FIVE Reasons Why Your Next Holiday Should be in Tyrol

FIVE Reasons Why Your Next Holiday Should be in Tyrol 

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1. The Landscape

Tyrol is one of Austrias most picturesque regions which is complimented by both the beauty of green fields and crystal blue lakes with snow capped mountains in the distance. This means that as well as diving into the world of gaping mountains and glaciers you can also enjoy the beauty of its valleys, lakes and nature reserves and discover the 800 years of history in Tyrol's many middle aged towns. This region hosts something for every kind of traveller.

2. The Giant's Kingdom 

One of Tyrol's most grossing and visited tourist attraction is The Giant's Kingdom, also knows as Wattens-based Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Since its reopening in 1995, the attraction has amazed visitors from all round the world. The Crystal world is built as a subterranean labyrinth of small hidden caves under a park, children playground and gardens. You enter the kingdom through a giant's head. 

Swarovski Crystal Worlds - Home of Swarovski - Travel Tyrol

3. Bridge into the Middle Ages 

Reaching an impressive height of 406 metres and only 1.20 metres wide, this record breaking suspensions bridge, also knowns as The Highline 179 joins the spectacular Ehrenberg Castle to the remains of a 17th century Roman Fortress known as Claudia in the market town of Reutte. Although this walk is not for the faint-hearted or those who are scared to look down, the reward from crossing it is far too remarkable to miss and the views are unlike anything else you've ever seen. 

Highline 179 - Picture of Highline179, Reutte - Tripadvisor

4. 29 Switchbacks to the Edge of the Glacier 

If appreciating Tyrol's beauty from a suspension bridge is not for you then you can also appreciate it from the roads. Starting from the village of Feichten in the Kaunertal Valley, there is a high alpine road met with 29 switchback corners leading you up 1,500 vertical metres to the edge of Austrias second largest glacier. The Kaunertal Glacier Road begins at the green valley floor and will lead you up to a winter wonderland in the Ötztal Alps. This is a fascinating experience that should be at the top of your To Do list!

Top Ten Craziest Switchback Cycle Climbs in the World

5. James Bond Adventure World on Glaislachkogel Mountain 

Does this attraction even need an introduction? When people say that Tyrol offers something for everyone... they mean it! Perched high up in the Ötztal Alps at over 3,000 metres above sea level the 007 James Bond adventure world is a dream come true for all superfine of the worlds most famous undercover agent. It is at this venue on the edge of the Gaislachkogel mountain that several scenes were filed for the hit Spectre. Now, to honour 007, an underground centre has been created inside the mountain offering not only exhibits from the movie but some of the most breathtaking views in the region. 

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