Regions of Austria: Tyrol

Tirol – Holidays in the Heart of the Alps

Visitors to Tirol will experience a majestic and enchanting mountain landscape sure to touch their soul. Countless outdoor activities and a warm welcome make holidays in this stunning region an unforgettable experience.

“Here I have finally found a place of quiet, a place of peace, the like of which I could have only wished for,” wrote Johann Wolfgang von Goethe about Tirol in 1829. Today, many visitors still come to this region in the west of Austria to leave behind their worries, escape the stress of everyday life and be at one with nature. With more than 500 peaks over 3,000m, more than 600 glaciers along the main alpine ridge, lush green meadows and charming huts, this area boasts a truly unique landscape.

Discover Tirol

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in Tirol, both in summer and winter. Hiking and rock climbing are popular activities in the warm summer months, while in winter many people come to Tirol for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and tobogganing in the enchanting snowy landscape. From the Ötztal, Paznauntal, Pitztal, Zillertal and Stubaital Valleys to East Tirol, Lake Achensee, the regional capital Innsbruck and the legendary ski resort of Kitzbühel: Tirol’s villages, towns and regions are famous for traditional customs and celebrations as well as for being their museums and other cultural attractions of the highest quality.

Local guesthouses and inns are the ideal place to sample some of the delicious local specialties and relax after a long day out and about in the fresh air. And when things hot up in summer, there are plenty of crystal clear lakes to cool off, let your thoughts wander and simply lose yourself in the moment.

Skiing & Snowboarding in Tirol

There’s no substitute for a Tirol winter vacation: Home to over 80 ski areas and a skiable terrain of around 3,000 kilometres, Tirol offers some of the most epic trails and thrilling rides you’ll be able to find. Having so many superb ski resorts makes Tirol the number one ski and snowboard destination in the European Alps.

Tirol has some of the largest ski resorts in the nation, but we also treasure the hidden-gem ski areas, which still offer great snow and plenty of space to perfect your skills. With ever-evolving ski lift technology and an unquenchable drive to offer visitors the best, Tirol’s ski resorts have one-of-a-kind amenities that will exceed a vacation wish list.

More than 300 acclaimed ski school learning programs are the perfect springboard to a life-long love affair with the slopes. Our terrain parks have rails to grind, jumps to launch and superpipes to drop. All of Tirol ski resorts make for amazing family vacations. At Tirol’s famous après ski spots the fun really gets going after the lifts stop running. And Tirol’s five Glacier Ski Resorts open earlier and stay open later in the season than anyone else, roughly offering year-round skiing.

Golf in Tirol

Beautiful terrain and superb views of the surrounding mountains make golfing in Tirol a unique experience.

Tirol’s 20 Golf Clubs, 17 of which are Golf Alpin partner clubs, are located in some of the country’s most beautiful regions and offer challenging and varied courses with impeccable fairways and spectacular mountain views. Thanks to a great selection of effortless golf courses in the valley as well as physically demanding alpine courses, golfers of every skill level are ensured a memorable and exciting game every where in Tirol, from the Zugspitze Mountain to the Lienzer Dolomiten, from the Kitzbüheler Alpen to Seefeld.

Authentic Tirolean hospitality, first-class hotels, and top-notch infrastructure combine to make your golfing experience in Tirol truly unforgettable. Tirol has over thirty Golf Alpin hotels that are located in close proximity to high quality golf courses varying in design and difficulty. Specific golf cards and the Golf Alpin Card offer great benefits and discounts for passionate golfers.