When winter arrives in western Austria and the sun disappears all too quickly behind the snow-capped Alps, you can stand in bare orchards and still taste the sun-ripened fruit that the trees once bore just sip a glass of schnapps.
All across the Tyrol region of Austria, Alpine farms and distilleries tempt skiers and other wintertime visitors with a strong nip of a local tradition.
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What weather can you expect in Austria this week? thelocal.at - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thelocal.at Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.