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Colors of Tirol - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Plansee Interesting culinary traditions represent a vast part of the local culture; Tirol never ceases to attract fans of gastronomic tourism. For many centuries, is has been producing a magnificent cheese, some varieties of which are considered a real delicacy. Erlebnis Sennerei Zillertal dairy is considered a unique historical object; it has been operating for more than one hundred years. Now it is converted into an interesting museum.
Your active city break in Tirol. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Tirol can be visited at any time of year. Winter alpine landscapes attract fans of skiing; in warmer months there are lots of excursion fans and ecotourists here. The region offers excellent … Open
Curious tourists will be interested in walking along the glass-enclosed gallery and watch skilled cheese-makers involved in cooking precious delicacies. There is also a great tasting room, where you can taste a variety of cheeses, and then buy your favorite in the local store. It’s recommended to taste cheese with a good glass of Austrian wine, but locals prefer other national drink - schnapps.
It is also an important symbol of the region; there are dozens of small factories in Tirol that produce schnapps. It is made of various fruits; pear, apple and plum schnapps are the most common. Owners of local distilleries willingly welcome travelers and arrange interesting excursions for them, which are also sure to include tasting of drinks. The common souvenir for foreign visitors is Meisterwurz schnapps flavoured with medicinal herbs and pine nuts. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Tirol
1. You can comfortably travel through the region not only by rail, but also by bus. Tram running along very scenic places is available to visitors of Innsbruck. 2. Given that the local … Open
The region is famous not only due to its culinary traditions; it would be interesting to visit Tirol during colorful national holidays. Every year, Osterfestival Tirol is held in Innsbruck; it is considered one of the most cheerful and interesting national celebrations. The festival always includes a lot of interesting cultural events devoted to various religions, so the rest would be interesting and informative too.
Plansee It’s impossible to imagine any national holiday without performances of musical groups. Tyrolean music is very catchy and fun; it won’t leave you indifferent. In addition to bottles of flavored schnapps, travelers often bring CDs with folk music to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Tirol in their home country.
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Unique landmarks in Tirol and around

Harakiri Ski Slope

From the series “Top 13 Furious Ski Resorts and Pistes”
Check on the map:   Distance from Tirol center - 22 km.
The name of 'Harakiri' ski slope, located on the territory of the Austrian health resort Mayrhoven, speaks for itself and completely reflects the level of its complexity. 'Harakiri' is considered to be the steepest ski slope in Austria. On some of their routes the inclination forms 78 degrees. Not even all professional athletes manage to overcome such a difficult run, not to mention self-assured amateur athletes. … Read further

Dolomiti

From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map:   Distance from Tirol center - 36 km.
Dolomiti is the natural object of the world meaning. A lot of people know this mountain region as a nice place for skiing and snowboarding. Today this mountain group is a central object of the so-named national park. Its area is 15,9 thousand square meters. It has 18 peaks of 3 000 meters long. The highest peaks are covered with snow and lower areas are rich with beautiful pine and greenwood forest. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Tirol

Innsbruck
At first glance, the locals may seem proud and arrogant, but, in fact, they are quite welcoming and very friendly to visitors. Citizens of Innsbruck are very polite and courteous. They raise their voices rarely and usually hide their emotions (because of this they may ... Open »
Fulpmes
Live music is played every day in one of the local huts on the slopes near Fulpmes every Sunday in March. You can listen to country, folk, jazz, and electronic hits here. Unusual machine Pisten Bully 600 Park rides on the Schlick 2000 at the end of the second decade ... Open »
Mayrhofen
Many interesting city events are associated with the holiday season. For example, traditionally, the music festival Snowbombing takes place here when the snow is almost gone, but you can still ride. Snowbombing takes the last week of the ski season. It attracts numerous ... Open »
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
However, one cannot call the local people conservative. They separate with their favorite things easily, change their jobs often and wish to make new friends. Careful and reverent attitude can be seen only when they deal with their culture and traditions. The best way ... Open »
Solden
You will be surprised when you realize how many citizens ski in any free time. It's kind of a national sport here. Children are sent for training from 4-5 years. Young skiers participate in competitions at the age of 7. Local residents generally love to play sports ... Open »
Kirchberg in Tirol
A very unusual event takes place in mid-July. This Is The Noric Stallion Challenge. Anyone who loves horses and animals in general or just wants to enjoy the beautiful spectacle of competition stallions in strength, agility, and ability to subdue rivals should get ... Open »
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