling. More than a snack in between is the traditional Brettljause. On a board, bacon, sausage, cheese, eggs, and pickles are served – perfect after a long day of hiking or mountain biking. Around your vacation apartment in Steinberg am Rofan, you will find numerous places to stop for a bite to eat, within walking distance in the village or to be hiked to. There are the Liftstüberl, the Silberwaldhütte, and the Waldhäusl, one of the most popular addresses when it comes to ending a ski day comfortably. Behind the house, there is a lit toboggan run. The innkeepers are happy to provide sleds. And then there is the Dorfhaus next to the parish church, a guesthouse with home-style cooking and a large selection of cakes and pies. The locals' favorite drink with a hearty snack is a freshly tapped beer. Good hosts also have one or two Austrian wines ready for wine lovers.
Being active in nature around Steinberg am Rofan
Your accommodation, your vacation apartment, your house, or apartment in Steinberg am Rofan is located at over 1,000 meters altitude in an idyllic high valley surrounded by alpine mountains. Perfect for an active vacation with the family! The air is clear and fresh, the meadows green, the forests untouched, and the mountain streams crystal clear. Here, the whole family can hike, swim, mountain bike, ski, cross-country ski, and toboggan. The surroundings offer easy excursions in the valley and challenging mountain tours on the Unnutz (2,077 meters) or the Guffert (2,196 meters). In the gorge of the Steinberger Ache, you can find millennia-old inscriptions that have remained undeciphered to this day. The Kaiserklamm offers excellent conditions for whitewater kayaking. The numerous lakes in the area, such as the Achensee, the Sylvensteinsee, and the Walchensee, invite you to turn your hiking vacation into a
beach vacation in Steinberg am Rofan. Steinberg am Rofan is also an absolute cross-country skiing paradise. In addition to the groomed trails, there are also some downhill runs and toboggan runs. You can also bring your pet or dog and explore the ski areas, cross-country ski trails, and landscapes near your accommodation during your vacation.
Excursion to the state capital
The Tyrolean state capital
Innsbruck is only about an hour southwest of Steinberg am Kofan and in the middle of the mountains. As a change from the mountain scenery of Steinberg, visit Innsbruck's old town and the Hofburg, one of the most important cultural buildings in the country. The old town around Herzog-Friedrich-Straße is characterized by narrow streets and historic facades of stately townhouses and quaint shops. Only the Domplatz opens up and allows a wide view. The cathedral dates from the 18th century. Inside the baroque church, you can admire works by Lucas Cranach the Elder, among others. Other churches worth seeing are the Jesuit Church from the 17th century, the Spitalskirche, and Mariahilf. The magnificent Hofburg was built in the 18th century under Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Some of the more than 400 rooms can be visited. In Innsbruck, there is also the Tyrolean State Museum with a total of seven collections on the cultural history of the region. Simply rent a cozy vacation accommodation, an apartment, a house, or a vacation apartment with a terrace, Wi-Fi, balcony, garden, enough living space, and in the best location in the middle of the mountains and enjoy your personal journey with the family.