Travel Tirol Guide - Skiing, Golf etc.

Located in the heart of the Australian Alps, Tirol is a winter sports paradise. Whether its downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, tobogganing, snow shoeing, snowboarding or sledding, Tirol is the place to do it.

With more than 170 ski schools and innumerable runs and lifts, Tirol is known world-wide for first-class skiing. Of course, with world-class skiing come world-class resorts, and Tirol has plenty of those available as well. Some areas of Tirol offer year-round skiing. Even if you’re a first-time skier, or prefer to stay inside by the fire, Tirol has a lot to offer.

Tirol is more than just a ski destination. There are more than 600 miles of maintained hiking and walking trails. Golf, rafting, horseback riding and fishing are plentiful in Tirol.

The castle at Ambras, the Kufstein Fortress and the Cistercian Monastery offer a look at culture and history in Tirol.

Year-round events in Tirol keep visitors and locals busy. From winter sports competitions such as slalom, ski jumping, figure skating and tobagganing to concerts, festivals and operas, Tirol offers a wide variety of art and entertainment.