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1. Mountain Biking, Hopfgarten

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Mountain biking in Hopfgarten is awesome! Getting out on a mountain bike just seems to suit the whole Austrian lifestyle so well – it’s easily one of my favourite excursions in all of Europe. Austria is all about the outdoors and there aren’t too many better ways to get out and get the super-fresh Au... more »

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2. Paragliding, Hopfgarten

   by – Kerith Hulme, Tour Manager, Europe Paragliding over the villages and fields of the Austrian Tyrol is one of the best experiences I have ever had. You are picked up from the Contiki Stopover by a shuttle coach and then driven to the launch area, and after a short gondola ride you literally run down a slope until the wind picks you up and carries you down toward th... more »

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3. Hopfgarten

   A small village of little over 5000 residents nestled amongst the Alps in the Tyrol region of Austria. Skiing here in the winter is some of the best in Europe and people flock from all over Europe and the world not only to Hopfgarten but also the nearby resorts of Kitzbuhl and Worgl. Home to Contiki’s Gasthof Schoneck Special Stopover accommodation utilized by many Concept/Budget Tours during the s... more »

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4. White Water Rafting, Austria

   by – Tim Reed, Tour Manager, Europe I love the white Water Rafting in Austria. Not only do you get the thrill of the rapids as they flow down from the mountains, but the sights you see along the way is amazing. The rapids are generally grade 2-3, which means anyone can participate and all are guaranteed to get the same rush wrap and entwine your craft down t... more »

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5. Tyrol

   The Tyrol is a region of western Austria and northern Italy most famous for its towering Alps, fantastic skiing and laid back, casual yet active lifestyle and fresh, clean environment. Home to towns like Hopfgarten, Innsbruck and Itter in Austria and Bozen on the Italian side of the border. The region also incorporates the Brenner Pass on the Austrian/Italian border. The people of the Tyrol share many cul... more »

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6. Ski Austria - Hopfgarten (Tour)

   Style of Tour: Ski Tour Featuring: Austria Staying in: Hopfgarten Starting in: London or make your own way to Hopfgarten from Munich Finishing in: London or Hopfgarten Surround yourself with fresh air and exhilarating powder with Contiki’s Austria ski package. You’re summoned toward the mountaintop where Hopfgarten’s luxurious towers of powder surro... more »

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7. Innsbruck

   Innsbruck is the capital city of the Tyrol region of western Austria. Built in on the floor of the Inn Valley on the banks of the Inn River, it became a important centre for trade with merchants traveling through the nearby Brenner Pass. The city burst on the European cultural scene in the 16th century when it became the home of Maximilian I, Emperor of Austria and Holy Roman Emperor. Legend has it that... more »

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