Visit Tirol - Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Alps | REGIONS & ATTRACTIONS
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General Facts:

  • Population: 690.000
  • Political situation: federal province of Austria, political & social stability for many years
  • Capital: Innsbruck
  • Area: 88% mountainous, 5 glaciers, 57 lakes
  • Climate: Alpine climate with 4 distinctive seasons
  • Language: German, English is widely spoken
  • Currency: Euro

    • Travel:

    Due to its central location in the Heart of the Alps between Germany, Switzerland, Italy and the Austrian region of Salzburg the Tirol is easily accessible by car/coach, rail and air:

    Munich International Airport – 170 km (www.munich-airport.com)
    Zurich International Airport – 250 km (www.zurich-airport.com)
    Innsbruck Airport: numerous connecting flights from the international airports of Vienna & Frankfurt (www.innsbruck-airport.com)

    Excursions

    Neuschwanstein Castle: 112 km / 70 miles / 2h00
    Munich: 165 km / 103 miles / 2h00
    Lake Chiemsee & Herrenchiemsee Castle: 140 km / 87 miles / 2h00
    Salzburg: 185 km / 115 miles / 2h10
    Verona: 270 km / 168 miles / 3h00
    Venice: 320 km / 199 miles / 4h30

    Culture & Sports:

  • Rich cultural heritage thanks to the Habsburg monarchy
  • Century-old traditions
  • Shopping delights ranging from traditional souvenirs to international top brands
  • Over 6,000 km of marked hiking and skiing trails
  • 19 golf courses
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