New trails, steps and a suspension bridge have opened up the Verpeil Gorge in the Kaunertal valley in Tyrol this summer. Anyone looking at the Verpeil Gorge and its waterfall from the village of Feichten …
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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.
The list below shows all of the published articles on AustriaDirect about the Tyrol. Readers may also be interested in our longer guides to various regions and locations:
Seefeld in Tirol | Karwendel Alpine Park | Naturpark Tiroler Lech
A Visit to the Piburger See
The Piburger See is located at the beginning of the Ötz valley in the Austrian Tyrol. It is a favourite spot to cool off in the summer months as well as a popular year-round hiking …
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A New Waterfall Trail near Mayrhofen
The Stillup valley in the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region is renowned for its rushing mountain streams and waterfalls, as well as being a popular destination for excursions. The construction of the first section, with a length …
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Seefeld Strudel Market
Traditional or exotic, fruity or savoury: this weekend’s Seefeld Strudel Market features the patissiers of the Olympiaregion Seefeld and the many different varieties of the traditional Austrian speciality. The selection at the Seefeld Strudel Market, …
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Three Lakes Walk near the Fern Pass
The Fern pass links the Aussernfern region of the Tyrol to the main Inn valley. This short hike connects the three lakes just below the pass on the Ausserfern side. The Three Lakes walk links …
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Panorama Views in the Pillersee Region
The Pillersee valley in the Austrian Tyrol offers two very different panorama viewpoints of the surrounding mountain landscape. The Steinplatte viewing platform This viewpoint above the village of Waidring is right next to the rock …
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The Hofgarten in Innsbruck
Imperial flair and cool shady spots make the centrally-located Hofgarten an extremely popular peaceful retreat at the heart of the Tyrolean city of Innsbruck. Innsbruck’s Imperial Gardens have existed since the early 15th century. Back …
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The Sunny Side of the Zugspitze
Visitors to the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena – the Austrian region around Germany’s highest mountain – can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and time-honoured traditions in five small villages. The Tiroler Zugspitz Arena is made …
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Innsbruck Water Trail
Last updated on June 25th, 2021 at 08:39 amThe quality of the drinking water in the Tyrolean capital is considered to be particularly good. The Innsbruck Water Trail (Innsbrucker Wasserweg) discovers its sources and explores …
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Lakes and Mountains in the Kitzbühel Alps
Visitors can experience real Tyrolean ‘lakes and mountains’ in the easternmost tip of the Kitzbühel Alps. The Pillersee valley is situated in gentle grassy mountains and takes its name from the emerald-green Pillersee lake. The …
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