The famous Imst Schemenlaufen carnival procession is scheduled for 09 February this year. The medieval carnival custom only takes place once every four years. According to tradition, it is reserved for men only and has …
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Category: Tyrol
Find out more about the Tyrol, Austria’s mountain province with its ski resorts, long-distance walking trails and historic towns.
Kaiser Maximilian Race in Seefeld
The Kaiser Maximilian Lauf cross-country ski race is scheduled for the second weekend in January in Leutasch and Seefeld. This top-level VISMA Ski Classics race is part of the Endurance Ski Championships and can boast …
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The Snowiest Valley
It’s official – the Pillersee valley has been the snowiest region and Hochfilzen the snowiest village in Tyrol since 2014. The ‘snowest valley’, located in the Kitzbühel Alps, once again lived up to its reputation …
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Ötz Valley Sheep Drive Recognised by UNESCO
The traditional sheep drive across the Alps from the South Tyrol into the Ötztal has been listed by UNESCO as part of humanity’s cultural heritage. UNESCO this week included the so-called “transhumance” on the International …
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Snowshoe Tour in the Kelchsau Valley
The Kelchsau valley is a side valley leading off from the town of Hopfgarten in the Tyrol. The region offers beautiful slopes and a unique panorama of the Hohe Tauern with the famous peaks of …
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Mille Miglia Visits Seefeld
The best-known classic car race in the world is for the first time being held in winter and will make a stop in Seefeld in Tirol on 05 December 2019. The famous oldtimer race started …
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Alpine Ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl
Visitors to the Kaiserwinkl region of the Tyrol can expect a lot of hot air from 25 January to 01 February 2020. The conditions for ballooning are much better in winter than in summer and …
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Tobogganing in the Stubai Valley
There are ten natural toboggan runs in the Tyrol’s Stubai valley with a length of over 40 kilometres. The run from the Elfer lift is one of the longest in the Tyrol at around six …
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Winter Walking in the East Tyrol
The winter hiking village of Kartitsch offers relaxed walks on cleared trails in one of the most beautiful high valleys of the Alps. The region around the village offers meditative peace, only interrupted by the …
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Ginzling – A Magical Winter Village
The mountaineering village of Ginzling at an altitude of 1,000m is a magnet for hikers, climbers and mountain sports enthusiasts in the summer months. In winter, the village is transformed into a romantic winter wonderland. …
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