Discover Gries im Sellrain

Gries im Sellrain is a destination for holidays spent between ecclesiastical culture, the Tyrolean mountain world and winter experiences. The parish church of St. Martin, the Sellraintal Contemplation Trail, the “Pletzn” circular cross-country ski track and the Neder Gries toboggan run offer different ways to discover the surrounding area. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Gries im Sellrain can make their preferred travel rhythm the starting point for choosing a location: Should contemplative trails and viewpoints be the focus, or are cross-country skiing, tobogganing and a walk through the snow-covered landscape more appealing?

Church and Contemplation Trail as distinctive local features

The parish church of St. Martin in Gries im Sellrain is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. It was completely renovated inside and out between 2013 and 2017. This makes it a prominent cultural landmark in the village, regardless of whether you are interested in sacred architecture, local history or a peaceful activity during your holiday day.

The Sellraintal Contemplation Trail begins at St. Martin’s parish church. It passes numerous farms and viewpoints. This connection makes the trail a distinctive way to experience Gries im Sellrain: The starting point is in a specific location in the village, after which farms and views shape the route.

Winter days with cross-country skiing, tobogganing and walking

The circular cross-country ski track in Gries im Sellrain, also known as “Pletzn”, is groomed for both classic and diagonal cross-country skiing. In addition, the circular track is atmospherically illuminated every day until 10:00 p.m. This makes it possible to incorporate cross-country skiing into the day’s plans without confusing the two techniques. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in winter will find these details a concrete indication of the type of stay they are looking for.

Another option is the Neder Gries toboggan run. It is suitable for families and recreational tobogganers. For a less sport-oriented winter day, Gries also has a winter hiking trail approximately 1.5 km long. The route is suitable for a relaxed walk through the snow-covered landscape. Families can combine different ideas for the day: tobogganing for a shared activity, cross-country skiing as the sporting focus or a shorter winter walk at a more leisurely pace.

Mountaineering village and Tyrolean cuisine

Gries im Sellrain is part of the exclusive group of mountaineering villages in the Sellraintal valley. At the same time, the village is a starting point for hikes into the Tyrolean mountain world. These two features give the destination a clear character for travellers who would like to include nature experiences and mountain scenery in their holiday. The Juifenalm is a mountain pasture offering food and drink. It serves Tyrolean cuisine and has a sunny terrace. The alpine pasture can therefore be a suitable stop for anyone who would like to combine their excursions with regional cuisine.

Getting there and other places for orientation

The Sellraintal Regiobus, route 4166, runs to Gries im Sellrain. When planning accommodation, this information is just as relevant as personal preferences for culture, winter trails, tobogganing, cross-country skiing or hiking. Anyone wishing to compare different places can also include Trins, Ampass, Matrei Am Brenner, Seefeld In Tirol, Fritzens, Wattenberg, Reith Bei Seefeld and Volders in their wider search. Gries im Sellrain is particularly suitable as a search destination for travellers who wish to combine mountain scenery, local culture and several clearly described winter experiences.

For the overarching travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.