Fügen
Fügen is a village in the Schwaz district in Tyrol. This article also covers the villages of Finsing and Stumm. As a two-season tourist resort, Fügen benefits from the two ski areas — Hochfügen-Hochzillertal and Spieljoch — and the Zillertal thermal baths.
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Map of Fügen
See
[edit]- 1 Fügen Castle (Schloss Fügen, Bubenburg). The castle is a four-wing building with two turrets and a red marble arched portal that enclose a spacious courtyard. The garden is bordered by a wall with three roundels. Domed turrets are attached to the northern corners of the roof. The interior design (ceilings, stairs, doors) is in the 17th-century style. The castle chapel dates from 1681, and the carved image of Mariahilf that can be seen here is famous. The oldest parts of the castle were built around 1550. It is now used for small residential communities for children and young people who cannot live at home.
- 2 FeuerWerk (FireWorks), Binderholz Str. 49, 6263 Fügen, ☏ +43 5288 60111466. M-F 09:00-16:00. Sawmill and biomass power station open to visitors. There are guided tours through the world of pine wood, but there are also audio guides in English available. A good activity for bad weather days. Only open when the sawmill is in operation, so closed on weekends and holidays.
- 3 Fügen Parish Church (Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt). The Gothic church building of Romanesque origins has a north tower and is surrounded by a cemetery.
- Fügen Local History Museum (Heimatmuseum Fügen), Hochfügener Str. 7, ☏ +43 5288 62201.
- 4 Schleierwasserfall (Schleier waterfall). 24/7. With 91 m the tallest waterfall in the Ziller valley, partially frozen in winter. It's quite an impressive sight, and in summer a popular bathing spot. It's about a 40-minute walk from Hart im Zillertal or Kapfing, and about 1.5 hours from Fügen. Free.
Do
[edit]- 1 Spieljoch ski area. Skiing, tobogganing, winter hiking. 8 lifts, 21 km of slopes.
- 2 Erlebnistherme Zillertal, Badweg, 6263 Kapfing, ☏ +43 5288 63240. Indoor and outdoor pool and wellness including water slides and fun park. In winter, the outdoor pool is heated to 34°C which makes it a very pleasant experience in sub zero air temperatures. Unfortunately quite expensive, charging €48 for 2 hours.
Buy
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[edit]- 1 Erzherzog, Dorfstraße 30, 6271 Uderns. A modern restaurant for local cuisine, serves large portions. Pizza on Friday and Saturday nights.
- 2 Kohlerhof, Hochfügenerstraße 84, Fügen (next to Spieljochbahn Talstation). Bar and restaurant for proper food, mid-range prices, large portions.
- 3 Albergo, Kaltenbach (on top of the Wimbach Expess Bergstation). Italian restaurant and bar near the summit of the Wimbachkopf mountain, the panoramic view alone is worth a visit. Weather conditions permitting, the seating area offers a view over the entire valley and in winter a magnificent landscape with snow covered mountain tops. They have some excellent alcohol-free cocktails for €8.75.
- 4 Marendalm, Aschau i.Z.. Large self-service restaurant aimed at skiers. They serve Kaiserschmärrn, a Tyrolean specialty similar to pancakes, for €12.50.
- 5 Edhof, Kapfingerstraße 11, 6263 Fügen. Steakhouse serving locally supplied beef. They serve a 1-kg steak for €75 which is an experience on its own (requires a reservation a day in advance).
Drink
[edit]- 1 sChic Lifestyle & Bar, Postfeldstraße 7, 6272 Kaltenbach (near the Hochzillertalbahn). Trendy bar.