Exploring the region.
Der Bär knows where to go.
THERE IS A LOT TO DISCOVER AROUND THE HOTEL DER BÄR. FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT HERE.
City trips
RATTENBERG
Austria’s smallest town impresses with plenty of Tyrolean charm and a beautiful, medieval pedestrian zone. Discover typical Tyrolean craftsmanship during a relaxed stroll.
KITZBÜHEL
The charming town of Kitzbühel with its historic old town offers a wide range of leisure activities. Highlights: the world-famous Hahnenkamm race, Kitzbühler Horn Alpine flower garden and much more.
KUFSTEIN
The Pearl of Tyrol on the Inn is always worth a visit. Highlights: the museum of local history, Römerhofgasse old town, the lakes Hechtsee, Längsee and Pfrillsee.
INNSBRUCK
The federal state capital of Innsbruck is a historically grown city. Experience sights such as the Golden Roof, the Olympic Museum, the Triumphal Gate and the Alpine Zoo.
SALZBURG
Visit the festival city of Salzburg and stroll through one of the most beautiful city centres in Austria. In addition to the many stores, the culinary offerings are also worth a visit.
MUNICH
Munich (“Minga” in Bavarian) is the capital of the Free State of Bavaria. The sights and shopping opportunities in the city as well as its trade fairs and congresses attract numerous tourists and business travellers.
Acivities for the family
ELLMI’S MAGIC WORLD
Ellmi’s magic world invites you to explore the Ellmau mountains. On fun adventure trails, children learn interesting facts about the region and can experience quite a few adventures.
WITCHES’ WATER IN SÖLL
The Hexenwasser in Söll is known as a place for explorers, dreamers, the curious and all those who have not yet forgotten how to be amazed. The focus here is on nature and its wonders, big and small. Stations, paths and chambers of wonder can be explored partly on your own and partly under guidance. From the barefoot path through streams and meadows, the singing bowls under the witches’ umbrellas and the witches’ ladder to the sundial hike on the Hohe Salve. There is even the opportunity to arrange a personal meeting with the witch! During this so-called “HeXpedition”, the witches give guests the gift of their precious time and let them lend a hand, work or taste at the 5 supervised witches’ water stations.
ADVENTURE PARK FAMILIENLAND PILLERSEE
The Familienland Pillersee adventure park is located in St. Jakob in Haus. This park offers a total area of 600 m² for climbing and bouldering.
EBBS RARITY ZOO
Tyrol’s only park with over 500 animals and more than 70 different species. The entire zoo grounds are accessible with wheelchairs and baby carriages.
AURACH WILDERLIFE PARK NEAR KITZBÜHEL
Wander through the untouched nature of Tyrol among around 200 native and exotic animals on an area of 40 hectares. The highlight is the game feeding.
HORNPARK IN ST. JOHANN
The new climbing forest is located in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps. The St. Johann cable car takes you up to the middle station of the Harschbichlbahn and on to the Angereralm bathing lake. From there you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Wilder Kaiser.
FAMILY PARK DRACHENTAL
Drachental Wildschön is a meeting place for those who want to experience something special. Games, action and fun are on the programme here. The Alpine Coaster “Drachenflitzer” is a must for anyone who wants to be pulled up comfortably and then enjoy a rapid descent.
SUMMER TOBOGGAN RUN FIEBERBRUNN
Tobogganing is already great fun during the day. But an evening toboggan run on the floodlit tracks has a very special charm.
Museums and sightseeing
FARMHOUSE MUSEUM KRAMSACH
Anyone who has fallen in love with the rustic Tyrolean alpine hut style will love the Farmhouse Museum in Kramsach. Many old farms have been faithfully reconstructed and show the working and living environment of the old Tyrol.
MUSEUM CEMETERY KRAMSACH
The “cemetery without the dead” shows with funny inscriptions and memorial plaques that people had a completely different relationship to death around a hundred years ago.
PLANETARIUM SCHWAZ
The space experience cinema offers you a variety of shows with interactive flights through space. Star fairy tales, music shows and a beautiful starry sky bring you closer to the heavens.
TRATZBERG CASTLE IN JENBACH
Experience a journey back in time to the Middle Ages on a fascinating “audio play tour”. Emperor Maximilian I and other aristocratic previous owners of Tratzberg guide you through the over 500-year-old, originally furnished castle.
SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL WORLDS
The world-famous crystal brand “Swarovski” shows its most dazzling side at the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens. Designed by André Heller, this museum is an impressive excursion destination all year round.
KUFSTEIN FORTRESS
For centuries, Kufstein Fortress was never conquered. Nowadays, the imposing landmark welcomes culture lovers in particular with a unique range of events.
RIEDELGLAS
Those who like to look a little deeper into the glass can look over the shoulders of the glassmakers at Riedel Glas in Kufstein and discover the versatility of glass as a material.
SCHWAZ SILVER MINE
The “mother of all mines” promises an exciting journey into the history of the largest silver mine of the Middle Ages. After taking the mine train, an extraordinary underground experience awaits you.
KAUFMANN SPIRITS DISTILLERY
A guided tour of the “Mühlberg Rem” show distillery provides an insight into the ancient craft of schnapps distilling. Here you can also find out how the precious fruits are processed. Tasting allowed!
ELLMAU LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The Ellmau local history museum “Beim Wegmacher” was built in 1555 as a miners’ cottage. After an eventful past, the house was rebuilt by a master carpenter in 1898 and today presents itself as a rustic local history museum. The museum is closed during the winter months.
Lakes in the region
SWIMMING LAKE IN GOING
Enjoy fun and games at Going’s family swimming lake. With a great adventure and children’s playground, Tyrol’s longest outdoor slide and lots of beach volleyball courts.
LAKE SCHWARZSEE KITZBÜHEL
The Schwarzsee is a small moorland lake in the Kitzbühel Alps. It is considered the warmest moorland lake in Tyrol. The Schwarzsee is located 2 km from Kitzbühel. In summer it is a popular bathing lake and in winter the frozen ice surface is ideal for walking, ice skating and curling.
LAKE HINTERSTEINERSEE
Enjoy unadulterated holiday pleasure at one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Tyrol. The crystal-clear lake, which is up to 36 metres deep, is located in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve. The lido on the northern shore invites you to take a refreshing dip after a hike around the cleanest natural bathing lake in Tyrol.