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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:
Things to do in Innsbruck | Seefeld in Tirol | Karwendel Alpine Park | Achensee Lake | Naturpark Tiroler Lech

The Gogles Alm in the Pitztal

Five Winter Walks in the Pitztal

On 24th January 2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Snow depths that you remember from your childhood dreams… Winter in the Pitztal in western Austria is not all about skiing and snowboarding. Those who prefer to take it a little easier and simply enjoy …

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The Origins of ‘Silent Night’

On 12th November 2020 By Steve In Salzburg, Tyrol, Upper Austria

The popularity of ‘Silent Night’ as a Christmas carol spread around the world in the 19th century from its origins in the villages of Austria. We take a closer look at the people and places …

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Ehrenberg Castle – Burg Ehrenberg

On 5th November 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

The ruined fortresses at Ehrenberg above Reutte in the Ausserfern region of the Tyrol are clearly visible from the town. Drivers heading south on the Innsbruck road will pass in between the ruins and under …

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The Last Days of Autumn in Alpbach

On 27th October 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

The Alpbach region has plenty of charming locations when autumn rolls around. The villages are set in idyllic landscapes, with the distinctive church towers and traditional farms. Rattenberg, the smallest town in Austria, entices visitors …

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Walking above Innsbruck

Autumn Walks near Innsbruck

On 12th October 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on October 13th, 2020 at 04:29 pmAutumn is probably the most beautiful time for hikers with its spectacular colours and temperatures perfect for exercise in the fresh air. Walks around Innsbruck are a …

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The Ziller Valley in Autumn

On 2nd October 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

The Zillertal is one of Austria’s leading holiday destinations. The wide Tyrolean valley stretches over 47 km and is home to some of the Tyrol’s most popular ski resorts in the winter months. The valley …

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The Karwendel High Route

On 27th September 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

The Karwendel Höhenweg in Tyrol is a high-level hiking route through the Nature Park of the Year 2020, The Karwendel mountain range between Tyrol and Bavaria is distinguished by its barren limestone peaks. Austria’s largest …

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The Kellerjochhütte above Schwaz

Autumn Hiking in the Tyrol

On 21st September 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on October 13th, 2020 at 04:31 pmNature pulls out all the stops in the autumn season before winter spreads its snow cover over the land. The forests glow in a beautiful golden yellow, …

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Wolfsklamm near Stan in Tyrol

Wolfsklamm Gorge & St Georgenberg

On 16th September 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

The hike through the Wolfsklamm gorge starts just outside the village of Stans in the Inn valley near Schwaz. The route through the spectacular gorge has more than 350 wooden steps and climbs around 300 …

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The open-air farmhouse museum at Kramsach

Historic Granary Added to Kramsach Museum

On 12th September 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

A wooden granary dating back to the 17th century is being slowly reconstructed at the open-air farmhouse museum in the Tyrolean town of Kramsach. “The discussions and preparations for this have been going on for …

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