Many stirring events and encounters have been enacted within the mountain-girdled borders of Tirol. Thus it’s only natural that a myriad of legends and myths are found nearly everywhere, including some pretty bloodcurdling tales. Scarcely a valley, mountain, lake, village, or townlet, which hasn’t its own legend or story. Is it all fiction or is…
6 min. Reading time
“Will you marry me?” is a question you don’t ask just any time, any place. The mood, the setting and the atmosphere have to be just right for such a big moment. We have put together a few ideas about how and where to pop the question right here in Tirol.
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Or perhaps not, because falling in love isn’t really about choosing the type you prefer, but rather more about the chemistry between two people.
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If you’re making a day trip or weekend getaway to Tirol’s capital, you’ll want to be sure to sample the Innsbruck nightlife as well. Whether you’re up for a night out with friends and live music or a solo trip for a cocktail and some reading — you’re bound to find a place that suits…
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Upon the end of his life, Emperor Maximilian I (1459 – 1519) was obsessed with death. He envisioned a grand tomb, fit for an Emperor, surrounded by life-size statues of his ancestors, real and mythical, lining his grave in a mock funeral procession. As work on the ornate black marble tomb progressed, it became apparent that…
9 min. Reading time
Easter Eggs are more than spring’s most iconic food. For Christians, Easter Eggs are a symbol of new life, a colorful reminder of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the beginning of a new time. Inside each egg there is a new life growing.
4 min. Reading time
The seemingly impossible becomes possible during the nights from 24th December to 5th January. All you have to do is perform a few rituals, and truly believe in their effectiveness.
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Tirol sheep wool is high in demand right now. Read on to find out why and what the Tirol Mountain Rescue has got to do with it… and the reason why I desperately need a new winter jacket.
4 min. Reading time
According to my Mum, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In my early years, I didn’t always agree. Today, however, I love breakfast all the more.
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