Tyrolean Schnapps Route

Centuries old cultural asset

The distilling of schnapps has a centuries-old tradition in Tyrol.


Diligence, dedication and a lot of knowledge about the cultural asset schnapps have made the Tyrolean distillers known far beyond the borders of the country. At national and international awards, the Tyrolean distillers are always to be found in the top field. The more than 4,000 distilling rights in the Tyrol show how widespread schnapps distilling is in the Tyrol.

The Tyrolean Schnapps Route offers the opportunity to look behind the scenes of local distilleries. You will learn the secrets of the art of distilling firsthand and can philosophize with the distiller himself during a tasting of these high-proof delicacies. In the Silberregion Karwendel are the Purnerhof schnapps distillery in Terfens and the Toni Rossetti schnapps distillery on Kolsassberg.

Brennerei Purnerhof - Quality Distillery

Brennerei Purnerhof - Quality Distillery

  • Place: Terfens

The Hupfauf family from the Purnerhof distillery produces award-winning spirits.

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Fine Spirits Distillery Rossetti

Fine Spirits Distillery Rossetti

  • Place: Kolsassberg

A noble brandy, lovingly called "Schnaps" in Tyrolean, is a typical Tyrolean natural product and is appreciated in high-proof form. Anton Rossetti has been distilling liquor for over 20 years with great success.

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