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.
The Slopes are CallingFor a moonlit ride across snowy meadows, book a nighttime Segway tour in the Tyrolean Serfaus.
Segway Night TourSt. Johann, Kitzbühel, Söll...The list of famous winter resorts that offer night skiing in Tirol is endless.
Your ChoiceHandlebar 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.
Snowbiking in AchenseeWhile many end the day at an Alpine hut, skiers who do not tire are drawn to the moonlit peaks of the Zugspitz Arena.
Evening Tour to the Sunnalm07.09.2013 - Lienz
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.
Read MoreEnjoy 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.
Tirol Wedding IdeasIn 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.
Hochpustertal in East TirolSummit 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.
3000m and Beyond02.08.2013 - 01.08.2013 - Kufstein
"Der Vogelhändler" with music by Carl Zeller will be headlining the 2013 operetta summer season at Kufstein Fortress.
Read MoreEnjoy 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.
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.
The Major FestivalFifteen 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.
By bike or e-bikeVisitors 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.
An Architectural Round Trip of TirolExplore 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.
Still a must at festive events, Queen Elisabeth was served this "royal" cake when she visited Tirol!
Prügeltorte Recipe26.05.2013 - 05.10.2013 - 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.
Read MoreEnjoy exhilarating rail rides, awesome alpine scenery and traditional Tirolean hospitality on this delightful 9-day tour with Leger Holidays, including travel, accommodation and excursions.
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.
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.
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.
Marvelling like a child is rare these days, but one cannot help it when standing in the interior of a huge crystal, watching light refracted in hundreds of mirrored surfaces. The imposing Crystal Dome is the showpiece of the “Swarovski Crystal Worlds”.
More on Swarovski Crystal WorldsSki holidays in your private chalet with room for up to eight people, your own wellness oasis, optional hotel service, and the ski lift right by the front door: the five new chalets at the Maierl Alm offer all of this – and at affordable rates!
More on MaierlGuests at this Hotel Lanserhof can improve their well-being with an individually tailored programme. The future of your sustained good health lies in Tirol.
More on Hotel LanserhofInnsbruck’s futuristic new landmark is the Bergisel ski jump, known particularly as one of the venues for the international Vierschanzentournee ski jump competition.
More on Bergisel Ski JumpMore than 400km of walking paths make the Wilder Kaiser mountains an absolute gem for hiking holidays. Trails include accurate directions and approximate walk times.
Discover one of the prettiest regions in TirolEmerald green and nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan mountain ranges is the largest mountain lake of Austria: the Achensee. Discovery this natural gem and the outdoor activites that it has to offer.
More on Achensee12.09.2013 - 28.09.2013 - Schwaz
Klangspuren is a festival of contemporary music, held annually in the town of Schwaz in Tirol.
Read MoreMake one of Tirol's many design hotels your base to discover the stunning surroundings they have to offer.
Visit TirolSoak up the atmosphere of Mayrhofen with the popular Spa Hotel Strass as your base. 7 nights with Crystal Summer include flights and transfers.
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.
Grand DesignsWhether 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.
Tested and approvedTirol 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.
Hiking Without Barriers03.08.2013 - Ischgl
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.
Read MoreFor 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.
The Silberregion Karwendel DealEvery 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.
Read MoreThe combination of a protective wall and an exhibition space makes the Alpinarium Galtür and its architecture unique in all of Europe.
More on the Alpinarium GaltürEaster 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.
Visit Tirol at EasterNot merely the farmer’s mountain bacon is homemade here. That’s why everything at the Kreuz in Reutte/Tirol tastes precisely the way it’s supposed to: delicious, genuine and original.
More on Gasthof KreuzAustria’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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Europe's longest hiking path11.07.2013 - 04.08.2013 - 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Bathing Lakes in TirolTirol 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.
Your alpine playgroundPast 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.
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