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The Großer Ahornboden with its thousands of colourful chestnut trees is a popular destination in autumn. Photo: Tirol Werbung
What do murders, apples and bicycles have in common? The answer can be found in October, the all-rounder month. The Tirol Crime Fiction Festival brings together the stars of the crime writing scene, while harvest festivals taking place across the region give both visitors and locals alike the chance to sample some of the finest produce from Tirol. After all that hearty food, it is high time for a little outdoor activity – and the mild month of October provides the perfect conditions to enjoy some late-season sport before winter arrives.
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Affordable accommodation in a listed building: Romedihof near Imst. (c) Romedihof Imst, © Romedihof Imst
Planning a backpacking trip through Tirol, or simply on the hunt for inexpensive accommodation for your holiday? Maybe you just prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of hostels? The following article contains a list of hostels for your next low-budget holiday in Tirol.
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Gravelbike-Schlechtwetter
Merlin Gröber
Updated on 26.06.2024 in from Merlin Gröber
10 min reading time
Forest trails, riverside paths, mud fireroads – Tirol is home to a wide range of terrain. Until now, visitors wishing to explore the region on two wheels needed several different bikes to do so. Now, however, gravel bikes have changed the game. With their wide tyres and light roadbike frame, they are fun to ride on the tarmac and the trails. We set out to discover what a gravel bike is capable of. Three days, minimal luggage and 200 kilometres of riding. Let's go!
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Updated on 17.06.2024 in Sports from Mathea
3 min reading time
The mountain biking season is finally here! As with every other sport, it is important to prepare your body for the stresses and strains specific to mountain biking. As well as good overall cardiovascular fitness, riders need strong legs to push the pedals uphill as well as a strong upper body to deal with tricky descents and keep control of the bike through tight corners.Roland Luchner, coach at the Innsbruck Olympic Centre shows you five exercises to get you fit for mountain biking. Let’s get started!
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Greeting in Tyrolean.
, © Illustration by Bertram Haid
Benjamin
Updated on 11.06.2024 in Bits & Pieces from Benjamin
7 min reading time
Tirol’s huts offer all the necessities; however, we want to point out that a mountain cabin is not a hotel— instead, these are places that encourage hikers to slow down, to interact and to leave no trace.
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Summer solstice fires in Tirol
Updated on 10.06.2024 in Arts & Culture from Klaus
4 min reading time
Tiroleans mark the longest day of the year by lighting fires in the mountains. One of the areas with the most spectacular summer solstice celebrations can be found at the Zugspitze mountain. The tradition of summer solstice fires dates back many centuries and is today included on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List.
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A harness around the chest gives added confidence and safety.
, © Peter Neusser
Julia Rothhaas
Updated on 09.06.2024 in Sports from Julia Rothhaas
12 min reading time
Our author used to love hiking, but since an accident she has had a fear of the mountains. Now she's keen to get back on the trails – and rediscover part of her old self.
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Updated on 03.06.2024 in Recommendations from Eva
7 min reading time
To help you cool down this summer, I have put together a list of 12 perfectly chill places to swim around in with a little help from my friends and colleagues. So take a deep, deep breath, and swim up to our mountain swimming spots power rankings:
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Summer solstice fire in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, 23.06.2018. Looking towards the Erwalder Sonnenspitze mountain
Outdoor activities, thumping techno and mountain biking – here in Tirol the month of June is both action-packed and easy-going. Highlights range from the legendary Heart of Noise Festival to guided walks in the rose-rich meadows of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains.
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The Olperer Hütte hut high above the Schlegeisspeicher reservoir.
Jannis
Updated on 27.05.2024 in Recommendations from Jannis
11 min reading time
Tirol's huts are already hard at work preparing for the summer season 2023. We have put together a list of places which open in late spring or early summer to welcome walkers, hikers and mountain bikers. Scroll down to find out more.
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