Arrival & mobility

Matrei is a market town with a population of 4,675 and forms part of the district of Lienz. Matrei lies at an altitude of 975 metres at the confluence of the Tauernbach and the Isel rivers and is the largest municipality in East Tyrol. The municipal area includes not only the 3,674-metre-high Großvenediger but also the entire Tauern Valley and the upper Isel Valley. 

Archaeological finds in the Matrei area have even been dated to the Early Bronze Age. Until the 20th century, Matrei was known as Windisch-Matrei. Today, tourism plays an important economic role, particularly as winter tourism is also a significant factor in Matrei. 

The region of East Tyrol is an exclave of Tyrol, as it is not connected to the rest of the federal state. In 1919, Austria was forced to cede South Tyrol to Italy, and since then East Tyrol has no longer bordered North Tyrol. The largest rivers are the Drau and the Isel, which flows into the Drau at the district capital, Lienz. The Iseltrail is a very popular long-distance hiking trail. There are more than 150 mountains in East Tyrol that are higher than 3,000 metres. 

It is approximately 190 kilometres from Munich to us, and 770 kilometres from Cologne. Hamburg is about 970 kilometres from Outside, and from Berlin it’s a 780-kilometre journey to Matrei. Vienna is about 440 kilometres away from us, and from Zurich it’s about 450 kilometres. 

The easiest way to reach your holiday destination is by car. If you’re travelling from Germany, take the A8 motorway from Munich. At Rosenheim, change onto the A93 towards the border at Kufstein. From the border crossing, you’ll be on the A12, which requires a vignette. At Kufstein, leave the motorway and follow the signs for Felbertauernstrasse, which will take you all the way to Matrei. A separate toll is payable for using the Felbertauernstrasse. 

To travel without a vignette, you must exit at Kiefersfelden and follow the B 171 towards Innsbruck as far as Kufstein. 

Of course, you can also travel to us by train. The final stop on your journey is Lienz railway station, from where we can offer you a free shuttle to the hotel and back again. As well as Lienz, you can also travel to Kitzbühel by train and then continue by express coach to Matrei in East Tyrol. 

The nearest airports are Salzburg and Innsbruck. Both are around 160 km away from us.

There is a free car park directly opposite the hotel. There are also covered parking spaces and underground parking spaces, which you are welcome to book in advance (for a fee). 

The hotel has several Type 2 charging points (subject to a charge) with a charging capacity of up to 22 kW.

In Austria, winter tyres are compulsory from 1 November to 15 April. This means that winter tyres are required on your vehicle in wintry conditions. We therefore recommend that you fit winter tyres for your journey to East Tyrol. Having a pair of snow chains in the boot will also give you peace of mind, knowing you are prepared for any eventuality.

Its sheltered location south of the main Alpine ridge and the protection afforded by the Hohe Tauern to the north create unique climatic conditions. East Tyrol is the region of Austria with the fewest days of rain and the most hours of sunshine per year. You can find a weather forecast for the coming days, as well as a live feed from our webcam, on the website. 

Yes – three supermarkets, a butcher’s, and several shoe and clothes shops. If you’re looking for even more choice, you should take a trip to the sunny town of Lienz (about 20 minutes from Matrei).

There are several doctors available to you. You will also find a pharmacy right in Matrei. 

Yes – travel by train to Lienz, then a free hotel shuttle (subject to request and availability).

Yes – train to Lienz + free shuttle. On site: guest card for free public buses in East Tyrol, hotel shuttle bus to hiking starting points.

Innsbruck: approx. 1.5–2 hours (approx. 130 km)
Munich: approx. 2.5–3 hours (approx. 190 km)