Skiing and Sightseeing in Tirol

Tirol is a real heaven for ski lovers and hiking experts but there’s something for everyone. Aside from winter sports skiing and snowboarding sightseeing is the best thing to do at summer. The capital of the Tirol region is Innsbruck, which is an important city of Austria. If you want to travel to Tirol the best way is to go by car. The Austrian speedway network is probably the best in Europe. Don’t forget to buy motorway vignettes! Buses run between all the major destinations.

The railway network is also very good with trains servicing Graz, Vienna, and Salzburg with high speed. In the winter, be prepared for some delays because of the snow. Look for road information before traveling and always have a snow-chain.

Fans of winter sports are used to cold weather but for the rest it is good to know that the temperature in the mountains barely reaches 25 degrees Celsius in the summer. In the winter snow is more than a meter deep and avalanches are possible. There are mountain rescue stations in every town and near ski slopes. Always have a mobile phone at hand if you go hiking.

Top sights in Tirol Austria

East Tirol is famous for its natural beauty. Glaciers (Kaunertal, Solden), 3000 meter high peaks and picturesque valleys are waiting for you. The paths and hiking trails are well maintained and marked all the way for your safety. The highest peaks include the Großglockner and the Großvenediger and you can admire the region’s wonderful flora and fauna in the mountains. There are also great opportunities for extreme sports. Lovers of rafting and canyoning will find excellent terrains and Sillian is the best place for hang-gliding. Red and blue slopes are for beginner snowboarders and skiers but the ones with a black mark are only for experts. If you get a monthly pass you can try all slopes in the region but this might cost you some money. Children under the age of 18 receive special discounts.

Villagers in the valleys cautiously guard their traditions. Festivals are held in the villages and townspeople wear their folk dresses for these events. The happiness of the villagers will surely inspire you. The warm welcome will make your stay as pleasant as possible. Taste the local specialties like apple strudel or the bacon balls and the walnut brandy will make it perfect in the end. Great gastronomy is the key to feeling great in Tirol.

Innsbruck is the capital of Tirol located on the banks of the River Inn in a beautiful forest. You’ll see the wooden bridge arching over the river. It was built in the 11th and still survives. Frederick IV built the “Golden Roof” a building with golden tiles on top. The house is home to the Maximilianum Museum, which commemorates the life of the emperor. The Stadtturm is a tower above the city, which has a wonderful view of the old town and the Golden Roof. The Hofkirche is the most important church of Innsbruck, which is a fine example of German Neo Renaissance architecture. Castle Ambras was built in the 16th century and has a huge collection of arms and guns with a richly decorated interior. The Zeughaus has even more weaponry in its collection. All of this makes Tirol the perfect holiday destination.