From the Lake of Constance, german: Bodensee, through the Vorarlberg to Tyrol and Salzburg
, the railroad speeds through wild and romantic ravines along the River Sill, (past the towns of Matrel, Steinach and 6ries, which latter stands at a height of over 5,000 ft.), till it reaches the Brenner Pass. The Brenner Pass, (obout 4,200 ft high) with its Hotels, Hydropathic Insti tutions, warm Baths, and Travellers tnns in the neighbouring mountains, forms now one of the most popular resorts of the Hlpine colonies of Tyrol. The invigorating mountain air, and the pleasantly cool summer, as well
as its favourable position on the international Brenner route play a very strong part in the attractions of the place, and the small mountain lakes: the Brenners«, and the Odern berg with its idyllic villages and quiet waters, besides the mountain giants, all tend to give the surroun ding country a solem air of grandeur. The River Eifak rises here, and stows past the station, 60(Tenfa( (Chief Tourist Centre and Cure establishment for summer and winter residence with international Hotels and Boarding
