Discover Ebbs: Nature, Haflingers and History

Ebbs combines nature experiences on the Zahmer Kaiser with Haflinger breeding, historic churches and trails for a variety of interests. The village therefore offers more than a single excursion focus: you can include wildlife, physical activity, regional traditions and architectural history in your travel plans. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Ebbs will find inspiration here for a wide range of holiday days.

Nature and trails around Ebbs

The Rare Species Zoo Ebbs has existed since 1991 in a natural setting at the foot of the Zahmer Kaiser. For visitors who want to combine nature and animals, it is a separate highlight during their stay. Trails also lead into the landscape of the Kaisertal Valley. The ascent to the Kaisertal Valley starts in Ebbs-Eichelwang and leads up around 280 steps.

The access route to Tischofer Cave starts in Ebbs-Eichelwang and includes 307 steps; the hike to the cave is rated easy. Take the 307 steps and the easy-hike rating into account when planning your day. This is especially useful when several people with different preferences are travelling together, as it allows the daily schedule to be planned more consciously.

Haflingers, festivals and sporting experiences

One of Ebbs's special features is Fohlenhof Ebbs. It is considered the world's oldest Haflinger stud farm and is a centre of international Haflinger breeding. During a visit, you can see around 100 Haflingers, two riding arenas and the Fohlenhof Arena with more than 3,500 seats. Traditional festivals, breeding events and demonstrations also take place at Fohlenhof. Those interested in horses, breeding and regional traditions can find a different focus here than on an excursion into nature.

The Ebbser Koasamarsch also showcases the sporting side of the Kaiser Mountains. The 56th edition took place on Saturday, 13 June 2026, and included three trail-running distances of 20, 33 and 55 km, as well as four hiking routes of 4.2, 12, 20 and 33 km. The wide range of routes makes it clear that physical activity in Ebbs comes in many different forms. For your own planning, you should consider the respective route lengths and the desired activity level separately.

Churches and historical traces

Ebbs can also be explored through its architectural history. St. Nicholas Church was originally a castle chapel. The parish church of Ebbs was built from 1748 to 1756 in place of the Gothic church. The listed “Ebbs Cathedral” is another highlight of Ebbs. These historical points of interest complement the nature and horse-related experiences with a cultural element for your trip.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Ebbs, it is worth deciding first on your preferred focus. For a stay centred on nature and animal experiences, the Rare Species Zoo and the trails starting in Ebbs-Eichelwang are the main attractions. If you are more interested in Haflingers, festivals and demonstrations, Fohlenhof becomes the focal point. Those who appreciate historic sites can include the churches and Ebbs Cathedral in their plans.

You can then choose accommodation in Ebbs based on whether its specific location suits these personal plans. For families or travel groups with different interests, it may make sense not to schedule active trails, a visit to Fohlenhof and cultural discoveries all on the same day. This leaves room for different paces without limiting the trip to just one type of experience.

Further places to consider for your trip

For further orientation, you can also visit the pages on Langkampfen, Oberau, Kundl, Alpbach, Scheffau Am Wilden Kaiser, Bad Häring, Ellmau and Mariastein.

For the overview of the wider region: Kufstein.