Nauders: Ski Resort, Winter Trails and Culture

Nauders combines a diverse range of winter sports with winter trails, special mountain activities and historically significant sites. The Nauders ski resort has 75 kilometres of slopes between elevations of 1,400 and 2,750 metres, as well as thirteen modern lift facilities. The runs of all difficulty levels give groups with different skill levels a shared point of reference, without this constituting a statement about current snow or operating conditions. - The Hofratstrail leads from the mountain station of the Bergkastel cable car at an elevation of 2,170 metres over 2,222 metres through the Swiss stone pine forest on the Bergkastel. - The Bike Base on the Bergkastel high plateau is a beginner-friendly biking area with four trails accessible by conveyor belt. - The 6-kilometre-long Zirmtrail begins after taking the Zirm lift from the Bergkastel at an elevation of 2,550 metres. - The Nauders ski resort has flow parks with kickers and rails, as well as numerous freeride routes. - The two crystal-clear mountain lakes lie in a mountain basin with sparse vegetation and abundant scree. - The Goldwasser area directly beside the panoramic restaurant is a small water world with a miniature landscape of huts and footbridges, a pirate ship and a water wheel surrounding a 690 m² play lake.

Getting There and Getting Around

Those looking for an easy route in addition to skiing will find the Bergkastel mountain hiking trail, an easy circular route with varied views below and above the tree line. Other activities include gold panning at Goldpark Nauders and riding three-wheeled carts from the mountain station of the Bergkastel cable car down into the valley. The Festung climbing garden opposite Nauders Fortress offers more than 50 climbing routes ranging from difficulty grade 1 to 7a, including routes suitable for children.

History and Special Sites

Naudersberg Castle was built at the beginning of the 14th century and was first mentioned in a document in 1325. Nauders Fortress was built around 1840 to protect Tyrol’s southern border. The remains of the Niklas Wall, dating from the early Middle Ages, can also be seen at the fortress. The Plamort Trail ends at a historic bunker complex. If you would like to compare Nauders with other places, you can also find [Strengen](Strengen), [Faggen](Faggen), [Kappl](Kappl), [Flirsch](Flirsch), [Galtür](Galtür), [Piller](Piller), [Kauns](Kauns) and [Sankt Christoph Am Arlberg](Sankt Christoph Am Arlberg).

FAQ

How do you get to Nauders by public transport?

The regional bus 273 runs from Landeck-Zams railway station to the centre of Nauders. From there, a free ski bus runs to the mountain lifts.

How long is the toboggan run in Nauders?

The toboggan run extends for 8 kilometres from the mountain station of the Bergkastelbahn down into the valley. The length refers to the toboggan run and not to a ski slope or hiking trail.

Which winter trails are there in Nauders?

At the intersection of three important Alpine valleys, there are 110 kilometres of cleared and groomed winter hiking trails.

What is on the upper floors of Naudersberg Castle?

They contain exhibition rooms, court offices, a castle chapel, an art gallery with works by Nauders artists, as well as exhibitions of historical objects.

What can you see at Plamortboden?

After extensive renovation, you can visit numerous anti-tank obstacles, bunker complexes and combat command posts at Plamortboden.

To the higher-level travel overview: Landeck District.