Alpbach has some of the strictest building regulations in Tirol in order to preserve its beautiful traditional appearance. It also hosts the internationally renowned European Forum Alpbach.
Fabulous views, lush meadows and craggy mountains – the Alpbachtal-region, which includes sections of the Rofan Mountains, is a haven for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities.
With the Glockner and the Venediger massifs in the north of the region, East Tirol gives mountain bikers direct access to some of Austria's highest mountains. Much of the riding here leads through untouched valleys and the incredible landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Burning passion: Visitors taking the cable car from Ehrwald up onto the Zugspitze can look forward to magnificent views of Germany's highest peak. Each year on 20 June the mountains around Ehrwald come to life as thousands of fires are lit on the summits and ridges around the village.
Healing powers: Fieberbrunn takes its name from "Fieber" ("fever") and "Bründl" (a Tirolean diminutive form of the German word for "well") as a result of the healing powers attributed to the village's natural spring water.
Too steep for football: Surrounded as it is by steep mountain slopes, it is little surprise that Finkenberg has not produced many famous footballers. However, it is home to extreme mountaineer Peter Habeler, Olympic downhill champion Leonhard Stock and Peter Steinlechner, one of the founding members of the well-known…
Perched high above the valley floor on a sunny plateau, Fiss is known for its action-packed outdoor adventure activities, centuries-old traditions and family-friendly facilities.
Fügen is a village with plenty going on, both in summer and winter. Highlights include the Erlebnistherme Zillertal as well as a wide range of outdoor activities in both summer and winter.
Fulpmerisch for beginners: Fulpmes in the Stubaital Valley is famous for its century-old tram line connecting the village to the regional capital Innsbruck as well as its residents' unusual dialect which often sounds a little like American English.