Oberau (Tyrol (Tirol)) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Tyrol (Tirol) at 930 m elevation, served by Wörgl Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB) (5.4 km).
Why Visit Oberau (Tyrol (Tirol) (tyrol))
Oberau is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Tyrol (Tirol) (located at 47.4434°N, 12.0489°E, elevation 930 m). Renowned for Oberau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Oberau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Innsbruck Goldenes Dachl & Nordkette Cable Car, Arlberg, Kitzbühel & Zillertal Alpine Valleys, Tyrol (Tirol) Architecture & Gastronomy, Oberau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Wörgl Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB) (5.4 km) (5.4 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Oberau
Oberau Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Oberau.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Oberau.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Oberau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Oberau
- Oberau Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Oberau.
- Innsbruck Goldenes Dachl & Nordkette Cable Car — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Oberau.
- Arlberg, Kitzbühel & Zillertal Alpine Valleys — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Oberau.
- Tirol Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Oberau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Oberau
In Oberau (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 Oberau
Oberau Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Oberau serving regional Tyrol (Tirol) dishes (€14–€28).
Oberau 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 Oberau & Local Transit
By Train: Wörgl Hauptbahnhof (ÖBB) (5.4 km) (5.4 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: Innsbruck (INN) / Salzburg (SZG).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Oberau
Combine Oberau with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Wildschönau (4.2 km away)
- Kundl (4.5 km away)
- Wörgl (4.6 km away)
- Itter (6.9 km away)
- Breitenbach am Inn (6.9 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