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Benjamin

Benjamin Stolz lives and loves the contrasts of Tirol. Despite being born and raised in this mountainous region, he is afraid of heights. He is a paper-loving online blogger, a city dweller from the countryside and a firm believer that there is more to discover in Tirol than you might think.

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Updated on 30.01.2023 in Arts & Culture from Benjamin
6 min reading time
The carnival season – known throughout the German-speaking world as "Fasching" or "Karneval", but referred to here in Tirol as "Fasnacht" – sees all manner of weird and wonderful beings roaming the streets. This year the festivities will not be able to take place due to coronavirus restrictions, so we wanted to take this opportunity to transport this centuries-old tradition to your home.
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Benjamin
Updated on 09.08.2022 in Bits & Pieces from Benjamin
3 min reading time
Riding an electric bike is one of those guilty pleasures in life – something lots of people do but few like to admit to. With e-bike sales booming, we sat down and carried out our own super-scientific analysis to find out just who it is out there exploring Tirol's trails with an extra battery boost.
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Foto: Un Attimo Photographie
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Updated on 08.08.2022 in Bits & Pieces from Benjamin
10 min reading time
Looking to up your Insta game? You won’t go wrong snapping away at these 10 destinations – the most Instagrammable hotels in Tirol (no filter necessary).
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Greeting in Tyrolean.
, © Illustration by Bertram Haid
Benjamin
Updated on 11.04.2022 in Bits & Pieces from Benjamin
7 min reading time
Tirol’s huts offer all the necessities; however, we want to point out that a mountain cabin is not a hotel— instead, these are places that encourage hikers to slow down, to interact and to leave no trace.
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Matrei in Osttirol
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Updated on 23.02.2022 in Bits & Pieces from Benjamin
5 min reading time
The ski lifts and cable cars are back in motion transporting wintersports enthusiasts high up into the mountains. Huddled together inside them are different types of skiers you are sure to find wherever you carve your turns. Here is our quick guide to the classic categories of people out on the slopes.
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Stubaier Gletscher
Visitors to Tirol in December are spoilt for choice – skiing or ice skating, "Krampus" or "Perchten", New Year’s Eve in the mountains or in the valley? Here are our top tips.
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Zillertal, Kaltenbach, Kristallhütte
Here in Tirol, as in many other places, November isn't exactly famous for its great weather. However, that makes it the ideal time of year to be indoors, out of the wind and rain, and enjoy a little peace and quiet before things get crazy in the run-up to Christmas. Here are some of our top tips for spa breaks, concert experiences and museum visits in November.
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BU: The Große Ahornboden is a popular destination in autumn. Photo: Tirol Werbung
What do murders, apples and bicycles have in common? The answer can be found in October, the all-rounder month. The Tirol Crime Fiction Festival brings together the stars of the crime writing scene, while harvest festivals taking place across the region give both visitors and locals alike the chance to sample some of the finest produce from Tirol. After all that hearty food, it is high time for a little outdoor activity – and the mild month of October provides the perfect conditions to enjoy some late-season sport before winter arrives.
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Above Innsbruck
September is the month of ambitious outdoor endeavours. Highlights include everything from long-distance hikes to the famous Ötztal Bike Marathon. Those who like to take things a little easier can look forward to ceremonial cattle drives accompanied by celebrations with plenty of food, drink and music.
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Innsbruck, © Tirol Werbung /Verena Kathrein
May is upon us, which means the days are longer and warmer and a great lull in between seasons happens: It’s the best time of the year for scenic bike rides, city trips and festivals.
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