In numbers: Summer in Tirol

Last updated on 27.02.2026

How many guests come to Tirol each summer? How many hiking trails and mountain bike routes are there? How many natural springs find their source in Tirol’s mountains? How large are the region’s nature parks? Here are some interesting facts and figures about summer in the Heart of the Alps.

23,163,500 overnight stays were recorded in Tirol in summer 2025.

6,653,700 arrivals were recorded by Tirol’s tourism businesses in summer of 2025.

574 mountains over 3,000 metres can be found in Tirol. The Großglockner (3,798 metres) and the Wildspitze (3,768 metres) are the highest peaks.

~ 24,000 kilometres of hiking trails lead through Tirol. By comparison, the direct distance from Innsbruck to New York is 6,500 kilometres.

24 stages and 330 kilometres in North Tirol, and 9 stages covering 96 kilometres in East Tirol, make the Eagle Walk Tirol’s best-known long-distance hiking trail.

158 mountain huts run by the Austrian Alpine Club plus many more huts and mountain restaurants welcome hikers and visitors.

8 trail running regions have a holistic trail running offer.

~ 2,080 managed alpine pastures ensure sustainable landscape management and produce distinctive Tirolean specialities from the mountains.

~ 730 fully qualified mountain guides and more than 1,800 fully qualified hiking guides ensure guests stay safe and have fun in the mountains.

~ 7,200 kilometres of signposted and inspected mountain bike routes await in Tirol, suitable for both standard bikes and electric-powered mountain bikes.

400 kilometres of specially constructed singletrack trails provide downhill mountain biking fun in the mountains of Tirol – and new ones are being built all the time.

10 trail riding and downhill biking regions from East to West welcome downhill mountain bikers with varying levels of ability.

7 Gravelbike routes in 7 regions lead through Tirol.

~ 1,200 kilometres of cycle paths cover the whole of Tirol – an excellent way to explore the region at a gentler pace and enjoy some of the best sightseeing highlights en route.

>110 quality-certified Bett+Bike Tirol accommodation providers offer cyclists a high standard of services tailored to their needs.

~ 160 climbing gardens, including 40 family-friendly climbing areas and around 90 multi-pitch climbing routes, can be found in Tirol.

~ 720 bouldering problems across 13 bouldering areas, including 8 quality-certified family-friendly locations, are waiting to be tackled.

~ 100 via ferrata routes await climbing enthusiasts throughout Tirol.

~ 30 indoor climbing and bouldering halls, as well as 18 high-rope courses and climbing parks, can be found across Tirol.

~ 10,000 natural springs can be found in the mountains of Tirol.

5 nature parks covering around 2,000 square kilometres invite visitors to discover Tirol’s alpine diversity. In addition, the cross-regional Hohe Tauern National Park offers a further 1,856 square kilometres of protected landscape for mindful exploration of this sensitive alpine environment.

359 quality-certified farm stays, including 12 farms awarded the highest distinction (5 flowers), 7 equestrian farms, and 24 specialised baby and children’s farms, invite guests to immerse themselves in authentic farm life.

15 regions have the status Tirolean Family Nests and are specifically aimed at families with children.

240 museums are listed on Tirol’s official museum portal.

27 mountain adventure parks focused on five core themes provide plenty of action and adventure.

>300 quality-certified family accommodation providers promise a perfect stay for people of all ages.

~ 100 guesthouses in Tirol have been awarded the coveted status “Tiroler Wirtshaus” and serve high-quality traditional food.

20 Tirolean restaurants were awarded coveted stars by the MICHELIN Guide in 2025, making Tirol the most decorated province in Austria in terms of Michelin accolades and starrated establishments.

184 mountain huts and alpine pastures reviewed by Gault Millau are featured in the Tirol Alpine Hut Guide 2026. The Grawandhütte in the Zillertal Zemmgrund has been named “Alpine Hut of the Year”.

278 gastronomy and hotel businesses have received the “Bewusst Tirol” award by increasingly focusing on regional products.

2,657 gold-fired copper tiles make up the Golden Roof, Innsbruck’s number one sightseeing attraction.

22 golf courses, including 17 “Golf in Tirol” partner clubs, invite visitors to tee off amid spectacular mountain scenery. In 2026, the Austrian Alpine Open – Europe’s leading professional golf tour – will make its debut stop in Tirol.

43 quality-checked golf accommodation ensure an all-round successful golfing experience.

~ 16,600 members of 301 brass bands keep Tirol’s musical traditions alive across its 19 brass band regions.

~ 190 cultural initiatives can be found spread throughout all valleys and corners of Tirol.

> 300 folk and local theatres are part of the cultural diversity of Tirol.

> 30 high-quality festivals from music, theatre to film and literature are organised.

4,200 train and bus stops thougout Tirol provide convenient travel connections – from down in the valleys to up in the mountains.

6 Tirolean regions have been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel for destinations and are committed to providing a comprehensive, sustainable holiday experience. In addition, 103 hotels hold the Austrian Ecolabel for accommodation providers.