Places & Sights in Tyrol
From Vienna to Vorarlberg: lakes, mountains, castles, museums and quiet spots away from the main routes. Filtered here by Tyrol.
Achensee: Tyrol's Largest Lake Between the Karwendel and Rofan Ranges
Turquoise water, towering mountain ranges, and the historic Achensee railway make Achensee one of Tyrol's most striking lakes, framed by the Karwendel and Rofan mountains.
Goldenes Dachl: Innsbruck's Gleaming Landmark
Built around 1500 for Emperor Maximilian I, the Golden Roof, covered in 2,657 gilded copper shingles, still gleams above Innsbruck's old town today.
Hofburg Innsbruck: A Royal Experience in Tyrol
One of Austria's most significant cultural and historic buildings, the Hofburg Innsbruck displays lavish rococo state rooms shaped under Empress Maria Theresia.
Hofkirche Innsbruck: The Monumental Legacy of Emperor Maximilian I
Built as a memorial church for Emperor Maximilian I, Hofkirche Innsbruck pairs a monumental cenotaph with the 28 bronze figures known as the Schwarze Mander.
Innsbruck: The Alpine Capital Between History, Design and Nature
Innsbruck pairs a Gothic old town, buildings by Zaha Hadid and the Nordkette mountains just minutes away, a city that is urban and Alpine at once.
Kitzbühel: The Glamorous Heart of the Alps
Kitzbühel pairs a colourful gothic old town with world class ski racing on the Hahnenkamm and a touch of alpine glamour that defines the Tyrolean town in every season.
Schloss Ambras: A Fairy Tale of Renaissance and Romanticism
On a hill above Innsbruck, Archduke Ferdinand II built Schloss Ambras in the 16th century, home to a famous armoury and one of the oldest art collections in the world.
Seefelder Panorama Via Ferrata: Climbing Route to the Seefelder Spitze
The Seefelder Panorama via ferrata climbs to the 2,221-meter Seefelder Spitze in the Karwendel range, with access via the Rosshütte and wide views over the Seefeld plateau.
Tyrol's Summer Mountain Lifts: Where Does the View Open Up?
Tyrol's quality-certified summer mountain lifts connect valley and summit within minutes, opening the way to panoramic trails and alpine hikes.
Vitalpinum Assling: A Garden That Makes the Power of the Alps Tangible
Between the Zirbe power spot, the Thyme Hut and a barefoot trail, visitors to Vitalpinum experience the plant life of East Tyrol's mountains, alongside the Unterweger brothers' oil distillery.
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