The sky is deep blue and the larch forests glow a bright golden yellow. East Tyrol, with its sheltered location on the southern side of the Alps, draws visitors until well into autumn with plenty …
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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
Summer Action in Innsbruck
Last updated on April 22nd, 2022 at 07:21 amTrying a bobsleigh run might seem like something for the winter. But Innsbruck is probably the only place where it is possible to take a bob down …
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Karwendel Nature Park
Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 06:15 pmThe Naturpark Karwendel (Karwendel Nature Park) is one of the biggest protected areas in the eastern part of the Alps and one of the Tyrol’s most accessible …
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Along the Border
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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Seefeld in Tirol
Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 06:15 pmThe 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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Ten Places to See in the Tyrol
Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 06:17 pmNow 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 …
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Innsbruck – Austria’s Mountain City
Last updated on April 6th, 2022 at 01:24 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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