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Thaur

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Thaur

Thaur works well as a base: 5 minutes from Ampass, 24km from Achensee.

Thaur is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 3,979, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Thaur 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 Thaur to your route.

About Thaur

Thaur is a municipality in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol located 5 km east of Innsbruck between Rum, Austria and Hall in Tirol. Settlement of the area probably began around 1000 BC but the location was mentioned as “Taurane” for the first time in 827 when the Innichen Abbey acquired

Read more land. Thaur is very religious even nowadays.

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Where is Thaur located?

Thaur is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2948 latitude, 11.4753 longitude.

What is the population of Thaur?

Thaur has a population of approximately 3,979 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
3,979
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.2948, 11.4753

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 Thaur

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hall in Tirol

Ten minutes from Innsbruck yet skipped by nearly everyone, Hall preserves North Tyrol's largest intact medieval old town and the mint at Hasegg Castle that struck the world's first thaler coins.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Innsbruck

Alpine capital of Tyrol surrounded by dramatic peaks, with the Golden Roof, imperial palace, and Olympic ski jumps.

6 km · about 10 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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

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.

7 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bergisel Ski Jump

A futuristic Zaha Hadid-designed ski jump tower above Innsbruck with a panoramic café offering views over the city and surrounding Alps.

8 km · about 15 min drive

bridge

Europabruecke (Europe Bridge)

The 190 m high, 815 m long motorway bridge carrying the Brenner Autobahn over the Sill gorge south of Innsbruck, for decades Europe's highest bridge and still an icon of Alpine engineering.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

A surreal crystal art park and museum near Innsbruck, fronted by a glittering water-spouting giant.

12 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Thaur

  • Right hereNordkette 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.
  • Right hereBergisel Ski JumpA futuristic Zaha Hadid-designed ski jump tower above Innsbruck with a panoramic café offering views over the city and surrounding Alps.
  • Right hereEuropabruecke (Europe Bridge)The 190 m high, 815 m long motorway bridge carrying the Brenner Autobahn over the Sill gorge south of Innsbruck, for decades Europe's highest bridge and still an icon of Alpine engineering.
  • 27 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.
  • 31 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 33 kmBrenner PassThe lowest and most historic crossing of the main Alpine chain at 1,370 m, used since Roman times; today the old Brenner road offers a relaxed alternative to the autobahn on the Austria-Italy border.

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 Thaur.

Rum

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km awayPop. 9,190

Absam

🇦🇹 Austria

2 km awayPop. 7,112

Hall in Tirol

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 13,334

Arzl

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 11,082

Ampass

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 1,827

Mils bei Solbad Hall

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 4,377

Rinn

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,877

Aldrans

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 2,684

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