Val Pusteria > East Tyrol

Austria’s highest mountain towers above the picturesque holiday region East Tyrol: the Großglockner, with an altitude of 3.798 m. In this unique area which borders the South Tyrolean Pusteria valley, guests will encounter an exceptionally beautiful holiday region. An abundance of fresh air, a sound and widely untouched nature, multifaceted sport and leisure time activities for young and old: this is vacation everyone might wish for; this is a holiday in East Tyrol. And the region presents itself accordingly colorful and diverse to its guests. You can for instance experience fascinating wonders of nature in Central Europe’s biggest national park Hohe Tauern which occupies more than 1.800 square kilometers. Interesting nature trails, guided trekking tours or exciting guided family excursions through the park, only to name a few of the numerous possibilities to experience the beauty of this unique paradise for birds and plants. Of course it is also possible to explore this region on one’s one initiative. By foot all the way up into the perpetual ice, on a trip to the famous Krimmler falls or with the mountain bike to the neighboring Pusteria valley – there are no limits for sportsmen. Those looking for even more excitement can join dizzying hang-gliding or thrilling rafting trips.
With all the many amenities that the summer in the holiday region East Tyrol has to offer, it also has to be said that the winters in the south of Austria are just as promising as the summers. A few hundred kilometers of cross-country ski-tracks and perfectly maintained downhill runs, a biathlon centre and modern ski lifts make the eyes of passionate cross-country skiers and snowboarders sparkle with joy. Several glaciers and great ski resorts with ski kindergartens for your children make for an unforgettable time in the snow – also a side trip to South Tyrol’s Pusteria valley is a great alternative. Furthermore East Tyrol offers its guests interesting insights into past days and has a very rich culture. A variety of interesting cultural events, museums like the museum of the city Lienz, the Bruck castle or the Anras castle, communicate culture and tradition to the visitors of this unique holiday region in Southern Austria.