Description of the attraction
The municipality of Arzl im Pitztal in the Imst district of Tyrol is located at an altitude of 880 meters above sea level. It is a small village with a population of a little less than 3 thousand people. The name "Arzl" probably comes from the word "Arcella", which means "small castle".
The village of Arzl is located between the northern slope of Mount Venet with a height of 2513 meters and the peak of Leiner Kogele (2387 m) on a mountain terrace above the Intal valley. In 1966, 180 meters above Arzl, archaeologists discovered a settlement left over from prehistoric times, which was later used by the ancient Romans. They built an observation tower here, which was later transformed into a medieval castle.
Modern tourists come to Arzl for the thrill. There is a sports park and several clubs. Bungee jumping fans gather on the highest pedestrian bridge in Europe, which is laid at an altitude of 94 meters. The Inn River rafting routes start near Arzl. Lovers of a relaxing holiday will also find something to do in Arzl. Regular open-air concerts, carnival parades and much more are held for them. An extensive network of hiking trails is laid in the vicinity of the village. In winter, Arzl is also not empty. Athletes who want to ride on the Pitztal glacier come here.
There are several churches in the village. The parish church rises on a slope in the western part of the village. The original late Gothic temple was rebuilt in the middle of the 18th century in a Baroque manner, and in 1875 it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style.
