landmark
Kitzbühel
A medieval-walled ski town and home of the fearsome Hahnenkamm race, ringed by panoramic alpine roads.
10 km · about 20 min drive
EuropeAustriaTyrol
Ellmau
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
About Ellmau
Ellmau is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, 34km from Gerlos Alpine Road.
Ellmau is in Tyrol, Austria, with about 2,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, about 4 km away.
Ellmau is a municipality in the district of Kufstein in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It lies 12 km southeast of Kufstein and 9 km west of Sankt Johann in Tirol. It is located at an elevation of 820 m above sea level. It was first mentioned in the records in 1155. Today it is part of the Ski Welt skiingRead more
area.
Ellmau is located in the alpine countryside, close to the Wilder Kaiser mountains and the steep forest and meadow hills to the south.
The village resort operates throughout the year. It provides a range of winter sports, while in the summer, activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and climbing are available.
Where to Stay in Ellmau
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Ellmau.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Ellmau.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ellmau?
Within an hour or so of Ellmau: Kitzbühel (10 km), Sudelfeld Pass (27 km), Alpbach (30 km), Gerlos Pass (34 km).
Are there any good drives near Ellmau?
The nearest famous roads are Sudelfeld Pass, Gerlos Alpine Road and Gerlos Pass.
Where is Ellmau?
Ellmau is in Tyrol, Austria, about 4 km from Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser.
Road trip
Drive to Ellmau
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Ellmau. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 2,828
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Tyrol
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 47.5138, 12.2994
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
Full driving guide for AustriaTags
Worth the detour from Ellmau
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
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.
30 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Gerlos Alpine Road
A toll road between Zillertal and Krimml with a grandstand view of the Krimml Waterfalls from the descent.
34 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
Krimmler Waterfalls
Austria's highest waterfall and the fifth-highest in the world, cascading 380 metres in three stages through the Hohe Tauern.
35 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gerlos Alpine Road Krimml Viewpoint
A pull-in on the Gerlos toll road looking directly across at the full drop of the Krimml Waterfalls.
35 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Herrenchiemsee Palace
Ludwig II's unfinished replica of Versailles built on an island in Bavaria's largest lake, featuring an even longer Hall of Mirrors.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Ellmau
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 27 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.
- 34 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
- 34 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA toll road between Zillertal and Krimml with a grandstand view of the Krimml Waterfalls from the descent.
- 35 kmGerlos Alpine Road Krimml ViewpointA pull-in on the Gerlos toll road looking directly across at the full drop of the Krimml Waterfalls.
- 40 kmFelbertauern RoadA year-round toll road with a summit tunnel through the Hohe Tauern, the reliable winter alternative when the Grossglockner is shut.
- 43 kmZell am See & KaprunA year-round Alpine resort combining a turquoise lake with glacier skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn and the spectacular Sigmund-Thun Gorge.
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
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Ellmau.
Plan a trip around Ellmau
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Ellmau.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.