Rugged mountain peaks, pristine lakes & pure air, castles & chalets and culinary indulgences are all part of this magnificent region, that Austria shares with its neighbors Germany & Switzerland.

When you think of the Austrian Alps you likely imagine snowy avalanches dotted with downhill skiers, but that’s just one angle to the perfect Austrian jaunt. In Tyrol, a cluster of tiny towns 300-some miles from Vienna, activities vary from the culinary to creative arts and wellness, with thermal waters and a Swarovski-studded art installation.