The beautiful region in Europe so pretty it’s full of tourists all year round | Travel News | Travel
Not many places can boast they are the perfect holiday destination all year round. The Tyrol area, however, can satisfy tourists both in the summer and winter, offering them different activities, landscapes and delicacies according to the season.
Speaking about Tyrol being a great holiday spot any time of the year, the travel association ABTA said in its report on the 10 destinations to watch this year: “The Austrian Tyrol and its Italian neighbour the Sud Tyrol are rightly famous for their outstanding ski resorts and facilities, but travellers outside of the winter months already know that this area of outstanding beauty has an equally bewitching side.”
The Tyrol area is split into the Austrian federal state of Tyrol and the Italian South Tyrol province.
Located in the stunning Alps, the region is dominated by mountains including the Ortler and the Dolomites – a favourite destination among celebrities.
Here, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice. In the summer, hiking and rock climbing are among the most popular activities.
One great way to explore the local beauties is by bicycle. Those ready to view the Alps on two wheels can choose among the 6,000 kilometres of signposted mountain bike routes as well as 300 kilometres of singletrack trails available in the Austrian part of Tyrol alone.
While swimming may not be the first activity tourists think about when planning a few days in the heart of the Alps, the many mountain lakes offer an enticing alternative to pools on a warm summer day.
In the winter, ski fans flock to the area to tackle the slopes.
Tourists who want a more relaxing experience while still being able to soak up the stunning wintry landscape can do so through winter walking and snowshoeing.
Despite Tyrol being famous for its great outdoors, there are many things to do in the area also for shopping fans and those seeking to relax.
Cities like Innsbruck, in Austria, and Trentino, in Italy, have plenty of shops on their high streets and they are dotted with markets all year round.
Wellness programmes are also a major reason why people head to Tyrol, as the area offers many spa centres and hotels specialised in pampering their guests.
Museums and galleries also abound in Tyrol, as do culinary delights. Among the must-try dishes typical of the area are the Tyrolean Dumplings – or Speckknödel – and the strudel, a tasty apple treat.