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Summer in the Mountains – Family Holidays in Tirol

An active holiday in the mountains has all the elements to create a fulfilled and fun-filled family break.
When planning a family holiday move away from the administrative role of booking flights and searching for accommodation and invest some energy visualising how that time away will be best spent. An active holiday in the mountains has all the elements to create a fulfilled and fun-filled family break....
 

May News, Traditions and Events from the Austrian Tirol

Springtime is here!
After another epic ski season and with snow still falling in some parts of Tirol, it seems likely that the traditional custom of "Grasausläuten" will be carried out with more than usual energy this springtime. To awaken the spring grass from its winter sleep, local men and boys run through the meadows and fields...
 

Top Ski Spots for Families this Easter

With February half-term upon us, families restricted by school holiday dates should look at Easter as a more affordable option to take a family skiing holiday. With Easter falling favourably at the end of March, there are even more resorts to choose from and with sound historical snow records at this time of year means that’s one less thing to worry about. A one-size-fits-all approach to family skiing is never going...
 

March Ski Breaks For All Budgets

Skiing is never going to be the cheapest holiday on earth but it needn’t cost a fortune either. The choice and variety of holidays on offer in the Austrian Tirol means there is something to suit all budgets. This season Austria represents fantastic value for money, from affordable mountain restaurants to competitive lift pass prices. And with amazing snow conditions at the moment, that’s something money can’t buy!...
 

Festive snow report and fun off the slopes in Tirol

With less than a week to go until Christmas the skiing conditions in the Austrian Tirol are simply wonderful. The Tirol video team visited the newly connected Ski Jewel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area yesterday, 19th December and here’s the latest video report from the new ski area: Snow Video Report from Ski Jewel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
From 17th – 18th December 2012, up to 20 centimetres of fresh snow fell in...
 

Snow news is good news – December in the Austrian Tirol

After a promising October, the early snowfall across the Tirol region provided favourable conditions, allowing the five glacier skiing areas to open earlier than planned. November’s snowfall proved a little less forthcoming, but with a good base the first non-glacier skiing area, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, opened ahead of schedule on 10thNovember. As more resorts prepare to open, it is a welcome relief that temperatures...
 

What’s New in the Austrian Tirol for Ski 2012-13

The wait is almost over as the new ski season approaches. The Austrian Tirol region has already seen some September snow and the glacier ski resorts on the Stubai and Pitztal opened at the weekend, with Kaunertal and Sölden opening in October. This coming winter 2012-13 the Austrian Tirol will see the opening of the ‘Ski Jewel’ ski area, connecting the Alpbach and Wildschönau valleys, new hotels in St Anton, East...
 

Top 10 reasons to visit….the Austrian Tirol in late Summer

The mountain landscape of the Austrian Tirol is a draw at any time of year and travelling in September and October is no exception. From festivals celebrating rural traditions like the Almabtrieb to sporting events such as the Kaisermarathon there is an action-packed calendar of events for all. Here are 10 good reasons to visit the Austrian Tirol and discover what’s going on in the region at this time of year.
 

Over £15,000 raised by Tirol Cycle Team for DSUK

When the Tirol Cycle Team embarked on their 8-day, 1300km journey from Innsbruck to London 2012, they had no idea how much money they would raise. On Tuesday 31stJuly, their efforts were realised as a cheque for £15, 634 was presented to Fiona Young, CEO of Disability Snowsport UK, at the Austria House Tirol.
A delighted Fiona Young said, “We came here not knowing how much money the Tirol Cycle Team had raised...
 

Olympic Hospitality Gold at the Austria House Tirol

With only four days to go until the end of the Games, the question is who’ll win the gold medal for partying? Austria’s lack of medal glory isn’t doing anything to diminish their enthusiasm to succeed in hosting one of the best national hospitality houses at London 2012.
Over the last 14 days, Austria House Tirol, located at Trinity House, has welcomed around 40,000 visitors into the Tirolean Alpine Garden from...