Austrian Alps Winter Drive 4K ❄ Snowy Mountains, Forests & Quiet Villages

This Austrian Alps winter drive shows what life looks like in the Alps, with snowy mountains, forest roads, and quiet villages in western Austria.

Enjoy a peaceful winter scenic drive through the Austrian Alps, featuring snowy mountain peaks, forested valleys, historic alpine passes, and quiet villages toward the end of the journey.

This real-time drive takes you through western Austria, including the famous Fern Pass — a historic route used for centuries to cross the Alps — before descending into small alpine communities where everyday life slowly appears.

❄ What you’ll see:
• Snow-covered alpine mountains and forests
• Fern Pass, one of Austria’s most important historic crossings
• Quiet alpine lakes and valleys
• Traditional Tyrolean villages and homes
• A gradual transition from high mountains to rural village life

🎧 No talking, no music — just natural driving sounds and winter scenery.
📺 Ideal for relaxation, background viewing, or watching on TV.

📍 TIMESTAMPS & PLACES:
00:00 starting near Pinswang – Small alpine village near the German border (≈400 residents, 660 m)
24:38 Lermoos Tunnel, 3418 m – Passing beneath the Tyrolean Alps
35:19 Fern Pass – Historic mountain pass (1,216 m elevation)
41:53 Fernstein – Castle and alpine lake area
58:05 Obsteig – Mountain village above the Inn Valley (≈1,400 residents, 991 m)
01:02:06 Fronhausen – Rural settlement surrounded by farmland
01:06:52 Mötz – Village near the Inn River (≈4,000 residents, 633 m)

This video is part of a series showing real-life drives through Europe’s mountains, villages, and countryside — made for slow travel and armchair exploration.