Alpine Summer Holiday in Lans at the Lake
Alpine Summer in Lans near Innsbruck
Spend a wonderful alpine summer in Lans near Innsbruck. The popular holiday region is located in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps offering you the opportunity to explore various different hiking routes and tours as well as amazing day trip destinations.
Explore the magnificent Alps in various different ways like hiking, walking, running, mountaineering, climbing or even moutain biking. You can plan your own trips and tours or organise professional tour guides to take you through the lush alpine meadows, refreshing creeks, and imposing mountaintops like the Nordkette mountain range, the Patscherkofel and the Glungezer mountains.
Nothing beats a refreshing dip in cool water on a hot summer's day! Go for a lovely swim in the moor water of the picturesque Lansersee lake and top off a wonderful day with a delicious dinner in the special outdoor dining gardens of the traditional Tyrolean restaurants in Lans.
If you love golf, horses, tennis, or simply a lot of action, you are sure to find just what you need in this amazing region.
Luckily, the region has lots to offer on those beautiful sunny days, but even more things to experience on those few days when the sun decides to take the day off. Plan an interesting day trip or activity, and enjoy Innsbruck's cultural summer with various back to back events ranging from dance, theatre, comedy, to music concerts.
Hiking and Mountaineering at the Patscherkofel
A gentle walk along the lush alpine meadows and wonderful woods on the sunny alpine plateau in Lans, just above the hustle and bustle of Innsbruck, is the perfect way to recuperate your mind, body, and soul. There are so many interesting destinations to explore that suit every type of fitness and skill level.
Running and Walking in Lans
The holiday region of Lans is wonderfully suited for runners and walkers. Due to the position of Lans on a sunny alpine plateau above the city of Innsbruck, you can enjoy trails in the heart of the country side and even explore the Patscherkofel mountain, which is easy to reach along the trails leading from Lans. The Run & Walk Park Lans-Igls offers sports enthusiasts 12 trails varying in difficulty levels that add up to a staggering 70 kilometres (43,5 miles) of trails for you to enjoy running, walking, or Nordic walking in a beautiful setting.
Biking in Lans and Innsbruck
The alpine region of Lans and Innsbruck is unique in its versatility and is ideally suited for biking trips of any kind. There are numerous lovely trails to choose from, with various different difficulty levels and length, on a total of 115 kilometres (71,5 miles), between 600 and 2.250 metres (1970 to 7380 ft.) above sea-level. One of the popular routes leads directly from Lans to the Meisner Haus, as well as many other trails from Lans to different traditional Tyrolean mountain huts and even all the way up to the Patscherkofel mountain.
Swimming and Sunbathing at the Lansersee Lake
There is no better way to enjoy a hot summer's day than with a quick dip in the natural alpine lake Lansersee, a wonderful gem of nature in a lovely setting. After an exciting hike in the mountains, you can relax your weary muscles in the alpine moor lake in Lans, which is popular with locals due to its natural healing properties. The water surface is measured at 35.000 m2, with lush lawns and located along a beautiful forest. The water of the lake is very clear and the quality is excellent.
Golf and Minigolf in Lans
Passionate golf enthusiasts as well as motivated beginners of golf enjoy the 9-hole golf course in Lans and all it has to offer. The golf course is absolutely beautiful with wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. For some further golf-excitement you can also play on the 18-hole course in Rinn, which is located a few kilometres from Lans, and be challenged by the lovely course there. The large golf course offers a challenging 18-hole course, driving range, putting green, pro-shop, rental golf sets, and lessons with experienced trainers.
Riding Club Innsbruck Igls
Everybody that loves riding knows that there is no better way to experience wonderful nature trails than on horseback. Explore the various different trails near Lans, the surrounding forests and fields at the foot of the Patscherkofel mountain, and galop through the open fields without a care in the world.
Share precious moments with your horse in the picturesque setting of the sunny plateau in the mountains.
Kneipp Facility with Forest Aroma
The Kneipp facility is located south of the Lanserhof and is a very popular treatment for ailments in a very simple, yet effective, form. It always consists of a pool of clear, fresh, and cool mountain water which is no more than knee-deep. You wade in the water and your circulatory system is jump started by rushing blood to your cooling feet. The healing properties of the water has proven to be a quick and effective treatment for tense muscles, circulation and blood-pressure problems, headaches, and is said to prevent varicose veins.
Climbing in the Tyrolean Mountains
Lans is in the heart of the Alps and therefore has various exciting destinations for climbers to find their favourite route to conquer. There is a climbing park at the "Goldbichl" located between Lans and Patsch at the old Roman road. The park has 13 different routes varying between grade 3 and grade 8 difficulty rating as well as a boulder climbing area. Not far from Lans is the climbing center "Kletterzentrum Innsbruck".
Adrenaline Rush: Summer-Bobsled, Bungee Jumping & Paragliding
For all thrill seeking guests in Lans we have various exciting activities to try and they will undoubtedly get your adrenaline pumping through your veins.
Try the exhilarating summer-bobsled in the 1210 metre long (3970 ft.) Olympic bobsled. The piloted sled takes you down the track at more than 100km/h (62mph) and is a truly amazing experience.
Try not to scream when you bungee jump off the Europa bridge headfirst!
