Discover Fulpmes: Culture, Nature and Family Trails

Fulpmes combines impressive mountain views, family-friendly trails and remarkable local culture. Anyone looking to make their holiday varied can choose between historical discoveries, experiences in nature and excursions with different levels of difficulty. When looking for a holiday apartment, it is therefore particularly useful to consider which focus you want to set for your days: culture in the village, trails through the mountain landscape or family activities around Schlick 2000.

Culture between Blacksmithing and Church History

The Blacksmith Museum in Fulpmes, housed in the Riedlhaus, presents the development of blacksmithing and several original tools from the 19th century. Its main attractions include the old Riedl forge, a largely original grinding machine dating from 1812 and a blacksmith’s hammer from 1836. The specific tools and dates give the museum visit a vivid historical focus.

You will encounter a different subject at the Tyrolean Nativity Scene Museum in Fulpmes. It is located in the centre of the village, opposite the church, beside the 500-year-old Platzwirt. Fulpmes parish church also contains a Holy Sepulchre designed by local architect Clemens Holzmeister in 1952. St. Vitus Church was built in 1746/47 under the direction of the ecclesiastical building director Franz de Paula Penz and consecrated as early as 1748. Anyone interested in craftsmanship, religious traditions and regional architectural history will find several distinct points of interest here.

Mountain Trails with Different Types of Experiences

For a short excursion into the mountains, the panoramic trail leads from the Kreuzjoch mountain station to the “StubaiBlick” viewing platform. The trail is accessible to families and seniors. The platform is located at an altitude of 2,160 metres and offers views of the Stubai mountain range and the Kalkkögel, as well as across Innsbruck to the Zillertal and the Wilder Kaiser.

The Schlick 2000 nature trail starts in Fulpmes-Schlick 2000. This family-friendly, pram-accessible trail leads from the Kreuzjoch mountain station through Swiss stone pine forests and dwarf pine fields to the Schlicker Alm. Various stations explain the rocks, trees and animals found in the surrounding area. This makes the trail suitable for families who want to combine observing nature with clear, easy-to-understand information.

The Scheibenweg offers another option. It leads from the panoramic lake to the Froneben middle station through a spruce forest. The treehouse trail runs through a forest area of just under 5,000 m² along an easy-to-walk, pram-accessible route. Visitors are welcomed at the middle station of the Kreuzjoch cable car in Schlick 2000. This allows you to choose between different trail ideas based on their landscape and character, without every excursion having to follow the same pattern.

Family Activities and Orientation for Travel Planning

Adventure Park Fulpmes has its own children’s climbing park for children aged three and over. The “Jagerhäusl” bus stop is located directly at the entrance to Adventure Park; from there, a bus runs to Innsbruck and back every 30 minutes. This connection provides a practical point of reference if you want to plan a trip to the city in addition to activities in Fulpmes.

The Schlick 2000 ski area has a children’s area with a children’s lift, magic carpets and a ski carousel. The tobogganing trail in Schlick 2000 offers families adventure in nature. In addition, the Schlick 2000 hiking centre offers relaxed tours, family-friendly trails and challenging summit hikes. This allows you to adapt your daily plans to the children’s ages, the desired activity and your own fitness level, without having to commit to just one type of experience.

Choose the Right Holiday Apartment Based on Your Travel Plans

When choosing your holiday apartment in Fulpmes, it is worth first deciding on the rhythm you want for your holiday. If historical topics and activities in the village are the main focus, a location in the village may be an important selection criterion. For days in Schlick 2000 or at the Kreuzjoch mountain station, however, you should include the respective starting points in your planning. Families benefit from making a clear decision about whether short nature trails, a children’s climbing park, varied hikes or a trip to Innsbruck should be the main focus. Fulpmes offers an unusually diverse combination of village culture, mountain landscapes and family-oriented experiences.

More places for inspiration: Flaurling, Ranggen, Gschnitz, Tulfes, Patsch, Neustift Im Stubaital, Telfs, Pettnau.

For the higher-level travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.