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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Category: Tyrol
Find out more about the Tyrol, Austria’s mountain province with its ski resorts, long-distance walking trails and historic towns.
Five Spectacular Winter Walking Destinations
Glittering snow, crystal clear air and bright sunshine. More and more people are discovering the beauty of winter on well-prepared hiking trails. An added bonus are the documented positive health effects of getting out and …
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Silent Night – Discover the History
The 200th anniversary of this renowned Christmas carol was celebrated last year. Originally strongly associated with the Tyrol and especially with the Ziller valley region, ‘Silent Night’ (or, to give it its proper name, “Stille …
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Winter Walking Around Innsbruck
When the days get shorter and darker, some of us like to curl up at home. But getting out and about in the fresh air has a positive effect on the body. Regular walks stimulate …
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Biking to the Source of the Isar
The Isar river begins its way to the Danube and the Black Sea high in the Hinterau valley in the Austrian Tyrol. Surrounded by the Karwendel mountain the source of the Isar is produced from …
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Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets
Innsbruck is offering a special Advent guided walk around the different Christmas markets in the city. Each of the enchanting Christmas markets has its own character: for romantics or families, high above the city or …
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An Advent Like It Used To Be
Seasonal traditions are still alive and kicking in the Leutasch valley on the Olympiaregion Seefeld plateau. Guided evening chapel walks are organised by torchlight every Friday and Saturday in Advent at 17.00 to visit a …
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Winter Walking Nights in the Stubai Valley
The Stubai valley is offering special illuminated evening walks in the snowy landscape of the Natur Aktiv Park Klaus Äuele this winter. The winter hiking nights will be on 09 and 23 January as well …
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Historic Water Power in Hall in Tirol
The mighty water wheels turn constantly in the reconstruction of the historic waterworks at the Hall Mint. The water-powered drive for the cylindrical stamping machine, which was a technical leader in its time, has been …
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Autumn Markets in the Tiroler Oberland
The Tiroler Oberland region is celebrating the coming of autumn with a number of farmer’s markets in the west of Tyrol. Three-country market Pfunds will be transformed into a centre of diversity on 28 September. …
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