The East Tyrol region
The area around SUN Matrei has so much to offer. Whether you are shopping, enjoying a nice meal, sports, hiking, skiing or want to find out more about the area, in Matrei there is something to suit every taste. Those who are keen on Alpine habitats are in the right place in the Hohe Tauern National Park. You get to experience fantastic insights while on guided tours with National Park rangers. Register directly with us or in the Nationalparkhaus in the centre of Matrei. Ski enthusiasts are well catered for in the Großglockner Resort, Kals Matrei. It is 500 metres from the SUN apartments to the valley station for the gondola lift. Even more holiday offers can be found when you cast your eye around East Tyrol as a whole. Those of you who are interested in art could head for Bruck Castle in Lienz, while the Umbal Falls in Prägraten offer impressive, thundering mountain streams which flow down into the valleys in a series of step waterfalls. In Lienz you get to shop and stroll about or speed into the valley on the 'Osttirodler'. Enquire about the Osttirol Card! Further information can be found in the sub headings, or just ask at Reception! For all of you who are looking for the original, this account written by an East Tyrol fan is recommended and will get you in the mood to explore the unique place that is East Tyrol. But wouldn't you like to experience it for yourself too?