Hiking in the Karwendel Nature Park near Rum

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Rum at a glance

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Burggraben 3, 6020 Innsbruck
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A market town near the city with excellent public transport links to Innsbruck: Rum offers both urban areas and an old village centre up above the valley. It is a good starting point for exploring the Karwendel Nature Park, enjoying a hike to one of the many mountain huts, taking a bike ride in summer or going tobogganing in winter. The city of Innsbruck is easy to reach by bus or train for sightseeing, shopping, dining out at restaurants or seeing a show at the theatre.

Winter sports

Rum is a good starting point for visiting nearby ski areas. There is also an indoor swimming pool for winter fun in the water, as well as a refreshing winter walking trail along the River Inn and an artificial ice rink at Römerpark. Our tip: go tobogganing on the natural toboggan run from the Rumer Alm mountain hut.

Summer sports

The "Badesee Rossau" swimming lake and outdoor leisure facility is a great summer destination. This oasis of relaxation is located on the outskirts of Innsbruck and is affectionately called "Baggersee" by the locals. In summer, the banks of the River Inn are also a lovely place to spend a few hours. The path along the river is home to several playgrounds and is also a wonderful place to…

Events in Rum

If you want to get to know rural culture and tradition, Rum is the place for you. The FoRum centre on Dörferstraße road hosts lots of events. Whether you are visiting during Advent, Christmas, carnival or in summer, every season brings with it different customs and traditions to celebrate. During the Christmas season, for example, there are many local nativity scenes to admire. It is possible to view the nativity scenes located in private households on arrangement with the Nativity Scene Association. Other nativity scenes are freely accessible, including those in the nearby churches, such as the Marienkapelle (St. Mary's Chapel), and the one at the music pavilion in the village centre.

A stronghold of carnival tradition

Carnival is the time of the Rumer Muller, when the village of Rum is home to a multitude of traditional carnival characters. The cracking of whips can be heard throughout the village and imaginatively masked characters perform at various parades and festivals. The celebrations come to a head in Rum towards the end of the carnival season. A traditional festival is held on Unsinniger Donnerstag (the Thursday before Shrove Tuesday) and this event gives a great insight into local carnival culture. Every four years, the village hosts an exceptionally large parade, a centuries-old carnival tradition that has even made it onto the UNESCO cultural heritage list.

An old custom: "Scheibenschlagen"

The ancient custom of "Scheibenschlagen", or disc slinging, is a popular tradition in the village of Rum near Innsbruck. The pastime even forms part of Austria's Intangible Cultural Heritage. The tradition involves slinging glowing wooden discs from a wooden launch ramp. As the wooden disc is launched into the night sky, the "flinger" recites a short verse or dedicates their throw to a specific person. The aim of the custom is to drive out winter. In Rum, the Scheibenschlagen ceremony always takes place on the first Sunday of Lent, namely the first Sunday after Ash Wednesday, which marks the end of the carnival season. At the ceremony, both participants and spectators come together to enjoy traditional delicacies and hot mulled wine. 

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The guided active programme

Summer in the Innsbruck region is truly diverse: from relaxing and enjoyable to sporty and challenging, the Summer Active Programme features guided hikes and e-bike tours that invite families, leisurely beginners and sporty explorers to experience the impressive (mountain) landscapes. All guided tours are free with the Welcome Card, which you receive for free with a minimum stay of just two nights at partner establishments. Let our qualified tour guides take you to the most beautiful places in the region!

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