Our area

The district of Lienz consists of 33 municipalities, with 48,879 inhabitants (status 1 January 2015). Based on the area of ​​the district with 2019.87 km2, this results in a population density of around 24 inhabitants per km².

East Tyrol is located in an inner alpine position south of the main Alpine peak and covers almost one-sixth of the Tyrolean area. The settlement area is only 8.2% of the total area of ​​the district, while the share of forest (39.6%) and pasture land (32.0%) is above the national average. Since the cession of South Tyrol to Italy in 1919, Osttirol has had a special role in the spatial and administrative structure of Tyrol. 

Together with neighboring municipalities, Lienz is the settling and economic center of the district, with a clear development advantage compared to remote municipalities.

Osttirol's very high natural potential (landscape, natural values, resources, water) is one of the greatest strengths of the region.

• East Tyrol is surrounded by 3000s; Including the highest mountain in Austria.

• 1/3 of the area of ​​the largest national park of Central Europe (National Park Hohe Tauern) is located in East Tyrol.

• Osttirol is distinguished by its ecological diversity (high biodiversity due to the high proportion of natural landscape and cultivated landscape).

• Employees: agriculture and forestry 0,4% (secondary acquisition is not taken into account) │Economy and industry 37.1% │Services sector 62.5%

East Tyrol offers a great recreation and experience value and is considered an insider tip for nature lovers and people looking for deceleration. You can find more information on the following websites:  

Osttirol Werbung   

Nationalpark Hohe Tauern 

Here you can find the area profil (German) with statistics for this year.