Innsbruck and Tirol Travel Guide
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The province Tirol is so different from the rest of Austria that you might think you've crossed a border, and in a way you have. The frontier between Salzburg and Tirol is defined by mountains; four passes routed over them are what make traffic possible. The faster trains cut across Germany rather than agonizing through the Austrian Alps. To the west, Tirol is separated from neighboring Vorarlberg by the Arlberg Range.
Innsbruck and Tirol Hotels
For one reason or another, travelers do not stay long in Innsbruck itself. Innsbruck hotels report the average stay is usually two to three days in summer...read more
Innsbruck and Tirol Restaurants
Tyrolean restaurants range from grand-hotel dining salons to little Tyrolean Wirtshäuser, rustic restaurants where you can enjoy hearty local specialties...read more
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