Zams

Zams is a rural municipality in the Landeck District of Tyrol, situated on mountain slopes at around 767 meters elevation. The settlement is characterized by traditional Alpine structures and natural mountain terrain throughout the area.

The settlement began as a community along ancient trade routes crossing the Alps to link northern and southern Europe. This strategic position shaped its development over the centuries.

The village expresses its Tyrolean identity through local celebrations and the way daily life connects to the mountains. People here maintain strong ties to their landscape and regional traditions.

The village is accessible by bus from Landeck and features numerous marked hiking trails across the mountain landscape. Most paths are accessible during warmer months and pass through varying elevations.

Farmers here have cultivated steep mountain slopes for generations using methods adapted to extreme mountain conditions. This traditional land use is subtle but shapes the entire landscape visitors see.

Location: Landeck District

Elevation above the sea: 767 m

Email: gemeinde@zams.gv.at

Website: https://zams.gv.at

GPS coordinates: 47.15778,10.58944

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00