About Feichten

Feichten im Kaunertal is one of the many picturesque villages in the Kaunertal Valley, known for its excellent skiing. Just under 100 km from the Innsbruck airport in the Tyrolean Alps, Feichten's unrivaled skiing and proximity to an abundance of historical, religious and cultural sites, makes it a perfect destination. This idyllic valley village, at 1287m, has a year-round population of 593. All snow sports from skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and cross-country skiing, are easily accessible from Feichten, and ski hire shops abound. You will find attractive family packages at the Feichten ski hire shop.

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The Kaunertal Valley ski areas have slopes at all levels of difficulty. Since the area is so popular, you might consider booking your ski hire in Feichten before arriving at your hotel to save time and money. You can look online to locat your preferred ski hire Feichten shop.
After a day of skiing, view the splendid panaromas along the Kaunertal Glacier road, winding from Feichten for 26 km to the famous glacier at 2,750m. Be prepared - the road has no less than 29 hairpin turns, and an altitude increase of 1,500 meters. This glacial region, though seemingly barren, has many hidden treasures. The Feichten Parish Church has 3 gorgeous high altars made by the famous wood carver Andreas Koll. Feichten is also a perfect base for hiking and mountain biking. For the athletes and adventurers, Feichten hosts a week-long runner's workshop in the summer, including a Children's Race.

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Nearby in Kaunergrat, visit the Nature Park House, which opened in 2007. Its purpose is to help preserve and educate about the unique high altitude environment in the Kaunergrat Valley. They also provide guided mountain tours. Or, if you like castles, visit the 13th century Berneck Castle, located at the entrance to the valley on a 130 meter-high cliff in the tiny village of Kauns.
The Kaltenbrunn Pilgrimage church is accessible by hiking a short distance through the pristine forest. It is the oldest pilgrimage site in Tyrol, known for housing the Thamasch Cross. October starts off the winter and ski park season with the Kaunertal Opening - a 3-day festival of music, snowboarding contests, and art. If you love music, don't miss the The Grand Piano Museum in nearby hamlet of Nufels, housed in a piano-shaped building! The Kaunertal Valley Museum gives insight into the area's centuries old farmer life and traditions of the area.