Vorderthiersee between the lake, trails and Passion Play history

Vorderthiersee combines Lake Thiersee with a remarkable cultural and film history. In summer, the lake’s natural beaches invite you to swim, surf, go boating and fish. At the same time, themed trails and circular routes lead through a variety of experiences.

Summer at Lake Thiersee

In summer, Lake Thiersee near Vorderthiersee offers several opportunities for days by the water. The range extends from swimming at the natural beaches to surfing, boating and fishing. The Thiersee bathing facility is located at Vorderthiersee 31, 6335 Vorderthiersee. This specific address is a helpful reference point when planning. Families can combine a stay by the lake with additional excursions without committing themselves to just one type of holiday activity.

When choosing your holiday apartment, the way you want to structure your days is particularly important. If you want your holiday to be shaped by summer activities at Lake Thiersee, the water-based experience takes centre stage. Those who prefer to combine culture and exercise will find another side of Vorderthiersee in its trails and historic sites.

Circular routes for different daily plans

The Tiroler Traumfabrik themed trail is an easy, 7.1-kilometre circular hike lasting around two hours. It begins at the Passion Play House and leads around Lake Thiersee. This makes it possible to include a longer, clearly defined activity in your daily plans. A shorter option is the Thiersee Lake Round: it is an easy 2.2-kilometre running route that starts and ends at the Thiersee information office.

The Thiersee Panorama Tour also has a clearly named starting and finishing point: it starts and ends at the Raiffeisen Bank in Vorderthiersee. For the colder season, an extended winter hike from Hinterthiersee to Vorderthiersee is also described, ending at the Weißes Rössl bus stop. The different route lengths, formats and endpoints help you choose a holiday apartment according to the preferred rhythm of your trip.

Passion Plays, church and film history

Vorderthiersee also has a special connection to the Passion Play tradition. The first public Passion Plays were performed on a summer stage below the Church of St Margaret in Vorderthiersee. Today’s Passion Play House was built near Lake Thiersee in 1926. The Tiroler Traumfabrik themed trail also begins at the Passion Play House.

The sights of Thiersee include the parish church of Vorderthiersee, which is dedicated to Saint Margaret. Another cultural highlight is the Tirol Film Studio: a total of eighteen feature-length films were produced there, including “The Double Lottie,” “Eroica” and “Bluebeard.” These connections also make the area interesting for travellers who want to discover not only natural experiences during their holiday, but also regional tradition and film history.

Vorderthiersee as the starting point for your trip

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose the location according to your planned daily rhythm. Consider whether you want to plan short activities from a fixed starting point or place an extended hike at the centre of your trip.

More destinations for your planning

If you are planning your trip beyond Vorderthiersee, you can also explore Radfeld, Kramsach, Landl, Wörgl, Kufstein, Niederndorferberg, Reith Im Alpbachtal and Münster.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kufstein.