Tyrol

Get to know more about Tyrol: attractions, sights, things to do, cities and details about the popular province of Austria.

Total 19 articles

Galitzenklamm 2023 - Opening hours, parking ...

April 24th, 2023

Just a few minutes from Lienz, in Osttirol (East Tyrol), you will find the majestic Galitzenklamm Gorge and a leisure centre built around it. The Galitzenbach formed the gorge, but the Via Ferrata system is the main attraction here. It is located between huge rock walls featuring a fabulous sight so climbers can enjoy routes at all levels. There is also a water park with a maze, a forest zipline trail, and a rock climbing area. The gorge is a great destination for families, friends and couples

Zugspitze (2962 m) - Cable car, hiking route, huts ...

December 9th, 2022

The highest point in Germany is the 2,963 meters high Zugspitze in the Alps. It is ideal climbing terrain for lovers of height, but we recommend it to those who prefer easier hikes, as you can go up with a cable car. From the top, you can enjoy the panorama of four countries while eating and drinking in the country's highest mountain hut. At the top, you find Germany's most beautiful roof terrace, where a unique 360° panorama opens up all year round. From there, you can count 400 Alpine peaks f

Grossglockner (3798 m) Austria - Climbing routes, huts ...

November 16th, 2022

Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner, is one of the most popular peaks among climbers. The mountain group, located not far from Ankogel and the Krimml waterfall, is one of the jewels of the Hohe Tauern National Park. If you have been planning to climb the Grossglockner for a long time, now you will find all the important and necessary information to make your summit attack a success! And if you're just hearing about it for the first time, but you love mountain adventures and are interested

Grawa Waterfall 2023 - Parking, prices, trails

November 14th, 2022

The 85-meter-wide Grawa waterfall in Tyrol is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the province. The Krimml waterfall's little sister is fed by the Sulzaubach river. Its height can reach 120-180 meters. A viewing point area has been created at the foot of the waterfall, where you can sunbathe and eat the sandwich you brought. A short, child-friendly, and easy program for the whole family. The Grawafall is one of the widest waterfalls in Austria! Regardless of the season, it is always worth a

Stuibenfall Guide 2023 - Tyrol's highest waterfall

November 2nd, 2022

The highest waterfall in Tyrol is the 159-meter-high Stuibenfall. It dazzles passers-by with its enormous water amount. An exciting point during the trail is an 80-meter-long steel suspension bridge over the deep chasm. It will test your courage (and knee). The waterfall carries water from the Horlachbach River. It can be reached with an easy, family-friendly hike. A path of wooden steps leads up to the waterfall, which consists of no less than 700 steps. Overview Stuibenfall Details

Wolfsklamm Gorge 2023 - Parking, opening hours, route

October 31st, 2022

The Wolfsklamm (Wolf Gorge) is one of the most beautiful gorges in Tyrol. There are wooden platforms and bridges along the gorge. The 5 km hike leads you through the spectacular canyon. The gorge is one of the most popular attractions in the Inn Valley. The path, squeezed between narrow rock walls, leads over the emerald-green waters of the Stanserbach River. Thanks to the cool and humid weather, a jungle-like experience awaits you in the gorge as various plants, ferns, and shrubs overgrow the

Zillertal Mountain and Ski Guides

January 12th, 2022

Zillertal mountain guides have a high reputation regarding any mountain-related sports. They are key figures from the beginning of alpinism to the present day in Austria and beyond. The Zillertal area is so diverse that even other Austrian guides speak highly about it. Association of Austrian Mountain and Ski Guides The training covers the whole range of alpine mountaineering in theory and practice. The preparation courses for the mountain guide aptitude test are arranged in such a way that

Leutaschklamm Geisterklamm - Opening hours, parking, trails ...

October 14th, 2020

A lesser-known but all the more fabulous gorge lies on the border of Austria and Germany. It is the Leutasch gorge on the border of Bavaria and Tyrol, originally called Leutaschklamm or Leutascher Geisterklamm. While the Bear Gorge or the Ötschergraben are famous all over Europe, many local families visit the Bavarian Alps and the Tyrolean mountains. Perhaps you have already seen pictures of the gorge, the most famous of which is the high bridge above. One of the surprising features of the gorg

Burgenwelt Ehrenberg Castle, Tyrol 2023

October 14th, 2020

If you love castles, ruins, history, and Tyrol, don't miss Ehrenberg Castle. Right on the German border, the castle ruins are a real treat for the eyes and feet - as you can walk comfortably between the buildings in the area. An ideal program not only for families with children but also for couples and lone wolves, we couldn’t recommend the half-day program more. Ehrenberg Castle has already been mentioned in one of our previous articles as one of Tyrol's most beautiful and family-friendly ruin

Top 13 Gorges in Tirol - Photos, parking, trails ...

September 28th, 2020

When visiting Tyrol, you cannot come home without visiting at least one of the beautiful 13 gorges. The fabulous region is full of wild canyons just waiting for you to explore. You can easily find a family-friendly one that the children will also love. Examples include the Leutaschklamm (see the main picture) or the Wolfsklamm. There are 13 gorges in Tyrol, which have been mapped and recommended by the Tyrolean Tourist Board. All of these are officially accessible, mapped routes. Opening

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