Nestled against the majestic backdrop of the Tyrolean Alps, Serfaus lies at 1,429 m above sea level on the southern edge of the sunny terrace in the upper Gerichtsberg in the Landeck district. The oldest finds date back to the Bronze Age and indicate late antique and medieval use of the hill. The village itself was first documented in the eleventh century. The villages of See and Kappl were partially settled from Serfaus. Serfaus is considered the oldest Marian pilgrimage site in Tyrol. The romantic Marian pilgrimage church dates back to the 10th/11th century. The statue of Our Lady of Serfaus, preserved in the church, was created in 1000 AD. Thus, Serfaus is a place with a long history. In 1942, a major village fire destroyed fourteen houses. Only after the end of the Second World War was the village rebuilt, but in a much more open-plan manner and no longer in the classic Romansh style of a clustered village. In the late 19th century, as in many places in Tyrol, the first tourists arrived here. In the 20th century, tourism developed into the village's most important source of income. Today, just under 1,200 residents live here. Together with the municipalities of Fiss and Ladis, tourism has developed strongly here, not only in winter but year-round. Today, the village, with approximately 7,500 guest beds, is strongly influenced by tourism, while the western part of the village still retains a strong Romansh character. In the 1970s, the village road, the only access to the Komperdell ski area, was closed to private traffic, and skiers were transported to the lifts by bus. Due to the continued increase in visitor numbers, the Serfaus Underground Railway was opened in 1985 and later expanded. The famous Serfaus Underground Railway, the world's only hovercraft, offers quick access to the ski lifts and the charming village center. Its 1,280-meter-long underground track can carry 3,000 passengers per hour.
Recreational activities abound: from world-class ski slopes in winter to scenic hiking and biking trails in summer, Serfaus is a year-round paradise for nature lovers and adventurers. Cultural attractions such as the Fiss Local History Museum and the charming village center with its traditional inns further enhance the experience.
The proximity to Innsbruck, which can be reached in about 1.5 hours by car, allows easy access to international airports while offering the seclusion and tranquility of an alpine retreat.