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Tyrol (/ tɪˈroʊl, taɪˈroʊl, ˈtaɪroʊl / tih-ROHL, ty-ROHL, TY-rohl; [1] historically the Tyrole; [2][3][4] Austrian German: Tirol [tiˈʁoːl] ⓘ; Italian: Tirolo) is a historical region in the Alps of Northern Italy and western Austria.
From the valleys of Ötztal, Paznauntal, Pitztal, Zillertal and Stubaital 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 their customs and traditions, museums and galleries.
Mar 9, 2021 · Tyrol is a western federal state of Austria in the heart of the Alps. The region is one of Europe’s most popular winter and summer destinations. It attracts nature lovers, culture junkies, and active tourists who like to spend their holidays in a place that is steeped in tradition.
- Innsbruck
- 12,648km²
- Around 760,000 people
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Wattens The Giant's Kingdom. A visit to Tirol would not be complete without a visit to Wattens-based Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Western Austria's most visited attraction.
- Historic Old Town of Innsbruck. Innsbruck From the Imperial Palace to the Golden Roof. Architectural gems like the famous Golden Roof, the Innsbruck City Tower, the Court Curch and the Imperial Court Palace lurk around every corner of the old town.
- Highline179. Reutte Bridge into the Middle Ages. 114 metres high, 406 metres long and just 1.20 metres wide – the record breaking suspension footbridge Highline179 connecting the remarkable Ehrenberg Castle to the remains of the 17th-century Roman Fortress Claudia in the market town of Reutte is not for the faint-hearted!
- Kufstein Fortress. Kufstein 800 Years of History. Mighty Kufstein Fortress towers high above the charming small town of the same name and is definitely worth visiting.
Tyrol is as pure alpine as Austria gets, with mountains that make you want to yodel out loud and patchwork pastures chiming with cowbells. After the first proper dump of snow in winter, it's a Christmas-card scene, with snow-frosted forests and skiers whizzing down some of the finest slopes in Europe.
Tyrol (/ t ɪ ˈ r oʊ l, t aɪ ˈ r oʊ l, ˈ t aɪ r oʊ l / tih-ROHL, ty-ROHL, TY-rohl; [3] German: Tirol ⓘ; Italian: Tirolo) is an Austrian federal state. It comprises the Austrian part of the historical Princely County of Tyrol.
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Tyrol is a state in western Austria with majestic mountains, alpine ski resorts, and cultural heritage. Learn about its nature, activities, history, and attractions in this travel guide.
