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Imst

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Imst

Imst works well as a base: 10 minutes from Arzl im Pitztal, 31km from Eibsee.

Imst is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 10,504, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Imst 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 Imst to your route.

About Imst

Imst (German: [ɪmst] ; Southern Bavarian: Imscht) is a town in the Austrian federal state of Tyrol. It lies on the River Inn in western Tyrol, some 50 kilometres (31 miles) west of Innsbruck and at an altitude of 828 metres (2,717 feet) above sea level. With a current population (2018) of 10,504, Imst is the

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Where is Imst located?

Imst is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2450 latitude, 10.7397 longitude.

What is the population of Imst?

Imst has a population of approximately 10,504 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
10,504
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.2450, 10.7397

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 Imst

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Hahntennjoch

One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.

9 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Fern Pass

A 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.

15 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Kuehtai Saddle

At 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zugspitze

At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Eibsee

A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Ötztal Valley

A dramatic glacial valley stretching deep into the Ötztal Alps, where the 5,300-year-old mummy Ötzi was discovered near the Italian border.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

35 km · about 40 min drive

historic highway

Romantic Road (Romantische Straße)

A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Imst

  • Right hereHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
  • Right hereFern PassA 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
  • 21 kmKuehtai SaddleAt 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
  • 27 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
  • 35 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
  • 35 kmRomantic Road (Romantische Straße)A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.

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 Imst.

Karrösten

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km away

Tarrenz

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,894

Arzl im Pitztal

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,896

Karres

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 609

Imsterberg

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 777

Mils bei Imst

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 559

Roppen

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 1,800

Schönwies

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km away

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