Rattenberg: The Glass Town in the Inn Valley
Austria's smallest town and its craftsmanship
Photo: Linie29, CC BY-SA 3.0 at, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
Rattenberg in the Tyrolean lowlands is considered the smallest town in Austria and is known for glass art and medieval houses. This private walk shows how the town between river and cliff has kept its charm.
Rattenberg grew rich on mining and trade along the Inn and was long a border fortress between Bavaria and Tyrol. Its houses, with their distinctive recessed roofs and oriel windows, mostly date from the Middle Ages and stand shoulder to shoulder.
Behind the town rises the castle hill with its ruins. It is so high that parts of the town get no direct sun for weeks in winter. Your guide explains the unusual ideas people have tried to change that.
Today Rattenberg is known for its glass shops and engraving workshops, where you can watch craftspeople at work. The Augustinian Museum with sacred art and the Gothic parish church are also along the way.
Highlights
- Medieval houses with recessed roofs
- Glass engraving workshops
- Castle ruins on the hill
- Augustinian Museum
- History of the border fortress
The route
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1Town entrance
Austria's smallest town
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2Main street
Houses and glass shops
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3Parish church
Gothic by the Inn
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4Castle hill
View over town and valley
Who this tour is for
Perfect for fans of crafts and travelers between Innsbruck, Kufstein and the Zillertal.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees and tickets for cable cars, trains, boats or tastings are not included and are paid on site. Your guide is happy to tell you in advance what to expect.
Is the price per person or per group?
This is a private tour with a licensed Austrian tour guide. The price is per group, not per person, so it is just you and your own party.
Can we watch glass being engraved?
Several workshops let you watch the engravers at work. Your guide shows you where this is possible on your date.
