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Wenns

Tyrol, Austria · Europe

About Wenns

Wenns works well as a base: 10 minutes from Arzl im Pitztal, 25km from Ötztal Valley.

Wenns is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 2,044, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wenns 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 Wenns to your route.

About Wenns

Wenns (German pronunciation: [vɛns] ) is a municipality in the Imst district 7.30 km south of Imst at the Pitze river. Due to its central location in the Pitztal valley it is one of the area's key villages. The primary source of income is tourism, especially skiing even though there is no skiing in Wenns itself. The

Read more 700-year-old Stamserhaus in Wenns is the oldest farmhouse in Tyrol.

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Wenns offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Wenns located?

Wenns is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1667 latitude, 10.7333 longitude.

What is the population of Wenns?

Wenns has a population of approximately 2,044 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,044
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Tyrol
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.1667, 10.7333

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 Wenns

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.

21 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Kaunertal Glacier Road

A 26 km private road rising 1,500 m through 29 hairpins from the Kaunertal valley to the Weissseeferner glacier at around 2,750 m, passing the Gepatsch reservoir on the way.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zugspitze

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

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 Wenns

  • Right hereHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
  • 21 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.
  • 23 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.
  • 31 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.
  • 33 kmKaunertal Glacier RoadA 26 km private road rising 1,500 m through 29 hairpins from the Kaunertal valley to the Weissseeferner glacier at around 2,750 m, passing the Gepatsch reservoir on the way.
  • 34 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.

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 Wenns.

Jerzens

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Arzl im Pitztal

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,896

Imsterberg

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 777

Mils bei Imst

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 559

Schönwies

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km away

Karres

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km awayPop. 609

Karrösten

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km away

Roppen

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,800

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