Location and travel directions
to the Waidmannsruh Apartments
The Waidmannsruh is situated at the entrance to the village of Gerlos at an altitude of 1,250 metres.
Arriving by car
from the north:
A12 Inntal motorway – exit Zillertal, follow major road B169
Without vignette via the Achensee or via the major road: Kiefersfelden – Wörgl – Rattenberg
from the east:
A10 Tauern motorway to Werfen, B311 to Schwarzach, Zell am See, then follow the B168 to Mittersill, then take the B165
from the west or south-west:
Take the A12 motorway towards Salzburg – exit Zillertal
Gerlos is easily accessible all year round, but on snow-covered roads the use of chains is mandatory.
When you drive into the Zillertal, simply park directly opposite the Waidmannsruh. You can leave your car there for the whole of your holiday. In Gerlos you won't need a car, as you can get to all the shops and bars on foot within a few minutes. Even the bus stop is only 30 metres away.
Arriving by train
The nearest major railway station is in Jenbach. From Jenbach there are regular post buses and the small but excellent Zillertalbahn train to Zell am Ziller. The Christophorus bus takes you the rest of the way to Gerlos.
Arriving by plane
The nearest airports are at Innsbruck (60 km), Munich (189 km) and Salzburg (163 km).
- MUC – Munich Airport (189 km, 2 hours approx)
- SZG – Salzburg Airport (163 km; 2 hours approx)
- INN – Innsbruck Airport (85 km; 1 hour approx)
The Four Seasons Travel shuttle service will take you from the airport / railway station straight to Gerlos. The Gerlos taxi firms will be happy to drive you to the airport.