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Visit Tirol with Kids
Book a family holiday in Tirol and experience a stress free everyday life in the mountains. Children will love exploring the region’s untouched nature and making new friends during activities. Trained childcare experts in the top family regions, welcome guests with children and help in looking after the children during such activities. These regions offer weekly programmes with a wide range of activities and also kid-friendly accommodations and facilities for children of all ages as well as their parents. During the winter months, the top regions for ski holidays give children the chance to learn to ski in a fun, friendly and safe environment, while parents can head out and explore the ski resort. Are you ready to book your vacation to Tirol with kids?
How to Get to Tirol with Kids
Whatever way you decide to travel to Tirol, this region in the west of Austria is easily accessible thanks to its modern transport network.
Guests planning to arrive by plane will find direct flights from many European cities to the Innsbruck-Kranebitten airport. Some airlines even operate at a daily service to Innsbruck.
You can also drive to Tirol in your own car. Motorway travel requires a toll sticker (“Vignette”), whilst other roads are free of charge.
Find out more about getting to Tirol with your family.
The Best Time to Visit Tirol with Kids
The good thing about the Tirolean region is that every season offers something special. Whether it is hiking, biking in spring, summer and autumn or skiing, winter shoe hiking, and tobogganning in Winter. There is something for every season, so it’s up to you to choose what you prefer doing as a family, and visit in the right season for you. Check out all the family-friendly activities that you can do during: the Summer holidays in Tirol, the Easter holidays in Tirol, Autumn break in Tirol and spending your Winter holidays in Tirol.
Must Dos When in Tirol with Kids
Our Top 15 Must Sees When in Tirol With Kids
- Swarowski Crystal Worlds – Built as a subterranean labyrinth of caves hidden under a park, playground, and garden. You will enter to the main hall through a giant’s head.
- Historic Old Town of Innsbruck – Take a stroll around this medieval city. Discover different landmarks, parks and playgrounds and lots of shopping opportunities.
- Highline179 – Majestic views await the adventerous ones.
- Kufstein Fortress – Located on the small town of Kufstein, this fortress has the world’s largest outdoor organ and an interactive Fortress Museum.
- Schwaz Silver Mine – Discover the world of the medieval miners, underground. The 90-minute tour is aided with modern technology.
- Tirol Farmstead Museum – Tour the Tirol Farmstead Museum in Kramsach. Experience what living in a historic farmhouse and farming on the mountains of Tirol was like in the past.
- Kaunertal Glacier Road – This leads to the leads right into the mountains and it is one of the most beautiful scenic roads in the Alps.
- Alpinarium Galtür – An intense experience. The Alpinarium Galtür serves as a memorial to those villagers who were struck by an avalanche in 1999. This builiding also serves as an avalance protection wall and a museum warning of the dangers inherent to the life in the mountains.
- 007 Elements – On the Gaislachkogel mountain various scenes were filmed for the blockbuster James Bond movie. A huge underground centre has been created inside the mountain featuring exhibits, installations and breathtaking views.
- Hall in Tirol – Visit the beautiful medieval oldtown of Hall in Tirol. With various old building that were restored to their former glory. Discover the history of this town.
- Sightseeing by boat on lake Achensee – Enjoy sightseeing on the turquoise waters and mountain backdrop on this lake.
- Tratzberg Castle – Visit and tour this castle and discover the odd hidden doors, and the King’s room.
- Hexenwasser Söl – Fun, water adventure play. This can be reached via a cable car and the fun interactions include: a bee house, a camp fire, a stone mill and a barefoot adventure trail.
- ErlebnisSennerei Zillertal – Visit this working dairy farm and discover all the secrets of how milk, cheese and other dairy products are made.
- Hohe Tauern National Park – Discover the beuatiful glaciers, rivers, forests and the flora and fauna here.
LOCATION
Hotels in Tirol
Family-friendly hotels when visiting Tirol with kids:
Vital-Landhotel Schermer 4* – A family-friendly hotel, situated on the outskirts of the village, in a quiet location, with great views of the mountains. A children’s menu is available. Children facilities include: childcare and baby sitting services (upon request), children’s bikes, baby monitor (available upon request), children’s playroom, a baby changing, children’s play area, a crib/baby bed, and highchairs. Children can also enjoy the playground on site and pony riding too. The hotel offers a family suite on the garden side with a balcony. This accommodates 2-4 people. It includes a separate bedroom, a living room and a pull-out sofa. Some suites can also be booked with a separate children’s room – for an additional cost. The family suite includes a bathroom with a shower and a double sink, a separate toilet, hair dryer, telephone, 2 TVs, a fridge and a safe. The children’s room can be booked with some “Bergwelt” suites and with some “Brixental” double rooms. This room features a bunk bed, a dresser and a TV.
Adler Familien- & Wohlfühlhotel 4* – Located in the centre of Serfaus.. For children , there is a child care from Tuesday to Thursday from 5 – 9 pm in the kid’s playroom that has climbing walls, table football and other. At 6.15 pm there is a children’s buffet. Other children facilities include high chairs, crib/baby bed, stroller rental, a baby monitor can be rented upon request. There is a mini club for kids, child minder services are also available upon request, sandboxes, a playground and indoor games. There is also an indoor swimming pool. Family rooms, family apartments and family suites are available at this hotel. Church Bells is one of their family rooms, ideal for 3 people. The parent’s bedroom is separated by a sliding door from the living area where there is also a pullout sofa. The room includes a bathroom and 2 balconies. The Crow’s Nest family room is located on the first floor and it is ideal for 2 adults and a child up to 6 years old. There are different family suites accommodating 4 people. Some of the children’s rooms here are equipped with bunk beds. There are different family apartments accommodating up to 5 people.
Hotel Bergcristall 4*– Situated in Volderau, district of Neustift which is also close to the Stubai Glacier skiing resort.- Children facilities include: a bottle warmer, a baby bath tub, high chairs, children’s bed, a playground,- a children’s playing area, children’s bikes, sand boxes, and indoor games. A baby monitor is available upon request and a babysitter can be requested. One can also rental a stroller. Children’s menus are also available. This hotel offers different rooms and suites, For children, the winter prices include the Big Family Card and in summer, the Stubai Super Card.
Family-Friendly Holiday Apartments in Tirol
Angelika´s Ferienwohnung 4*– Located in Neustift in the Tyrolean Stubaital, this is another family-friendly accommodation. Apartments can accommodate 2-5 people. Children facilities include a high chair and a children’s bed.
Aparthotel Bergland 4* – Located in Österreich, near the cableway and a cross-country ski trail. Children facilities include: children’s playroom, highchair, baby bath tub, baby monitor, children’s bed, crib baby/bed, children’s menus. There are also a playground and indoor games. One can also request babysitting services and childcare for their kids. Different apartments in Bergland are available also accommodating up to 8 guests.
Appartementhaus Hinting 4* – Located in Österreich, this is a children’s papradise. Children facilities include: a bottle warmer. a baby monitor is available upon request, a crib/baby bed, a baby changing pad, and a high chair. There is also a children’s play area, a play room a playground and a petting zoo. Their apartments include 2-3 bedrooms.
Discover more family-friendly accommodations in Tirol.
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PLAY
Activities for children ages 0-5
Tiring our babies and toddlers whilst they absorb all that is around them.
Indoor Play Areas – Murmi’s Kinderwelt in Kirchdorf, Happyhopp in Vomp and Joy das Kinderparadies in Völs are 3 out of the many soft-play centres. All these have slides, climbing walls, mazes, softball shooters, giant trampolines and electric go-karts.
Ellmi’s World of Magic – A great amusement park to visit with the family. Kids will be transported to the magical world of Ellmi – The Frog that is filled with elves, fairies and gnomes between May and October on Hartkaiser Mountain in Ellmau. There will be different activities going on such as climbing structures, a maze, water features, a giant basket swing and a trampoline.
Endangered Species Zoo in Ebbs – You will find more than 500 endangered species at this animal sanctuary. There is also a beautiful parkland and gardens.
Innsbruck Alpine Zoo – This zoo is unique focusing on animals that inhabit the Alps. Kids usually love the working farm where they can mingle with smaller animals like sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, and cows. There are also outdoor picnic areas Picnic areas with outdoor seating can be found at various locations around the zoo. There is also a nature-themed playground, which features a bear den.
Nattererboden – Here you will find roaming sheep, goats, fallow deer, donkeys, ponies, cows, and pigs. Kids can mingle with geese, ducks, hens, peacock, cats, rabbits, ferrets and turtles. Kids can roam around the zoo and its playground, whilst parents can spend time on the sunlit patio.
WIDIs Kids Park in Oetz – A free adventure playground in Tirol full of different equipment, a wooden climbing structure with bridges and ropes.
Kugelwald Adventure World – Located on Glungezer Mountain – The “Ball Forest” offers a variety of fun activities to keep the family busy. Kids can create their own track with the Forest Construction Kit.
Marmot Adventure Playground – Located in Gries, this is a marmot themed adventure playground. You will find variuos swings, a trampoline and climbing structures. Older kids will love the beach volley court. In winter, there is ice skating and ice curling.
Muttereralm Mountain of Adventure – Offering an array of outdoor activities. In summer you can experience go-karting and in winter, snow biking and sledding. Kids love the adventure playground and the Magic Water where they can splash around. The Barefoot Trail offers fun for all the family.
Serlespark Water World – Kids get to learn all about the power of water with the different interactive features. The park also offers a circular walking tail around the reservoir.
“Osttirodler” Alpine Coaster and Lienz Schlossberg – There is a lot that you can do. You will fins a nature-themed adventure playground, a petting zoo and Tirol’s biggest climbing park. Hop on a sled and cruise down to Lienz on the Alpine Coaster.
Fichtenschloss Rosenalm – You will find water play facilities and you can also jump in the Fichtensee lake. There is also a walking trail suitable for buggies connecting the Spruce Castle to the lake and the top station of the Rosenalmbahn cable car.
Find out more activities for young kids in Tirol.
Whether you’re visiting Tirol with kids in Summer or Winter, there is always something to do!
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Activities for older kids
Keeping the older kids happy, entertained, and reducing the amount of times they ask for a screen or complain about being bored.
Nordkette Innsbruck – A huge nature park. Thee Nordkette Mountain range offers skiing, hiking, and great views. Get the cable car to enjoy more breathtaking views.
Tirol’s Historic Town Centre – Visit Tirol’s town centre and dive deeply into its architectural history.
Landeck Castle – An exciting treasure hunt awaits the children here! Children’s afternoons are hosted every summer. Children are introduced to interesting information, and games are also held here.
Ehrenberg Castle – Children are introduced to a lot of interesting information on the Middle Ages during a quiz rally with Sir Rüdiger, after which the kids are appointed as knights and damsels of the castle.
Museum of Tirolean Farms – 14 historic farms from all over Tirol. Children can play around, as they walk from farm to farm and solve various riddles at the adventure stations.
Golden Roof Museum – Kunz von der Rosen, the personal court jester of Emperor Maximilian I accompanies children of all ages through this museum. There is also a room with selected children’ books and creative games, which makes one more curious about the Middle Ages and the everyday lives of knights and princesses.
Zeiss Plantarium – Special children programmes are available such as: Planets at your Fingertips, The Little Moon Bear and Holidays under the Stars. These programmes are suitable for kids aged 4+ years.
Bell Foundry – The Grassmayr Bell Museum is both a museum and sound space. Children love the impressive bells and playing with the different tones. Bells are cast every Friday and visitors are invited to observe the whole process.
Lehenlahn Mine – An exhibition of numerous Tirolean (semi) precious stones and other treasures. Children will find the fairy-tale tunnel and the fairy-tale mountain delightful.
Indoor Swimming Pools – Let your kids splash in the water and have fun.
Finkenberg Adventure Pool – Children can have fun with their parents. In July and August pool parties are organised for children.
Swimming Lakes – All lakes in Tirol have great mountain views. You can always go for a family hike and then stop for a dip in the lake, when days are warmer.
Alpine Coasters – An adrenaline thrill for both children and adults.
Mountain Leisure Parks – When the snow has smelted, and the spring season has opened, the region’s ski resorts are transformed into giant adventure parks for kids and adults.
Valley Leisure Parks – Offering different adventures and activities for children and adults alike. You will find giant slides, high-rope obstacle courses and bouncy trampolines!
Find out more activities for older kid in Tirol.
Whether you’re visiting Tirol with kids in Summer or Winter, there is always something to do!
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Parks & Playgrounds
Tiring our babies and toddlers whilst they absorb all that is around them.
Zoos & Animal Parks in Tirol
Assling Adventure World & Deer Park – Visit this park for some amazing wildlife including, roe deer, martens, wild boars, mouflons, ibexes, marmots, wild cats, and more. There is also an adventure world for kids with The Alpine Coaster. You can also stop for a meal at the Bärenwirt Inn.
Aurach Wildlife Park – Large Alpine habitats are home to many different native and exotic animals. Within the heart of the park, there is an animal themed playground. You will also find a petting zoo with donkeys, goats, llamas, sheep and many more animals.
Ebbs Stud Farm – An amazing place for horse lovers. The stud farm also provides horseback and carriage riding lessons with professional and qualified riding instructors. Visitors are told the history of the horse in Tirol through agricultural artefacts such as ploughs, harrows, and wooden carts and carriages in the museum there.
Endangered Species Zoo in Ebbs – You will find more than 500 endangered species at this animal sanctuary. There is also a beautiful parkland and gardens.
Innsbruck Alpine Zoo – This zoo is unique focusing on animals that inhabit the Alps. Kids usually love the working farm where they can mingle with smaller animals like sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, and cows. There are also outdoor picnic areas Picnic areas with outdoor seating can be found at various locations around the zoo. There is also a nature-themed playground, which features a bear den.
Nattererboden – Here you will find roaming sheep, goats, fallow deer, donkeys, ponies, cows, and pigs. Kids can mingle with geese, ducks, hens, peacock, cats, rabbits, ferrets and turtles. Kids can roam around the zoo and its playground, whilst parents can spend time on the sunlit patio.
Alpine Coasters in Tirol
- Alpine Slide at Biberwier
- Arena Coaster
- Fiss Summer Fun Park
- Imst Alpine Coaster
- Alpbachtal Lauser Sauser
Mountain Leisure Parks in Tirol
- Alpbach Valley Lauser Land
- Hochzeiger Stone Pine Park
- Kugelwald Adventure World on Glungezer Mountain
- Magical Witches’ Water at Söll Hohe Salve
- Mount All-Round: Timok’s Wild World
- Murmli Water Park & Murmli Trail in Serfaus
- Muttereralm Mountain of Adventure
- Penken Mountain in Mayrhofen
- Spieljoch Adventure Mountain
- Spruce Tree Castle & Spruce Lake
- Triassic Park Steinplatte Waidring
- Widiversum, Hochoetz
- “Bärenbachl” Water Adventure World
Valley Leisure Parks in Tirol
Indoor Playgrounds in Tirol
- Happyhopp Vomp
- Joy – The Kids Paradise
- Murmi’s Kinderland
- FLIP LAB
- Halligalli Indoor Play Centre
- Ebbs Stud Farm
Water Parks in Tirol
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FOOD
Family-friendly cafés & restaurants in Tirol
In general most cafés and restaurants in Tirol are family-friendly.
Our top family-friendly cafés and restaurants in Tirol
Gasthof Walzl – Situated above Innsbruck in the rural commune of Lans. This restaurant can be reached by public transport, such as by tram #6. Their menu usually changes within seasons. They have a kids menu but you can also choose an adult’s meal and ask to have it as a child portion instead. They have an indoor play area but also an outdoor area with a playground, where kids can run free.
Wirtshaus Natterer Boden, Natters – A 15 minute drive from Innsbruck. This is an ideal place for children, who can also pet the animals at the petting zoo, and ride the ponies there. Their homemade Huettenstrudel pie is amazing and you can also request smaller portions for children.
Die Geisterburg – Just 10 minutes out of Innsbruck. This place is easily accessible by rail, bus, car and bicycle. Try their delicious homemade burgers and fries. They also prepare real wood-fired pizzas, pasta, salads and eat. There is both and indoor and outdoor play area for kids.
Der Engel in Tannheimer Tal Valley – The restaurant within this hotel, is always happy to welcome children. There is an outdoor area where children can also run free.
The Tirol Hotel – Located in Ischgl. The hotel garden has a splish-splash play area and rocks to climb on for kids. Try out their amazing food and their delicious wild-berry ice cream.
Sailer – Located in the heart of Innsbruck, this restaurant has a varied menu from pizza to meat dishes. The interior is very cosy.
Cafe im Erzspeicher – Enjoy a great breakfast or brunch here. This cafe has a very family-friendly atmosphere. Coffee, pancakes, toasties, and delicious ice-cream.
Café 3.440 – This is Austria’s highest coffee bar. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee whilst looking at the most amazing views. The cafe also serves delicious sweets and cakes.
Find out more kid-friendly restaurants in Tirol when visiting with kids.
TRANSPORTATION
How to Get Around Tirol with Kids
Getting around Tirol and its surrounding areas is not difficult.
Two of the most popular methods are using the town’s buses or using a car.
Tirol’s public transport is well-organised and also includes trains.
You can also use the lifts when hiking in the mountains.
By Bus
Postbus – The yellow Post buses will get you nearly around everywhere in Tirol.
Flixbus – This bus service travels between Innsbruck and Munich via Seefeld, Scharnitz and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Buses leave more or less at two-hour intervals daily.
Hellö – A long-distance Austrian bus service travelling to 25 destinations in 6 countries.
Many opt to use the bus system which takes them from their hotel to the ski area, outside the city. Using the bus is easier than a rental car, as you won’t need to look for parking. Some hotels also offer the Club Innsbruck Pass which can be used as a free pass on the local buses.
Renting a Car
Several big car rental agencies are available at the Innsbruck Airport. These are: Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Megadrive.
Cable Cars
One of the famous ones is the the Glacier cable car which reaches the Pitztal Glacier.
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TOYS
Children Toy Shops & Clothing Stores in Tirol
Smyths Toys Superstores – This is the biggest store in Innsbruck. This toy shop sells games, toys for babies and kids and toys for outdoor play.
In the city centre, you can also find some great clothing stores for kids including:
Kinder – Hats, baby and children’s fashion.
Karussell – Fashion and accessories for babies, kids and teens.
Geppetto – Clothes for babies, children and teens, from amongst well-renowned brands including Guess, Chiara Ferragni, Moschino and others.
Interior for kids – Located in Hall. This place sells sustainable products including baby furniture, accessories, baby equipment, care products and toys.
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