I am now in Seefeld, staying at a hotel on a low slope. As usual in Europe, the hotel doesn't have A/C and there are no window screens. So, to protect myself from huge mosquitoes at night, I had to close the windows. By 4-5am, I was awakened by the humid warmth. I am from Northern California and therefore am not used to humidity. Also, despite having a corner room with just one next door neighbor, he/she keeps on playing video games from 11pm-4am every bloody night. I complained to the hotel several times but this person merely turned down the volume for 20 min and started again. In addition, the hotel has a nice pool, but it closes sharply at 7:30pm (I never returned till after 9pm). I was in Innsbruck two days ago visiting a cafe recommended by a barista friend (Coffee Kult, which 5 locations -- try their cold brew!), and it sweltering and muggy with traffic smog.
I will change hotels for the next few days. I would like a Tiroler charming, tranquil small-medium town (not city!) without modern tall buildings or mass tourism. I want to hear not much but the soothing sounds of birds and/or natural running water. I am willing to travel to western Salzburgerland too, if needed. I do have a rental car and therefore can be somewhat flexible with the precise location. One important criterion is -- it should be in a cooler part of the region. I understand that many of such hotels/chalets cater to the ski folks and market themselves as sun-drenched.
P.S. Sorry about whining -- I easily become disoriented when there is heat and humidity. My eyes get blurry and I cannot drive well. So, this isn't simply a comfort issue; it's a health-related one.
I am squeezing in a short vacation after months of brutal work and business travel. As a result, I haven't had much time to do destination research. Would appreciate your help. Thanks very much!