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Birthplace to the ‘dollar’, Hall in Tirol (Tyrol) is often referred to as the secret capital of Austria and lies just a 9 km drive from neighbour, Innsbruck. Long considered as the most beautiful of towns, Hall is draped in a rich history of salt trading and as the royal mint producing coinage used across the world, then called the Thaler - hence the connection to the currency of the dollar. Hall is a town of preservation and great prosperity, which sporned the grand architecture spanning from Medieval 'salt wealth' through to the might of the Royal Habsburg Empire.
Surrounded by natural beauty of western Austria, the region of Hall-Wattens is a hotspot for activities both in summer as well as for winter ski experience at the Glungezer mountain which transforms into a small but mighty skiing area with 23 km of ski slopes, among which the longest downhill run of Tyrol.
Culture, history and beauty – Hall in Tirol is one of Austria’s best kept secrets.
Built into the original Medieval town walls of Hall, this former guilders’ house of traditional Tirol style has stood here for well over half a century with records dating back to 1450. Today, behind the rose petal façade, lies the small Kontor Boutiquehotel.
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Drenched in Tirol originality and crafted by a setting of mountainous vistas. This luxury ski & spa hotel is all about boutique personality, passion, delicious food and a perfect location that hugs the snow-capped plateau, with windows that frame endless Austrian mountain eye-candy.
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Wonderfully humble, this authentic exclusive-hire farmstead hideaway dating back to 1885 comes with the mandatory choc-box appeal of a rural Alpine chalet besieged by the hush rhythms of lush green pastures, ancient forests and hum of the mountain waters.
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Ullrhaus is a hotel of muted luxury, where cool design marries Alpine soul and a minimalist edge. Located in the resort of St Anton in the Tyrolean Alps, home to some of the Alps’ most exhilarating skiing.
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Surrounded by the enticingly jagged peaks of Nordkette, Innsbruck is cradled by scenic views, yet there’s more to this Tyrolean capital, and fifth largest Austrian city, than peachy panoramas.
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Affectionately termed by its motif of ‘chic-shock-Baroque’, the Hotel Weißes Kreuz, originally built in 1465, is a timely marriage of its opulent Baroque past with a high concept design that pays homage to the rhythm of change that has taken place over centuries.
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A contemporary private den for discerning design purists, Ʌerli’s allure is a harmonious marriage of tradition meets modernity, continuing and furthering the strong architectural alpine remit of Tyrolean design.
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Close to the Tirol mountains of the Tux and Zillertal Alps, this design hotel of chilled style and nostalgic tradition, steps away from the chocolate-box picture-postcard image with creative art installations and a casual approach to life in the alps.
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Birds, botanicals and fauna headline the canvas of this Austrian designer den found in Tirol wrapped in a fusion of honeyed Alpine traditions and chic urban style.
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Credited with being the first ever ski club way back in 1901, for many St Anton am Arlberg is synonymous with high-octane pleasures, altitudinous adventures and fresh mountain air. And with 210 miles of ski pistes, 120 miles of off -piste, 94 cable cars and lifts, St Anton and the surrounding area of Arlberg really is the place for thrill-seekers.
Famous for its skiing, Obergurgl, often known as the “Diamond in the Alps”, all but guarantees snow from November through May. Set against the glacier villages of the upper Ötztal valley, it is also a year-round dream destination for experienced hikers and casual strollers alike.
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