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Walking the Upper Inn Valley

Explore the perfect alpine area of the Upper Inn Valley on foot with Ramblers. Choose 7 or 14 nights including flights, transfers, accommodation and guided walks.

Lake Constance and the Tirol

8 days touring Vorarlberg and Tirol with Harry Shaw Coach Holidays. Including all travel, accommodation and an excursion to Lake Constance and Bregenz, you couldn't find better value for money.

Spa Hotel Strass

Soak up the atmosphere of Mayrhofen with the popular Spa Hotel Strass as your base. 7 nights with Crystal Summer include flights and transfers.

Architectural Highlights Tirol

Visitors to Innsbruck in the summer months may be amazed to encounter a glacier-like, futuristic ice formation in the middle of the city, but they are looking at just one of many examples of innovative architecture that create a stimulating contrast to the numerous historic buildings here in Tirol.

Modern Design in Tirol

The amorphous, glowing glass structure is one of the stations on the Nordkettenbahn, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. It is a 100-year-old mountain railway, which has now four uniquely designed stops.

The Prügeltorte Cake

Still a must at festive events, Queen Elisabeth was served this "royal" cake when she visited Tirol!

Wilder Kaiser Mountain Range

More than 400km of walking paths make the Wilder Kaiser mountains an absolute gem for hiking holidays. Trails include accurate directions and approximate walk times.

Live from Kitzbühel...

In this short video clip, travel writer and editor of InTheSnow magazine Felix Milns takes us with him on an early morning excursion to see Kitzbühel's famed sunrises.

Slow Travel Austria

Travel slowly. Magic words if you want to return from holiday less stressed than when you left, casting a glance at those apparent trivial things off the beaten track.

Live from the Tirol...

In this short video clip, Simon Calder, travel editor of The Independent since 1994, takes us along on his journey to Tirol's Eagle Walk - the
"greatest long distance footpath in Austria".

A Variety of Walks in Seefeld

Whether you prefer leisurely hikes or challenging summit climbs, something will suit you amongst 650km of walking trails and via ferrata routes in the Olympiaregion Seefeld.

Wheelchair Hiking

Tirol is a world leader in its facilities to help disabled people reach its peaks. In addition to extensive ski facilities in winter, there are 24 approved wheelchair hiking routes for summer. And with the help of Roll Rinn stretchers it is even possible to reach the summit of a mountain.

Golf in Tirol

Tirol has 17 top golf courses with the Alps as backdrop, so you can combine your golf holiday with other outdoor activities such as climbing and mountain biking.

26.05.2013 - 05.10.2013 - Erl

Passion Plays Erl

Passion plays have been an essential part of Tirolean culture since the Middle Ages. In 2013 the Passion Plays Erl celebrate 400 years with an outstanding programme.

Apartment in Fügen Zillertal

This cosy apartment is situated in a quiet, sunny position. Guests enjoy a large living/dining room, terrace and barbecue, plus panoramic views of the mountains and countryside. Parking by the house.

Apartment David in Ischgl

Enjoy this cosy apartment with terrace for 5 guests near Ischgl. Views of the countryside, well-equipped kitchen and barbecue, parking by the house, close to the bus stop and 1 pet allowed.

03.08.2013 - Ischgl

Ischgl Ironbike

Athletes with calves of steel compete for €20,000 in prize money at the Ischgl Ironbike mountain biking race through the Alps. The 79km-long course, with an altitude difference of 3820 metres, features demanding tracks, steep climbs and rapid descents.

12.09.2013 - 28.09.2013 - Schwaz

Klangspuren

Klangspuren is a festival of contemporary music, held annually in the town of Schwaz in Tirol.

Freshers Ski Regions Austria

Snow-covered mountains, blue sky, perfect slopes just waiting for the first track. Austria is the ideal place to make your skiing dream come true.

“Fasnacht” and Tirol Mask-Carvers

In Tirol, the processions marking “Fasnacht” (the Shrovetide carnival) are such wild celebrations that these traditional events are only staged every 3, 4 or even 5 years.

Snowsports with Dolomite Views

In Hochpustertal there are three skiing areas ideally suited for families, the largest of which is the Thurntaler near Sillian with its 45km runs of all levels, going up to 2407m of sun-flooded slopes with views of the Dolomites and no waiting at the lifts.

Skiing Revival Courses Tirol

There are hardly any winter sports enthusiasts who nail their boards to the wall when taking a time out from skiing, never to be used again. Most skiers head back to the pistes sooner or later, and Tirol's Silberregion Karwendel is a great place to do so.

Easy as Riding a Bike

Handlebar and saddle remain, but the wheels are replaced by skis on the snowbike, and the pedals are simply not needed for your swift ride down the mountain.

At the Top of Tirol

Summit platforms usually offer a spectacular view, but the Stubai Glacier took this one step further with a platform suspended in air, accentuating the image of the mountain.

Winter in Tirol

Enjoy a stunning winter walk, learn how to cross-country ski, or simply take in the beautiful surroundings on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Including a guided tour of Innsbruck, this is a fantastic alternative to your conventional winter holiday.

Hiking from Alpbach

One week of spectacular walking in the Austrian Tirol. This package includes half-board accommodation, flights, transfers and the services of a Ramblers Worldwide Holiday leader.

Little Trains of Austria

Enjoy exhilarating rail rides, awesome alpine scenery and traditional Tirolean hospitality on this delightful 9-day tour with Leger Holidays, including travel, accommodation and excursions.

Night Skiing Tirol

St. Johann, Kitzbühel, Söll...The list of famous winter resorts that offer night skiing in Tirol is endless.

Night Skiing Austria

What an amazing feeling to carve down the slopes on a floodlit ski run, and what a choice you have in Austria!

To the Mountain Top by Moonlight

While many end the day at an Alpine hut, skiers who do not tire are drawn to the moonlit peaks of the Zugspitz Arena.

Snowboarding by Floodlight

Not only skiers can have all the fun after dark. Here is a selection of floodlit parks for snowboarders.

Rolling across the Snow

For a moonlit ride across snowy meadows, book a nighttime Segway tour in the Tyrolean Serfaus.

07.09.2013 - Lienz

Red Bull Dolomitenmann

110 teams, 440 athletes, 3 elements, 60km route and 6700 difference in altitude combined with incalculable winds and rapid white water make the Dolomitenmann what it is - the world's toughest team relay race.

02.08.2013 - 01.08.2013 - Kufstein

OperettenSommer Kufstein

"Der Vogelhändler" with music by Carl Zeller will be headlining the 2013 operetta summer season at Kufstein Fortress.

Excursions

The best routes and excursions for your Austrian road trip, through magnificent mountain passes, past spectacular lakes and through beautiful old towns.

Castles and Palaces

Austria is filled with magnificent castles and palaces, grandiose witnesses of a bygone era. Follow the footsteps of emperors and knights and let history come alive.

Body and Soul

Thermal waters that massage the skin, relaxation and rejuvenation for the body, and clear alpine air at the door. Did you know physical well-being could be this agreeable?

Family Trips

A family holiday is a holiday with the kids, not all about the kids, and those who think children are obliged to go on countless hikes in Austria are a little behind the times.

Weddings in Tirol

Enjoy a pre-wedding pamper at Alpenresort Schwarz, float to the mountain top in the Zillertal wedding gondola, or host a sparkling ceremony at Swarovski Crystal Worlds. You will find endless amounts of wedding inspiration in Tirol.

Easter Markets in Tirol

Easter in Tirol offers more than just the famous Innsbruck market. Hall or Kufstein are a stone's throw away, and the Osterfestival Tirol is a cultural highlight not to be missed.

Mayrhofen

This lively village is one of the most popular resorts in Tirol, offering an unrivalled range of activities, excursions and events throughout the summer.

Auffach

Steeped in tradition, the small and friendly Weissbacher dates back over 200 years and was the very first Gasthof in the village of Auffach in Tirol.

Alpbach

Built in Alpbach's classic chalet style, the homely Berghof is a favourite with Inghams guests. Close to the village centre, it has a popular terrace and easy access to walks.

Ellmau

Stay at one of Ellmau’s most popular hotels with an ideal central location, high standards of comfort, superb leisure facilities and a welcoming Tirolean ambience.

Kitzbühel

In a quiet position overlooking Kitzbühel, Hotel Schloss Lebenberg combines the style of a former aristocratic hunting castle with first class modern comforts.

Film Festival St. Anton

Every August since 1995, the famous town St. Anton am Arlberg is characterized by mountain and adventure films. The Film Festival St. Anton presents a wide variety of international documentaries and films about extreme climbing, skiing and snowboarding, paragliding, expeditions to the highest and most difficult mountains on earth, and spectacular films about living in the mountains.

Gauder Fest Tirol

Austria’s largest spring & folk festival, the Gauder Fest, is held every year at the end of April / beginning of May. Visitors can look forward to a weekend of Tirolean traditions and entertainment. Highlight is the traditional parade, displaying the great variety of national costumes from across Tirol, as well as brass bands and horse-drawn floats and carriages.

Cycling & Mountain Bike Holidays

"On your bike! Ready, steady, go!" Travel through outstanding landscapes in pure mountain air with a well-signposted network of cycle paths. Choose Austria for its unrivalled cycling and mountain bike routes, plus accommodation which offers the full service – from repairs to cycle sheds and delicious meals – a cyclist must experience Austria!

Free Ski Course for Children

For a number of years now there has been a free ski course for children in Tirol's Silberregion Karwendel. The kids learn to ski in just one week in a family-friendly ski area where snow is guaranteed.

Weddings in Austria

Ever since Will and Kate decided to tie the knot we have all succumb to the Royal Wedding craze. But have you ever thought about celebrating your own big day in Austria? From luxury spa pamper weekends for brides-to-be, to being swept up the mountain to the chapel in a wedding gondola, find royal inspiration here.

Biking the Kitzbüheler Alpen

Fifteen charming villages and the legendary sports town Kitzbühel make the Kitzbüheler Alpen a cyclist's paradise. Some 800km of cycling and mountain bike trails crown this region the bike centre of the Alps.

11.07.2013 - 04.08.2013 - Erl

Tyrolean Festival Erl

Since 1998, a festival with international standards, mainly with visitors from German-speaking areas, but also from other parts of Europe or even the USA and Japan. The Tyrolean Festival Erl is not just any music festival.

The Eagle's Walk

The beautiful Eagle's Walk is the longest hiking path in Europe. Its main route winds through Tirol’s most gorgeous regions from St. Johann to St. Anton am Arlberg.

Affordable Gourmet Dining

With first-hand local knowledge, we've compiled a list of the best Austrian eateries, to guarantee a gourmet gastronomic break, whatever time of the year you might be visiting.

Design Hotels in Tirol

Make one of Tirol's many design hotels your base to discover the stunning surroundings they have to offer.

Austria's Most Popular Markets

Farmers’ market, flea market or potters’ market: Markets are a feast for all senses and a celebration of colours, scents and voices.

Innsbruck Card

Past and future meet seamlessly in the heart of the Alps as Innsbruck’s world-famous sights, which testify to the Tirol province’s great past, stand alongside post-modern international architecture to create a fascinating blend.

Bathing Lakes in Tirol

The Heart of the Alps, where some 10,000 clean springs bubble up to the surface, offers a wonderful combination of majestic mountains and glittering lakes which are up to 28°C warm.