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Tirol & Vorarlberg

The western-most region of Austria contains the majority of the country's alpine resorts, playing a large part in the Austrian tourism industry. This region features picturesque alpine villages, spectacular scenery and a host of outdoor activities which make it worth visiting at any time of the year.

Bregenz

The provincial capital of Vorarlberg is a compact city with a spectacular setting on Lake Constance (Bodensee).

There are a lot of attractions for such a small city including a famous music festival and its status as a base for excursions on Lake Constance which has made the region a popular holiday destination.

Practical Information

Tourist Information Centre

Römerstraße 7/I

Tel (05574)425250

Accommodation

Jugend & Familiengästehaus Bregenz

Mehrerauerstraße 5, A-6900 Bregenz

Tel (05574) 428 67

Innsbruck

This important city has hosted the Winter Olympics twice and remains a popular destination for travellers exploring the Tirol. Innsbruck has a wealth of attractions built by Emperor Maximilian I when the city was am important centre during the Habsburg Dynasty.

Practical Information

Tourist Information Centre

Burggraben 3, Innsbruck

Tel (0512) 5356

American Express

Brixnerstraße 3, Innsbruck

Tel (0512) 582491

Post Office

Maximilianstraße 2, Innsbruck

Accommodation

Jugendherberg Rennweg (Fritz Prior-Schwedenhaus)

Fritz Prior-Schwedenhaus, Rennweg 17b, 6020 Innsbruck

Tel (0512) 585 814

Jugendherberge Innsbruck

Reichenauer Straße 147, 6020 Innsbruck

Tel (0512) 34 61 79

Nepomuk's

Kiebachgasse 16, 6020 Innsbruck

Tel (0512) 584118

Volkshaus Innsbruck

Radetzkystraße 47, 6020 Innsbruck

Bus R (stop: St Pirmin/Volkshaus)

Tel (0512) 395882

Youth Hostel St Nikolaus

Innstraße 95, A 6020 Innsbruck

Bus D

Tel (0512) 286515

Kitzbühel & Kirchberg

These two resort towns share the same ski slopes, although Kitzbühel is the more glitzy of the two while budget travellers (particularly those working in the ski resorts) tend to base themselves in Kirchberg.

Practical Information

Tourist Information Centres

Hinterstadt 18, Kitzbühel

Tel (05356) 2155

Haupstraße 8, Kirchberg

Tel (05357) 2309

Accommodation

KIRCHBERG

Alpenrider Chalet

Möselgasse 19, Kirchberg

Tel (0664) 284 2551

Club Habitat Chalet

Kohlgrub 9, 6365 Kirchberg

Tel (05357) 2254

Green House

Kitzbüheler Straße 47, Kirchberg

Tel (05357) 3905

KITZBÜHEL

Snowbunny's Backpackers

Bichlstraße 30, A-6370 Kitzbühel

Tel (0720) 100778