Life & Recreation

Tyrol is Austria's third-largest federal state with a total area of 12,640 km² and a population of 771,361 people (2023). Nestled in the western part of Austria, it shares borders with Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Tyrol boasts an array of impressive mountain peaks, beautiful valleys, lakes, and rivers across nine districts. With a well-developed public transportation system and an airport offering national and international flights, Tyrol is easily accessible. The local culture is known for its strong connection to traditions and customs, as well as a its hospitality. 

Imst
Imst is located approximately 50 km west of Innsbruck, situated in the Upper Inn Valley. It is easily accessible thanks to its excellent connection to the A12 motorway and several arterial roads.
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Innsbruck
Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, lies in the western part of the state. The city of Innsbruck is an actual district and includes the following neighbourhoods: Amras, Arzl, Hötting, Igls, Innsbruck, Mühlau, Pradl, Vill, and Wilten. Located at an elevation of 574 m, Innsbruck covers an area of 104.90 km² with approximately 130,385 inhabitants.
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Innsbruck Land
Innsbruck Land is the district encompassing the 63 municipalities around Innsbruck. It stretches across both the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains and valleys.
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Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel is situated approximately 100 km east of Innsbruck. The town lies in the Kitzbühel Basin and is surrounded by the majestic Kitzbühel Alps.
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Kufstein
Kufstein is situated in the northeastern part of Tyrol, approximately 100 km east of Innsbruck and just a few kilometres from the German border. The city hosts the beautiful Kufstein Fortress and is located on the banks of the Inn River.
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Landeck
Landeck is located about 75 km west of Innsbruck in the Upper Inn Valley and is approximately 85 km from Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein.
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Lienz (Osttirol)
Lienz is in the southeast of the country, about 150 km from Innsbruck and around 80 km from Bolzano in Italy. Its location at the foot of the Dolomites provides an impressive backdrop.
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Reutte (Außerfern)
Reutte is situated in the far west of Tyrol, approximately 100 km from Innsbruck and about 40 km southwest of Füssen in Germany.
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Schwaz
Schwaz is located about 30 km east of Innsbruck and approximately 15 km northwest of Jenbach. The district is between Kufstein and Innsbruck and is surrounded by the Karwendel and Rofan Mountain ranges.
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