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Holiday tips for October in Tyrol: tips for the all-rounder month

How do murders, apples and bicycles fit together? The all-rounder month has the answer: At the Tyrolean Crime Thriller Festival, star authors will be holding hands. Autumn festivals all over the country offer the opportunity to buy a small part of the harvest. And if you soon realise that you have not only bought a lot of bacon, but have also put on weight around your belly, you can do some outdoor sports in October when the weather is mild.

Sporting events in October

The weather in early autumn often shows its best side once again: temperatures can be mild and warm until well into October. What is certain is that nature shows off its full splendour in autumn before the country is covered in a wintery white blanket. The "golden autumn", as it is popularly known, is generally regarded as the most suitable and beautiful time for hiking. In the case of a Tyrolean "Indian summer", a trip to the Ahornboden is well worthwhile. The Großer Ahornboden and the less-visited but equally beautiful Kleiner Ahornboden turn out to be a natural paradise on the border with Germany, lined with trees up to 300-600 years old. For those who like a little more action in similarly dry weather, a final detour to the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis bike park is well worthwhile. Ski freaks who have already waxed their boards in August don't have to wait any longer in October: you can carve on well-prepared pistes on the 5 Tyrolean glaciers from the end of September.

Cultural events in October

Autumn festivals have a long tradition in the communities and towns of Tyrol, such as Stanz, Haiming and Hall. While in Stanz everything revolves around plums, the Haiming market days, the largest harvest market in Tyrol, are all about apples. Haiming is the municipality in North Tyrol where the most fruit is grown. In addition to many different varieties of apples, you can also buy vegetables and other specialities from the region. At the autumn festival at the regular farmers' market in Hall, you can wander around the stalls against the breathtaking backdrop of one of the most beautiful old towns in the country. As the month of October progresses, the days get shorter and the weather rougher. This is the time of year when people like to curl up with an exciting book. If you like your books like a steak - namely bloody - then the Tyrolean Crime Festival is the place for you.

Bunte Marktstände, Besucher schlendern an den Ständen entlang

Our tips for October

Tirol's Glaciers
The 5 Tirolean glacier ski resorts guarantee snow-safe skiing fun from autumn to late spring.
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Food Festivals
Farmers' markets, gourmet festivals, strudel or dumpling festivals - authentic food almost always takes centre stage.
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