Breathe Easy: Nine Pollen-Free Places in Tirol Above 1,500 Metres
At altitudes above 2,000 metres the concentration of pollen in the air is significantly lower than in the valley. Here, high above the pastures and meadows, grasses flower for just two weeks a year. Visitors allergic to dust will also appreciate the clean air at higher altitudes. Above 1,500 metres there are hardly any dust mites, while at 1,800 metres and higher it is impossible for them to survive. We have put together are a few tips on the best places in Tirol to enjoy an allergy-free holiday in summer. All are fine bases for walking, hiking, relaxing and simply getting away from it all for a few days with a bit of a digital detox.
1. Kühtai
Altitude: 2.017 metres
2. Obergurgl
Altitude: 1,907 metres
3. Vent (Ötztal Valley)
Altitude: 1,900 metres
4. St. Christoph am Arlberg
Altitude: 1,765 metres
5. Gries im Sulztal (Ötztal Valley)
Altitude: 1,569 metres
6. Galtür (Paznauntal Valley)
Altitude: 1,548 metres
7. Niederthai (Ötztal Valley)
Altitude: 1,540 metres
8. Kaisers (Lechtal Valley)
Altitude: 1,518 metres
9. St. Sigmund im Sellraintal
Altitude: 1,513 metres