The traditional sport of tobogganing is probably as old as we Tyroleans ourselves. In the past, wooden and horn sledges were often the only means of transport in steep terrain. Today, the winter sledding sport is once again enjoying increasing popularity as a versatile and ...
The cold season holds thousands of adventures – whether in the mountains, in the snow or far away from the slopes, we have a great program with many winter activities. To make sure you find the right one for you from the wide range of ...
The traces of the first Ganghofer runners lead deep into the Karwendel, to Hinterriß. It lies in the middle of a steep valley with no exit: Before comes Vorderriß, after that only “die Eng” (lit: “the narrow”). Here lives the old forester, Herbert Schafhuber. Today ...
When your shoes crunch softly over the snow with every step, your breath glistens white in the air, the trees bend gently under the weight of the snow and you can already smell the delicious food on the Alm from afar – then you experience a ...
Winter in the mountains is a magical time. Deep snow-covered valleys and long nights by the crackling fireplace. Then stories are shared, full of miracles, of devilish creatures punishing sinners and saints rewarding the good. Some of these stories are fictional, others bare a truthful ...
When my alarm clock rings at five in the morning, I crawl out of bed and yawn at the toothbrush. Actually I am a passionate late riser, but the day’s work of a traditional Tyrolean baker begins long before the first dawn. Today an experienced ...
Hardly anything tastes more Tyrolean than a hearty Brettljause. Up in the mountains on an alpine pasture it tastes especially good, of course, but at home it is pure enjoyment too. Get a piece of Tyrol home and on the dining table: here are our ...
There are certain things that are just typical for the Easter period in the Tyrol: painted eggs, the Easter bunny – and ‘Pinzen’ and ‘Striezel’! These tasty delicacies help to sweeten any Easter snack. And they aren’t too difficult to make – we have dusted ...
Every year the traditional fasting period begins on Ash Wednesday in Tyrol. It’s an ancient Christian custom supposed to cleanse and strengthen body and soul during the 40 days until Easter. However, the focus is not necessarily on beach bodies or superfluous kilos, but rather ...