Have you ever just packed up and moved to a completely new country? Well, neither have we – because if you grow up in Tirol, you usually don’t want to leave. But that’s exactly why we asked our beloved newcomers what brought them here – and how they managed to turn a foreign place into a real home.
Leon is originally from Bremervörde and is a passionate paraglider. It was his love of the mountains and dislike of the 1000-kilometre drive to get to them that convinced him to move to Lienz, where he discovered a whole new hobby.
Melanie Hirzinger settled in Tirol thanks to a spontaneous idea whilst on holiday here. The qualified nurse has now been living in the region for twelve years and has also been able to gain further professional qualifications with the support of her employer.
From Naples to the Tyrolean Alps! After spending time in Italy and Spain, Roberto Tricarico moved to Innsbruck in 2025, where he conducts research at the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI) operated by the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
Elīza has been working in the hospitality industry for 22 years. An avid snowboarder, she originally came to Innsbruck for just one year but ended up staying permanently.
Ivana Rehak from the Czech Republic has been a quality manager for international corporations since 2005. After stints working in Germany and China, in 2024 she moved to the Stubai Valley in Tirol to work for SWACRIT systems in this role – and to no longer have to maintain a long-distance relationship with her husband.
Stanislaw grew up in a sporty family and as a child was already exploring the mountains of southern Poland. His passion for sport brought him to Tirol, where he found the ideal base for hikes, rides, competitions and excursions.
