The Karnische Höhenweg (the ‘Carnic High Route’) stretches along the Austrian border with Italy for 150 kilometres. Its shorter and official name is “KHW 403” but it is better known as part of the “Peace …
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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
Olympiaregion Seefeld
Last updated on May 14th, 2021 at 10:01 amThe Seefeld plateau between Innsbruck and the German border in the Austrian Tyrol is, as its name suggests, an elevated flat area north of the Inn valley …
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The Wild River
Last updated on July 15th, 2020 at 09:09 pmThe River Lech is one of the few remaining ‘wild’ rivers in Europe and is an important biotope for plants, animals and birds. Rising in the mountains …
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INN.ACTION Outdoor Programme 2020
The Tiroler Oberland region is offering its INN.ACTION outdoor programme for the second year running in the mountains and waters of the Upper Tyrol. The programme is being held for one week each in July, …
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Ten Places to See in the Tyrol
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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Innsbruck – Austria’s Mountain City
Last updated on April 7th, 2021 at 12:28 pmThere 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 …
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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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