Tirol has some weird and wonderful Easter traditions. We have picked ten of the best from the 40-day fast of Lent to unusual ones such as egg-bashing and grave-decorating.

Each of us has a handful of great Christmas memories as a child: the sparkling star on top of the Christmas tree; the fun afternoons we spent out with our fathers, as the Christkind had to put up the tree at home; the favourite Christmas carol; the air effervescent with scents of the season …

Sabrina, Katrin and Maria Steindl run the Unterwirt in Ebbs. We sat down with the three sisters to talk service, servants and striking the balance between authentic hospitality and award-winning food.

The Gaislachkogel high above Sölden is more than just a mountain. As well as offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area, it is also home to two highlights every James Bond fan will want to see: the interactive exhibition 007 Elements and the spectacular Ice-Q glass restaurant which featured heavily in the 2015 blockbuster Spectre.