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| Going at the Wilder Kaiser | |
| federal state | North Tyrol |
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| Residents | 1.869 (2016) |
| height | 772 m |
| Tourist info | (0)50509 - 510 http://www.going.at |
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Going at the Wilder Kaiser is a village in Sölllandl at the feet of the Wild Emperor in the State of Tyrol. The community is one of the most famous ski and summer sports locations in the Eastern Alps.
background
The name Going is traced back to a Bavarian prince of the Gauwo or Guovo. The place itself was first mentioned in 1160 as Gowingen and belonged to the Kitzbühel district court. Other place names in the 14th and 15th centuries are Gaygen, Gaigen, Gaying.
The region was originally predominantly agricultural, in the 16th and 17th centuries mining was also practiced. The main source of income for the place today is upscale tourism, the flagship is the renowned noble hotel and historic Gasthof Stanglwirt, the hotel complex is practically a separate district.
The districts of Going are Schwendt, Aschau, Prama, Sonnseite and Schattseite.
Going is known through television as one of the filming locations for the TV series The mountain doctor.
The detailed church chronicle on www.wilderkaiser.info;
| Distances (road km) | |
| St. Johann in Tirol | 10 km |
|---|---|
| Kitzbühel | 13 km |
| Kufstein | 21 km |
| Salzburg | 79 km |
| innsbruck | 83 km |
| Munich | 112 km |
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the in innsbruck (approx. 89 km), in Salzburg (approx. 71 km) and the airport Munich - Franz Josef Strauss (approx. 152 km).
By train
The next train stations are Worgl and Kufstein in the Lower Inn Valley and in Leukental the stations in St. Johann in Tirol and in Kitzbühel. Continue by bus: direct connections.
By bus
In the street
Of north / south: via the Inntal motorway A12, Rosenheim - innsbruck, 
Kufstein South (from D. coming: still: toll-free) or Worgl (subject to a toll!) and further over Scheffau after going.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Parish Church of the Holy Cross. Built in 1774/1775, the church is counted among the most beautiful rococo churches in Tyrol.
- Knappenkapelle to St. Daniel, in the district of Prama.
- Dorfwirtskapelle. From the 17th century, today part of the Dorfwirt.
- Hoad Chapel, above the Hoadhof. Built according to the gable number in 1681.
- Village fountain. From the 1960s with a copper statue of St. Florian.
activities
summer
- Natural swimming lake. With outdoor water slide.
- Astbergbahn. Chair lift to the Astberg (1267 m).
- Going handicraft market
winter
- Astberg toboggan run. New, illuminated toboggan run leads from the Hausberg or Treichlhof either to Going (or to Ellmau). Ascent possibility with the Astbergbahn.
- The local ski area is the Astbergbahn, it belongs to Wilder Kaiser-Brixental ski world, the largest connected ski area in Austria around the Hohe Salve in the Kitzbühel Alps) on the south side of the valley. The valley stations of the lifts are located in Söll, Scheffau and Ellmau.
- More detailed Info and information on other neighboring ski areas in the Kitzbühel Alps see the article in the article Ski areas in Austria.
shop
- Bakery and supermarket (Schlecker, M-Preis) are represented in town.
- Going sports (Sports shop, ski rental, bike rental, toboggan rental), Dorfstrasse 10, A-6353 Going. Tel.: 43 (0)5358 3127.
kitchen
- Dorfwirt (Guest house, apartments, rooms), Dorfstrasse 29, A-6353 Going. Tel.: 43 (0)5358 2411, Email: [email protected].
nightlife
accommodation
- ***** Stanglwirt (Organic hotel, legendary and world-famous noble domicile), Kaiserweg 1, A-6353 Going / Tyrol. Tel.: 43 (0)5358-2000, Fax: 43 (0)5358 2000-31.
security
health
| Brief information | |
| Phone code | (0)5358 |
|---|---|
| Post Code | 6353 |
| Mark | KB |
| Time zone | UTC 1 |
| Emergency call | 112 |
Practical advice
- Wilder Kaiser tourism association (Information office Going), Dorfstrasse 10, A-6353 Going. Tel.: 43 (0)50509 - 510, Fax: 43 (0)50509 - 590, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mo-Fr: 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sa. 8.30 a.m. - 12 noon.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.going.tirol.gv.at/ - Official website of Going am Wilden Kaiser
- Story of going on www.geschichte-tirol.com
- Going at the Wilder Kaiser tourist office: (www.wilderkaiser.info)
