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| Galtür | ||
| federal state | Tyrol | |
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| Residents | 765 (2018) | |
| height | 1,584 m | |
| Tourist info | 43 (0)50990 200 http://www.galtuer.com/ | |
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The community Galtür is the highest place in the Paznauntales in Tyrol. The main line of business is tourism, the focus is on winter sports.
background
The oldest avalanche barriers in the Alps are documented in Galtür in 1613, and the village itself was considered safe from avalanches until modern times.
Tourism in Galtür began in the twenties of the last century with the expansion of road connections in Paznaun.
Since April 22, 1997, Galtür has been the first official climatic health resort in all of Tyrol.
The year 1999 is the year of major avalanche disaster for the whole of Galtür: After long and intense snowfalls, a huge avalanche broke off on February 23 from the Grieskogel north of the village at a height of 2,700 m and with a width of 400 meters even reached the center of Galtür, which was previously considered safe, where numerous buildings will be destroyed. In the particularly affected western part of the community, 31 people were killed in the avalanche disaster.
getting there
| Distances (road km) | |
| Ischgl | 10 km |
|---|---|
| Landeck | 38 km |
| Imst | 59 km |
| innsbruck | 113 km |
| Garmisch | 115 km |
| Munich | 203 km |
| Vienna | 606 km |
By plane
The nearest international airports are the Innsbruck airport
(IATA: INN), Distance approx. 108 km, a good hour's drive) and north of Munich the Munich Airport(IATA: MUC), "Franz Josef Strauss", distance approx. 240 km).
By train
There is no railway line in Paznaun.
The next train station is in Upper Inn Valley the Landeck-Zams train station 38 km away, continue by bus or taxi.
The 4240 bus to Paznaun starts at the station forecourt.
In the street
By car via Bundesstraße 188: From the west and east, Galtür is via the Inntal motorway A12, exit in Landeck in the Oberinntal, and further on via Silvrettastraße (181):
From the west of the Vorarlberg / Montafon Galtür can also be reached directly via the (toll) Silvretta High Alpine Road, which is open from May to October.
mobility
The place itself is quite clear and can easily be explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Alpinarium Galtür (Adventure museum), Hauptstrasse 29 c, A-6563 Galtür. Tel.: 43 (0)5443 200 00. The museum documents life in the high alpine region. It is located in the 345 meter long protective wall that was built after the avalanche disaster in 1999.
activities
- 1 Sports and cultural center (Indoor swimming pool, tennis hall, squash hall, bowling alley, billiards, restaurant). Tel.: 43 (0)5443 8275, (0)5443 8344. Open: Summer: July - September; Winter: Dec - April.
In summer
Over 250 km of hiking, walking and Nordic walking trails, 5 mountain huts, 4 alpine pastures and 2 inns, SIGGI'S ALPIN CLUB for children from 4 to 10 years, 36 marked mountain bike trails in the Silvretta mountain bike arena, natural stone climbing wall, Indoor climbing wall in the Alpinarium Galtür, 2 outdoor tennis courts, beach volleyball court, street soccer, children's playground
In the winter
Illuminated ice rink
Alpine skiing
| Surname | phone | Altitude |  |  |  |  |  |  | Σ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvapark Galtür | 43 (0)50-990-277 | 1,600 - 2,300 m | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 10 | 40 km |
Further data on the ski area: 20 km of deep snow variants, ski and snowboard school, night skiing every Wednesday until 10:30 p.m. on 2.2 km of floodlit slopes, Bambiniland, if the weather permits
The ski area is divided into six sectors: Zwergerlwelt, Abenteuerland, Actionpark, Heldenreich, Pistenparadies as well as High & Nordic.
The Galtür ski area is not quite as big as that of the neighboring one Ischgl, with the northern slopes on the Silvretta, however, is just as snow-reliable. With the comprehensive Silvretta ski pass you can use the Galtür, Ischgl / Samnaun, Kappl and See ski areas. The public in Galtür is also very happy to party and has plenty of opportunities for après-ski, but overall it is a bit quieter and more contemplative than in the prominent neighboring town of Ischgl.
Nordic skiing
Around Galtür there are around 75 km of cross-country skiing trails.
shop
There are shops for groceries in the village (bakery / confectionery, butcher).
The sports shops are open seven days a week in winter.
- 1 Intersport Wolfart (Sports shop, ski rental,), Galtür 21a, 6563 Galtür. Tel.: 43 (0)5443 8295.
- Sport Walter (Sports shop, ski rental, ski service), A-6563 Galtür (there are twice: in the center at the village square in Galtür and at the valley station of the Birkhanbahn in Wirl). Tel.: 43 (0)5443 8242.
kitchen
There are numerous ski huts, restaurants, cafés and bars in Galtür.
nightlife
accommodation
- Hotel Zontaja, Unterrain 86, 6563 Galtür. Hotel Galtür with All Inclusive light.
- 1 Hotel-Restaurant Alpenrose, Galtür 76. with wellness area.
- Hotel Toni, Galtür 64a. Tel.: (0)5443 8282.
- 2 Ballunspitze, Galtür 20. Tel.: 43 (0)5443 8214, Fax: 43 (0)5443 8214 44, Email: [email protected].
- 3 Holiday apartment Volgger, Early measurement item 30c. Tel.: 43(0)6642600647. Holiday apartment in Galtür, accommodation for 4 to 6 people.Accepted payment methods: cash.
health
The district hospital St. Vincent is located in Zams.
Practical advice
| Brief information | |
| surface | 121.17 km² |
|---|---|
| Phone code | 05443 |
| Post Code | 6563 |
| Mark | LA |
| Time zone | UTC 1 |
| Emergency police | 133 |
| fire Department | 122 |
| rescue | 144 |
- Tourism association Paznaun - Ischgl (Galtür information office), House number 39, A-6563 Galtür. Tel.: 43 (0)50990 200, Fax: 43 (0)50990 199, Email: [email protected].
- Raiffeisenbank and Volksbank and a car workshop are represented in Galtür.
- The next petrol station is in Ischgl.
- Alpine Club - Weather service;
- Avalanche warning service for Tyrol
- Post partner Galtür, in the Galtür parish hall. Letter and parcel service.
trips
- To Jamtalhütte, (Silvretta) Luggage and personal transport tours are carried out (by arrangement) by the hut landlord;
literature
Web links
- http://www.galtuer.gv.at/ - Official website of Galtür
