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Useful posts about the top attractions, cities, and programs in Austria. Focusing on nature, castles, gorges, waterfalls, etc. Hiking & biking routes.

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Top 6 Castles of Tyrol - Photos, opening hours, parking ...

September 28th, 2020

Old, historic castles always provide a very special experience for their visitors. Not only do they offer us a beautiful sight, but they have a colourful past dating back centuries. Tyrol has not only gorges and waterfalls but also castles - and their ruins. From these lesser-known castles, it was not difficult for us to select a few. If you are also interested in history and want to admire the buildings and their amazing architecture (or their ruins), then Tyrol may be the perfect destination

Innsbruck Top 17 Attractions - with maps and photos

September 27th, 2020

Innsbruck is the centre of the Tyrol province and one of Austria's most famous cities. Named after the Inn River, the alpine town is a real paradise for nature lovers. In winter, skiers and snowboarders, and summer, hikers take over the countryside. Due to its location and environment, Innsbruck is a popular destination, where those who want to relax and rest can easily find suitable programs for themselves. We are now trying to help you with this, as we have gathered all the main sights and th

Bike parks near Innsbruck ??‍♂️?

September 21st, 2020

The names of Tyrol and Innsbruck are already intertwined. The Tyrolean province is also a center of hiking, skiing, and, of course, cycling, so this time we are mapping the adrenaline parks around Innsbruck. The parks are ideal for families with children, but groups of friends will also be looking forward to an exciting day. There are 2 outstanding bicycle parks to be found in the vicinity of Innsbruck. In our current article, we are taking a closer look at the following parks. * Bikepark Inn

Maps of Tyrol 2023 – Useful information and maps

September 17th, 2020

Everyone is familiar with the name Tyrol, as the area is perhaps the most famous province in Europe. The region in Austria is one of the strongholds of skiing, while in summer, those looking for an active hike in the Alps. Families with children are happy to explore gorges, do rafting, or hike into the green valleys. 💡On a German map, you will find Tyrol as "Tirol", and "Tirolo" in Italian. History of Tyrol The region got its name from the Italian counties of Tyrol, who came from the prese

Krimml Waterfall 2023 - Map, parking, details ...

June 23rd, 2020

You don't need to travel to Iceland, or Canada, to find "those" huge and amazing waterfalls. You only need to go to Austria. Krimml waterfall (Krimmler Wasserfälle) is located at the edge of the Western part of Salzburg, Austria - humbly in the heart of Europe. You can find the Grossglockner and Zillertal within an hour or so. This giant fall is Europe's highest waterfall - and for many, it's also the most spectacular. Let's see why! It's good to know that the hiking route to the waterfall is c

Jürgen Haider on Trekhunt

December 19th, 2019

We are more than happy to welcome one of our new partners - Jürgen Haider, on Trekhunt. He is a true free spirit, a professional snowboard guide, who is passionate about what he is doing: Splitboarding and Freeriding He is no ordinary guide. Not only he holds an Austrian snowboarding state certificate, but he also provides unique journeys all over the world. Video About Jürgen Jürgen's passion for snowboarding started at the age of twelve when his dad gave him a promo snowboard (

Christoph Garber, Zillertal - Ski and Mountain Guide

November 5th, 2019

Despite his young age, Christoph already has a fantastic track record as a mountain and ski guide. He traveled all over the world, to discover the world's top ski and mountain-heavy countries. He had experiences from Canada, Pakistan, Georgia, and he even led expeditions to the Himalayas. Take a look at his highlights: * Catskiing and heliskiing in Georgia (winter 17/18) * Expedition leader in the Himalayas (Dhaulagiri VII 2018) * Heliskiguide in British Columbia, Canada (Winter 18/19

Detailed Guide to the Ice Palace of Hintertux, Zillertal

October 12th, 2019

Nature’s Ice Palace (Natur Eis Palace) at the Hintertux Glacier is a natural gem that is an ideal year-round program destination for the whole family. The ice castle is a crevasse, a deep cave-like crack found in a Hintertux glacier. This natural treasure exists due to a regular ice movement. The glacial cave is unique worldwide and well-known all over the world. Not surprising that it's one of the most desired destinations for visitors in Tyrol, Austria. The ice Palace fascinates adult

TOP 10 Winter Activities in Zillertal

October 11th, 2019

We encourage you to try out some unique activities during your Zillertal holiday. In this list, you will find the usual skiing and snowboarding along with the more and more popular, newer activities. We created this list to ensure you have enough information to choose from - if you want to boost your holiday and make the most out of it. Where Zillertal is located? Zillertal is a valley (Ziller valley) in Tyrol, Austria. The region is only 40 km away from Tyrol’s capital, Innsbruck, and i

Climbing Wiesbachhorn (3564 m) Guide - Routes, accommodation, parking ...

January 29th, 2018

For a stunning view of the dazzling Grosses Wiesbachhorn, you must travel to Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria. The 3564-meter-high mountain is the 3rd highest point in the Hohe Tauern mountain range. Today we know that the largest peak is the Grossglockner (3798 m), but it has long been believed that the giant now unveiled is the largest gem of the Tauern. The mountain, which has almost perfect proportions, is the main peak of the mountain range here; none of the surrounding mountains can bea

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