Summer in Tyrol: must-do activities

Mountain adventures

When you think of Tyrol, mountain experiences naturally come to mind. You’ll find countless options for leisurely hikes, bike rides, or a refreshing swim in a mountain lake. Take a break with a picnic of regional delicacies or unwind on a sunny terrace at an alpine hut. For those craving a bit more adrenaline, try climbing, rafting, or mountain biking downhill.

1. Hiking

Through forests, across meadows, and up to peaks, Tyrol’s hiking trails offer variety and are often not overly challenging. Many routes begin at cable car stations, saving you the steep climb so you can immediately enjoy panoramic views. For foodies, there are culinary hiking routes where a warm meal awaits you at the huts along the way.

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Schwarz Charly}

2. Gravel Biking

Cycling through Tyrol’s mountains and valleys doesn’t have to be strenuous. There are gravel biking routes featuring wide paths that lead you along babbling brooks, through shaded forests, and across sunny meadows. Of course, culinary stops are part of the journey.

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Olaf Unverzart}

Gastronomy

Whether you’re dining at a village restaurant or a gourmet hut perched atop a mountain, expect a warm welcome. Enjoy your meal in a cozy interior or on a sunny terrace, and let the menu surprise you with its regional delights. Most restaurants serve traditional Tyrolean dishes made from products from the region.

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Ramon Haindl}

3. Traditional Tyrolean dishes

Traditional Tyrolean dishes can perhaps best be described as 'comfort food'. Kaiserschmarren, Tyrolean Kasspatzln, Tyrolean bacon or cheese dumplings... warm meals that make you feel good. There are local specialities such as Zillertaler Krapfen (dough pillows filled with potato and cheese) and Osttiroler Schlipfkrapfen (savoury filled dough pillows from Osttirol). Your summer in Tyrol is not complete without having tried some of these delicacies. Whether you order them in the traditional way or with a gastronomic makeover .

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Charly Schwarz}

4. Slow food in a mountain hut

In photogenic mountain huts on high pastures surrounded by inhospitable peaks, the food tastes better than at home. The effort to reach these huts only enhances the experience. For the most delicious meals, visit one of the huts that are known for star-worthy slow food, prepared with love and served as works of art.

^{Foto links: Tirol Werbung, Janine Hoffmann, Foto rechts: Tirol Werbung, Charly Schwarz}

Wellness

For the ultimate relaxation, treat yourself to wellness in Tyrol this summer. Perhaps you want to take a sunrise yoga class on a mountaintop. Maybe you book a massage or spend an afternoon floating in a thermal bath. In Tyrol, you’ll find wellness programs that will make you feel five years younger. And that wonderfully clean mountain air will surely help.

5. Yoga

Imagine performing a sun salutation on an alpine meadow as the first rays of sunlight warm the flowers and birds sing joyfully. Or enjoying a slow yoga flow while the setting sun bathes the peaks in a golden glow. Tyrol’s serene environment is perfect for yoga sessions, whether as part of a short retreat or a full wellness getaway.

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Ramon Haindl}

6. Wellness hotels

Combine active days with evenings of luxury at Tyrol’s wellness hotels. At Quellenhof in Leutasch, relax in the outdoor spa with views of the Wetterstein Mountains. Detox and rejuvenate at the modern Lanserhof in Lans, or sleep in a wooden interior surrounded by forest at Naturhotel Waldklause. All hotels feature spas, panoramic pools, and cozy lounges.

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Ramon Haindl}

Culture

In Tyrol’s charming villages, life moves at a slower pace, perfect for a laid-back vacation. The aroma of fresh bread wafts from bakeries, and locals chat on the streets. There’s plenty to explore, from picturesque streets and Tyrolean architecture to museums and fairytale-like castles. Enough cultural outings to experience!

7. Castles

Tyrol’s castles are even more photogenic thanks to the setting in which they are located. For example, Altfinstermünz Fortress is located on a turquoise river and Kufstein Fortress is located on a hill in the center of the city of Kufstein. The castles are more than just postcard-worthy pictures: they also tell the stories of many centuries of history. Many of the castles have been renovated and are open to the public. This way you can travel back to the Middle Ages or the Renaissance and listen to stories about noblemen and knights.

8. Museums

Whether you want to look at paintings or learn about Tyrolean nature: there is an interesting Tyrolean museum for everyone. In the Alpinarium Galtür, you will learn why the avalanche-stopping wall in which the museum is located was built there. In the Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum you can immerse yourself in Tyrolean culture and in the Museum Kitzbühel you can admire dozens of works by the famous local painter Alfons Walde. And there are many more museums.

9. Mountaintop views and architecture

Do you love architecture and mountain panoramas? Then visit the architectural highlights on the peaks of Tyrol. At 3,210 metres above the Stubai Glacier, for example, there is an artful viewing platform made of wood and steel. Also unique: the glass-rich Restaurant Ice Q at 3,048 metres is shaped like stacked blocks of ice. Tyrol's summer mountain lifts take you to the top, so you can enjoy panoramic walks and enchanting nature. Would you rather not go alone? There are numerous guided tours available in the region. 

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Philipp Reiter}

^{Foto: Tirol Werbung, Philipp Reiter}

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This article was written in collaboration with Tirol Werbung. Are you looking for more inspiration for your summer holiday in Tyrol? Read more on the VisitTirol website >