10 Spring Must-Dos in Tirol

Spring offers a wonderfully diverse range of options – up in the mountains it is still winter, while down in the valley you can swap your jacket for a T-shirt. This means you can choose your own personal preference when it comes to destinations. If you want to continue the ski season then the glacier ski resorts and some other ski resorts open until Easter offer plenty of good conditions on the slopes. Families with children may want to book a ski course for kids while down in the valley there are plenty of days out and activities for youngsters. For couples we have city breaks and romantic accommodation.

The best spring activities in the valley include easy walks in the sun and relaxing bike rides.

The best spring activities in the mountains include glacier skiing as well as skiing in other resorts further down which are nevertheless open until spring – ideal for skiing in the morning followed by sunbathing in the afternoon.

You should definitely visit a closing concert in the ski resorts in spring. At the end of the season, many ski resorts organise large concerts on the slopes which can be attended free of charge with a valid ski ticket.

In Tirol's towns large and small, an Easter market is a must in spring. Around the Easter markets with their typical Tirolean products and handicrafts there are usually also all kinds of open-air concerts and culinary delicacies to sample.

Check out our event calendar for a list of all events going on in Tirol this spring.

The weather in Tirol in spring can be pretty much anything, depending on how high up you are. In March, it can still be below zero in the evenings and early mornings in the valley, while the thermometer then climbs to around 10° C during the day. In May, it is often up to 20° C in the valley during the day. Nevertheless, it cools down more in the mountains at night than in the lowlands. So even for a holiday in the valley with good weather prospects, you should definitely pack a warm jacket. You can check the current weather in Tirol here.

Snow roses are probably the most well-known flowers announcing the arrival of spring. On the Brentenjoch mountain above the town of Kufstein they bloom from February until early May. This walk gives visitors a great opportunity to see this wonderful natural spectacle. A further botanical highlight are the crocuses which can be found in huge numbers on a walk through the Gschlößtal Valley or the Ködnitztal Valley.

Yes. In fact, skiing and snowboarding are some of our favourite spring activities. The Tirolean glaciers offer excellent conditions on the pistes well into spring.

Spring is a time for getting out and exploring. Here are some of our favourite sights and activities:

• Swarovski Crystal Worlds
• Highline 179
• Museum of Tirolean Farmsteads
• Alpine Zoo
• Tirol Panorama

Click here for a list of the top 15 things to see and do in Tirol.

Our best spring walks lead through beautifully sunny areas such as the Pfundser Tschey, Leutasch and the crocus-filled meadows of the Ködnitztal Valley at the foot of Austria’s highest mountain, the Großglockner. Ambitious walkers and hikers can head up to one of the huts open in spring or climb the summit of a snow-free mountain over 1,000 metres in altitude. When it comes to cycling, we recommend staying down in the warm valley and making the most of our best cycle routes.