Hochpustertal - East Tyrol

The Hochpustertal valley extends from South Tyrol in Italy to Lienz in Austria.

Hochpustertal valley, or Alta Val Pusteria in Italian, defines the part of the Pustertal valley that is situated in Austria and is traversed by the Drau river. This holiday region extends from the Gailtal valley to Untertilliach, the centre is the small town of Sillian. However, one of the most popular photo motifs of this area is the pilgrimage church Maria Luggau, located about 10 km from Obertilliach. This impressive sacred building has been constituted by Pope John Paul II as “Basilica Minor” in 1986…

For those who love active holidays, this area offers perfect conditions: only the Drau cycle path has got a considerable length of 200 km! In summer you can enjoy the Karnischer Höhenweg high alpine path and in winter you are warmly welcome in the ski center Sillian - Hochpustertal. The Hochpustertaler Bergbahnen lift facilites take you into the winter wonderland of the Thurntaler mountain. Also some small skiing areas are waiting for you, as for example the skiing area Dorfberg in the Gailtal valley, which is one of the areas that is considered to be one of the most snow sure areas in East Tyrol, or the skiing area Golzentipp in the surroundings of Obertilliach.

Enjoy the holiday area Hochpustertal: