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WINTER RESORTS IN THE TYROL: GRIES NEAR BOZEN, AND GOSSENSASS ON THE BRENNER. "Grieser Hof" and "Sonnen Hof"; but, in spite of the increased accommodation, the "Austria" still maintains its ground as the central point of attraction in the little world of Gries. The winter climate of Gries, similar to that of Meran, may be likened to that of the highest Alps in summer-a dry, sharp air, somewhat tempered by the bright mid-day sun, and severe frost at night. The average number of winter visitors is between one and two thousand. Many interesting excursions may be made from Gries-viz., to Eppan, Sigmundskron, and to many others of the ancient castles in the neighbourhood. [7. Gugler, Bozen. be obtained from here. The hotel accommodation is exceedingly good. About a mile from Bozen, on the right bank of the Talfer, which is crossed by a fine bridge, lies the Curort Gries, a village built in a sheltered situation at the foot of the Guntschnaberg, which faces nearly due north, so that its mountain slopes have a southern exposure. The sheltered and comparatively warm situation of Gries was, of course, always known to the inhabitants of Bozen, and there were a few houses in which accommodation was provided for winter visitors; but the place first came into existence as a "Luft Kurort" (air cure place) with the building of the Hotel Austria in 1873. Since that time hotels, pensions and private houses sprung up on every side with unexampled rapidity, notably Pension Bellevue," and in the last few years the fine 46 Gries has frequently been called the "Garden of the Tyro!." The vegetation and flora are most luxurious, due, no doubt, to the fact that there is a great evenness of temperature, no wind, and uninterrupted sunshine. The "Cur-Haus" is centrally situated, and was built in 1883-84; it has covered walks, a beautiful salon, reading-rooms, and restaurant. Electric light has been introduced, and during the winter months an even temperature is kept up. For walks on sunny days there are provided three parks, and there is a most pleasant promenade on the slope of the Guntschna Berg, which leads up in serpentine fashion, and bears the name Archduke Henry Promenade; it may also be used by invalids in chairs. Considering that the village lies about 900 feet above the level of the sea near the Dolomites, and is so easy of access, that the air is Fure and dry, that the accommodation is first-class and terms reasonable, it is not to be wondered at that this winter resort has become very popular during the last few years. Now we will call the attention of our readers to another winter resort (which is also a very popular place in summer) less pretentious than Gries, but nevertheless fully deserving its high reputation for pure, dry air and warm sunshine. Gossensass is also a station of the Brenner Railway, and lies on the southern side of the The above associations which have been officially established for the purpose of placing their services at the disposal of travellers and tourists, are always willing to give the best information respecting Tyrol. They advise as to hotels, winter and summer resorts, mineral springs, journeys, excursions, guides and expenses, and forward pamphlets, etc., and advise free. Address-12, CARL STRASSE, INNSBRUCK, and BREGENZ. The following places in Tyrol are especially recommended for the spring season, where mild but invigorating air, splendid walks, excellent hotels and pleasant society may be found. 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