Discover Top Posts Tagged with #alpine cows

Head to the Tirol for an authentic Austrian summer

The Tirol region of Austria is known as an activities paradise that offers mountain biking, white water rafting, canyoning, hiking, walking, cycling and climbing. Along with the modern, high energy sports lie ancient traditions and festivals celebrating mountain life.

This makes it the ideal place for a mixture of fun activities and relaxation in the unspoilt outdoors.

Here's what's taking place over the summer:

Almabtrieb - a bovine 'homecoming'

Experience a hundred year old Tirolean tradition throughout September and early October across many resorts in the Tirol. Herds of cows and sheep are brought down from the high summer pastures to their farms in the valley where they spend most of the winter. This tradition is accompanied by colourful celebrations with locals in traditional costumes, the animals decorated in ribbons and headdresses and rural villages full of market stalls selling local produce.

For further information about the cattle drive visit: www.tirol.at

Tirol’s upcoming events - don't miss out!

Saab Harakiri Mountain Run

This is the next major event taking place in the centre of Mayrhofen on 31 July 2011. The best mountain runners in the world will be meeting at the Sternplatz for the 3rd Harakiri Mountain Run. The race starts at 10am and is famous for featuring a staggering gradient of up to 41% in Astegg (just outside Mayrhofen) up to the top of the Penken mountain. Visitors can watch the spectacle from the top of the Penken Mountain, reached by a 10 minute cable car ride with the Penken gondola.

For further information about the race visit: www.mayrhofen-harakiri.com

Holidays in Mayrhofen with Thomson Lakes & Mountains

A real hiking holiday

Another major highlight for nature and outdoor lovers is the Karwendel hike taking place on 28 August 2011. The legendary long hike features through some of the best scenery in the Austrian Alps from Seefeld to Pertisau at Lake Achensee. Walkers, runners and hikers climb over 2200m in altitude through the stunning Karwendel region. The park’s primeval forests, wild rivers and great biodiversity is Tirol’s largest nature reserve. The awareness and protection of which is one of the event’s main aims.

Find out more information on: www.karwendelmarsch.info

Holidays in Seefeld with Thomson Lakes & Mountains

Ischgl's Mountain bike marathon

Ischgl is known as one of Europe’s most action packed holiday destinations, offering a wide range of sport activities. Today, Ischgl is a tourist hub with an international reputation.

The next highlight of the season is the 17th Ischgl Ironbike on 6 August 2011. Each summer the mountain bike scene meets up in Ischgl for the Iron bike marathon. Attracting European and World Champions, the winner of one of the hardest mountain bike races across the Alps will be looking at prize money of €20,000.

For further information visit www.ischgl.com.

Holidays in Ischgl with Thomson Lake & Mountains

Road racing - Sölden's gruelling cross-border marathon

The holiday destination Sölden, the main town of the Ötztal area, has developed into an internationally renowned sports and training centre. On 28 August 2011 the Radmarathon Sölden will take place. This bike marathon covers 238 km across Italy and the Austrian Tirol and over 5,500 vertical metres of altitude – it is one of the toughest road bike races in the world with approximately 4,000 participants. Cyclists will ride the highest mountain roads in this challege. To find out more about the marathon:

www.oetztaler-radmarathon.com and www.solden.com

Holidays in the Ötztal Valley with Thomson Lakes & Mountains

Return - blog home page

Join the conversation - we're on facebook and twitter

Visit our website - Thomson Lakes & Mountains holidays

#Austria #almbetreib #alpin #alpine cows #cattle drive #events #ischgl #mayrhofen #solden #tirol #obergurgl