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Stams

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Stams

Stams works well as a base: 5 minutes from Obermieming, 20km from Eibsee.

Stams is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 1,495, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Stams 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 Stams to your route.

About Stams

Stams is a municipality in Imst District, in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is chiefly known for Cistercian Stams Abbey (Stift Stams), founded in 1273 by Count Meinhard II of Gorizia-Tyrol and his wife.

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Where is Stams located?

Stams is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2760 latitude, 10.9832 longitude.

What is the population of Stams?

Stams has a population of approximately 1,495 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,495
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.2760, 10.9832

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 Stams

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

8 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

scenic viewpoint

Zugspitze

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

16 km · about 20 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Partnach Gorge

A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.

24 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.

26 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Hahntennjoch

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)

Innsbruck's most famous landmark, a late-Gothic oriel window with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles built for Emperor Maximilian I.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Stams

  • Right hereKuehtai 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.
  • 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.
  • 16 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
  • 26 kmGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
  • 27 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
  • 31 kmNordkette MountainA dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.

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 Stams.

Mötz

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km away

Mieming

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km away

Barwies

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,107

Obermieming

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 1,458

Rietz

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 2,313

Silz

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 2,536

Obsteig

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,316

Wildermieming

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 935

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