Tyrol
Tyrol is Austria's western Alpine state, known for ski towns in winter, hiking valleys in summer and bases that are easy to reach by train.
We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.
Tyrol is a federal state in western Austria, bordering Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Its capital, Innsbruck, sits in the Inn valley and has a historic old town you can cover on foot, plus the University of Innsbruck. Beyond the city, the land rises into side valleys with their own character: ski resorts such as St. Anton and Seefeld, the Kitzbühel Alps, and the Ötztal, a long valley that climbs into high alpine terrain.
Choose Tyrol for a first trip to the Alps, a ski holiday, or a summer of hiking. Winter suits skiing, and summer suits hiking, once the high trails are open. Innsbruck is the largest city in the state, so it has the most hotels and transport links to choose from. Four to five nights lets you see one or two valleys properly. A week or more gives you room to move between them by train or bus.
Tyrol in five
- Choose the valley before the hotelTirol Werbung's car-free list names Innsbruck, Wilder Kaiser, Seefeld, East Tyrol, St. Anton, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, the Kitzbühel Alps, Pillerseetal, the Ötztal and the Wipptal. Each suits a different season and pace.Where to stay in Tyrol
- Go car-free with a guest cardTirol Werbung says most regional guest cards cover local travel. Innsbruck's Welcome Card covers regional transit from two nights, and in East Tyrol the guest card makes all public bus lines free.Tyrol without a car
- Arrive by train or night trainÖBB, Westbahn, DB and SBB run direct services to Innsbruck from many cities, and ÖBB Nightjet, European Sleeper and the Urlaubsexpress run overnight. Innsbruck Airport is the other main gateway.Night trains in Europe
- Driving? Read the toll rules, then the Brenner worksThe A12 Inntal motorway is the main route in. Vignette and toll rules sit in the Austria guide; the A13 Brenner motorway has been single-lane each way since January 2025 for renovation.Austria travel guide
Things to do in Tyrol
See all attractions in Tyrol
Need to know
- Airport
- Innsbruck (INN); Munich (MUC) is the main alternative
- Getting there
- Direct trains from German and Austrian cities; night trains from several countries
- Getting around
- Regional trains and buses; many guest cards include local travel
- Best base
- Innsbruck for transport; a valley village for skiing or hiking
- Time needed
- 5 to 7 days for two bases
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuarySnow14 rainy days10 snowy daysHigh-1°Low-10°Ski seasonJanuarySnow
Poor
- High
- -1°
- Low
- -10°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 10
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
- FebruarySnow12 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh1°Low-7°Ski seasonFebruarySnow
Mixed
- High
- 1°
- Low
- -7°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski season
- MarchSnow14 rainy days8 snowy daysHigh4°Low-6°Spring skiingMarchSnow
Mixed
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -6°
- Precipitation
- 99 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 8
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring skiing
- AprilRain15 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh7°Low-3°Shoulder seasonAprilRain
Good
- High
- 7°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Shoulder season
- MayRain22 rainy days5 snowy daysHigh11°Low1°Green, huts openMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 200 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 5
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, huts open
- JuneRain19 rainy daysHigh17°Low6°Hiking, long daysJuneRain
Best
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 191 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hiking, long days
- JulyRain21 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh18°Low8°Peak hikingJulyRain
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Peak hiking
- AugustRain19 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh19°Low8°Peak hikingAugustRain
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 220 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Peak hiking
- SeptemberRain15 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh15°Low4°Clear, quieterSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Clear, quieter
- OctoberRain13 rainy days3 snowy daysHigh10°Low1°Autumn colorOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 1°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 3
- Days with storms
- 0
Autumn color
- NovemberSnow12 rainy days7 snowy daysHigh4°Low-5°Cool, quietNovemberSnow
Mixed
- High
- 4°
- Low
- -5°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 7
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberSnow14 rainy days9 snowy daysHigh0°Low-8°Ski, AdventDecemberSnow
Poor
- High
- 0°
- Low
- -8°
- Precipitation
- 106 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 9
- Days with storms
- 0
Ski, Advent
Average daily high and low in Innsbruck, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Tyrol
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
0
- Feels like
- -3°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Innsbruck
09:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today2°-2°0%Monday: Drizzle. High 2°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue3°0°3%Tuesday: Fog. High 3°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed6°1°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 6°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu9°3°0%Thursday: Clear. High 9°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri9°4°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 9°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat10°2°3%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun7°1°16%Sunday: Cloudy. High 7°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 16%.
Updated 09:25 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- AugInnsbruck Festival of Early MusicInnsbruck, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Munichdirect trains to Innsbruck from many German citiesThe nearest big city, a common start or end for a Tyrol week.Read the guide
- BolzanoS-Bahn Innsbruck to Brenner, then southThe South Tyrol capital across the Brenner pass, in Italy.Read the guide
- Zell am Seerail corridor east through the Kitzbühel AlpsA lake and glacier town in neighboring Salzburgerland.Read the guide
Before you go to Tyrol
We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.
Rules for Tyrol, checked
- Innsbruck Welcome Card covers regional transit from two nights; in East Tyrol the guest card makes all public bus lines free.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- The A13 Brenner motorway has been single-lane in both directions since January 2025 for a multi-year renovation project.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Tyrol FAQ
What is the best base in Tyrol?
Innsbruck for a first trip by train, Seefeld for walks and rail access, the Kitzbühel Alps for skiing, the Ötztal for big mountains and St. Anton for ski trips. Pick by season first, then by station.
Can you visit Tyrol without a car?
Yes. Tirol Werbung lists car-free regions including Innsbruck, Seefeld, East Tyrol and the Ötztal, with trains, hiking buses and guest cards. A car is mainly useful for remote side valleys.
How many days do you need in Tyrol?
Five to seven days cover two bases, for example Innsbruck plus one valley. Three days works for one base and its cable cars or ski area.
Is Tyrol or Salzburgerland better for a first Alps trip?
Tyrol suits skiing and big valleys; Salzburgerland adds lakes, spas and the Glockner road. See the comparison for the trade-offs by season and transport.
Do you need a vignette to drive in Tyrol?
Yes for Austrian motorways such as the A12 Inntal motorway. The Austria guide explains how to check the right product, and some Alpine crossings charge a separate toll instead.