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Gerlos

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Gerlos

Gerlos works well as a base: 15 minutes from Gerlosberg, 7km from Gerlos Alpine Road.

Gerlos is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 790, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gerlos 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 Gerlos to your route.

About Gerlos

Gerlos is a municipality with 793 inhabitants (as of Jan. 2019) in Schwaz district of the Austrian state of Tyrol. The village is popular with skiing tourists, mainly families, as there is easy access to Zillertal Arena Centre on Isskogel. The village lies in the Zell am Ziller judicial district. The municipality of

Read more Gerlos has seven districts: Au, Gmünd, Innertal, Mitterhof, Oberhof, Ried and Schwarzach.

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Gerlos offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gerlos located?

Gerlos is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2246 latitude, 12.0301 longitude.

What is the population of Gerlos?

Gerlos has a population of approximately 790 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
790
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.2246, 12.0301

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 Gerlos

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

famous road

Gerlos Alpine Road

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

7 km · about 10 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.

11 km · about 20 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.

16 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

A surreal crystal art park and museum near Innsbruck, fronted by a glittering water-spouting giant.

30 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Kitzbühel

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

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Gerlos

  • Right hereGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • Right hereGerlos Alpine RoadA scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 16 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.
  • 40 kmStaller SattelA 2,052 m crossing into Italy's Antholz valley where the one-lane descent runs on an hourly traffic-light slot: downhill minutes 0–15, uphill 30–45, with the Obersee lake right at the summit.
  • 47 kmEuropabruecke (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.
  • 47 kmBrenner PassThe lowest and most historic crossing of the main Alpine chain at 1,370 m, used since Roman times; today the old Brenner road offers a relaxed alternative to the autobahn on the Austria-Italy border.

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 Gerlos.

Gerlosberg

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Rohrberg

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Hainzenberg

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10 km awayPop. 731

Stummerberg

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 556

Aschau

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,634

Krimml

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 876

Zell am Ziller

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,758

Aschau im Zillertal

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,840

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