scenic viewpoint
Nordkette Mountain
A dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
Scharnitz works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mittenwald, 15km from Partnach Gorge.
Scharnitz is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 1,403, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Scharnitz 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 Scharnitz to your route.
Scharnitz is a municipality in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol located 16.4 kilometres (10.2 mi) north of Innsbruck and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Seefeld in Tirol on the German border. It is one of the largest municipalities and has 10 parts: Au, Eisack, Gießenbach, Inrain,Read more
Jägerviertel, Oberdorf, Schanz, Schießstand, Siedlung, Unterdorf. The village was founded in the early Middle Ages and was once an important commercial route between Germany and Italy. The main source of income is tourism, both in summer and winter. Scharnitz is the western entry point to the Hinterau valley, where the source of river Isar is located.
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Scharnitz is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3890 latitude, 11.2645 longitude.
Scharnitz has a population of approximately 1,403 people, making it a town in Austria.
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Full driving guide for Austria8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Innsbruck's most famous landmark, a late-Gothic oriel window with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles built for Emperor Maximilian I.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Alpine capital of Tyrol surrounded by dramatic peaks, with the Golden Roof, imperial palace, and Olympic ski jumps.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A futuristic Zaha Hadid-designed ski jump tower above Innsbruck with a panoramic café offering views over the city and surrounding Alps.
18 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
21 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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