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Tux

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Tux

Tux works well as a base: 15 minutes from Finkenberg, 12km from Zillertaler Höhenstrasse.

Tux is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 1,941, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tux 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 Tux to your route.

About Tux

The Tuxertal is a valley located in Tyrol, Austria. A side valley of the Zillertal, from which it branches at Mayrhofen, the Tuxertal is about 13 km long and accessible on the Tuxer Straße (Tux Road). From Mayrhofen (630 m (AA)) to Hintertux (1500 m) in the municipality of Tux, the village that gives the valley its

Read more name, there is a height difference of about 850 m. The valley ends at Hintertux and the Hintertux Glacier. The Tuxbach, which rises near Hintertux, flows as far as Mayrhofen where it empties into the River Ziller. The five main settlements in the Tuxertal are (from the head of the valley): Hintertux (1,500 m), Madseit (1,385 m), Juns (1360 m), Tux (former Lanersbach) (1,300 m), Vorderlanersbach (1,300 m) and the parish of Finkenberg (840 m). The Tuxertal is the only way of reaching the Hintertux Glacier by means of road and cable lift.

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Where is Tux located?

Tux is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1556 latitude, 11.7287 longitude.

What is the population of Tux?

Tux has a population of approximately 1,941 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,941
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.1556, 11.7287

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 Tux

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Zillertaler Höhenstrasse

A 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.

12 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.

15 km · about 30 min 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Brenner Pass

The 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Innsbruck

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

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Tux

  • Right hereZillertaler 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.
  • 24 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.
  • 25 kmEuropabruecke (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 kmBergisel Ski JumpA futuristic Zaha Hadid-designed ski jump tower above Innsbruck with a panoramic café offering views over the city and surrounding Alps.
  • 30 kmGerlos PassA wide, fast Alpine pass connecting the Salzburg and Tyrol regions, popular for its sweeping bends and proximity to the Krimml Waterfalls.
  • 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 Tux.

Finkenberg

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 1,221

Mayrhofen

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 3,720

Schwendau

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,725

Hippach

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 1,371

Ramsau im Zillertal

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 1,617

Zellberg

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km awayPop. 383

Navis

🇦🇹 Austria

15 km away

Zell am Ziller

🇦🇹 Austria

15 km awayPop. 1,758

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