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Looking down the Stillup waterfall trail

A New Waterfall Trail near Mayrhofen

On 08/07/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

The Stillup valley in the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region is renowned for its rushing mountain streams and waterfalls, as well as being a popular destination for excursions. The construction of the first section, with a length …

Seefeld Strudel Market

On 02/07/2021 By Steve In Food, Tyrol

Traditional or exotic, fruity or savoury: this weekend’s Seefeld Strudel Market features the patissiers of the Olympiaregion Seefeld and the many different varieties of the traditional Austrian speciality. The selection at the Seefeld Strudel Market, …

View of the mountains from the Blindsee walk

Three Lakes Walk near the Fern Pass

On 20/06/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

The Fern pass links the Aussernfern region of the Tyrol to the main Inn valley. This short hike connects the three lakes just below the pass on the Ausserfern side. The Three Lakes walk links …

The viewing platform on the Steinplatte above the Pillerseetal

Panorama Views in the Pillersee Region

On 16/06/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

The Pillersee valley in the Austrian Tyrol offers two very different panorama viewpoints of the surrounding mountain landscape. The Steinplatte viewing platform This viewpoint above the village of Waidring is right next to the rock …

The Hofgarten in Innsbruck

On 31/05/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 6th, 2022 at 01:24 pmImperial flair and cool shady spots make the centrally-located Hofgarten an extremely popular peaceful retreat at the heart of the Tyrolean city of Innsbruck. Innsbruck’s Imperial Gardens …

The Grubigstein in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

The Sunny Side of the Zugspitze

On 17/05/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Visitors to the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena – the Austrian region around Germany’s highest mountain – can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and time-honoured traditions in five small villages. The Tiroler Zugspitz Arena is made …

Innsbruck Water Trail

On 01/05/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2022 at 05:06 pmThe quality of the drinking water in the Tyrolean capital is considered to be particularly good. The Innsbruck Water Trail (Innsbrucker Wasserweg) discovers its sources and explores …

Lakes and Mountains in the Kitzbühel Alps

On 25/03/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Visitors can experience real Tyrolean ‘lakes and mountains’ in the easternmost tip of the Kitzbühel Alps. The Pillersee valley is situated in gentle grassy mountains and takes its name from the emerald-green Pillersee lake. The …

The glacier spectacle Hannibal in Sölden

Glacier Spectacle Hannibal Cancelled

On 24/02/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

The Tyrolean winter resort of Sölden has announced that the performance of ‘Hannibal’ – a massive event which takes place on the glaciers of the ski resort each year – has been cancelled for 2021. …

Winter Dreams Around Imst

On 11/02/2021 By Steve In Tyrol

When locals from the Ferienregion Imst talk about the “BIG 5” they mean all the winter activities in the area which do not involve downhill skiing. Why not enjoy snow-covered mountain landscapes while tobogganing or …