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.
Reutte Friary at a Glance#
Address: Reutte, Tyrol, Austria (central town friary)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 65 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 4° | -3° | 68 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 8° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 4° | 92 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 17° | 11° | 123 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 170 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 170 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 82 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 73 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
