YOUNG GURGL
THE SWEETNESSOF BEE-ING
GOAS: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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From a Farming Community to a Tourist destination
Naturparkhaus Ötztal
Amazing natural beauty is found in abundance at the Ötztal Nature Park. With its exciting fauna and pristine landscapes, the park makes for a wonderful day out for the whole family. Naturpark Haus is home toan exhibition that showcases this magic beauty of nature.
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10TH ANNIVERSARYPIONEERING AND SPORTING SPIRIT
The opening of the Riml Sports shop in Telfspark was back in November 2013. ”A great opening with entertainment by Life Radio, cateringby Gerry‘s Pub and the former ski star Philipp Schörghofer as our guest of honor,“ recalls Gerold Riml. Ten years ago, the Riml Sports storein Telfs added a ...
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SUSTAINABILITYAT RIML SPORTS
MY FAVORIT PLACE ...
APPRENTICESHIP BY RIML
LAMASTE!HIKING WITH ALPACAS
When Andrea Grüner raves about Prince and Madonna, she is not talking about the famous pop legends. She is talking about her alpacas. Her herd of alpacas in Gurgl now numbers 24. Apart from their melodious names, the adaptable animals have another special feature: they are ideal hiking companions. ...
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DOORS OPEN NOW!
Concrete, concrete, concrete. At the end of March, work began on the construction of the skatepark at the swimming pool parking lot in Oetz. Lookingback: A mad project! At the end of September, the sports and cultural association FLUGMODUS invited to the official Skatepark_Ez OPENING.
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Head Into The Backcountry
MAIR'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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Gerhardhof
a glimpse into the history book
The name Riml and the people who carry it are closely associated with the history of Ötztal. Today you find the name on hotels and sports stores but it all started with a cobbler's workshop.
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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.
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JEWELRYMAKES 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 ...
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The 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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WHEN NAZ RULES
Every five years it is Naz’s turn to call the shots. As soonhas he comes to power on Epiphany, the mayor and localcouncil of Telfs loose all authority. 2020 is a Schleicherlaufenyear and the locals are beyond thrilled.
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Naturparkhaus Ötztal
Ötztals 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.
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The 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.
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The Healing Power of Nature
Ötztaler 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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