Rattenberg
Rattenberg, Austria
The smallest town in Austria by area, squeezed between the Inn river and a rock face, with narrow lanes and glass workshops. Park outside the old centre and walk in, then browse the shops for hand-blown glass.
Rattenberg on the River Inn is regarded as the smallest town in Austria: around 400 people live on roughly ten hectares. The town is first mentioned in documents in 1254, and in the Middle Ages it was a trading and customs post on the river. Today almost the whole town is a pedestrian zone, made up of just seven streets. The nail-smiths' houses recall the craft in which around 2,000 nails a day were produced until 1912. Rattenberg is known for glass art: the Kisslinger Kristallglas house shows mouth-blown glass, crystal and engraving across three floors.
The Augustinian Museum, a former monastery, displays Tyrolean art from nine centuries; its church tower is said to be the only one in Tyrol that can be climbed. From the castle ruins you look out over the town. One to two hours is enough for a tour. Park outside the old town and walk in.
- Nearest town
- Rattenberg, Austria
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.4285, 11.8940
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Campingplatz StadlerhofCampsite3 km from RattenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping SeehofCampsite4 km from RattenbergTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Karwendel CampingCampsite12 km from RattenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Seecamping WimmerCampsite12 km from RattenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Achensee Camping SchwarzenauCampsite14 km from RattenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping AufenfeldCampsite18 km from RattenbergTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Rattenberg?
Rattenberg is in Rattenberg, Austria, at GPS 47.4285, 11.8940. It is about 11 km from Jenbach.
Can you camp near Rattenberg?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingplatz Stadlerhof, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Rattenberg?
Places worth a stop nearby: Achensee (13 km), Wendelstein (32 km), Krimml Waterfalls (32 km) and Ambras Castle (39 km).
When is the best time to visit Rattenberg?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)