Location

Kaiserwinkl is where the Tyrol starts or ends, depending on which direction you are coming from. Preliminary location information: Munich is 101km from the Kaiserwinkl area, Innsbruck is 107km away and Salzburg 74km. This is a truly central location.

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Travel to Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee with the Experts

Leading triathlon tour company, Tri Travel is the official travel partner for Challenge Family races around the world. Tri Travel can provide quality and convenient travel support for athletes who are keen to experience any of the Challenge Family’s events. Tri Travel provides athletes and their families the most positive race experience possible, from the minute they leave home to when they return and everything in between. Tri Travel has a long-standing partnership with DATEV Challenge Roth but will also now offer travel services to other events that are part of the Challenge Family. In addition to full-service tours, which include travel, accommodation, bike transfers, event entry, course familiarisation and a partner programme for family and friends, Tri Travel will also provide travel support to athletes wanting to travel to any of Challenge Family’s 30+ events using their global network of travel professionals.

For further information on Challenge Family Tours with Tri Travel to Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee visit: https://www.tritravel.global/tours-experiences/challenge-kaiserwinkl-walchsee/

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Getting there by car

Coming from Germany (Munich) on the A8 to Rosenheim, then A93 direction Innsbruck. Exit the autobahn at Niederndorf and continue on the B172 to Kössen, Walchsee, Schwendt and Rettenschöss. This route will save you paying the Austrian autobahn toll.

From east Austria (Salzburg): Leave the A8 at Bernau direction Reit im Winkl. Turn off to Kössen at Marquartstein.

Getting there by plane

Three international airports are within one and a half hours drive from Kaiserwinkl

Munich Airport: approx. 130 km
Salzburg Airport: approx. 75 km
Innsbruck Airport: approx. 93 km

Also for your airport transfer you can use the shuttle service by Four Seasons Travel directly to Kössen, Schwendt, Walchsee or Rettenschöss.

FLUGHAFEN SHUTTLE SERVICE – FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL

If you are arriving by plane to Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck we recommend our partner Four Seasons Travel Transfer Service!

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Getting there by train

Best connected Train Station is Kufstein. See the travel times from various European cities to Kufstein in this map (PDF, German).

From Kufstein you have two options: Take the local Bus line 4030 to Walchsee (35 min.) or Kössen (50 min.) or book the  Kaiserwinkl Shuttle directly to your accommodation.

Kaiserwinkl on rail: When booking a package deal directly through tourism Kaiserwinkl Incoming the transfer from Kufstein Train Station to the hotel and back is included free of charge!

Travel time map Europe to Kufstein

NEW!  KAISERWINKL – SHUTTLE SERVICE

From Kufstein directly to your accommodation in Kaiserwinkl

From Kufstein Train Station the Kaiserwinkl Shuttle operated by Four Seasons Travel brings you directly to your accommodation in Walchsee, Rettenschöss, Kössen or Schwendt.

Accommodation

Imperial accommodation – middle-class rates!

The Kaiserwinkl region offers the perfect accommodation for any athlete. Accommodation ranges from lakeside campsite to farm houses to 5-stars hotels. There is something for everyone!

It is advisable to book early, as the rush in the last years has been very great.

The tourism information www.kaiserwinkl.com has all the information about the region Kaiserwinkl and helps you in finding your suitable accommodation.

The tourism information www.kaiserwinkl.com has all the information about the region Kaiserwinkl and helps you in finding your suitable accommodation.

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In addition we  can recommend you the following Challenge Partners for accommodations:

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Roadblocks

To guarantee the safety of the athletes during the competition, the bike and run courses must be fully or partially blocked.

A detailed list of road blocks and obstructions can be downloaded here.

We thank you all for your understanding!

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