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Graukäse - a special cheese from the Wildschönau valley

Life in a Quiet Valley

On 13/04/2020 By Steve In Food, Tyrol

Time stands still in the Wildschönau – a tranquil high valley in the Kitzbüheler Alps. As in so many other places, the pause button has been placed on normal life. Better to be safe than …

Fasching Procession in Imst

On 10/01/2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe famous Imst Schemenlaufen carnival procession is scheduled for 09 February this year. The medieval carnival custom only takes place once every four years. According to tradition, …

The Kaiser Maximilian crosscountry ski race in Seefeld

Kaiser Maximilian Race in Seefeld

On 04/01/2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on August 11th, 2020 at 03:59 pmThe Kaiser Maximilian Lauf cross-country ski race is scheduled for the second weekend in January in Leutasch and Seefeld. This top-level VISMA Ski Classics race is part …

The Snowiest Valley

On 17/12/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amIt’s official – the Pillersee valley has been the snowiest region and Hochfilzen the snowiest village in Tyrol since 2014. The ‘snowest valley’, located in the Kitzbühel …

The sheep drive from the South Tyrol into the Ötz valley

Ötz Valley Sheep Drive Recognised by UNESCO

On 12/12/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe traditional sheep drive across the Alps from the South Tyrol into the Ötztal has been listed by UNESCO as part of humanity’s cultural heritage. UNESCO this …

Snowshoe Tour in the Kelchsau Valley

On 06/12/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Kelchsau valley is a side valley leading off from the town of Hopfgarten in the Tyrol. The region offers beautiful slopes and a unique panorama of …

Alpine Ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

On 29/11/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amVisitors to the Kaiserwinkl region of the Tyrol can expect a lot of hot air from 25 January to 01 February 2020. The conditions for ballooning are …

Tobogganing in the Stubai Valley

On 27/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThere are ten natural toboggan runs in the Tyrol’s Stubai valley with a length of over 40 kilometres. The run from the Elfer lift is one of …

Winter Walking in the East Tyrol

On 25/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on November 14th, 2020 at 03:21 pmThe winter hiking village of Kartitsch offers relaxed walks on cleared trails in one of the most beautiful high valleys of the Alps. The region around the …

Ginzling – A Magical Winter Village

On 10/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe mountaineering village of Ginzling at an altitude of 1,000m is a magnet for hikers, climbers and mountain sports enthusiasts in the summer months. In winter, the …