Ellmau
Ellmau is a municipality in the district of Kufstein in the Austrian region of Sölllandl. It lies 12 km southeast of Kufstein and 9 km west of Sankt Johann in Tirol. It is located at an elevation of 820 m above sea level. It was mentioned for the first time in the records in 1155 and is nowadays part of the Ski Welt skiing area.
Ellmau | |
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Ellmau in winter | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location within Kufstein district | |
Ellmau Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°30′50″N 12°18′13″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Tyrol |
| District | Kufstein |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nikolaus Manzl |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.39 km2 (14.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 2,828 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6352 |
| Area code | 05358 |
| Vehicle registration | KU |
| Website | www.ellmau.tirol.gv.at |
Ellmau is in very picturesque alpine countryside famed for its proximity to the Wilder Kaiser mountains and the steep wooded and meadowed hills to the south. The village is a very popular holiday resort both in winter and summer. In winter a variety of winter sports are possible on the local pistes and, in summer, the area is ideal for walking, mountain biking and climbing.
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