scenic viewpoint
Nordkette Mountain
A dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Zirl
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
About Zirl
Zirl works well as a base: 10 minutes from Reith bei Seefeld, 24km from Partnach Gorge.
Zirl is in Tyrol, Austria, with about 8,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Reith bei Seefeld, about 4 km away.
Zirl is a municipality and market town in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is known for its parish church, UNESCO-recognised Zachäussingen celebration, and history of nativity scene–making. Situated at an altitude of 622 metres above sea level, it lies approximately 10 kilometres westRead more
of Innsbruck at the edge of the Karwendel mountains. The area around the town is frequented by climbers, hikers, and cyclers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Zirl?
Within an hour or so of Zirl: Nordkette Mountain (9 km), Innsbruck (11 km), Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) (12 km), Bergisel Ski Jump (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Zirl?
The nearest famous roads are Kuehtai Saddle, Fern Pass and Brenner Pass.
Where is Zirl?
Zirl is in Tyrol, Austria, about 4 km from Reith bei Seefeld.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,162
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Tyrol
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.2741, 11.2396
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Zirl
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Innsbruck
Alpine capital of Tyrol surrounded by dramatic peaks, with the Golden Roof, imperial palace, and Olympic ski jumps.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
Innsbruck's most famous landmark, a late-Gothic oriel window with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles built for Emperor Maximilian I.
12 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bergisel Ski Jump
A futuristic Zaha Hadid-designed ski jump tower above Innsbruck with a panoramic café offering views over the city and surrounding Alps.
12 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Europabruecke (Europe Bridge)
The 190 m high, 815 m long motorway bridge carrying the Brenner Autobahn over the Sill gorge south of Innsbruck, for decades Europe's highest bridge and still an icon of Alpine engineering.
15 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Kuehtai Saddle
At 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Hall in Tirol
Ten minutes from Innsbruck yet skipped by nearly everyone, Hall preserves North Tyrol's largest intact medieval old town and the mint at Hasegg Castle that struck the world's first thaler coins.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Partnach Gorge
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Zirl
13 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereNordkette MountainA dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.
- Right hereBergisel Ski JumpA futuristic Zaha Hadid-designed ski jump tower above Innsbruck with a panoramic café offering views over the city and surrounding Alps.
- Right hereEuropabruecke (Europe Bridge)The 190 m high, 815 m long motorway bridge carrying the Brenner Autobahn over the Sill gorge south of Innsbruck, for decades Europe's highest bridge and still an icon of Alpine engineering.
- 18 kmKuehtai SaddleAt 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
- 25 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
- 27 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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