Get to know the "Big Five" of the alpine animals - doing: excursions, fitness and travel

Arrival

By train via Munich and Wörgl to Kitzbühel (www.bahn.de). Continue by bus to Matrei.

Accommodation

The Hotel Taurerwirt has a beautiful location at the entrance to the national park, an ideal starting point for hikes. Double room with half board from 218 euros, www.taurerwirt.at.

If you prefer a larger place with shops, you could choose the Naturhotel Outside, located in the middle of Matrei. Double room with half board from 122 euros, www.hotel-outside.com.

Activities

Snowshoe trekking and other adventure tours can be booked at the Hohe Tauern National Park, www.hohetauern.at. Adults: 20 euros, children pay 13 euros. Duration around 2.5 hours.

General information

www.osttirol.com