East Tyrol

Imposing mountain peaks, rustic alpine meadows and natural valleys all await visitors to the beautiful East Tyrol on the border of South Tyrol’s Upper Pusteria Valley.
A true climber’s paradise, this picturesque holiday region offers everything that a hiker’s heart could wish for. From leisurely walks, long cycling and hiking excursions for the whole family to adventurous alpine climbs... the range of fascinating outdoor sport and leisure options is simply endless. Passionate alpinists who prefer to seek adventure in the airy heights will find true enjoyment in East Tyrol’s holiday region with its many 3000 metre-plus peaks. Well-maintained hiking routes guide you through the area’s impressive mountain scenery and across into the neighbouring Upper Pusteria Valley in South Tyrol, and up to the surrounding powerful peaks such as that of Austria’s tallest mountain, the 3,798 metre high Grossglockner on the border with Carinthia.
Central Europe’s largest national park – Hohe Tauern National Park - reveals astounding beauty to its nature-loving visitors. With the varied plant and animal life that inhabits an area of approximately 1,800 square kilometres, this national park in East Tyrol, which abounds with natural beauty, has many exciting surprises in store for its visitors. Special attractions include the Innergschlöss glacier trail and the famous Krimmler Waterfalls.
Those who have had enough of impressive hikes or climbs or are just not interested in them can relax on a leisurely cycle ride into the neighbouring Upper Pusteria Valley or find peace and quiet golfing, swimming or fishing. And for the daredevils amongst you, there’s hang-gliding too! There are just so many different ways to discover the region!
During the colder part of the year, this winter sports resort will delight you with its eternal ice-covered glaciers, slopes that are suited to both beginners and world-cup standard skiers and the most modern of lift facilities – perfect conditions for alpine skiers, snowboarders and tobogganists. Cross-country skiers will also find exactly what they’re looking for here. In winter, snowy East Tyrol is criss-crossed by several hundred kilometres of well-prepared tracks.

Villages in East Tyrol:

Abfaltersbach

Ainet

Amlach

Anras

Assling

Außervillgraten

Dölsach

Gaimberg

Heinfels

Hopfgarten in Val di Defereggen

Huben in East Tyrol

Innervillgraten

Iselsberg

Stronach

Kals am Großglockner

Kartitsch

Lavant

Leisach

Lienz

Matrei in East Tyrol

Nikolsdorf

Nußdorf

Debant

Oberlienz

Obertilliach

Prägraten am Großvenediger

Schlaiten

Sillian

St. Jakob in Val di Defereggen

St. Johann im Walde

St. Veit in Val di Defereggen

Strassen

Thurn

Tristach

Untertilliach

Virgen in East Tyrol