Ellmau (Tyrol (Tirol)) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Tyrol (Tirol) at 813 m elevation, served by Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (11.1 km).
Why Visit Ellmau (Tyrol (Tirol) (tyrol))
Ellmau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Tyrol (Tirol) (located at 47.5131°N, 12.2920°E, elevation 813 m). Renowned for Ellmau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Ellmau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Ötztal Glacier Road & Aqua Dome Thermal Spa, Innsbruck Goldenes Dachl & Nordkette Cable Car, Tyrol (Tirol) Architecture & Gastronomy, Ellmau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (11.1 km) (11.1 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Ellmau
Ellmau Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Ellmau.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Ellmau.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Ellmau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Ellmau
- Ellmau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Ellmau.
- Ötztal Glacier Road & Aqua Dome Thermal Spa — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Ellmau.
- Innsbruck Goldenes Dachl & Nordkette Cable Car — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Ellmau.
- Tirol Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Ellmau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Ellmau
In Ellmau (Tyrol (Tirol)), traditional Austrian Kaffeehaus and Bäckerei culture—featuring crisp Kaisersemmeln, afternoon Melange coffee with strudel, and seasonal Heuriger or Wirtshaus hospitality—meets classic Tyrol (Tirol) cooking. Expect hearty regional mains priced around €14–€28, with customary 5–10% 'Aufrunden' tipping directly to the server.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Tiroler Gröstl mit Spiegelei: Sizzling iron skillet of pan-fried mountain potatoes, tender beef or pork, onions, caraway, and marjoram crowned with a sunny-side-up egg.
- Tiroler Speckknödel & Kasspatzln: Smoky Tyrolean PGI bacon dumplings served in clear beef broth or with warm cabbage salad, alongside mountain-cheese spätzle.
- Kiachl & Kaiserschmarrn: Hot deep-fried yeast-dough pillows topped with sauerkraut or lingonberry jam, plus caramelized shredded emperor's pancake.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Wirtshäuser & Kaffeehäuser in Ellmau
Ellmau Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Ellmau serving regional Tyrol (Tirol) dishes (€14–€28).
Ellmau Traditional Kaffeehaus & Konditorei
Local coffee houses and bakeries offering morning Kaisersemmeln, Wiener Melange, Apfelstrudel, and afternoon Mehlspeisen.
Food markets & dining streets: Innsbruck Markthalle on the Inn River, Wiltener Platzl & Kitzbühel Farmers' Market · Regional drinks: Zillertal Bier, Tiroler Krautinger (Wild Turnip Schnaps) & Almdudler
Getting to Ellmau & Local Transit
By Train: Kitzbühel Bahnhof (ÖBB) (11.1 km) (11.1 km). Check our ÖBB Railjet vs. Westbahn & Vorteilscard Calculator (€) and Wiener Linien, Salzburg Card & Innsbruck Card Calculator to compare Sparschiene fares with regional passes. By Air: Salzburg (SZG) / Innsbruck (INN).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Ellmau
Combine Ellmau with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Going (3 km away)
- Going am Wilden Kaiser (4.2 km away)
- Reith bei Kitzbühel (5.1 km away)
- Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser (5.5 km away)
- Söll (6.7 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Tyrol (Tirol)
Explore other destinations across Tyrol (Tirol):
Innsbruck · Kufstein · Lienz · Kitzbühel · Kitzbühel · Mayrhofen · Seefeld in Tirol · Sölden · Alpbach · St. Anton am Arlberg · St. Anton am Arlberg · Ischgl