Welcome Service Tirol

The Welcome Service Tirol is the first point of contact for Tyrolean companies and universities and their international, highly qualified employees.

© Tirol Werbung, Foto: Höfler Monika

Miscellaneous

Tyrol's eventful history, its alpine location and the diverse university landscape shape the Tyroleans and make them what they are today: straightforward and close to nature, at the same time cosmopolitan, dynamic and innovative.

But what makes Tyroleans tick? On the following pages we would like to tell you a bit about it and give you some tips on how to approach the Tyrolean way of life. But, of course, in the end, your own personal way is always the best!

The section "Miscelleaneous" also lives from your experiences as a neo-Tyrolean! It is meant to be a work in progress and we are looking forward to hearing about your experiences with Tyroleans!

Miscellaneous
Academic titles

To this day, academic and job titles are considered part of the name in Austria, even if they are not legally recognised as such, and academic titles may be used in daily life and entered on IDs, although they do not have to be.

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Food and drink

Regionality, freshness and quality are typical and important for the Tyrolean food

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Sie or du

First of all, there are no official rules in the Tyrol for using the personal “du” or the polite “Sie” forms of address. The question of which is “correct” or usual is complicated and depends on a number of factors.

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Twenty insider tips

Some secrets you should know about the Tyrol and where you absolutely have to go!

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Tyroleans in the mountains

Close to nature, active and with an amazing view - unique Tyrol!

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