Tyrol - 77 Attractions You Must Visit

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About Tyrol

Tyrol is a state in western Austria. You can experience a majestic and enchanting mountain landscape sure to touch their soul. Countless outdoor activities and a warm welcome make holidays in this stunning region an unforgettable experience.

Types of Attractions in Tyrol

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List of Attractions in Tyrol

Alpine Club Museum

The Alpine Club Museum in Innsbruck, Austria is a museum dedicated to the history of alpinism. It is a museum dedicated to the history of alpinism. Located in the Hofburg in the Altstadt section of the city, the museum is owned by the Austrian Alpine Club.

Alpine Zoo Innsbruck

Alpenzoo Innsbruck is a zoo located in the town Insbruck, in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is one of the highest elevation zoos in Europe. It is located in impressive position at the foot of the Nordkette mountain range fringing Innsbruck and provides an insight into the alpine animal world. Besides it offers a great view on the fascinating mountains as well as the city.

Ambras Castle

Ambras Castle

Iconic Buildings

One of the main attractions in Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. This Renaissance castle and palace located in the hills above Innsbruck, Austria was was built in the 16th century on the spot of an earlier 10th-century castle, which became the seat of power for the Counts of Andechs.

Art Innsbruck

Art Innsbruck

Art Fairs

An international fair for contemporary art held annually in Innsbruck. It features about 70 exhibitors from 8 to 10 nations presenting fine art of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is organized by the Development Association of Fine Arts and is the second largest art fair in Austria, second only to ART Vienna.

Baggersee Innsbruck

Baggersee Innsbruck

Lake/ River/ Ponds

This beautiful lake is the summer meeting point for sun worshipers, trend athletes and families - everyone gets their money's worth here. With an area size of 2.8 ha it is the second largest lake in the city area. Only the Lake Lans surpasses it by size and volume. Rare water birds like cormorants and swans were detected by eager ornithologists who use this territory during the non-bathing season.

Basilica di Wilten

The Basilica of Our Lady under the Four Columns, is a parish church and an important Marian shrine dedicated to the Immaculate Conception , in the Tyrolean city of Innsbruck . It stands in the southern district of Wilten , along the road to the Brenner Pass , and represents one of the masterpieces of Baroque - Rococo architecture in Austria.

Bergisel

Bergisel

Skiing Spots

The Bergisel Ski Jump on famous Mt. Isel is an architectural highlight and a tourist attraction in the Alpine City. The ski jump stands proudly above the Olympic city of Innsbruck on the historic Bergisel. This hill has always been a place of great importance for Tyrol and especially for Innsbruck. The sports facility has twice been honoured with the task of hosting Olympic events: the Olympic flame burned on the Bergisel at the Olympic Games in 1964 and 1976.

Bergisel Ski Jump

Bergisel Ski Jump

Man-made Structures- Other

The Bergisel Ski Jump, whose stadium has a capacity of 26,000, is a ski jumping hill located in Bergisel in Innsbruck, Austria. The larger hill was first built in 1930 and was rebuilt before the 1964 Winter Olympics for the individual large hill event. It contains ski ramp and sports facilities, public spaces, including a tower-top café and viewing terrace.

Birgitzköpfl

Birgitzköpfl

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

The Birgitzköpfl is a High ridge on the north-west ridge of the Saile with a gap height of around 20 m. It lies in the Stubai Alps southwest of Innsbruck in Tirol. The ascent to the Birgitzköpfl leads from the Axamer Lizum to the east via a hiking trail to the Birgitzer Alm . From there around 200 meters in altitude to the summit. winter, the mountain is the destination of ski tourers with less experience, with subsequent descents to Axams or Götzens.

Birkkarspitze

Birkkarspitze

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

The highest mountain in the Karwendel range, Austria as well as an ultra prominent peak. It is located within the Innsbruck-Land District of Tyrol, Austria. It offers medium-difficult and conditionally demanding mountain ascent with short, wire rope-secured climbing sections on the summit structure.

Burg Hasegg / Hall Mint

Burg Hasegg / Hall Mint

Iconic Buildings

A majestic castle built to protect the salt mines, river trade, the bridge over the River Inn and also to guard the old salt route. During the 15th century the castle was enlarged to become a residence for princes. It now houses a museum called mint museum and open to the general public. Demonstrations of historical minting techniques are given from time to time.The castle itself is an example of early Gothic era Tirolean fortress architecture.

Catedral de Santiago

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is an iconic symbol of the city of Santiago and also the final point for many pilgrims walking or cycling the Camino de Santiago. Recently renovated, the Cathedral is ready to welcome pilgrims from all over the world during Holy Year 2022.

Erlspitze

Erlspitze

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

Erlspitze is a mountain with three major ridges located at the south west corner of the Karwendel. Its pyramid-shaped summit makes it a good observation peak north of the Erl Saddle and the Solsteinhaus mountain hut. Erlspitze is a major viewpoint which offers a splendid panorama with a great view of the alpine main ridge, Wetterstein and Karwendel mountains.

Europa Bridge

The Europa Bridge is a 820-metre-long bridge carrying the A13 Brenner Autobahn 190m over the Wipp valley just south of Innsbruck. The bridge spans the Sill River, and forms part of the main route across the Alps from western Austria to South Tyrol in Italy. It is also part of the main route between southeastern Germany and northern Italy.

Frau Hitt

Frau Hitt

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

The Frau Hitt is a summit of the Nordkette , the southernmost mountain range of the Karwendel , which resembles a woman on a horse. The prominent rock needle, high above Innsbruck, used to be a tourist symbol for the city. A good trekking destination and also it offers beautiful views too.

Gleirschklamm

Gleirschklamm

Lake/ River/ Ponds

The Gleirschklamm is one of the most beautiful natural gorges in the Karwendel . It has always captivated with its imposing rocks, small waterfalls and crystal-clear water. You experience a unique water-rock landscape and feel the power and strength of the water, which has been making its way through the rock for centuries. On a hot summer's day, the hiker enjoys the cool and water-saturated air in the Gleirschklamm.

Glockengießerei Grassmayr

Glockengießerei Grassmayr

Man-made Structures- Other

Grassmayr Glockengiesserei GmbH has been a bell foundry for more than 400 years and is based in Innsbruck . The family business was once founded by Bartlmä Grassmayr in his father's farm, the Heidenhaus in Habichen, a hamlet in the municipality of Oetz . The company has been one of the largest manufacturers in the world since the 20th century and has supplied bells to around 100 countries.

Glungezer

Glungezer

Skiing Spots

Mountain Peaks

A majestic mountain in Tyrol perfectly groomed ski slopes, surrounded by the beautiful, untouched nature of the Tux Alps. The Glungezer ski area is twelve kilometers from the provincial capital Innsbruck and can be easily reached by bus or car. 23 kilometers of slopes invite you to enjoy winter sports until spring.

Glungezerbahn GesmbH & Co KG

Glungezerbahn GesmbH & Co KG

Skiing Spots

Mountain Peaks

Perfectly groomed ski slopes, surrounded by the beautiful, untouched nature of the Tux Alps, the wonderfully wide view of the Inn Valley and over 400 mountain peaks. The comfortable 10-seater gondola takes winter sports enthusiasts directly from the valley station to the Halsmarter middle station in just 6.5 minutes. From there you can take the "Tulfein Express" - a state-of-the-art combination lift with gondolas and chairs - to the Tulfein mountain station.

Golden Roof

Golden Roof

Iconic Buildings

The Golden Roof is the landmark of Innsbruck – the late Gothic oriel with loggia was built for Emperor Maximilian I and is adorned with 2,657 fire-gilt copper tiles. The Emperor and his wife used the balcony to observe festivals, tournaments, and other events that took place in the square below.It is Situated at the heart of the Old Town district.

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For more information about Tyrol, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrol_(state)