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Winter Sports in the Alps: Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Tyrol, Austria

From the ‘Jewel of the Alps’ to the ‘white roof’ of Innsbruck - we’ve had it all. So this week, it’s time to talk about the ‘Diamond of the Alps’. One look at that picture and you know where this name comes from, so let’s start right into talking about the ski resort of Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, hidden deep in the Ötztal valley.

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Winter Sports in the Alps: Nordkette. Jewel of the Alps, Tyrol, Austria

As you might have realized by reading the last few blog posts, there are various different kinds of ski resorts in the surroundings of Innsbruck. But there is one particular skiing area, that is closer than any other. And this resort is the topic of today’s blog post: the Nordkette, also called the ‘Jewel of the Alps’.

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Winter Sports in the Alps: Kühtai, Tyrol, Austria

As you might know, I'm living in the heart of the Alps, so it is only natural for me to be a winter sports enthusiast. This series about ski resorts has come to life more than a year ago, but I think it is important to stay up to date, which is why this is now the updated 2020 version including much more information and research and new pictures to make sure you know what to expect from each resort before heading there.

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