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FORTY MILES SOUTHEAST OF INNSBRUCK, in southwestern Austria, Mayrhofen is what so many American mountain towns aspire to be. The authentic Tyrolean chalets (dating back 400 years), 3,600 year-round working-class residents (including cowherds in honest-to-god lederhosen), and absurdly picturesque location-in the nook of the spiny Ziller and Tuxer mountain ranges-exude what locals proudly call gemtlichkeit: a warm, friendly, welcoming vibe. But once you leave Mayrhofen's quaint cobblestone streets-and the German tourists drinking Zillertal Bier on sunny caf‚ patios-the atmosphere changes dramatically. Atop the 10,000-foot mountains, storms move in and out quickly, adding a touch of excitement even to hiking. In the Zimmer Valley, the buzz comes from outings on the wild, glacier-fed Ziller and Zemm rivers. What you find in Mayrhofen is every Euro traveler's dream: a charming Alpine village where gemtlichkeit meets adrenaline rush.
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