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ReutteReutte in Tirol
Base in Reutte for 2 nights to see Ehrenberg ruins and Highline179 without the Neuschwanstein crowds; add a third only for hiking or the lakes.
Reutte is the market town and administrative centre of the Außerfern, the northwest corner of Tyrol that sits against the Bavarian border about 75 km from Innsbruck. It is a low-key alternative to Füssen for the same mountain scenery: castle ruins above the Lech, a long pedestrian suspension bridge, and trailheads into the Lechtal and Tannheim Alps. Most travellers pass through on the way to Neuschwanstein or stop for one or two nights between Munich and Innsbruck.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for hiking and the suspension bridge; Dec–Mar for skiing at Hahnenkamm
- avoid Nov (closed lifts, grey valley weather); late Jul–Aug afternoon thunderstorms
- Airports
- INN · MUC
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Reutte112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Reutte, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyReutte is a small, low-crime town and walking the centre at night is unremarkable.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency number · 133 police · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportINN Innsbruck Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car via the Fernpass; rail connections run via Innsbruck and are slower).
- Getting aroundThe town itself is walkable, but the ruins, lakes and trailheads are several kilometres apart, so most visitors drive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastry in a café€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Beer0.5 l draught€4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–25 (≈ US$12–30)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum im Grünen Haus entrycheck
- Budget bedHoliday apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room€240 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- INN Innsbruck Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car via the Fernpass; rail connections run via Innsbruck and are slower) · MUC Munich Airport (About 2 h by car; the train route via Munich is the direct one but often costs more than going via Innsbruck)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Care*
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Care
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun, Sep, Dec–Mar. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Reutte: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
15 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town itself is walkable, but the ruins, lakes and trailheads are several kilometres apart, so most visitors drive. Local buses run from the centre north along the main road to the villages, and the Außerfern rail line links Reutte with Pflach, Vils and beyond. Bikes can be rented for the signed Radwanderwege; carry a map, because junctions are poorly signed and some links briefly follow the highway.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car; 1–2 h by bike
Car via the Schnellstraße to Füssen, or bike via Gasthof Schluxen in Pinswang
Book castle tickets ahead; the bike route through Pinswang avoids the Füssen traffic.
Füssen
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car or bus north over the border
Useful for a bigger supermarket, a pharmacy or a rainy afternoon.
Fernpass and Schloss Fernstein
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car south on the Schnellstraße 179
The pass drive is the scenic route toward Innsbruck; the castle sits near the top.
Innsbruck
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train via Reutte in Tirol, or car over the Fernpass
Doable as a long day, but the rail route is slow and infrequent; better as a stop on the way out.
Vils in Tirol
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Train or bus north
Small historic town on the border; pairs well with a Pinswang walk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Reutte centre (Untermarkt / Obermarkt)
Walkable to shops, the weekly market and the bus stops; the tourist office is at Untermarkt 34 near the station.
Ehenbichl and the Ehrenberg foot
Quietest option for the ruins and Highline179; you can walk up from the valley without driving.
Surrounding villages (Pflach, Pinswang, Vils)
Cheaper guesthouses and farm stays; you need a car or the bus to reach Reutte for dinner.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–160 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × €130 | €260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| Highline179 crossing2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Day ticket for the Hahnenkamm lifts2 × €45 · check | €90 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €83 |
| Trip total≈ €228 per person per day, bed included | €913≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euro; travel to Reutte and lift passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry in a café | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Plate of Tiroler Gröstl or Käsespätzle in an inn | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer, 0.5 l draught | €4–5.50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Museum im Grünen Haus entry | check |
| Highline179 crossing | about €10 (≈ US$12) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–25 (≈ US$12–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Reutte station ticket counter keeps short weekday and Saturday hours and there is no ticket machine: buy on board with cash if you travel outside them.
- Rail service here is run by Deutsche Bahn, not ÖBB; connections are infrequent and transfers can be only a few minutes.
- Ehrenberg and Schlosskopf are unguarded ruins with steep, loose ground: wear shoes with grip and keep children back from edges.
- Highline179 is exposed to wind and closes in bad weather; check before you walk up.
- Many guesthouses and some restaurants close in the November shoulder season.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number
- 112
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 122
- Mountain rescue
- 140
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency number112
- Police133
- Ambulance144
- Mountain rescue140
Embassy
Austria has no foreign embassies in Reutte; the nearest consulates and embassies are in Innsbruck and Vienna (check your country's list).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Reutte in Tirol → Füssen: check at the station; buy on board with cash outside counter hours
- Train Reutte in Tirol → Innsbruck: check; the route via Innsbruck is usually cheaper than via Munich
- Local bus, single ride: check
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (ent-SHOOL-dee-goong)
- Danke — Thank you (DAN-kuh)
- Die Rechnung, bitte — The bill, please (dee REKH-noong, BIT-tuh)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len)
- Wo ist die Bushaltestelle? — Where is the bus stop? (voh ist dee BOOS-hal-tuh-shtel-uh)
- Ist die Brücke heute offen? — Is the bridge open today? (ist dee BRÜK-uh HOY-tuh OF-en)
Counter hours at the station are short and there is no ticket machine: carry cash.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Reutte. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking and the suspension bridge; Dec–Mar for skiing at Hahnenkamm · avoid Nov (closed lifts, grey valley weather); late Jul–Aug afternoon thunderstorms · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for INN and MUC: last train and bus departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Untermarkt and Obermarkt, the Ehrenberg foot, Ehenbichl, and the Urisee shore.
- Place pages with verified opening rules (Ehrenberg ruins, Fortress Schlosskopf, Highline179, Museum im Grünen Haus) and eat pages with last orders.
- Weather and closure fixtures for the suspension bridge and the Hahnenkamm lifts so the go/caution gates can flip automatically.