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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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
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
Last updated on July 19th, 2020 at 10:26 amPart 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 …
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The Stone Pine Trail in Obergurgl
Last updated on May 6th, 2020 at 10:47 amThe 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 …
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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
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe 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, …
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Kaiser Maximilian Race in Seefeld
Last updated on August 11th, 2020 at 03:59 pmThe 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 …
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The Snowiest Valley
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amIt’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 …
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Ötz Valley Sheep Drive Recognised by UNESCO
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe 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 …
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Snowshoe Tour in the Kelchsau Valley
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Kelchsau valley is a side valley leading off from the town of Hopfgarten in the Tyrol. The region offers beautiful slopes and a unique panorama of …
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