Discover Ramsau in the Zillertal

Ramsau in the Zillertal offers both hiking destinations and connections to the town’s history. When choosing a hotel, your planned activities and travel dates can provide helpful guidance: a longer route, an excursion destination and an annual festive procession each offer a different focus.

The Zillertal Railway and Local History

When the Zillertal Railway opened in 1901, Ramsau in the Zillertal was connected to the wider world. This is an important historical reference point for the town. In Ramsau, the nostalgic Zillertal Railway has two stops: Ramsau-Hippach and Ramsau in the Zillertal Bühel. If you plan to travel by train, check the current timetable before setting off. The names of the two stops give you specific points of reference for finding your way around Ramsau.

Hiking Route and Excursion Destination

The 24.5-kilometre Easy Trail Mayrhofen-Hippach passes through Mayrhofen, Hippach, Schwendau and Ramsau. It is therefore a route that crosses several towns, and its total length provides a clear indication for planning your day. The route passes through four towns.

The Alte Kotahornalm offers a different focus. It is a popular destination for hikers, families and mountain bikers, with views of the surrounding glacier peaks of the Zillertal Alps. While the trail focuses on distance and the sequence of towns, the alpine pasture is a specific destination with mountain views. As its seasonal opening hours may change, check whether it will be open on the date of your visit.

Church and Religious Local History

The parish church of “Our Lady of Seven Sorrows” is also known as “Ramsauer Kirchl.” If you come across both names while planning, they refer to the same church. Above the high altar is an image of the “Sorrowful Mother of God.” This image gives the town’s religious history a specific connection to the parish church.

Ramsau in the Zillertal is the home of Saint Engelbert Kolland. A festive procession is held in his honour every year in early July. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the exact date for the year in question. On 5 July 2020, a traditional Engelbert festival Mass followed by a Eucharistic procession was held in Ramsau.

Mill and Craftsmanship

An old mill in Ramsau became a tourist attraction, where the “Wurzenmax” exhibited his art. Several carvers made root-face carvings and sold them at an old mill in Ramsau. These historical references complement the town’s religious history with art and craftsmanship.

Your travel plans can therefore include a range of different focuses: a hiking route through several towns, a named excursion destination with Alpine views, and religious local history with an annual event. The history of the railway and the mill adds further connections to the town.

Discover more destinations: Emberg, Pill, Ramsberg, Gattererberg, Hinterriß, Ginzling, Achenkirch, Ried in the Zillertal

For the broader travel overview: Schwaz.