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of arms of Tyrol is located in the west of Austria and borders with Germany and Italy. Tyrol consists of 5 provinces: Innsbruck, Ausserfern (Valley Lehtal and Tannheym), Oberland (St Anton, Solden), Unterland (Ziller, Kitzbuhel) and East Tyrol (Dolomites). Tyrol, which is often called the heart of the Alps , famous for its spectacular beauty of nature. Only 13% of its territory are inhabited, the rest - the realm of the mountains. There are more than 600 mountain peaks, the height of which exceeds 3000 m. 5 mountain glaciers can ski all year. In Innsbruck , the main city of the Tyrol, twice - in 1964 and 1976 - carried the Olympic Winter Games. In the 119 ski areas laid 3,5 thousand km of well-prepared trails and 1,187 different lifts, which are within an hour can raise to the mountains more than 1 million people. Select slopes is huge, and you do not have to go the same route twice. Trails are well protected from avalanches. Lighted ski trails await those who, even at night he could not part with skis. For snowboarders created fan parks, ramps, half-pipes. Sophisticated resorts, romantic valleys Paznaun and Ziller , parks and Gro?glockner Grovsenediger - all this elusive Tyrol. Tyrol - a cozy and traditional way of life, hospitality and joie de vivre of the Austrians and, of course, sports! Kitzbuehel In the heart of the Tyrolean Alps at an altitude of 792 meters is conveniently located a small ancient town of Kitzbuehel. The cobbled streets, houses, decorated with multicolored lights illumination, mountain restaurants and huts give the resort a special charm. For skiers Kitzbuhel - this is especially picturesque mountains, hills impeccably furnished, first class service, comfort and a lot of entertainment. Sports fame, beauty and elegance of the resort attract the rich and famous guests. 6 km from Kitzbuhel at a height of 837 m located village Kirchberg. The beauty of nature, different routes, hotels of different levels - from saving enough for the price to first-class - made him a favorite holiday destination skiers. Ski season lasts from December to April. Mayrhofen The famous Tyrolean Zillertal valley has absorbed all the charm of the Austrian Alps. Here and ice slopes, and flat meadows, and steep mountain roads with breathtaking! Ziller has long earned a worldwide reputation as unsurpassed in its capabilities alpine sports and spa center. More than 150 years it is actively developing the tourist industry: building new upscale hotels, swimming pools, restaurants and discos. Visiting card of the valley has become famous narrow-gauge railway - the old steam train twice a day making the rounds dolinu.Mayrhofen - one of the most popular ski resorts in Austria. Located 60 km from Innsbruck in the Zillertal valley at an altitude of 630 m at the foot of the famous Glacier Hintertuks (3250 m) - one of the most scenic peaks Alp.Zavorazhivayuschie mountain landscapes, hills covered with pine trees, well-groomed slopes, glacial expanses of great pleasure as an athlete, so and lovers of alpine nature. Mayrhofen is also famous ineffable atmosphere of the festival, without which ski vacation would not have had so many fans. Ski season lasts from November to March. Innsbruck - Igls Innsbruck - one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. Located at an altitude of 575 m. This is a major transport hub on the way to Italy, Switzerland, Germany. The capital and heart of Tyrol - Innsbruck - has a rich 800-year history. An unusual and exciting architectural Alpine Symphony: Maria Terezian-Strasse and the column of St. Anne, the Arc de Triomphe and the Hofburg Palace, City Tower and the Golden Roof, "which has become hallmark of the city - world-famous sights of Innsbruck, combining historical relics, magnificent alpine slopes and modern buildings. In Innsbruck impossible to get lost: mountains Nordkette, Hafelekar and Pacherkofel illuminated at night and serve as an excellent guide. Innsbruck twice hosted the Winter Olympics (1964, 1976gg.). It has excellent infrastructure: bob in Igls, the Olympic stadium, jumping, the Olympic trails at Pacherkofele. The small village of Igls is picturesquely situated on a sunny plateau about 7 km from Innsbruck at an altitude of 900 m. It successfully combines the possibility of the measured rural life with urban rhythm of Innsbruck. Ski season lasts from December to April. Seefeld Seefeld is located 20 kilometers from Innsbruck, on a sunny plateau at an altitude of 1200 m surrounded by picturesque mountains and Karlvendel Vettershtayn. One of the most famous sports centers Tyrol. Charismatic figure of this town dates back to the days when this was going to the winter holidays European artistic bohemia. In Solden created excellent conditions for doing all kinds of winter sports. This is a typical alpine village with all its charms of rural life, which can compete with the best international ski resorts. One of the attractive sights Seefeld is a church of St Oswald. The adjacent village Leytachtal not as elegant as Seefeld with its Olympic tradition, but the old-fashioned handsome. There is no high-rise hotels, and tourists tend to live in converted homesteads, apartments, cottages. Ski season lasts from December to April. Neustift (Stubaital Valley) Stubaital Valley is part of the Innsbruck ski region. Known primarily as the realm of snow and is famous for his "razor ridge tops" (71 peak of 3000 m in height). Stubai Glacier - a guarantee of snow cover in any weather. Village Fulpmes is situated 20 kilometers from Innsbruck at an altitude of 937 m. This is one of the sunniest places in the Stubaital valley. It has good transport connections to Innsbruck. Neustift - a small town in the Stubaital valley at an altitude of 1000 m. There are hotels of all categories - from the well-equipped peasant farms and houses to luxurious 5-star hotels. Enjoys families who prefer an active vacation. Located 20 km from Innsbruck. Prior Stubai Glacier - 15 km. Ski season lasts from December to April. Ischgl (Valley Paznaun) Paznaun Valley is located 100 km from Innsbruck. The most famous ski resorts in the region - Ischgl, Kappl, See, Galtyurn. Resorts attract fans and masters skiing excellent skiing conditions, soft snow, widely ramified network of lifts and give vacationers an excellent sunny weather. This universal spa for all levels of ski training, a paradise for snowboarders, for a family vacation, for fans of the noisy and lively resort life. The small village of Ischgl is located in a narrow valley at an altitude of 1400 meters is one of the leading places among other prestigious ski resorts in Austria. As a resort Ischgl began to develop in the 60 years of the twentieth century. Its popularity helps, on the one hand, the proximity to the "ski arena," Silvretta, on the other - to the free trade zone Samnaun in Switzerland. Salt of the resort - the descent across the border from Austria to Switzerland (no visa). Galtyurn - a small quiet village, also located in the Paznaun valley at an altitude of 1600 m, is the ideal place for family holidays. Ski season lasts from November until the end of May. Lech (Arlberg Region) Lech - one of the most prestigious Austrian ski resorts. Located at an altitude of 1450 m. Even the most demanding guests satisfied with the quality of service and variety of services offered. You will be pleasantly surprised by concern for the environment and the general appearance of the resort. In Leh you will not see any fuming pipe. All hotels and homes are heated with a total boiler, which uses as a fuel timber, a tube held to the hotels under the ground. All Electric communications are also under the ground. Festively decorated embankment of the river Lech, which flows through the resort, the Gothic tower of the old church, buildings, built in the Tyrolean-style chalets, perfectly fit into the panorama of majestic mountains. Leh is renowned for not only comfortable hotels and first class service, and a special tradition of the resort. The peculiar color of give the rest atmosphere of live music and candlelit dinners, an appetizer on a lift, a trip to a restaurant in harness horses. Lech - a favorite place of many celebrities, members of royal families, world pop-stars and sports. If you prefer silence, solitude and grandeur of mountain scenery, you should settle in Oberlehe, which is located at an altitude of 1730m on a sunny plateau Shloskopf. Here you can enjoy this rural idyll. But at the same time in the village all provided for the convenience of tourists: shops, banks, restaurants, ski facilities, ski school and ski kindergarten. Zurs is located at an altitude of 1720m. Distance to Innsbruck - 115 km, to Munich - 227 km. Ski season lasts from December to April. Solden (Valley Oettstal) Oettstal Valley - the largest in the Eastern Alps and, perhaps, the most beautiful. Oettstal-arena surrounded by 90 trehtysyachnikov, including Vildshpitse - the main peak of Tyrol. Already in November, here snow falls, and snow cannons during the season, hardly used. The valley is known for its most high-mountain resorts in Austria, Solden (1377 m), Fenton (1900 m), Obergurl (1930 m), Hohzelden (2050 m), Mail Register (2150 m) and holds the record for attendance. As its popularity, the region is second only to Vienna. In Oettstale - a fantastic variety of landscapes: flat lands are replaced by large valleys with mountain rivers, gorges give way to ice-covered peaks of glaciers. Solden - the main town Oettstalya and the largest resort valley. Old mountain village has long been a world famous center of mountaineering and skiing. Solden - a lively town. Hohzelden consists only of the hotel, where the road ends right at the threshold. Nearby there is a quiet and tranquil village Tsvizelshtayn (4 km). Many skiers prefer to live here, but in a noisy Solden ride fun.