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Karres

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Karres

Karres works well as a base: 10 minutes from Imst, 29km from Ötztal Valley.

Karres is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 609, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Karres 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 Karres to your route.

About Karres

Karres is a municipality and a village in the district of Imst in Austria and is located 2.5 km east of Imst near the mouth of the Pitze River. The village was founded in the Middle Ages because of mining. It has 589 inhabitants.

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Where is Karres located?

Karres is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2167 latitude, 10.7833 longitude.

What is the population of Karres?

Karres has a population of approximately 609 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
609
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.2167, 10.7833

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 Karres

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.

13 km · about 25 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 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

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.

29 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Oetztal Glacier Road

One of the highest paved roads in the Alps, climbing from Soelden to the Rettenbach Glacier at about 2,800 m: famous from ski World Cup openings and the James Bond film Spectre.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stubai Glacier

Austria's largest glacier ski area in the Stubai Valley, with year-round skiing and the dramatic Stubai ice grotto at 2,900 metres.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Karres

  • Right hereHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
  • 17 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.
  • 17 kmFern 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.
  • 27 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
  • 34 kmOetztal Glacier RoadOne of the highest paved roads in the Alps, climbing from Soelden to the Rettenbach Glacier at about 2,800 m: famous from ski World Cup openings and the James Bond film Spectre.
  • 36 kmStubai GlacierAustria's largest glacier ski area in the Stubai Valley, with year-round skiing and the dramatic Stubai ice grotto at 2,900 metres.

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 Karres.

Karrösten

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km away

Arzl im Pitztal

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km awayPop. 1,896

Roppen

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,800

Imst

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 10,504

Ötztal-Bahnhof

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km away

Tarrenz

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 1,894

Sautens

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 1,601

Imsterberg

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 777

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