Sunny February 29

A bonus day, especially for Tyrolean tourism

In February, a crucial month for winter tourism, one extra day means an increase in overnight stays of around 3 percent.(Bild: Birbaumer Christof)

February has one more day this year - we have a leap year. While this comes in handy for Tyrolean tourism and 511 birthday children are celebrating in the region, there are also all kinds of myths surrounding the day.

Welcome to February 29! Today is a bonus day, so to speak. While the leap year means that we have to work one day longer and pay one day more for electricity, water and heating, Tyrolean tourism is delighted. Because the extra day at the end of February brings it a small plus. After all, according to Karin Seiler, Managing Director of Tirol Werbung, February is the most important month for the industry.