Sankt Jakob in Haus: Buchensteinwand, Church and Familyland

Sankt Jakob in Haus combines impressive mountain scenery, distinctive culture and a wide range of experiences for shared days of holiday. The village is located directly at the foot of Buchensteinwand, giving it a clear connection to the surrounding landscape. A path leads from Sankt Jakob in Haus to the summit of Buchensteinwand. Anyone wishing to combine a trip with outdoor activity, regional history and family-oriented excursions will find a range of options here to incorporate into their own plans.

Culture at St. Jakob in Haus Parish Church

The village's landmark is St. Jakob in Haus Parish Church. It was first mentioned in 1308 in connection with an annual payment in kind. Its artistically valuable interior is well worth seeing and makes the church an interesting destination for anyone who would also like to discover the cultural side of the village during their stay.

Notable details include Baroque statues supplied by Georg Faistenberger in 1692. They depict the weather saints John and Paul as Roman officers. Details such as these give the church its own historical and art-historical character. Be sure to allow time for this if you would like to include sacred art and the history of the village in your trip alongside experiences in nature.

Buchensteinwand and the Jakobskreuz

Buchensteinwand shapes the surroundings of Sankt Jakob in Haus. The route to the summit offers an opportunity to explore the landscape on your own tour. Another distinctive place to visit is the Jakobskreuz. It has four viewing platforms at a height of 19 metres. The platforms can be reached by passenger lift and are also conveniently accessible to wheelchair users and people with physical disabilities. This means that the viewpoint can be included in your plans when taking different needs within the group into account.

Active Days in Every Season

Sankt Jakob in Haus offers cross-country ski trails as well as chairlifts and drag lifts for outdoor activities. In winter, there are family-friendly ski runs around Buchensteinwand and Pletzibär Park. Cross-country skiing is also possible on one of the sunniest trails in the region. Those who prefer to explore winter at a more leisurely pace can experience Sankt Jakob in Haus while winter hiking. A floodlit toboggan run adds to the winter activities.

Other options in Sankt Jakob in Haus include cycling and hiking trails. This allows you to organise your holiday days in different ways: with a tour through the landscape, a cultural focus or an excursion where the whole family has something to discover. The available activities can be combined according to your interests and preferred pace, without having to plan every day in the same way.

Familyland Adventure Park

Familyland Adventure Park is ideal for an outing with children. The amusement park has an indoor play area and is home to Tyrol's largest Dead Sea salt grotto. This adds an independent leisure experience to the mountain and winter sports activities. Especially when planning a holiday with different age groups, it can be helpful to include such an excursion destination alongside hiking trails, the toboggan run and skiing options.

The Right Accommodation for Your Trip

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Sankt Jakob in Haus, it is best to base your choice on the experiences you want to shape your stay. For those interested in culture, the parish church with its history and interior is a central attraction. Anyone wishing to explore Buchensteinwand can include the route to the summit in their plans. In winter, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, tobogganing or winter hiking determine the preferred focus. Families can also take Familyland into consideration.

Discover More Places

If you would like to compare other ideas for places to visit besides Sankt Jakob in Haus, you can also explore Schwendt, Fieberbrunn, Going am Wilden Kaiser, Brixen im Thale, Sankt Ulrich am Pillersee, Itter, Kelchsau and Sankt Johann in Tirol.

To the overarching travel overview: Kitzbühel.