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March 18, 2026

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Spring activities. Near Innsbruck

The days are getting longer and warmer at the same time. In the old town of Hall, people are already sitting in the sun on the Oberer Stadtplatz. Whilst they enjoy their first summer drink, children are already relishing the season’s first ice cream. In the background, you can hear the sound of heavy ski boots on the cobblestones of the medieval town: skiers returning home, content after a fantastic day’s skiing in the sunshine on the Glungezer.

Whilst some are enjoying the urban springtime surroundings, nature lovers are already out and about on the first spring walks in the wonderful Karwendel Nature Park on their first spring hikes. Whether on the Besinnungsweg or perhaps already heading up towards St. Magdalena in the Halltal – naturally, always taking into account the snow conditions, which can still pose dangers even in spring.

Families with children and lovers of crystal and sparkle stroll through the Swarovski Crystal Worlds park, which has transformed into a colourful sea of blossoms after winter.

The idyllic countryside of the villages not far from Innsbruck provides the perfect setting for enjoyable spring days. Whether it’s a wine tasting, a leisurely cycle tour with the whole family, a stroll through blossoming orchards or a visit to a farmers’ market – spring can be seen, smelled and tasted everywhere.

Hiking. In spring
Hiking. In spring
Go hiking this spring in the Hall-Wattens region. Start with a leisurely walk through the valley, or head up to higher destinations on the sunny side of the Inn Valley, such as the Kaisersäule.
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Swarovski Crystal Worlds. In spring
Swarovski Crystal Worlds. In spring
Everyone is now enjoying the wonderful garden at Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
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Places of spiritual energy not far from Innsbruck. In spring
Places of spiritual energy not far from Innsbruck. In spring
Some of our places of power are perfect for a spring outing, such as the Himmelreich Räter settlement, the Basilica of St Mary in Absam, Maria Larch in Gnadenwald, the ‘Platz zu den drei Eichen’ in Mils, or St Martin’s in Gnadenwald.

Each of these places of power is a very special spot, brimming with fascinating stories and history.
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Easter. A unique cultural heritage site near Innsbruck
Not many people realise that there are still Palm Sunday donkeys in the villages of Thaur and Hall that are hundreds of years old. All the more reason to take part in the Palm Sunday donkey processions.

And, of course, a visit to the Easter graves – whether in Thaur, Absam or Hall – is an absolute must: an Easter tradition of cultural and historical significance which, sadly, has already fallen into oblivion in many places.
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Easter Festival. Culture in Spring
Easter Festival. Culture in Spring
The Tyrolean Easter Festival is, of course, a staple of the spring and Easter season.

The Tyrolean Easter Festival traditionally marks the start of Lent with the ‘40 Places’. From Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, a different location between Wattens, Hall and Innsbruck is visited every day – except Sundays – at 3 pm. Both emerging and established Tyrolean artists create 30-minute moments of pause, encounter and reflection. Alongside music, there are short textual reflections exploring this year’s festival theme, ‘un_endlich’. Art as a refuge: it aims to breathe new life into utopia and harmony within the harsh realities of our society.
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Elisabeth Schneider

Elisabeth Schneider