Discover Natters: History, Lake and Mountains

Natters offers several special ways to experience a journey: historical traces, a lake steeped in history, paths through the landscape and regional experiences. Those looking for a holiday apartment for a varied stay can therefore explore the village according to their own interests – with cultural discoveries, moments in nature and seasonal activities as different focal points.

History that remains visible in Natters

A prominent historical landmark is Waidburg Castle. It was built around 1518 by the Innsbruck citizens Wendelin Yphofer and Ambrosi and elevated to the status of a noble estate. The parish church of St. Michael also reaches far back into history: it is first mentioned in a document in 1376. For visitors interested in the history of a place, a Roman find adds another dimension. The person who died in the wine container dates from the first century AD.

However, Natters’ past reaches back even further. Archaeological finds from the first half of the pre-Christian millennium demonstrate that the municipality lies on ancient settlement ground. These different layers of time make the village interesting for anyone who wants to discover not only the landscape but also historical connections during their holiday.

Lake Natterer See and paths through the mountains

Lake Natterer See was created around 1480 under Archduke Siegmund as the Oedenhauser Pond. For the years 2021 to 2025, it received the overall rating of Excellent bathing water quality. This clearly time-limited rating is part of the lake’s history just as much as its present-day significance as a distinctive landscape feature.

Those who prefer to be on the move will find a varied route with the Sonnalmweg/Natterer Boden, leading through forests and meadows and across a plateau with views of the surrounding mountains. Cyclists can also include Natters in their plans: Regional cycle route 1 leads from the Innsbruck district of Wilten via Bergiselweg and Sonnenburgerhof along the B182 Brennerstraße into the municipality of Natters. It is an important section of the Wipptal cycle route.

Active days and regional experiences

The STB Stubaitalbahn is also relevant for planning your arrival and excursions. It connects Innsbruck, Natters, Mutters, Telfes im Stubaital and Fulpmes. This means that you can also choose accommodation based on whether you would like to include destinations beyond Natters in the surrounding area in your travel plans.

During the cold season, the cross-country ski trail at the Natters, Neu-Götzens cross-country skiing centre is one of the options available. It can be accessed at the sports centre or the ski jump in Natters, or in Neu-Götzens. In summer, baking bread in the village oven is one of the activities offered in Natters. The Nattererboden excursion inn also has an adjoining adventure farm. This brings together different holiday ideas without requiring you to commit to just one type of holiday.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Natters, you can continue browsing here: Kolsass, Axams, Ellbögen, Mieders, Tulfes, Seefeld In Tirol, Ranggen, Sistrans.

When searching for a holiday apartment in Natters, you can first determine which focus suits your trip: historical discoveries, the lake and landscape, cycling, winter cross-country ski trails or regional activities. The points of interest mentioned above help you plan your stay according to your preferred rhythm.

For the overarching travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.