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Alpine cycling tours - Cycling, culture and clean air

Alpine cycling tours - Cycling, culture and clean air

The increased popularity of cycling tours among the over 50s is bringing a tourism boost to Alpine areas traditionally popular as stay-put ‘Lakes & Mountains’ destinations a generation ago.

Summer in the mountains - Family holidays in Tirol

Summer in the mountains - Family holidays in Tirol

When planning a family holiday move away from the administrative role of booking flights and searching for accommodation and invest some energy visualising how that time away will be best spent.

May news, traditions, events from the Austrian Tirol

May news, traditions, events from the Austrian Tirol

After another epic ski season and with snow still falling in some parts of Tirol, it seems likely that the traditional custom of "Grasausläuten" will be carried out with more than usual energy this springtime.

SkiWelt Party Weeks kick off with free ski guiding

SkiWelt Party Weeks kick off with free ski guiding

Starting tomorrow, Saturday 9th March until Saturday 23rd March, the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental is offering all guests staying in one of the nine resorts free ski guiding tours.

Top ski spots for families this Easter

Top ski spots for families this Easter

With February half-term upon us, families restricted by school holiday dates should look at Easter as a more affordable option to take a family skiing holiday.

Make your first holiday of 2013 a ski trip in the Austrian Alps

Make your first holiday of 2013 a ski trip in the Austrian Alps

Got great expectations for 2013? Made a promise to make every second of 2013 count and have no regrets by the end of the year?

Authentic Austria made easy with Keycamp

Authentic Austria made easy with Keycamp

Experiencing authentic Europe doesn't have to be hard work thanks to Keycamp. Holidaymakers can enjoy the perfect experience with new parc categories for 2013 - great for combining the ideal location with a parc that best meets their holiday needs and desires.

Swarovski Crystal Tree lights up Advent in Tirol

Swarovski Crystal Tree lights up Advent in Tirol

On Thursday 15th November, Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol, unveiled one of the most magical Christmas Markets in Europe with a spectacular new attraction.

Why the SkiWelt is the top choice for 2012-13

Why the SkiWelt is the top choice for 2012-13

Choosing the right ski resort can involve some complex comparisons when looking at all the factors needed to make a successful ski holiday.

Indulge in an autumn break

Get away to the Sute Hostel in Barcelona from only £5.68 per person, per night with HostelsClub.com. The Sute Hostel is located just outside of the bustle of the city centre, close to a wide range of supermarkets and amenities.

Ischgl breaks new ground with Festival Opening week

Ischgl breaks new ground with Festival Opening week

The ground-breaking, luxury ski resort of Ischgl in the Austrian Tirol will blast the new ski season into action with a week-long feast of world-class entertainment culminating in a concert featuring cult rock band The Scorpions.

What’s new in the Austrian Tirol for Ski 2012-13

What’s new in the Austrian Tirol for Ski 2012-13

The wait is almost over as the new ski season approaches. The Austrian Tirol region has already seen some September snow and the glacier ski resorts on the Stubai and Pitztal opened at the weekend, with Kaunertal and Sölden opening in October.

Top 10 reasons to visit the Austrian Tirol in late summer

Top 10 reasons to visit the Austrian Tirol in late summer

The mountain landscape of the Austrian Tirol is a draw at any time of year and travelling in September and October is no exception.

Austria House Tirol opens with a bang

Austria House Tirol opens with a bang

The Austria House Tirol became one of the first national hospitality houses to officially open for the London 2012 Olympics.

Austria shows true Olympic Spirit cycling for British Charity DSUK

Austria shows true Olympic Spirit cycling for British Charity DSUK

On Thursday 26th July, the Tirol Cycle Team finally arrived to a euphoric welcome in London, after covering an epic 1300km across Europe.