May, 2018 -

The Kufstein Knights’ Festival – a celebration of the Middle Ages

May 20, 2018

Would you like to know what life was like in a medieval castle? Then visit the Kufstein Knights’ Festival in Austria over the Pentecost long weekend. For four days the Kufstein Fortress grounds are transformed […]

Come to the Gauderfest in Austria in May (and Forget About Oktoberfest)

May 8, 2018

2023 Dates: 4 May to 7 May The Gauderfest is Austria’s biggest folk festival showcasing the best Austrian traditions. With a special beer brewed especially for the Gauderfest, it’s safe to say it’s also the […]

Hiker climbing the ridge to Kellerjochkapelle in Tirol

Kellerjochkapelle – How to Hike to Tirol’s Most Beautiful Chapel

August 23, 2026

Perched at 2,344m above Schwaz, Kellerjochkapelle is one of Tirol’s most rewarding chapel hikes. Here’s how to reach it via the Kellerjochbahn, what the trail is really like, and everything else you need to know before you set off.

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Familie Gundolf musicians playing harp and accordion at the Tiroler Abend in Innsbruck

Tiroler Abend with the Gundolf Family in Innsbruck – A Local´s Honest Review

August 20, 2026

We finally went to Innsbruck’s best-known Tiroler Abend, the one with the Familie Gundolf, after sixteen years of living in Tyrol. Here’s our honest take on the food, the music and whether it’s worth booking.

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Wooden covered bridge and stone tower spanning the Altfinstermünz gorge

Altfinstermünz Hike: Walk in the Footsteps of the Romans

August 17, 2026

Follow an old Roman road from Pfunds through the Inn Gorge to Altfinstermünz, a restored medieval customs fortress on the border of Tyrol and Switzerland.

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Zirbenweg Innsbruck – How to Easily Hike This High Alpine Trail

August 16, 2026

Hike the Zirbenweg above Innsbruck via cable car to Patscherkofel or Glungezer. Updated 2026 guide covering ticket prices, opening hours, bus routes 530/540, and trail directions for this short high-alpine route with Nordkette valley views.

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Almabtrieb cow with headdress. © Travel Tyrol

Experience an Austrian Almabtrieb in Tyrol in 2026

August 15, 2026

A guide to the Almabtrieb in Tyrol: 2026 festival dates, what the tradition involves, top villages like Reith im Alpbachtal and Mayrhofen, and tips for attending.

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