The Tiroler Oberland region is offering its INN.ACTION outdoor programme for the second year running in the mountains and waters of the Upper Tyrol. The programme is being held for one week each in July, …
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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.
Ten Places to See in the Tyrol
Now that many of the attractions, sights and indoor facilities in the Tyrol have once again opened for visitors, here are ten spots that visitors should take a look at: 1. Innsbruck Old Town There …
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Innsbruck – City of the Mountains
There are few other cities who can match Innsbruck in its combination of urban living with wilderness experiences. Mountains form the backdrop to the main street in the capital of the Tyrol, while lifts take …
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Hiking Through Osttirol
Part of the attraction of long-distance hiking is the solitude. Lonely trails running between gurgling streams and eagles circling peaks of over 3000 metres. Multi-day tours also let you experience your own mind and allow …
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The Stone Pine Trail in Obergurgl
The interactive Stone Pine Trail above the Tyrolean village of Obergurgl tells the story of the trees and the other natural features in the area. The stone pine, a conifer which grows up near the …
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Life in a Quiet Valley
Time stands still in the Wildschönau – a tranquil high valley in the Kitzbüheler Alps. As in so many other places, the pause button has been placed on normal life. Better to be safe than …
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Fasching Procession in Imst
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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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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