Golf in East Tyrol - where freedom meets the mountains

Seclusion, tranquillity, unspoilt nature in the heart of the Alps - yes, that still exists. In East Tyrol! Here, gentle, nature-friendly and traditional structures dominate and are not only regarded as an ideal, but are actively lived and supported. There are stories to be told here of rebellious valley dwellers, of living with nature and of alpine adventures in Austria's highest mountains.

Secluded side valleys open up every few kilometres, 266 three-thousand-metre peaks tower into the sky and traditional mountain villages beckon with cultural and gastronomic encounters. The next little adventure is just around the corner: hiking, biking or climbing. Because there is so much more to discover in East Tyrol: the Isel, the last free-flowing glacial river in the Alps, the Hohe Tauern National Park, the largest protected area in Central Europe or the oldest alpine pasture in Austria, the Jagdhausalm in Defereggen Valley. You can use an e-bike or simply your own legs to get around, because in East Tyrol you hike along the path of water, from the glacier to the river, past mountain lakes that invite you to cool off like natural pools, always with a stop at a rustic mountain hut or refuge.

In winter, the snow is at home here and provides the stage for extensive winter adventures. East Tyrol scores points with its seven ski areas, 400 kilometres of luxury cross-country ski trails, expeditions into the outback on ski tours or snowshoe hikes or romantic winter hiking trails in the tranquillity of the snowy landscapes. You won't find queuing, hectic, jostling and stress here. When it comes to open space and guaranteed snow, East Tyrol can afford the luxury of relying on its natural conditions. We highly recommend the cross-country ski trail in Lavant - right next to the Dolomitengolf Hotel & Spa and the Dolomitengolf Suites - where you can play golf from spring to late autumn and glide through the snow in winter with the Lienz Dolomites in the background.

If you want to reduce your ecological footprint even further on holiday, leave your car at home, travel to Lienz by train and use public transport from there. Thanks to the guest card, you can use all buses in East Tyrol free of charge. This is the best way to leave your car at home and take a holiday.

No matter which adventure you fancy, you'll be well catered for in culinary terms. In addition to down-to-earth inns and mountain huts that serve traditional dishes with love and class, East Tyrol also impresses with a particularly high density of gourmet restaurants: gourmets can choose between 11 Gault Millau restaurants that have been awarded a total of 22 toques.

No matter what time of year you are here, East Tyrol is always synonymous with genuine, unadulterated mountain holidays. Nature is a place of adventure that offers inexhaustible potential, especially for families. Whether moments of peace and quiet or feelings of happiness, dream places to switch off or natural treasures, everyone will find the time-out they need in the unspoilt nature between the Grossglockner and the Lienz Dolomites.