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Tyrol

Austrian state

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Overview

Tyrol is one of the Länder (states) of Austria, in the heart of the Alps. It consists of North and East Tyrol, separated by a strip of Salzburg and Italy. The historical region extends into northern Italy.

Regions

Innsbruck region
Innsbruck city, and Innsbruck Land district
Northwest Tyrol
Imst, Landeck, Reutte districts
Northeast Tyrol
Kitzbühel, Kufstein, and Schwaz districts
East Tyrol
Lienz district

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
Considering the topography rail connections are impressive and a highly scenic and relaxing way to see the Tyrol. Trains also connect the "three Tyrols" via rail and tunnels.
By ski
Skiing into Tyrol is very easy from Switzerland when crossing the Silvretta above Samnaun.

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Getting around

The alpine geography creates obvious chokepoints for both road and rail traffic and during busy times there may be restrictions on driving with visitors using local roads having to prove they are indeed visiting local…

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Innsbruck Airport

Innsbruck · International · INN

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Cities

Innsbruck

the regional hub that offers an intriguing mix of contemporary and imperial history, culture and architecture

Ischgl

one of the largest ski resorts in the Alps, in Paznaun Valley

Kitzbühel

a medieval town; famous and exclusive ski resort

Kufstein

the last Austrian town in the Inn valley near the German border, known for its fortress

Lienz

a medieval town with a well-preserved historic centre

St. Anton

a ski resort in Stanzer Valley that offers advanced skiing, a reliable snow record and an extensive ski area that caters for a mixed level of abilities

Schwaz

its historic town centre has many architectural gems from the 15th and 16th century

Wattens

home of the Swarovski Crystal Company

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Stubaier Gletscher

a glacier and a ski resort

Kaunertal

well-kept cross-country tracks, a slalom downhill course and a fun-park

Hohe Tauern National Park

the largest nature reserve in the Alps, including the Grossglockner and Grossvenediger massifs

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Itineraries

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UnderstandNorth Tyrol borders the German state of Bavaria to the north, Vorarlberg to the west, the Swiss canton Graubünden to the south-west, Salzburg to the east. South Tyrol is in Italy, part of Trentino-Alto Adige.

TalkAs in nearly all of Austria, Austro-Bavarian is the main everyday spoken language of Tyrol (except in Reutte district where it is Alemannic).

Get inThe main entry point by air is the Innsbruck International Airport (INN) which has scheduled flights from Vienna Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Londonand Amsterdam Schiphol over the whole year.

Get aroundThe alpine geography creates obvious chokepoints for both road and rail traffic and during busy times there may be restrictions on driving with visitors using local roads having to prove they are indeed visiting local…

SeeThe City of Innsbruck offers the traveller history, culture and architecture, with a castle, museums, grand churches, and historical buildings.

Stay safeThe cell coverage is quite good, but be aware that in isolated parts (Karwendel, Ötztal alps) there is often no coverage.

EatKnödln (dumplings), Nudln (pasta), Nockn (smaller dumplings), Plenten (polenta), these are the four Tyrolean elements.

DrinkThe famous Schnaps (a spirit) has many local variations and is made with different fruits.

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