Natters: Discover Local History, the Lake and Walking Trails

Natters offers several different starting points for planning a trip: historical landmarks, Lake Natterer See, as well as trails and sporting routes. The details are useful if you would like to decide in advance what you want your trip to focus on: local history, scenery, cycling, or winter sports. The STB Stubaitalbahn connection to several places is also useful information for planning. If you are looking for a hotel in Natters, these topics can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay.

Historical Traces in Natters

Archaeological finds from the first half of the first millennium BC show that Natters has been settled since ancient times. Named Roman finds include “The Dead Man in the Wine Container,” dating from the first century AD. Historical reference points therefore range from early settlement traces to the Roman period.

The parish church of St. Michael is first mentioned in a document in 1376. Waidburg was built around 1518 by Innsbruck citizens Wendelin Yphofer and Ambrosi and elevated to a noble residence. These two dates mark different points in history: the church’s early mention in a document and the later establishment of the noble residence. This allows you to distinguish chronologically between archaeological, Roman, ecclesiastical, and architectural traces.

Lake Natterer See: History and Water Quality

Lake Natterer See also has a historical name: around 1480, it was created as the Oedenhauser Weiher under Archduke Siegmund. For the years 2021 to 2025, the lake received the overall rating “Excellent bathing water quality.” This rating is therefore tied to a specifically stated period and adds recent information about water quality to the historical perspective. When exploring the lake, its history and water quality are two distinct aspects to consider.

Trails, Cycling Route and Cross-Country Ski Trail

The Sonnalmweg/Natterer Boden trail winds through forests and meadows and across a plateau with views of the surrounding mountains. Regional Cycling Route 1 has a different focus: it runs from Innsbruck’s Wilten district via Bergiselweg and Sonnenburgerhof, along the Brennerstraße (B182), into the municipality of Natters, and is an important section of the Wipptal Cycle Route. For trip planning, this route differs from the Sonnalmweg: its cycling focus, course, and place within the Wipptal Cycle Route are specifically identified.

The cross-country ski trail at the Natters, Neu-Götzens trail center can be accessed at the sports center or ski jump in Natters, or in Neu-Götzens. If winter sports are among your travel interests, the trail complements the cycling and scenery options with a specific winter activity.

Connections and Seasonal Activities

The STB Stubaitalbahn connects Innsbruck, Natters, Mutters, Telfes im Stubaital, and Fulpmes. If you are planning around this connection, it is a good idea to check the current timetable, as schedules can change.

The Nattererboden excursion inn in Natters has an adjoining adventure farm. If you plan to visit both, check the latest visitor information, as facilities can change. In summer, bread baking in the village bread oven in Natters is one of the activities offered for summer holidays. Since times and availability may vary, check the latest information if you plan to take part.

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