Agriculture
For centuries, agriculture has shaped society and the cultural landscape in the Tyrol and provided its people with quality food and raw materials ... more
Culture
The Tyrol is rich in cultural history, as reflected in the region's various museums. Culture is also a part of everyday life, in which customs, traditions ... more
Economy
After the end of the Second World War, the economic structure of the Tyrol underwent radical and permanent change ... more
Education
Education is both an individual resource and a life-long process for the acquisition and development of mental, personal and social competence ... more
Environment
With its geographical location, topography and variety of altitude zones, the Tyrol enjoys outstanding diversity in terms of species and habitats ... more
Europe
The representation of the Tyrol's interests in European matters is multi-faceted and includes the Tyrolean European policy ... more
Facts & Figures
Capital city: Innsbruck - Area: 12.648 km2 - Population: 700.000 - Communities: 279 (among those 11 cities) in 9 districts ... more
Government
The administration of the Tyrol is run by the Government, which comprises the Governor, two Deputy Governors and up to five Members ... more
Health
People in the Tyrol are very health-conscious. That is one of the reasons why Tyroleans have a life expectancy ... more
History
The earliest evidence of human settlement in the area of the Tyrol dates back to the late Neolithic period, and man is known to have lived here ... more
Living in the Tyrol
The designated area of settlement in the Tyrol accounts for only 12 percent of total area, and one quarter of that is occupied by ... more
Parliament
The Tyrolean Parliament is elected directly by the people of the Tyrol. The legal basis of its work is formulated in the Regional Constitution ... more
Public Safety
Public safety is an important aspect of the work of the regional administration. Die Tyrolean Regional Government is involved in civil defence ... more
Social Services
Social policy is a main concern of the regional authority. The Tyrol offers its citizens a strong social net and extensive welfare services ... more
Sport
Sport has a special status in the Tyrol; it is a key element in the way the Tyroleans see themselves and the way the Tyrol is perceived elsewhere ... more
Tourism
Tourism is inseparably linked with the Tyrol. It played a key role in the post-war development of the peripheral areas and is a mainstay ... more
Transport
As a gateway between north and south and a link between two cultures, the Tyrol has always attracted traffic along its transit routes ... more