Discover Aldrans

Aldrans offers a range of options to consider when planning your trip: a long church history, trails towards Lake Herzsee and the Aldranser Alm, and activities for cycling, horse riding and tennis enthusiasts. If you are looking for hotels in Aldrans, you can start by considering whether local history, a particular route or a sport should shape your stay most.

Church history and cultural traces

Until 1967, the parish of St Martin of Tours in Aldrans belonged to the original parish of Ampass. A church in Aldrans is first mentioned in a document dating from 1365; it was rebuilt in 1426 and remodelled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. This distinguishes the dates of its first mention, reconstruction and later remodelling. Its parish affiliation adds a distinct ecclesiastical dimension to this architectural history.

The Martinsspiele are also part of the village’s history and have been known since 1750. Historically, Aldrans also had a so-called “Amazon Theatre”, in which only women performed. The Martinsspiele have been known since 1750, while only women performed in the historic Amazon Theatre.

Walking trail, cycling route and directions

The Aldrans–Teufelsmühle–Judenstein walking trail starts in the village centre of Aldrans, heads towards Lake Herzsee and then passes the Prockenhöfe farms. The Vital Cycling Route follows a different course: it runs through Aldrans and Rans, passing Lake Herzsee and the Wiesenhöfe farms, before continuing to Rinn/Judenstein. When choosing a route, you can use the stated starting points and destinations as a guide: the village centre and the Prockenhöfe farms for the walking trail, and a cycling route through Aldrans and Rans to Rinn/Judenstein.

Aldrans is about a 30-minute walk from Innsbruck; the distance is given as 3 km. Aldrans mobil provides information and services for local public bus and train connections. If you plan to use public transport, check the timetables separately.

The Aldranser Alm and its season

The Aldranser Alm is a popular destination for families, athletes and nature lovers from spring until November. As seasonal opening times may change, check whether it is currently open before visiting. The route from Aldrans to the Alm follows forest roads and woodland trails. Breakfast can be enjoyed on a sunny terrace overlooking Innsbruck and the Inn Valley.

Sports highlights

The Aldrans equestrian centre has a 20 × 60-metre indoor riding arena for dressage and show jumping training. The Aldrans Tennis Club has five tennis courts with a Red Court surface. The equestrian centre’s highlights are the arena’s dimensions and its dressage or show jumping training, while the tennis club stands out for the number of courts and their Red Court surface. If either sport is the main reason for your trip, you can take it into account as a specific factor when choosing your destination.

Lake Herzsee as a local and landscape feature

Herzsee is a district of Aldrans beside the small lake of the same name. In a fishing book belonging to Emperor Maximilian I, Lake Herzsee is mentioned as “pond or lake near Laibains”. You will also see its name on the Vital Cycling Route, which passes by the lake. This lets you distinguish between the district, the small lake and the route through Aldrans, while taking all three into account when planning your trip.

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