Schlitters (Tyrol (Tirol)) — a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Tyrol (Tirol) at 944 m elevation, served by Jenbach Bahnhof (ÖBB / Zillertalbahn) (4 km).
Why Visit Schlitters (Tyrol (Tirol) (tyrol))
Schlitters is a historic austrian town & alpine municipality in Tyrol (Tirol) (located at 47.3723°N, 11.8274°E, elevation 944 m). Renowned for Schlitters Historic Center & Marktplatz, Schlitters Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz, Arlberg, Kitzbühel & Zillertal Alpine Valleys, Swarovski Kristallwelten & Ambras Castle, Tyrol (Tirol) Architecture & Gastronomy, Schlitters rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Jenbach Bahnhof (ÖBB / Zillertalbahn) (4 km) (4 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Schlitters
Schlitters Ortszentrum
Key historic quarter and dining area in Schlitters.
Kirchenviertel
Key historic quarter and dining area in Schlitters.
Bahnhofstraße / Talstation
Key historic quarter and dining area in Schlitters.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Schlitters
- Schlitters Historic Parish Church & Hauptplatz — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schlitters.
- Arlberg, Kitzbühel & Zillertal Alpine Valleys — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schlitters.
- Swarovski Kristallwelten & Ambras Castle — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schlitters.
- Tirol Regional Cycling & Alpine Panorama Trail — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Schlitters.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Schlitters
In Schlitters (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 Schlitters
Schlitters Hauptplatz Gasthäuser & Wirtshäuser
Family-run Austrian inns in the walkable center of Schlitters serving regional Tyrol (Tirol) dishes (€14–€28).
Schlitters 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 Schlitters & Local Transit
By Train: Jenbach Bahnhof (ÖBB / Zillertalbahn) (4 km) (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 Airport (INN).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Schlitters
Combine Schlitters with these nearby Austrian towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Strass im Zillertal (2.4 km away)
- Bruck am Ziller (3 km away)
- Buch in Tirol (3.5 km away)
- Fügen (3.5 km away)
- Wiesing (4.2 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