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Erl

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Erl

Erl is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Oberaudorf, 44km from Achensee.

Erl is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 528, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Erl sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Erl to your route.

About Erl

Erl is a municipality of 1,400 inhabitants in the Kufstein district in western Austria. It lies 15 km north of the administrative town of Kufstein in the northern part of the Tyrol, at the border with Bavaria, Germany. Settlement began in the third century; Erl is mentioned in documents dating back to A.D. 788. The

Read more village has hosted a Passion play every six years since 1613 as well as the more recently founded summer and wintertime Tyrolean Festival, founded by Gustl Kuhn, which is devoted to classical music and opera.

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Where is Erl located?

Erl is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6833 latitude, 12.1833 longitude.

What is the population of Erl?

Erl has a population of approximately 528 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
528
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.6833, 12.1833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Erl

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.

11 km · about 20 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Kitzbühel

A medieval-walled ski town and home of the fearsome Hahnenkamm race, ringed by panoramic alpine roads.

31 km · about 35 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.

36 km · about 40 min 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Gerlos Alpine Road

A scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Erl

  • Right hereSudelfeld 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.
  • 49 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 50 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 50 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 51 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
  • 56 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.

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 Erl.

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🇩🇪 Germany

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Ebbs

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Flintsbach

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km awayPop. 2,870

Nußdorf am Inn

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km away

Rettenschöss

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km away

Kiefersfelden

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 6,912

Brannenburg

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 5,646

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