Tyrol (region) Facts for Kids

For other uses, see Tyrol.

Location of Tyrol (red: Austrian part, green: Italian part)

The wider region of Tyrol

Languages spoken in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (green: German, red: Italian, blue: Ladin)

The Eastern Alps mountain ranges

Tyrol is a beautiful historical region located in the Alps mountains. It is split between two countries: the northern part of Italy and a western part of Austria.

Tyrol shares borders with several places. To the west, it meets the Italian region of Lombardy, the Swiss area of Graubünden, and the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. To the north, it borders the German state of Bavaria. In the east, you'll find the Austrian states of Salzburg and Carinthia. To the south, it touches the Italian region of Veneto.

This region is very similar to the old County of Tyrol. This county was part of Austria-Hungary until 1919. After World War I, it was divided. One part became Austrian (North Tyrol), and the other became Italian (South Tyrol).

Today, Tyrol is divided into two main parts:

Tyrol (state): This is a state in Austria. It includes:
- East Tyrol (Osttirol)
- North Tyrol (Nordtirol)

Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol: This is a region in Italy. It includes:
- South Tyrol (Südtirol or Alto Adige)
- Trentino

Since 1996, these areas have worked together as a special partnership called the Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino Euroregion. This helps them cooperate on things like culture and the economy.

People in Tyrol speak different languages. In East and North Tyrol, German is the main language. In South Tyrol, German is spoken by most people, but some also speak Italian and Ladin. In Trentino, Italian is the main language, with a few people speaking German and Ladin.

Mountains and Landscapes
Famous Places in Tyrol
History and Culture
Images for kids
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Mountains and Landscapes

Tyrol is a very mountainous place. It is part of the Eastern Alps. The Italian part of Tyrol has many peaks from the Southern Limestone Alps, including the famous Dolomite Alps. It also has parts of the Central Eastern Alps.

The Austrian part of Tyrol includes the middle of the Central Eastern Alps and a large part of the Northern Limestone Alps. This includes the southern Allgäu Alps.

Famous Places in Tyrol

Many well-known places are found in Tyrol. The Brenner Pass is a mountain pass that connects Austria and Italy. Lake Garda, Italy's biggest lake, is partly in Trentino.

Important cities and towns in the Austrian state of Tyrol include Innsbruck, which is its capital, and Lienz. In the Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, you'll find Trento, its capital, along with Bolzano / Bozen and Merano.

History and Culture

The history of Tyrol is rich and interesting. The region has seen many changes over centuries, from being a county to being divided between two countries.

One important historical figure is Andreas Hofer. He was a local hero who led a rebellion against the French army during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s. He fought to protect Tyrol's independence.

Tyrol is also known for its unique culture, traditions, and beautiful castles. Many people enjoy skiing in the mountains and exploring the vineyards.

Mount Ortler (3,905 m) in South Tyrol is the highest mountain of Tyrol
The peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo or Drei Zinnen in the Dolomite Alps (South Tyrol-Veneto)
A mount of the Allgäu Alps in North Tyrol (Steinschartenkopf)
The Pleisenspitze (2,569 m) in the Karwendel Alps (North Tyrol)
The Törleskogl (2,710 m) in the Venediger Group Alps (East Tyrol)
The Crozzon di Brenta (3,135 m) in the Dolomite Alps (Trentino)
Ski piste on the Hintertux Glacier in North Tyrol
The Brenner Pass from the north side
Vineyard near Bolzano
Lake Garda near Nago-Torbole in Trentino
View at Lienz, a town in East Tyrol
Bird's eye view of the city of Innsbruck
Tyrol Castle near Merano in South Tyrol
Council of Trent, held in Trento
Andreas Hofer (born 1767 - executed 1810), leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion against the Napoleonic invasion