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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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
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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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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