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Alpbach
Voted Austria's most beautiful village: since 1953 every building must follow the traditional wooden Tyrolean style, and the balconies disappear under flowers all summer.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Brandenberg
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
About Brandenberg
Brandenberg works well as a base: 10 minutes from Radfeld, 15km from Achensee.
Brandenberg is in Tyrol, Austria, with about 1,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Radfeld, about 5 km away.
Brandenberg is a municipality in the Austrian state of Tyrol in the district Kufstein. It consists of the Brandenberg village and the Aschau locality (German: Ortsteil).
Brandenberg was first mentioned in 1140, and became an independent municipality in the beginning of the 19th century. The municipality is located inRead more
the valley of the Brandenberger Ache river, a tributary of the Inn River. To the north, it shares a border with Germany. Neighbouring Austrian and German municipalities are Achenkirch, Breitenbach am Inn, Kramsach, Kreuth, Rottach-Egern, Steinberg am Rofan, and Thiersee.
A local specialty is the Prügeltorte cake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Brandenberg?
Within an hour or so of Brandenberg: Alpbach (11 km), Achensee (15 km), Sudelfeld Pass (23 km), Deutsche Alpenstrasse (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Brandenberg?
The nearest famous roads are Sudelfeld Pass, Deutsche Alpenstrasse and Zillertaler Höhenstrasse.
Where is Brandenberg?
Brandenberg is in Tyrol, Austria, about 5 km from Radfeld.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,158
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Tyrol
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.4905, 11.8946
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Brandenberg
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Achensee
Tyrol's largest lake, a pristine fjord-like alpine jewel between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges, perfect for sailing and diving.
15 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Sudelfeld Pass
The 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
23 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Deutsche Alpenstrasse
Germany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sylvenstein Reservoir
A vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
28 km · about 35 min drive
famous road
Zillertaler Höhenstrasse
A narrow 48 km panoramic road contouring high above the Zillertal at up to 2,020 m, reached by five access ramps, with grandstand views of the Zillertal Alps; single-track in stretches.
28 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
A surreal crystal art park and museum near Innsbruck, fronted by a glittering water-spouting giant.
31 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Gerlos Pass
A wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Brandenberg
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 23 kmSudelfeld PassThe 1,123 m summit of the B307 between Bayrischzell and the Tatzelwurm gorge, part of the German Alpine Road and one of Upper Bavaria's favourite weekend driving and biking loops.
- 28 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
- 28 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
- 28 kmZillertaler HöhenstrasseA narrow 48 km panoramic road contouring high above the Zillertal at up to 2,020 m, reached by five access ramps, with grandstand views of the Zillertal Alps; single-track in stretches.
- 32 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
- 33 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA toll road between Zillertal and Krimml with a grandstand view of the Krimml Waterfalls from the descent.
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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