Fendels ski area

Family winter in the snow

Family vacation on the Winterberg

One ski area in the Kaunertal is not enough for you?

Then make your turns not only on the Kaunertal Glacier, but also in the Fendels ski area. The small but fine winter mountain Fendels is right next door - and is extremely popular with families. Clear, snow-sure and friendly.

It is above all these attributes that winter vacationers appreciate. The location at the entrance to the Kaunertal and with a direct connection to the idyllic mountain village of Fendels is also convincing.

Winterberg Fendels
Clear, snow-sure, friendly
Winterberg Fendels
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A ski mountain for all generations. What makes the small ski area a big winter mountain?

 

Family ski area Fendels

Fun on the slopes

Families who want to spend their winter holidays in Tyrol with children, parents and grandparents are in the right place in Fendels. The place and ski area have retained their originality. Everything is manageable, not overcrowded and still offers all the infrastructure that is essential for a winter holiday with the family.

Kinderland - childrens playground

With Bibi and Kauni, learning to ski is twice as much fun. Magic carpet, tunnel, jumps and ski races invite every child to go skiing. The trained children's ski instructors from the top ski school Kaunertal-Fendels, who also think about exciting games without skis, ensure the right technique.

© Kaunertaler Gletscherbahnen-Daniel Zangerl
© Top Schischule Kaunertal-Bildkreis

Toboggan run

The natural toboggan run in Fendels offers a special experience for the whole family. You can easily reach the starting point of the toboggan run with the Sattelbodenbahn. After a few minutes ride on the chairlift, the fun can begin. Lift operation open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The toboggan run has been awarded the quality seal for natural toboggan runs.

Tip: Night tobogganing on the Fendels winter mountain every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is particularly popular. (12/30/2021 to 02/17/2022)

© Kaunertaler Gletscherbahnen-Daniel Zangerl

Winter hiking trails

Winter and snowshoe hikes are not just a change from skiing. They can either be extra romantic or fun for the whole family. Depending on what you are looking for on your holiday in Tyrol. You will find a variety of winter hiking trails around the idyllic mountain village of Fendels.

© TVB Tiroler Oberland-Kaunertal-Martin Lugger

Gastronomy & Culinary

Fresh mountain air and active outdoor exercise make you hungry! Enjoy culinary delights and regional specialties in the two restaurants along the slopes in the Fendels family ski area.

If you prefer to take a leisurely stroll or hike through Fendels, you can stop off at the Huamat Cafe.

© TVB Tiroler Oberland-Kaunertal-Daniel Zangerl

Ski touring park

The ski touring park offers all ski touring athletes a clear guidance system that marks an optimal and safest ascent route in the terrain. The marked routes of the ski touring park allow for mutual understanding and consideration on our slopes and facilities on the Winterberg Fendels.

3 different ascent routes are available.

© TVB Tiroler Oberland-Kaunertal-Severin Wegener

Accomodations in Kaunertal & Fendels

Can be booked flexibly and risk-free - many landlords offer flexible & free cancellations - depending on the accommodation, free cancellation valid up to 60 to 30 days, 14 days before arrival or free of charge up to the day of arrival. Safe and carefree holidays in the Kaunertal nature park and glacier region

 

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Lake sunset
Sunset with musical entertainment

This summer, the event series "Lake Sunset" takes place for eighth time at the Rieder bathing lake.

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- 18:00
Summer night’s dream
at the Ried bathing lake

The 12th Midsummer Night's Dream at the bathing lake in Ried will take place again on 05 July 2025. This festival is organized this time by the Ried fire brigade.

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Summr Pop-Up.

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Tyrolean Evening. on Tour
Pfunds | Stubener Street

Trachtenbgruppe Pfunds & Fundus Blech parade through the Stubener street!

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- 18:00
Pfunds Kerle | Friday

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Events

Pfunds
Tuesday - Friday
06.05.2025 - 24.10.2025
Archery on the course
in Pfunds "Gangeles Ebene"
Fendels
04.06.2025 - 24.09.2025
Wildlife observation in the outdoor enclosure in Fendels
Experience wild animals up close
Fendels
every Wednesday
28.05.2025 - 01.10.2025
Wildlife watching in the Fendels open-air enclosure
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- 09:00
Handbike Battle

The Handbike Battle will take place for several times on the Glacier panorama road. The participants of the Handbike Battle will start on 22 June 2023 at the toll station at an altitude of 1,287 m and overcome the 20 km to the Ochsenalm valley station at an altitude of 2,150 m. A true achievement, that we “take our hat off to”! Many spectators and cheerers are of course welcome.

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Close to the cosmos - guided star hikes
Experience sparkling constellations, exciting sky stories and the silent magic of darkness.

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- 19:30
Oktoberfest Kauns

An Oktoberfest will take place in Kauns on Saturday 16 September 2023. The Musikkapelle Kauns traditionally organises the 19th Kauner Oktoberfest in the heated marquee on the village square from 20:00.

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Events

Fendels
04.06.2025 - 24.09.2025
Wildlife observation in the outdoor enclosure in Fendels
Experience wild animals up close
Kaunertal
06.06.2025 - 26.09.2025
Glacier nature trail hike
Guided hiking tour to the red rocks
Kaunertal
01.06.2025 - 28.09.2025
Kaunertal Piano Museum
Piano museum, wood sculptor, artist, musician
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Girodays 2025

Girodays 2025 from 27.06. - 29.06.2025

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Race Across the Alps
Toughest one-day race in the world

RATA with start and finish in Nauders. 

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- 19:00
Night race
In the middle of the village

Once more this year there will be a spectacular “Night Race” on the evening of Friday 27. June, as part of the Nauders Bike Week.

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- 06:30
32. Dreiländergiro

31. Dreiländergiro, on 29.06.2025

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Terra Raetica Trails
The trail running event in the new Tour Festival format

Kaunertal – Tiroler Oberland – Engadin – Nauders - Graun

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Events

Nauders
Every Wednesday and Sunday
01.06.2025 - 28.09.2025
Guided tour in the Nauders Fortress
Nauders
19.06.2025
Corpus Christi
in the Nauders parish church
Nauders
Tuesday & Thursday
27.05.2025 - 02.10.2025
Lama Trekking