Nassereith

Nassereith is a small village in Tyrol, sitting at 843 metres on the old Via Claudia Augusta road near the Fernpass. The area is defined by its Alpine landscape of dense forest, rocky outcrops and clear mountain lakes. The main draw is Schloss Fernsteinsee, a castle dating to the 12th century that now operates as a hotel, set directly on the shores of the turquoise Fernsteinsee lake. King Ludwig II of Bavaria regularly retreated here and the castle retains the atmosphere of a 19th-century Alpine residence. Nearby, the ruins of Sigmundsburg Castle sit on a small island in the lake, reachable only by boat. The village itself is known for its tradition of clay nativity figures, distinct from the wood-carved versions found elsewhere in Tyrol. The surrounding area is excellent for hiking, cycling and swimming.

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Things to Do

• •Stay at or visit Schloss Fernsteinsee, the historic castle hotel on the shores of the emerald Fernsteinsee lake
• •Take a rowing boat out to the island ruins of Sigmundsburg Castle in the middle of the Fernsteinsee
• •Hike up to the Adlerhorst viewpoint platform above Nassereith for panoramic views over the Inn Valley
• •Swim or dive in the crystal-clear Fernsteinsee, one of the cleanest lakes in the Tyrolean Alps
• •Walk or cycle along the old Via Claudia Augusta Roman road route through the valley
• •Browse the local tradition of hand-made clay nativity figurines, a craft unique to Nassereith

Nearby Attractions

• Zugspitze — Germany's highest peak with cable car access from the Austrian side at Ehrwald, 20 km north
• Fernpass — a dramatic Alpine pass with scenic views, lake reflections and a historic toll road
• Imst — a lively market town with a famous gorge, Rosengartenschlucht, 15 km south
• Lermoos — a charming ski and hiking village at the foot of the Zugspitze plateau
• Reutte — a Tyrolean market town with a historic old quarter and the nearby Ehrenberg castle ruins