Top 10 Free Things to do in Tirol, Austrian Alps

May 6, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

Once known as The Land of the Mountains, the 10,000-square-mile province of Tirol is a wonderland of gushing rivers, lush meadows and rugged peaks. Fantastic hiking trails wind along paths through the Zillertal Alps. Famed resort towns confetti the mountainsides, including Kitzbühel, St. Anton, Ischgl and Seefeld, site of some events in the 1964 and 1976 Winter Games. Compact capital Innsbruck is a medieval gem. The Tirolean identity is strong: Expect to see lederhosen and feathered hats.
Restaurants in Tirol

1. Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Albin Egger-Strasse 17, Lienz 9900 Austria [email protected] http://www.hohetauern.info
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5.0 based on 145 reviews

Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

This beautiful mountainous park, the center of which is only accessible by foot, provides experienced hikers with a wide range of challenging routes.

2. Alpbach

6236 Austria +43 4353 372120030 [email protected] http://www.alpbachtal.at/alpbach
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

Alpbach

This ski resort is located in a small village known for its friendly atmosphere.

Reviewed By vicr722 - Langham, United Kingdom

This is an update on the closed forum from 2012 regarding getting from Innsbruck Airport to Alpbach without paying a fortune. It is remarkably easy! I’ve just done it with my 10 year old daughter. 1. Get the bus from just outside the door of the airport (stand F) to Innsbruck Haubtbahnhof(Hbf) - the main train station. It’a cheaper if you buy your tickets from the little machine at the bus stop (€2.50). 2.At the station buy tickets from the machine for Brixlegg Bahnhof (€15.80) - loads of trains... 3. Catch the 4074 bus from right outside the door of the station for Inneralpbach (not the one going the other way to Radfeld). Ask for Alpbach Boglerhof - this is the most convenient stopping point within the village. The amount of information available at the stops and on the trains and buses was brilliant. It’s also a good idea to download the “Scotty” app from ÖBB - it gives all train and bus times in a really easy to use format. If you’re concerned about doing this journey don’t be - it really is remarkably easy and will save you paying through the nose for an airport shuttle. Good luck!

3. Neustift

Stubai Valley Austria
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Neustift

4. Maria-Theresien-Strasse

Maria-Theresien-Strasse, Innsbruck Austria +91 80943 52696
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4.5 based on 967 reviews

Maria-Theresien-Strasse

Reviewed By cliveb669

Great views at the end of the street from any stage of the street of the mountains, lots of shops and restaurants, Konditorei's coffee bars, it even has a Hard Rock Café, friendly people, friendly shops, one of the nicest shopping areas in Europe. It has something for everyone, simply has to be done.

5. Walking Trails

Mayrhofen Austria +43 4352 856760 http://maps.mayrhofen.at
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4.5 based on 256 reviews

Walking Trails

Reviewed By SusanneNZ2017 - Auckland, New Zealand

I have been visiting Mayrhofen Summer and Winter since 1980’s. The walking trails are brilliant. Easy to follow, regular stopping places to admire the view, different levels of ability. It is fun catching the bus to Branberg then walking back down along the Zillertal valley.

6. Achensee

Maurach, Eben am Achensee 6213 Austria
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4.5 based on 646 reviews

Achensee

Reviewed By Hela1 - Windsor, United Kingdom

We came here for a day trip in the summer and loved it - the location is so beautiful, very scenic. We parked in Pertisau and were lucky to find parking along the lake. From there it was a short walk to the boats - you can take a round trip or a one-way trip for a various length of time - we were here with two small children so opted for a 40-minute round trip around the lake and that was perfect. Once you're on the boat you can order ice-cream and coffees etc - this is quite highly priced as you would expect, but it's part of the experience. Absolutely beautiful location and we can't wait to return and spend more time here.

7. Altstadt von Innsbruck

Innsbruck Austria +43 4351 2587040 http://www.innsbruck.info/erleben/sightseeing.html
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4.5 based on 2,242 reviews

Altstadt von Innsbruck

Reviewed By Pudik - Tel Aviv, Israel

Magnificent city in mountain valley, fully remained it medieval atmosphere. Much less tourist than in others advertised places, very friendly, cozy, nice city. The hundred years old buildings, narrow streets and medieval towers on the mountains background - it worth to visit! A lot of museums and palaces available - or simply walk through pedestrian zone.

8. Burgenwelten Ehrenberg

Klause 1, Reutte 6600 Austria +43 5672 62007 http://www.ehrenberg.at/
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4.5 based on 357 reviews

Burgenwelten Ehrenberg

Reviewed By teamfunannie - Concord, United States

We loved this. I had no idea this was at the top of the trail to the highline and this was my highlight. We had just gone to Neuschwanstein and boy I was not into that experience. THIS, though, WAS SO COOL> Very old ruins. And the stories about the stone worm and more. Just a cool place. Magical actually! I just felt like we don't have history likje this to touch in the US, except where some Native American stuff has been actually kept but mainly it is rebuilt examples, not the real thing. This was real and so cool. Beautiful. Long walk up kind of 20 minutes maybe? But steepish. It alone is free but you have to pay to park. And you have to pay for the highline.

9. Kellerjoch

Schwaz Austria
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Kellerjoch

10. Leutascher Geisterklamm

Schanz, Leutasch Austria +43 4350 8800 http://www.leutaschklamm.com/informationen.php
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4.5 based on 404 reviews

Leutascher Geisterklamm

Reviewed By thomastattoosz - Vienna, Austria

Fantastic walk, beautiful and interesting experience. Kinda scary sometimes for someone who'a afraid of heights. And the little creek at the bottom is soooo beautifully blue. Recommended.

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