Schönauer Alm
The place
Schönanger Alm alpine pasture and dairy (most likely spelling, sometimes "Schönauer"), located at 1180-1265 m at the head of the Wildschönau valley (Tyrol, Austria). Remarkable position in the Kitzbüheler Alpen, an area known for its preserved pastoral landscapes and cheesemaking heritage. Traditional establishment including: exceptional alpine panorama, authentic Tyrolean home-style cooking, demonstration dairy ("Schaukäserei") where master cheesemaker Johann Schönauer has practiced his craft for many years — production of traditional Tyrolean alpine cheeses with tastings available. Exceptional alpine setting in the Kitzbüheler Alpen: flowering pastures, high-altitude fir forests, iconic cultural landscapes of agricultural Tyrol. Iconic wildlife: chamois, marmot, peregrine falcon, red kite, golden eagle at high altitude. Located at the edge of the Wilder Kaiser and Zahmer Kaiser, on Tyrol's themed cheese trails — a perfect stop to discover the art of alpine dairy production.
Getting there
Head of the Wildschönau valley (Tyrol). Schaukäserei with alpine cheese tastings.
The setting
Wildschönau (Kitzbüheler Alpen, Tyrol), near Wilder/Zahmer Kaiser, Tyrolean cheeses.
