YOUNG GURGL
An association of young people between 16 and their late 30s who live and work in Gurgl and want to make a difference there. The declared goal of the association, which has been registered since 2021, is to revitalise summer tourism, but also to improve leisure time and infrastructure for the local...
read moreTHE SWEETNESSOF BEE-ING
“We can only appreciate and protect what we know." This is the guiding principle by which the young couple Bernadette and Lukas live and work together with beekeeper father Willi. Beekeeping is a very special affair of the heart, a life task and a passion for them. In 2016, they fulfilled a dream ...
read moreGOAS:GURGL FARM CHEESE DAIRY
“Rosi, Frida, Nelke, Reaparle ...”, when Maria and Martin Grüner talkabout their animals, they get into raptures. 40 mountain goats, twodonkeys a herd of mountain sheep, a coop full of chickens and the dogMonk have found a loving home.
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Naturparkhaus Ötztal
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Head Into The Backcountry
Backcountry skiing offers an escape from the crowdsand a chance to enjoy hidden powder stashes, solitude,and unparalleled natural beauty. Andrä Aste knows about the magic of backcountry skiing as well as the risks that come with it.
read moreMAIR'S BERRY GARDEN
Raspberries, strawberries, currants, blueberries... Mairs’ Berry Garden hasthem all. For more than 30 years the cultivation of berries has been the centre of life and work for the Mair family. Only the sweetest fruits grow and thrive on seven hectares of land in the Tyrolean Inn Valley. And this i...
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From traditional taverns to nature-oriented holiday experiences in theTyrolean mountains. The Gerhardhof in Wildermieming is not just any campsite. It is a place for great adventures, wild discoveries and pure relaxation. And all around it, nothing but meadows, pine forests and mountains.
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A BICYCLE AT3,OOO METERSABOVE SEA LEVEL
There are plenty of exciting old tales and legends about Ötztal. But there are also some modern-day stories that amaze and astonish. One of them is theaccount of the mysterious bicycle that was found on a glacier at 3,000 meters above sea level. Ötztaler Heimatmuseum has the story.
read moreJEWELRYMAKES HAPPY
OH SO GOLDEN: OF ANTLERS AND DAISIESDiscover the joy of “petra… mein schmuckstück” - beautiful pieces handcrafted by a designer who loves the unusual.It’s hard to say who has more sparkle: the designer or her creations. The artist Petra Haid has great style, personality and a sense for elegant yet ...
read moreThe Warmth of Wool
Natural wool is a wonderful fiber. The Regensburger family, who owns and runs the Ötztaler Schafwollzentrum, a wool processing and manufacturing business,is passionate about the softness, warmth, insulation and breathability that natural wool provides.
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Naturparkhaus Ötztal
Natur, wie sie schöner nicht sein kann, findet man im Naturparkhaus Ötztal. Spannende Tierwelten, eindrucksvolle Landschaften und viel Wissenswertes gibt es darin zu entdecken. Das Naturparkhaus bringt ebendiese Naturschönheiten auf den Punkt.
read moreÖtztals Past
Creaking wood, rough stone, yellowed paper. The air smells musty with a hint of smoke. Ötztal's Heritage Museum and museum custodian Christian tell the story of the valley's past.
read moreThe Art of Grooming Slopes
While holidaymakers are tucking into their dinners, partying away in après-ski bars, or soothing their achy muscles at a spa, a team of groomers starts their work of turning the messy runs into buttery-smooth slopes, ready for the following day.
read moreThe Healing Power of Nature
Rugged rock formations, imposing mountains, luxuriant forests and pristine moorlands: Tirol is known for its scenic natural beauty. Obergurgl is home to a uniquely pristine gem: the Obergurgl Stone Pine Forest.
read moreÖtztaler Dialekt: Understanding locals
In 2010 UNESCO recognized Ötztal’s vernacular as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Thankfully the local language is not at risk of vanishing any time soon as Ötztal natives are very passionate about their unique dialect.
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