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Culture & Heritage

Explora la cultura de Tirol: Tradición viva

Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de Tirol a través de sus museos y monumentos.

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Regio: Tirol

Tyrol is the heart of the Alps, an Austrian state that defines the quintessential alpine landscape. It is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, where majestic peaks, deep green valleys and ancient glaciers are the backdrop to charming towns and historic cities such as its capital, Innsbruck. Famous for having hosted two Winter Olympic Games, Tyrol is a year-round outdoor sports paradise. Beyond nature, it has a strong cultural identity, visible in its architecture, its strong gastronomy and its colorful traditions.

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Schemenlaufen, the Imst carnival parade

This carnival procession, held every four years, is inscribed on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for its elaborate traditional masks and costumes.

Festivals en evenementen

Almabtrieb (Cattle descent)

September/October.

One of the most authentic festivals. The cows, which have spent the summer in the high mountain pastures, return to the valleys adorned with flower crowns and large cowbells. It is celebrated with markets and music in many towns.

Christmas Markets (Christkindlmärkte)

From the end of November until Christmas.

Innsbruck and other towns are transformed with lights, craft stalls and the aroma of mulled wine (Glühwein) and cookies. The atmosphere under the Golden Roof is especially magical.

Carnival (Fasnacht)

February.

In several Tyrolean villages, parades are held with hand-carved wooden masks representing the struggle between winter and spring. The 'Schemenlaufen' of Imst is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

**Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps

** Stroll through its medieval old town, admire the famous Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), visit the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the Court Church.

**Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Wattens)

** Be fascinated by the sparkling chambers of wonder and the magical garden of 'The Giant', a unique attraction that combines art and crystal.

**Hall in Tirol

** Explore one of Austria's best-preserved medieval towns, with its cobbled streets and colorful facades, once bigger than Innsbruck.

**Kufstein Fortress

** Visit this imposing fortress on the border with Bavaria, attend a concert of its open-air organ, the largest in the world, and enjoy the views over the Inn River.

**Ambras Castle

** Located on a hill above Innsbruck, this Renaissance castle is home to fascinating collections of art and armor collected by Archduke Ferdinand II.

**Tyrolean Farm Museum (Kramsach)

** Travel back in time and discover what rural life was like in Tyrol by exploring original farms and buildings in different valleys in the region.

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Aviso de Viaje

To drive on Austrian highways it is mandatory to purchase a vignette (a toll sticker) and stick it to the windshield. In winter, winter tires are mandatory and it is advisable to carry snow chains if you plan to drive through mountain passes. The weather in the mountains can change very quickly; Always check the forecast and be well equipped for excursions. Book accommodation and ski schools well in advance, especially during school holidays and race weekends like Kitzbühel.

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