East Tyrol
The Alta Val Pusteria does not only include South Tyrolean territory, but extends up to East Tyrol.
East Tyrol borders on South Tyrol, Veneto (province of Belluno), the Carinthia and Salzburg. The chief city of East Tyrol is Lienz, situated nearly in the middle of the area. This area is characterised by its mild climate and intact nature. This is also where the highest mountain peaks of Austria and the nature park Hohe Tauern are situated. This national park is the largest park in Central Europe.
East Tyrol can be devided into four areas, which are the Dolomites of Lienz, the Valle Defreggen, the Alta Val Pusteria and the Hohe Tauern. It is not only a popular destination for hikers, but also for those who love cross-country skiing in winter, as there are several cross-country ski tracks extending even to Italy!
The highlight for skiers: on the most ski slopes you can ski with only one ski pass “OK”!
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Abfaltersbach with its decorative farmhouses lies very quietly between lakes, mountains and green meadows. more
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The sunny village of Anras in the Upper Val Pusteria captivates visitors with its idyllic atmosphere and… more
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Amlach at the foot of the Lienz Dolomites and the Drau river is the ideal destination for active tourists. more
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Ainet lies at the entrance of the Isel valley, only few kilometres from the town of Lienz. more
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Ausservillgraten in the charming Villgraten valley is embedded in beautiful green alpine pastures. more
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Assling in the Upper Val Pusteria is particularly famous for its wildlife park. more
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Heinfels at the entrance of the Villgraten Valley in the Upper Val Pusteria is particularly famous for its castle. more
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The village of Hopfgarten lies in an idyllic position at the entrance of the wild and romantic Defereggental… more
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Huben ist the southernmost locality of the municipality of Matrei and lies in the Iseltal Valley at the foot of… more
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Innervillgraten in the Upper Val Pusteria is a charming village with hamlets and mountain farms. more
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The village of Kartitsch in the Gailtal Valley is surrounded by the Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. more
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In Kals am Großglockner at the foot of the highest mountain of Austria tradition plays a big role. more
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Matrei lies in the magnificent Hohe Tauern National Park, at the foot of Mount Großglockner and Mount Großvenediger. more
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Obertilliach, one of the most beautiful villages in the alpine area, is an insider tip not only for cross-country… more
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A true paradise for both active tourists and tourists interested in culture and history. more
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In Strassen in the Upper Val Pusteria a road branches off to the Lesach Valley. more
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The small mountain village of Untertilliach lies in the East Tyrolean Val Pusteria, in the beautiful Lesachtal valley. more
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Prägraten am Großvenediger lies in the romantic Virgen valley in the Hohe Tauern holiday region. more
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St. Jakob in Defereggen is embedded in the unspoiled nature of the Hohe Tauern National Park. more
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The charming village of St. Johann im Walde lies in the heart of the Isel Valley, only 14 km from the city of Lienz. more
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The village of St. Veit in Defereggen between Hopfgarten and St. Jakob is the highest municipality in East Tyrol. more
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Dölsach is particularly famous for its archaeological excavation site Aguntum. more
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The holiday village of Gaimberg lies at the foot of the Zettersfeld mountain in the Dolomites of Lienz, north of… more
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Iselsberg-Stronach lies in the south of the Iselsberg pass in den Lienz Dolomites and is divided by the Dölsach… more
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The charming village of Lavant in the heart of the Lienz Dolomites lies near the boarder to Carinthia and is very… more
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The charming village of Leisach in the Lienz Dolomites is famous for his family-friendliness and the starting… more
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Lienz, the beautiful chief city of East Tyrol, also called “Pearl of the Dolomites“, offers both a wide… more
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Nikolsdorf in the Lienz Dolomites comprises the localities of Nikolsdorf, Lengberg, Nörsach and some single farms. more
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Nussdorf-Debant in the Lienz Dolomites captivates visitors with its proximity to the archaeological excavation… more
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The “flower village“ of Oberlienz is located in the beautiful Lienz Dolomites at the entrance of the Isel Valley. more
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Schlaiten, a small village in the Isel valley, lies at the foot of Mount Hochschober. more
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The sunny holiday village of Thurn lies at the foot of Mount Zettersfeld in the Lienz Dolomites, only 2 km from Lienz. more
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Tristach lies in the Dolomites of Lienz near the Tristach Lake, the only swimming lake in East Tyrol. more
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Welcome to the most beautiful flower village of Europe, embedded in the Hohe Tauern mountain range and the… more
