This medieval mountain town has a 13th-century hilltop castle and sits at the intersection of three Alpine valleys, making it a key stop along historic trade routes.
Landeck, a town of 7,800 residents in western Tirol, sits at the meeting point of three valleys: Upper Inntal, Paznauntal, and Stanzer Tal. From the 13th-century Landeck Castle, you can look down on the medieval town center and surrounding mountains. Walk through the Zammer Lochputz gorge to see the rushing Kronburger waterfall, or ski at nearby Venet mountain in winter. The town connects to the Ski-6 resort network, making it a practical base for winter sports.
Getting to Landeck
The Landeck-Zams railway station links the town to major destinations through the Arlberg railway line. Trains run to Innsbruck in the east and continue through the Arlberg Railway Tunnel to Bludenz in Vorarlberg. The Inn Valley Autobahn ends in Landeck, continuing westward as the S16 Schnellstraße to the Arlberg Road Tunnel.
Exploring Landeck Castle
Walk through eight centuries of history at the 13th-century castle, now a cultural center and local history museum. The permanent exhibition "Staying or Leaving" tells stories of regional migration and change across 800 years. Contemporary art from local and international artists fills the castle gallery. Children can join a treasure hunt through the castle grounds, searching for special stones while learning about medieval knights.
Winter Sports Around Landeck
You can access over 1,000 kilometers of ski slopes and 236 lifts in the surrounding region. The nearby Venet ski area has well-maintained slopes for beginners and intermediate skiers. Advanced skiers can head to the Ski Arlberg region, which includes St. Anton and spans 300 kilometers of slopes. For year-round skiing, take a trip to the Kaunertal Glacier at 3,113 meters altitude.
Natural Attractions
Walk along wooden pathways through the Zammer Lochputz gorge in neighboring Zams to see the Kronburger waterfall. The Water Adventure Path starts in Zams village and leads you through this geological formation. Take a walk around Lake Trams, located above Landeck and Zams, or cycle along the Inn River on the Inn Cycle Path that runs through the valley.
Local Craft and Industry
Landeck was a center of textile production until the 1990s, particularly known for Tyrolean Loden. Local farmers first created this durable wool cloth in the 11th century, and it became an important local product. While production has stopped, you can still buy traditional Loden products in various colors from local shops.
