Interesting insights into the lives of local people, from piste-groomer drivers and flying doctors to people from around the world who have settled in Tirol. Regional recipes, the best mountain huts, day out for families – here you will find the best of our blog sorted into useful categories.
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Après-ski not really your kind of thing? Visitors to Tirol who prefer peace and quiet in winter should check out the region's mountain huts. Some can only be accessed on skis, though often snowshoes or sturdy hiking boots will also do the job. Travelling light is therefore the name of the game – all the huts listed…
More InformationWhat is life on an Alpine pasture hut actually like? Where do you get mouth-watering homemade butter and delicate artisan cheese? We’re telling you all this and more in our “Alpine Pasture Stories” to get you out there exploring these beautiful places!
More InformationOur experts show you some exercises to get ready for Tirolean sports like hiking, mountainbiking, climbing, skiing or cross country skiing.
More InformationKids love imaginary worlds and Tirol’s mountains have incredible scenarios built for your kids (and the whole family). We have tried and tested interpretive trails and on-mountain adventure zones so here’s the top ways to keep your little ones stoked in the mountains.
More InformationMeet the dedicated and hardworking people that make a Tirol ski vacation happen.
More InformationOut of Tirol’s total population of over 757,000, some were foreign-born. They came here to study, to work or to travel. They fell in love and found joy in being a local in such an amazing place. In this blog series, we are visiting people who are now Tiroleans by choice and ask them why they decided to stay here for…
More InformationTirol has more than its share of stunning natural attractions, but sometimes the kids are eager for things to do that don’t involve mountains and hiking. We’re happy to oblige with exhilarating family attractions that make great vacations for every member of your clan. How best to cool off after a day in the summer…
More InformationThe invention of lifts and cable cars has made many mountains accessible to everyone, not just hikers and climbers. In this series we showcase six extraordinary cable cars in Tirol, each unique in its own individual way.
More InformationWhat are the go-to places to hit the slopes and which on-mountain eatery serves the best Kaiserschmarren? We offer a few locals’ tips to ensure your ski day at Tirol’s largest ski resorts is all-time.
More InformationGet inspired for your next visit to a historic town in Tirol with these itineraries, full of ideas for old town sights and attractions, places to refuel and retail therapy. Here’s an insider’s guide to four towns in Tirol that are steeped in history.
More InformationFrom the Stüdl Hut at the foot of the mighty Großglockner to the Berliner Hut in the Zillertal Alps and the Pfeis Hut in the Karwendel Mountains, the landscape of Tirol is home to countless mountain refuges. In this eight-part summer series we tell the story of Tirol's mountain huts and the people who run them.
More InformationIt’s no doubt that experiencing Tirol is incredible, no matter what time of year you are able to travel here. Each month presents a variety of things to do in Tirol, varied weather, and events
More InformationThe world is changing rapidly, despite having been stood still for a whole year due to the corona crisis. Since before the pandemic, Tirol has been experimenting with shifts towards new working and living models. The “Looking Ahead” series dives into the minds of individuals who have dared to step into the future,…
More InformationThe stunning landscapes of Tirol have provided the backdrop for many movies, television series and music videos. Stars to have filmed in the region in recent years include Daniel Craig as James Bond himself for the blockbuster movie Spectre. This blog series tells the story of Tirollywood, including behind-the-scenes…
More InformationPerfectionists, tech freaks, adrenaline junkies, chillers – Tirol is home to lots of different types of people. In this series we take an irreverent look at some of them.
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