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Hopfgarten im Brixental

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About Hopfgarten im Brixental

Hopfgarten im Brixental works well as a base: 10 minutes from Westendorf, 24km from Gerlos Alpine Road.

Hopfgarten im Brixental is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 2,646, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hopfgarten im Brixental 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 Hopfgarten im Brixental to your route.

About Hopfgarten im Brixental

Hopfgarten im Brixental is a market town in the Austrian state of Tyrol in the Kitzbühel district. It is located at an elevation of 622 m above sea level. With an area of 166.57 km² it is the largest municipality in the district, and among the largest in Tyrol.

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Hopfgarten im Brixental is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4498 latitude, 12.1566 longitude.

What is the population of Hopfgarten im Brixental?

Hopfgarten im Brixental has a population of approximately 2,646 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,646
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.4498, 12.1566

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 Hopfgarten im Brixental

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Kitzbühel

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

18 km · about 20 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Gerlos Alpine Road

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

24 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

27 km · about 30 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

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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Hopfgarten im Brixental

  • 24 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 24 kmGerlos Alpine RoadA scenic toll road over the Gerlos Pass with a panoramic view straight onto the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 26 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 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.
  • 47 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 50 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

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