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Tyrol: Alpine land between the Alps and the High Tauern

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Tyrol is a state (Bundesländer) of Austria located in the western part of the country. Its territory borders to the north with Germany, to the south with Italy, and with Switzerland, while to the west it borders with the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, and to the east with the province of Salzburg. Tyrol is also formed by a section of ...

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When to go to Tyrol: The climate of Tyrol

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Tyrol has an alpine-like climate characterized by extreme variability, even on the same day there can be great differences in temperatures and climate. Summers are generally mild but rainy, while winters are harsh and relatively drier, in winter most precipitation falls in the form of snow. The inland Alpine valleys have a milder climate, but even in these areas winters ...

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When to go to Innsbruck: The climate of Innsbruck

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Innsbruck is located in a valley surrounded by alpine peaks so its climate is a mixture between continental and alpine. The city’s climate is characterized by cold and snowy winters, with temperatures often below freezing. Spring and autumn are quite short with variable weather and relatively mild temperatures during the day but still cool at night. Summers are rainy, which ...

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What to see in Tyrol: the most beautiful attractions

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Tyrol is the Austrian region most visited by tourists, thanks to its proximity to Italy and Germay, but also for its many things to see. In fact, in this region of Austria there are countless natural, historical and cultural beauties. Among the things to see in Tyrol, in addition to the splendid alpine landscapes, there are ancient castles, spectacular fortresses, ...

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Innsbruck: the capital of the Austrian Tyrol

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The capital and the most important city of the Austrian Tyrol, Innsbruck, is located in the valley of the river Inn, at its confluence with the river Sill. The city is located about 580 meters high and is surrounded by the imposing peaks of the Alpine chain, some of which exceed two thousand meters in height. In the area where ...

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