The Kaiserwinkl in the summer

In Kaiserwinkl, holidaymakers will find a piece of original Tyrol in altitude of 600 m above sea level. The four Communities Kössen Walchsee Schwendt and Rettenschöss have maintaned their traditional charm with their traditionally painted houses.

The Walchsee is with up to 24° C in the summer a popular lake. Wind surfers, sailors and water skiers are well catered for.

The foothills of the Zahmen and Wilden Kaiser form the south form the magnificent backdrop for numerous walking tours. The cliffs of the Wilden Kaiser (to 2344 m altitude) are among climbers a popular and challenging climbing area.

The back of the quieter Unterberghorn (1700 m) is especially for paragliders and hang gliders, a fantastic destination. There is also a school with special courses. Hikers enjoy the beautiful views of the Kaisertal and the rock walls of the Wilder Kaiser from the Bärenhütte.

In the summer months there are numerous festivals and events of national importance located in the Kaiserwinkl. Here are just a few:

- Kössener cheese festival in May,

- Harley-Davidson convention in June,

- Kaiserwinkl Golf Week in June,

- Schwendter Midsummer festival in June,

- Classic Car Race in June,

- Forest Festival of Trachtenvereins in July,

- AirCard Party of hang gliding and paragliding in August,

- Kössener Village Festival of the clubs in August,

- Festival delicacies and cattle drive in Schwendt and Kössen in September...

Exact dates can be found at the local tourist offices.

The region of the Kaiserwinkl also spoils families with children. In the months of July and August every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon a free children's program is offered. In the summer months municipalities of Kössen and Schwendt organize regularly open air concerts.