Scharnitz is on the Seefeld plateau in Austria. It is within walking distance of the German border much to the delight of hikers. This quaint and picturesque village on the Austrian-German border can be reached from Innsbruck by riding a train through the mountainous region between the 2 cities. When staying in discount hotels in Scharnitz you have easy and quick access to mountain hiking trails. For many visitors to Scharnitz this is the main draw while for others it is the opportunity to ski the Alps.

Scharnitz is surrounded by forests that once had a Roman trade route running through them. When hiking the trade route after leaving one of the budget hotels in Scharnitz you will discover the ruins of Porta Claudia. The ruins are all that remain of a 17th century fort built to defend Tyrol. Also in Scharnitz is the Alpine Park Karwendel which is a natural reserve holding primordial alpine landscape. It crosses into Bavaria where the park is then called Karwendel and Karwendel Promontory. EasyToBook.com can help you reserve a hotel near the park in either Austria or Germany. Scharnitz is an outdoor paradise for travellers interested in year round hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and hunting.