Winter in Tyrol

Image gallery: Winter

• A winter adventure above the locality of Hinterriss: Mt. Birkkarspitze represents with 2,749 m a.s.l. the highest peak of the Karwendel Mountains.
  © AdobeStock
• The Brandstatt Mountain Hut above Neustift im Stubaital is a popular destination for a winter hike - you can return to the village on a sledge.
  Foto: AT, © Peer
• High above on the Sölden Glaciers, a unique experience is waiting for you: 007 Elemnents, a James Bond adventure world inside the mountain.
  Foto: Christoph Nösig, © Ötztal Tourismus
• The Snow Witches on the slopes of the SkiWorld Söll: It is part of the SkiWorld Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, one of the largest and most modern skiing areas of Austria and worldwide.
  © SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
• During the Advent period, Ischgl glows at night: The Tyrolean skiing destination offers - besides its Silvretta Arena - also new thermal baths.
  © TVB Paznaun - Ischgl
• The so-called Rattenberg Advent, an event in Austria's smallest town, enchants with candlelight, warming fireplaces and a very special wine.
  © Alpbachtal Tourismus
• In Innsbruck, however, the Swarovski Crystal Tree watches over the Christmas Market: 17 km away you can visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
  © Innsbruck Tourismus / Danijel Jovanovic
• In Mayrhofen, the New Year is celebrated with a Horse Running on Snow which includes trotting races, gallop riding and pony driving.
  © Archiv TVB Mayrhofen
• Mt. Glungezer in the Inn Valley is very popular among ski tourers: General starting point is the Tulfein Alm mountain station at 2,035 m a.s.l.
  © Tourismusverband Hall Wattens
• Cross-country skiing in Schwoich: The Kufsteiner Land with its cross-border track is connected to the cross-country ski network of Bayrischzell.
  © VANMEY Photography
• Also the horse-drawn sleigh rides across the snow-covered landscape are popular - an unforgettable alternative to a day on the skis or with ice skates.
  Foto: C. Jorda, © Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
• The "Last Wild" is always in motion: It's the 256 km long Lech in the Lechtal valley, the last wild river in the northern Alpine area.
  Foto: Robert Eder, © Tiroler Lechtal
• Later in winter, in February, the so-called "Absamer Matschgerer" celebrate Carnival's Sunday with a traditional Carnival move.
  © Tourismusverband Hall Wattens
• Besides the several ski shows, Sölden offers Hannibal, the Glacier Spectacle with dancers, skiers, base jumpers and motocross riders.
  Foto: Magdalena Lepka, © Ötztal Tourismus