Reutte Friary
Temple Historic Franciscan friary in Reutte, Tyrolean monastery
A historic friary in Reutte, Tyrol, the Reutte Friary sits close to Ehrenberg castle ruins and Alpine hiking routes; visitors combine cloister visits with nearby mountain walks.
How to Get to Reutte Friary #
Reutte is reached by road from Innsbruck (approx. 100 km west) via the B179 Fernpassstraße; the town is 4 km from the A12 motorway. From Reutte train station or bus hub, the friary is a short walk within the town centre. Local buses connect Reutte with Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) and larger Tyrolean towns.
Tips for Visiting Reutte Friary #
- Visit just before Sunday mass to hear the friary bells - they still mark the town in a way no brochure will.
- If exploring the old cloister, head for the worn stone step at the north-eastern arcade: its concave edge shows centuries of feet.
- Combine the friary with a visit to the nearby Lechbruck or Ehrenberg Fort for one long day in Reutte.
Best Time to Visit Reutte Friary #
Best visited in shoulder seasons for softer crowds and better light; winter can be snowy and atmospheric but some services may run to a reduced schedule.
Weather & Climate near Reutte Friary #
Reutte Friary's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1292 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.