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Discover East Tyrol: A Historical and Natural Gem of Austria

Nestled in the heart of the Alps, East Tyrol boasts a rich history from Roman times to the present. With Lienz as its capital, this picturesque region features stunning mountains, scenic valleys, and charming villages, including Sillian and Matrei. East Tyrol offers diverse outdoor activities, from skiing in the stunning Zettersfeld ski resort to mountain biking and hiking through the Hohe Tauern National Park. Explore local attractions such as Liebburg, Bruck Castle, and the ancient site of Aguntum while experiencing the unique fusion of Austrian and Italian cultures.

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Discover East Tyrol: A Historical and Natural Gem of Austria

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  1. Osttirol

  2. Austria: 9 provinces The Tyrol: 9 districts

  3. History • Roman times: Aguntum • Middle Ages: Counts of Görz • Before World War 1: part of the large Habsburg province of the Tyrol, reaching down to Trient/Trento • After World War 1: South Tyrol to Italy • East Tyrol has had no direct connection to Northern Tyrol

  4. Eastern-tyrol • Iseltal--> Felbertauern • Northern Tyrol • Salzburg • Carinthia • Drautal(Pustertal)

  5. Some Geographical Facts • 50,000 inhabitants • One town: Lienz, 13,000 inhabitants • Main market villages: Sillian, Matrei, Nussdorf-Debant • Mountains, villages and lateral valleys • Mount Großglockner 3789 • 2,000km²--> 7.4% for agriculture

  6. Mountains andvalleys • Iseltal, Virgental, • Defereggental, Kalsertal • Drautal, Pustertal, Debanttal • Venediger Range • Dolomites • Hohe Tauern

  7. Outdoor activities • Golf • Cycling • Mountain biking • Rock climbing • Swimming • Skiing • Ice-skating • Ski touring • Tobogganing

  8. Lake Tristach Zettersfeld ski resort D O L O M I T E S

  9. Economic Structure • Before Worldwar 2: agrarian land • Development: decline of agriculture, rise of manufacturing, service industries • Liebherr, Durst, EGO, Hella, TechnoZ Ainet • Weekend Commuters • Schools and education

  10. Agriculture

  11. Tourism • Lienz • German and Austrian tourists Italian tourists • Main sights: Liebburg, Bruck Castle, Aguntum

  12. In Lienz: the Liebburg, Bruck Castle, Aguntum, Tammerburg, Outside Lienz: Kammerlander Hof Thurn, Nikolaus Kirchl Matrei, Lavant Wallfahrtskirchen und Römersiedlung, Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Sights

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