Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Tyrol - Tirol

Tyrol itself is divided in North, East and South Tyrol. South Tyrol is in Italy and North Tyrol is considered as a state in Austria. East Tyrol is a small separate part in Austria.
With 4,883.31 square miles it is the third largest state in Austria and it has ----- citizens.

Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of North Tyrol with 121,329 citizens. It is located in a valley between the Brenner Pass, Patscherkofel, Hafelekar and Serles, all over 7,300 ft.



It is internationally known for the Olympic Winter Games in 1964 and 1976 as well as the Winter Paralympics in 1984 and 1988.
Therefore it's nearly necessary to visit the Bergislschanze. Since 1952 they are hosting the four hill tournament in ski jumping.



Don't miss the "Goldene Dachl" one of the most known attractions in Innsbruck when you are visiting the Old City of Innsbruck.



Swarovski

Ever wondered where Swarovski is from? Yes, Austria or better Wattens in Tyrol. Go and figure out how this amazing jewellery is made.



Kitzbühl

Kitzbühl is one of the most famous ski resorts in Austria. It is especially known for its medival build town and its Apres Ski. Every year a lot of tourists are coming for one of the concerts or the "Hahnenkammrennen" which is a part of the Ski World Cup, generally taking place in January. Definatley a visit worth.

http://www.hahnenkamm.com/welcome.html


Lienz

Lienz is the capital of East Tyrol it is actually physically separated from Tyrol itself and sometimes called as the 10th province of Austria.
Amazing town inbetween mountains and definatley worth a visit during winter holidays.


3 comments:

  1. hei :) I'm from Germany and I really like what you are doing here! I would love to visit Austria this winter and we are going probably to Tyrol. Which ski resort would you recommend me?

    thx for your answer!

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  2. Well after seeing this I have to admit that I have to visit Austria 4 sure... so beautiful!!!

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  3. Hello Mike!
    Thank you very much for your interest in my blog! Well I personally would recommend you Kitzbühl just because I really liked of there when I visited it. But as a little help here is a link to the top 10 ski resorts in Austria! And I wish you an amazing holiday in Austria where ever you decide to go!

    http://www.adventuresportsholidays.com/blog/2012/01/11/skiing-in-austria-top-10-ski-resorts/
    Julia

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