The Wilder Kaiser region has always been one of Tyrol's most impressive wonders of nature and was placed under protection because of its special flora and fauna. This means there is much to discover and marvel at while you are hiking.

The various mountain biking and hiking trails, also including thematic tours, provide ascents to suit all abilities.

To reach the main access points, simply take the Kaiserjet, our free shuttle bus, which stops 50 m from the Sternhof.

The "Ellmauer Kaiserbad" will cool you down and put you in a good mood.

In the neighbouring village of Going, you can splash about in one of Tyrol's most beautiful bathing lakes.

The Hintersteinersee in Scheffau captivates visitors with the glimmer of its emerald green to deep turquoise water and the quality of its drinking water.

Climbing also has a long tradition in the Wilder Kaiser region, and countless opportunities are available to scale its heights. The Schleier Waterfall is one of the most exciting climbs, and is even worth a visit just to see it.

Top climbers, such as Alexander Huber (extreme climber, X), ascend the 60 m rock face behind the waterfall here.

Children of all ages can have the time of their lives in Ellmau. A colourful and action-packed programme invites them to join in, try new things and make new friends.

Mysterious and exciting adventures await in Ellmis Magic World, where youngsters can also learn more about nature and the mountains. The large fun park, situated on the summit, is guaranteed to make all hearts beat faster.

The Hexenwasser (Witch Water) in Hochsöll: The play with water enchants even the most stubborn non-believers. With all the fascinating fun and games, there's plenty to keep young visitors entertained.

This is just a handful of activities available to youngsters – there are many more!

As the Ellmau valley has many green, wide expanses before it gives way to the Kaisergebirge mountains, you can play golf in Ellmau against a spectacular backdrop.

With the various golf packages, such as the Golf Welt Unlimited package, the exclusive package for golf specialists in Ellmau, or the Golf Alpin Card, you can play on up to 35 different courses.

The Golfrestaurant Ellmau, with its 88 hectare course, is situated just two hundred metres from the Sternhof.

Paragliding is a great way of getting up close to the mountains. You can savour the fresh air and enjoy an uninterrupted view of the imposing nature of the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve. It is mostly a gentle journey over the landscape, although your stomach may lurch a little in tight curves.

Anyone wishing to take up this elegant form of aviation can learn to do so in Ellmau at "Paragleiten/Tandemflüge Schermer" or at the "Paragleiterschule Intersport Winkler". Alternatively, you can simply fly tandem.

There are several riding centres in and around Ellmau. Amongst these is the legendary Stanglwirt with its Lipizzaner horses. The beautiful and varied landscape is ideal for trekking up hill and down dale together with your horse or crossing lush meadows at a gallop.

The picture book landscape around Ellmau has already caused a sensation for many a film production as a major filming location. Most recently, the popular ORF/ZDF series "Der Bergdoktor" was filmed there, as was the feature film "Die Hüttenwirtin", which will be broadcast in the spring of 2010.

Check it out for yourself.

Ellmau is not just a productive place for the film industry. The two boxing icons, Vladimir and Vitali Klitschko, regularly train for their contests in the Hotel Stanglwirt in the neighbouring village of Going.