Surrounded by numerous three-thousand metre peaks, the initially wide and sunny valley stretches for over 47 kilometres up to the year-round glacier ski area at 3,500 metres above sea level.
Surrounded by numerous three-thousand metre peaks, the initially wide and sunny valley stretches for over 47 kilometres up to the year-round glacier ski area at 3,500 metres above sea level.
Out of bed and straight onto your skis! But without long distances, waiting for the ski bus and the hassle of lugging your ski equipment? No problem, we will tell you which Tirolean hotels allow you to strap on your skis right outside the front door and set off on an unforgettable day in the snow.
Here you will find everything you need for a multi-day gravel tour through Tyrol.
Après-ski can be many things in Tyrol: traditional or hip-urban, folk or rock, chic or casual. But one thing it certainly isn't is boring.
Summit crosses reach even closer to the sky than the mountains. For centuries, they have adorned peaks and summits in the Alpine region in simple or effective designs. Whether their "Grüß Gott" is seen as a welcoming greeting or primarily as a religious symbol is a matter of personal interpretation. Regardless of your world view, the sight of them gives all mountain hikers the liberating feeling of having reached a destination and standing on a marvellous vantage point. Don't forget to sign the summit book!
There is something wonderfully decelerating about travelling by bike. Not necessarily because you are slower, but because in this case the journey really is the destination. And how many beautiful stops there are along the way that fast travellers miss out on! These are our tips for bikepacking and cycling holidays in the Alps.
