The popular TV series featuring Dr Martin Gruber is filmed in the Wilder Kaiser region. Discover filming locations such as the Gruberhof (Söll) or the surgery (Ellmau) on guided tours, bike rides or a hike.
Your holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region of Tyrol
The Tyrolean holiday region between the Kaiser Mountains and SkiWelt at a glance
The Wilder Kaiser towers over the southern part of the Kaisergebirge Nature Reserve, situated between St. Johann in Tirol and Kufstein and 110 km from Munich. Its striking rocky peak and the gentler slopes of the northern Kitzbühel Alps characterise this holiday region, which comprises the four villages of Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau and Going.
The Wilde Kaiser in Tyrol is a popular year-round destination. In winter, the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental offers 275 kilometres of slopes. In summer, hiking and climbing routes, as well as a wide range of cycling options, ensure plenty of variety.
The region is part of the largest e-bike region in the Kitzbühel Alps-Kaisergebirge area and is known far beyond its borders as the filming location for ‘Der Bergdoktor ’.
Our resorts in this region
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Which major city is situated in the Wilder Kaiser region?
The Wilder Kaiser is located in the eastern part of the province of Tyrol. Towns near the Wilder Kaiser include
- Wörgl (12 km from Söll)
- Kufstein (20 km from Söll)
- Kitzbühel (26 km from Söll)
Innsbruck is 75 km away.
Which is the highest mountain in the Wilder Kaiser range?
At 2,344 metres, the Ellmauer Halt is the highest point in the Kaiser Mountains. The ascent is reserved for experienced mountaineers and climbers with the appropriate equipment.
Perched on a 90-metre-high cliff overlooking the River Inn, the fortress is the symbol of Kufstein. Easily accessible via the panoramic funicular, it is home to the Fortress and Local History Museum, as well as special exhibitions and cultural events.
The Bergerlebniswelt can be reached via the Hexenwasser gondola lift in Söll. Attractions such as the barefoot trail, slides, water play areas and “HeXpeditions” make it a popular destination for families.
The Hohe Salve is a particularly beautiful panoramic mountain with views of around 70 three-thousand metre peaks. Tyrol's highest pilgrimage church stands on the summit, and a revolving terrace at the Gipfelalm provides a unique panoramic view.
The historic town centre with its exclusive boutiques, cafés, colourful facades and historic hotels is perfect for window shopping. You can find out more about the town's history at the Kitzbühel Museum.
The dark natural moor lake with first-class water quality and views invites you to walk, swim and relax. Approx. 4 km from Reith and 2 km from Kitzbühel.
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Which attractions in the Wilder Kaiser region are particularly suitable for children?
Summer:
Kaiserbad, Ellmau and the 7 Mountain Adventure Worlds:
- Hexenwasser, Söll
- Ellmis Zauberwelt, Ellmau
- Hohe Salve, Hopfgarten
- Astberg Pony Alm, Going
- KaiserWelt, Scheffau
- RiesenWelt, Brixen
- Alpinolino, Westendorf
Winter:
- Children’s ski lessons
- Easy family runs in the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser
- Practice areas such as the Hexenwiese and Hexen-Kinderland in Söll, the Hans im Glück ski park and the Hexenwelle adventure slope
- Winter playground
- Toboggan runs
- Kaiserbad, Ellmau
Your winter holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region of Tyrol
A holiday in the Wilder Kaiser region combines first-class winter sports with a wide range of nature experiences for the whole family. In the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, 270 kilometres of slopes await skiers and snowboarders, complemented by winter walking trails, cross-country ski trails and toboggan runs.
Families benefit from child-friendly ski areas, practice zones and a wide range of leisure activities away from the slopes. The Wilder Kaiser is an ideal destination for an active winter holiday in Tyrol.
275 kilometres of slopes, more than 80 lifts, 8 access points, 20 valley runs and 80 mountain huts
Austria’s largest night-skiing area, with floodlit slopes in Söll, Itter and Brixen
From mid-February to the end of March, Fridays and Saturdays in Brixen and Westendorf
Fun parks, fun slopes, race courses, mogul runs, ski courses
Special winter experiences in the Wilder Kaiser
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Which resorts are part of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental?
The eight villages of Westendorf, Hopfgarten, Söll, Itter, Scheffau, Ellmau, Going and Brixen im Thale.
Is there guaranteed snow in the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser?
Modern snow-making systems ensure reliable snow cover from December to the end of March.
Is the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental suitable for children and beginners too?
Absolutely! SkiWelt is one of Tyrol’s certified family ski regions. Facilities include professional ski schools, practice areas in the valley and on the mountain, adventure slopes and a wide range of off-piste activities.
Summer in the Wilder Kaiser
On one side lies the striking rocky peak of the Wilder Kaiser, and on the other the gentle hills of the northern Kitzbühel Alps, which can be easily reached via the region’s summer mountain railways. The Wilder Kaiser region in Tyrol offers a wide variety of hikes, via ferratas, climbing routes and trail running trails, as well as sections of the Adlerweg and Jakobsweg routes. For cyclists, there are 350 km of cycle, mountain bike and gravel bike trails, the 80 km-long Kaiserradrunde circuit and access to the world’s largest e-bike region, the Kitzbühel Alps–Kaisergebirge.
Astbergsee and Pony Alm, featuring pony rides and a petting zoo
KaiserWelt: A huge playground and a walking trail through the Giant Forest with 7 activity stations
Ellmi's Enchanted World, featuring adventure trails and a water and sand playground
High Salve & Hexenwasser with a Kneipp station, barefoot path, slides and singing bowls
RiesenWelt at Filzalmsee, giant sandpit, giant hiking trail with activity stations
High Salve Aussichtsberg, home to Austria’s highest pilgrimage church
Special summer experiences in the Wilder Kaiser
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What can I do in the Wilder Kaiser when it rains?
· A stroll through Innsbruck, Salzburg, Kitzbühel or Kufstein
- Kufstein Fortress
- Shopping for delicacies at Ager Genusswelt in Söll or Aggstein Fine spirits in Going
- Ellmau Imperial Spa
- Aquarena Kitzbühel
- Climbing and tennis at Kaiserbad Ellmau
- Murmis Kinderland indoor play centre, Kirchdorf
- Halli Galli indoor play centre, Kirchbichl
- Museums and exhibitions such as at Kufstein Fortress, Kitzbühel Museum, Ellmau Local History Museum
- Haus steht Kopf, Vomp
- Wilder Käser demonstration cheese dairy, Kirchdorf
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Wattens
or relax in your holiday apartment at the Wieshof Wilder Kaiser in Söll…
Where can I go for a swim in the Wilder Kaiser region?
- Kaiserbad Ellmau (indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, climbing hall)
- Lake Hinterstein, Scheffau
- Ahornsee, Söll
- Going Lake
Are there guided hikes in the Wilder Kaiser?
Yes, there are also guided hikes in the Wilder Kaiser region, which you can sign up for at the tourist information offices. With the Wilder Kaiser GästeCard, the tourist information offices’ activity programme is free of charge. You can also book tours with state-certified mountain and ski guides.
Bergdoktor Tours
Fans of the TV series Der Bergdoktor can discover numerous original filming locations in the Wilder Kaiser region – either on guided tours with background information or on their own, by foot or on an e-bike. The best chance to catch a glimpse of the series’ stars in person is at the ‘Fantage’ events and the Bergdoktor Mountain Festival.
Highlights include the Gruberhof on the Söller Bromberg, Dr Martin Gruber’s Bergdoktor practice in Ellmau, Lake Hinterstein in Scheffau and the village square in Going. The Gruberhof is easily accessible via a bookable tractor ride.
Golfing in the Wilder Kaiser region
Golfing in the Wilder Kaiser region means teeing off against a backdrop of mountain views: in Ellmau, you’ll find the 27-hole Wilder Kaiser golf course, comprising three courses, as well as the 9-hole Mühlberghof course. Other top courses, such as the Kitzbüheler Alpen Westendorf golf course, are not far away.
Fantage, Bergdoktor-Bergfest, geführte Touren
Wöchentlich in Söll, Scheffau, Ellmau und Going
Musik, Tradition und Kulinarik in Ellmau
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