Colourful and varied: autumn in Tyrol

Updated 11.08.2022

Gold-coloured forests, sugared mountain peaks, crystal-clear distant views and pleasantly warm temperatures: when summer slowly says goodbye and winter is still a little while away, autumn in Tyrol shows itself from its most beautiful side.

The days are no longer oppressively hot, the autumn sun is still pleasantly warm and the landscape shines in golden yellow, orange and reddish colours. This is the best time to explore the heart of the Alps on foot, to visit traditional events, to take care of yourself and your body or to spend a varied autumn holiday with the whole family. A few selected tips and recommendations for autumn in Tyrol at a glance:

Autumn hike to the natural jewel of Lake ObernbergLocatedin a side valley of the Wipptal, Lake Obernberg is a worthwhile destination for an easy and leisurely autumn hike. With the mighty Tribulaun peaks in the background and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Obernberg in the foreground, the larch forests at around 1,600 metres above sea level shine in brilliant shades of yellow. The 6-kilometre hike, which includes a walk around the lake, takes about two hours from the Waldesruh car park. More information at https://www.tirol.at/reisefuehrer/herbsturlaub/obernberger-see.

Autumn summit tour to the KellerjochNotonly leisurely hikes, but also summit tours can still be realised well in autumn. For example, up to the Kellerjoch near Schwaz in the Inn Valley. Especially in autumn, summit strikers at 2,344 metres above sea level are rewarded with an excellent distant view of the Karwendel, the Rofan Mountains, the Tux and Zillertal Alps as well as the main Alpine ridge with the Hohe Tauern. Tip: The tour is also perfect for an autumn sunrise hike, with an overnight stay at the Kellerjochhütte. Information on the hike can be found at https://www.tirol.at/reisefuehrer/sport/wandern/wandertouren/a-wanderung-schwaz-kellerjochhuette.

Traditions up close at the Tyrolean AlmabtriebTheseare perhaps the most magnificent traditional events in Tyrol: the Almabtriebe, which are celebrated all over the country on weekends in September. More than 2,100 alpine pastures are home to 110,000 cattle, over 70,000 sheep, a good 5,500 goats and 2,000 horses in summer. When the animals are brought back to the valley in autumn, colourfully decorated with flowers, bells and bell straps, this is duly celebrated by guests and locals alike. Around 40 larger and smaller Almabtrieb are celebrated in Tyrol in autumn, an overview of the most magnificent events can be found at www.tirol.at/almabtrieb.

Relaxation for body and soul in Tyrol's wellness hotels and thermal spasBreakoff for an autumnal hike in the mountains in themorning, let your soul dangle in the spa in the afternoon - what more could you want from a relaxing holiday in a Tyrolean wellness hotel? Thanks to exclusive spa areas with several pools and saunas, fitness rooms, massage and beauty treatments as well as active offers with yoga. Pilates, meditation and guided hikes, those seeking relaxation will get their money's worth. And those seeking relaxation in warm water for days on end will also find what they are looking for in Tyrol's thermal spas and healing springs. Further information at https://www.tirol.at/wellness-gesundheit/wellness.

Enjoy autumnal delicacies from Tyrolean cuisineAt the beginning ofOctober, the bountiful harvest is celebrated in many places in Tyrol with a festive mass and procession. The tradition of thanksgiving also finds its way onto the menus of Tyrolean inns. Autumnal products such as venison, mountain lamb, local pumpkin, potatoes or mushrooms are served. But also at events such as the Culinary Way of St. James, many autumnal delicacies of Tyrolean cuisine can be enjoyed.

Varied autumn holidays for young and oldThemost exciting adventures take place in nature! Especially in autumn, when the days are no longer so hot and the landscape is radiantly colourful, the mountains, forests and lakes of Tyrol offer the best conditions for varied autumn holidays for young and old. Whether it's adventure hiking, treasure hunting, river hiking or sleeping in a tree house - it's guaranteed not to be boring. This is also ensured by the Tyrolean family nests with quality-tested childcare and family-friendly accommodation. Or how about an overnight stay in a mountain hut with the whole family?

Further information on autumn in Tyrol can be found at www.tirol.at/herbsturlaub.