Bad Häring brings together the history of a Tyrolean spa resort, traces of lignite mining, and trails through meadows and forests. Set above the Inn Valley, the village offers a range of ways to shape your stay: from the parish church and mining trail to a path leading to a waterfall.
Location and Getting There
Bad Häring lies on a sunny plateau above the Inn Valley, surrounded by meadows and forests. Kufstein and Wörgl are 10 to 15 minutes away by bus or car; actual journey times may vary. Regional bus route 4026 starts at Wörgl railway station and serves the “Bad Häring Dorf” stop. If you are travelling by bus, check the timetable for your travel date.
The location combines views over the Inn Valley with a distinct village character. Bad Häring is Tyrol’s first spa resort. Its spa history includes a sulphur spring encountered during deep drilling at a depth of 300 metres in 1951 and recognised as a healing spring in 1953. These milestones give the spa resort theme a specific historical context, though your stay need not be limited to it.
Spa Resort, Church and Mining History
The parish church of St John the Baptist was built in 1506 in the late Gothic style and extended in 1732 and 1877. The Hildegard Chapel is also part of the spa centre; it is the newest place of worship in Bad Häring. The two churches represent different periods: the parish church reaches far back into the village’s history, while the Hildegard Chapel is noted as the newest sacred building.
Lignite mining is another defining part of the village’s history. Mining of the coal seam in Häring began in 1760, and the first shaft was opened in 1769. The former mine was by far the most important lignite mine in western Austria. The village has been called Bad Häring since 1965. The “Mining” themed trail explores the history of underground coal mining and covers a subject that shaped the village’s development for a long time.
The Bad Häring Mining Museum is currently closed to visitors due to renovation work. The themed trail is another way to explore the history of mining. The renovation notice is important for planning if you had intended to visit the museum.
Trails and Nature Experiences
The “Sensory Experience” themed trail has six stations that engage all five senses. It offers a different focus from the mining trail: instead of local history, it centres on perception and sensory experiences. The Haslacher Moor is another option for an outing in the countryside. It can be reached from the village centre or spa gardens via the Gesundheitsweg trail after about two kilometres. The distance is approximate; trail conditions may vary by season.
The easy Rück Dich Gesund trail is 0.9 kilometres long and leads from Fleckstraße to the Bad Häring waterfall. The Häring waterfall is about 20 metres high and lies in the forest, not far from the village centre. Check trail conditions before setting out. The starting area for a walk to the waterfall is near the parish church and primary school; a public car park is available there.
A seasonal option is the Bad Häring Nativity Scene Walk, a traditional Advent trail. The easy circular route is 2.5 kilometres long and starts and ends at the Church of St John the Baptist. The trails described differ not only in subject but also in length and seasonal context: the Nativity Scene Walk takes place during Advent, while the other trails explore their own nature or history themes.
Discover more destinations: Oberau Wildschönau, Kundl, Asching, Kirchbichl, Gränzing, Thiersee, Walchsee, Rattenberg
Back to the main travel overview: Kufstein.
