FerienNewspaper for Regular Guests to the Tux- Region Aprilblick 2018 | Nr. 23 Summer Edition

Tourist Board Experience the Mountain Summer Information Summer in Tux-Finkenberg is unique, diverse, eventful and tranquil.

he beautiful Tux-Fin- NATURE LOVERS. The - kenberg holiday region tal Alps Nature Park was increa- T extends from the gentle sed in size to 422 km² last year meadows of Finkenberg at the and now extends from the Rei- The entire Tux-Finkenberg entrance of the Tux Valley, to chenspitzgruppe Mountains in Tourist Board team are always the eternal ice of the Hintertux the east to the Tux main ridge on hand to provide helpful Glacier. Visitors can look for- with Mount Olperer in the west. advice and assistance to val- ward to thrilling, sporty and Discover a unique habitat that ley visitors. From looking for adventurous activities here 365 is undoubtedly worthy of its accommodation to holiday days of the year. Experience an protected status on up to three planning or leisure activities, unforgettable mountain sum- different themed hikes every the whole team at the Tux- mer in the villages of Finken- day. Recreation seekers looking Finkenberg Tourist Board In- berg, Tux and Hintertux! for an easier ascent to the peaks formation Offices are more can take advantage of the sum- than happy to help. FRESH AIR. Feel the posi- mer cable cars, hiker’s taxis and tive power of the clear moun- the free hiker’s bus service. Tux Information Offices tain air during an easy hike The holiday homeland of Tux-Finkenberg - a unique natural, recreational & E-mountain bikes facilitate eco- Lanersbach 401, 6293 Tux or a more challenging sum- sporting paradise at the foot of the Hintertux Glacier. friendly explorations through mit tour! The hiking paradi- the Tux Valley without even Finkenberg Information Offices se of the Tux Valley attracts table plethora of alpine flora km mountain bike trails. The having to break into a sweat - Dorf 140, 6292 Finkenberg with impressive mountain and fauna. This incredible di- crowning glory at the end of on tours ranging from easy to peaks, thundering waterfalls, versity can be explored along the valley is the eternal ice of challenging - leaving you with Tel.: +43 (0)5287/8506 babbling mountain brooks, 350 km of hiking trails, 150 km the Hintertux Glacier, 's plenty of breath to marvel at the Fax: +43 (0)5287/8508 crystal-clear lakes and a veri- Nordic walking routes and 95 only year-round ski resort. mountain panorama. ❚ [email protected] | www.tux.at

Celebrations Welcome to Tux-Finkenberg Contents Hardly a week goes by in sum- Unterer Tuxbach mer without some kind of tux and for free and 2 Power Station folk or music festival in Tux- A Mountain as often as you like. Celebrations Finkenberg. The mountain will go on for the whole weekend Sagenhaft & Schwindel- fires (23.06.) at Solstice are a Summer for at this year’s traditional “Almab- 3 frei at Penkenjoch visible sign that the alpine trieb (cattle drive) in Finkenberg summer is beginning, followed Everyone! and the ever-popular Hintertux Tux-Finkenberg-Shuttle: hot on the heels by food and Oktoberfest celebrates its 30th 4 Free through the Tux Valley folk festivals and summer con- Dear Visitors to the Tux Valley, anniversary. A very special fami- certs. Hobby lumberjacks also After a magnificently long and ly festival going under the name 30th Hintertuxer put their skills to the test at snowy winter, spring has arri- of “"Sagenhaft & Schwindelfrei” 5 Oktoberfest the “Holzhackmeisterschaft” ved in the mountains of Tux, (Legendary & Head for Heights) (Lumberjack Championships) heralding much preparation for takes place on Mount Penken. To- Lifeline for in Tux-Lanersbach (18.-19.08.). a diverse and relaxing mountain gether with a varied programme 6 the Tux Valley The summer programme is su- summer in the Tux Valley. The of events, we will strike the per- perbly rounded off by the “Al- dedicated hosts of Tux-Finken- fect balance of relaxed summer Obmann Markus Tipotsch, MSc, Rebellion at mabtrieb” (cattle drive) Festival berg have once again come up pleasures and exciting leisure Tourismusverband Tux-Finkenberg 7 the cattle drive in Finkenberg (08.09.) and the with an array of new ideas so activities all over again. Hintertux Oktoberfest with that you, dear guests, will revel I very much look forward to wel- Herzlichst, Ihr Overview of Events cattle drive from the Bichlalm staying here with us. As from coming you back to your Tux-Fin- 8 and Guest Tributes in Hintertux (28.09.-29.09.). this summer, for example, you kenberg summer domicile again can use the bus between Hinter- this year. ❚ 2 Ferien blick April 2018 | Nr. 23

Schürzenjäger- days 2018

It is „Schürzenjäger“-time again: The open air 2018 in Finkenberg - Alpine party non-stop! On 4.8.2018 the next open air of the “Schür- zenjäger” in Finkenberg takes place! For the 9th round of the alpine rock festival - after their revival 2010 - the mem- Fun for the whole family bers Alf Eberharter junior (band leader) and Alfred Eber- TUX-Welten, possibly Europe’s highest playground at the glacier, and the harter senior have to offer a first-class program! Alpine Playarena with its many attractions provide varied entertainment. party non-stop! is it called when the “Schürzenjäger” will enter the stage as the UX-Welten in the Tux a fun and fascinating way. You a Glacier Safari and the Eggalm yarena in Tux-Vorderlanersbach, highlight! Valley inspire young and can even indulge in a refreshing is home to an entertaining hi- with rope climbing, a climbing T old alike. Various fascina- snowball fight or take a ride on king rally. An easy hiking trail wall, giant slides, trampoline ting themed trails, such as the the snow-tyre carousel in the along the banks of the Tuxbach park, mega soft-play facility, cre- “Canyon World, Nature World, middle of summer at Europe’s mountain stream is also ideal for ative zone and much more. And Animal World, Plant World, highest playground - the “Glet- families with children, as well as whoever needs to cool down after Water World, Glacier Safari and scherflohpark” at 3,250 metres a family walk by torchlight. Down all those fun and games, will love Glacier World” demonstrate the above sea level. Sommerberg- in the valley, the young ones can having a dip at the outdoor ad- nature of this glacial valley in Arena invites you to take part in let off steam at the 1,000m² Pla- venture pool in Finkenberg. ❚

American Music Unterer Tuxbach Power Station Abroad Bösdornau Power Station has been generating electricity in Finkenberg since 1929. Today, almost 90 years later, a follow-up project has come to fruition.

ater from the Stillup- this summer (the old one at bach, Tuxbach and Finkenberg is no longer nee- W Zemmbach mountain ded). Construction commenced streams has been used to gene- during the winter months in rate electricity for almost 90 ye- order to take advantage of the ars at Bösdornau Power Station low water level. The biggest in the Hochsteg of Fin- challenge is construction of the High School Feeling in Tux … kenberg. As the operating licen- 8.6 km long connecting tunnel The best singers and musi- se for the power plant expires that runs beneath the Zembach cians from American high in 2019, plans were made early mountain stream. Work has schools embark on a Europe- on for its successor project, the been in progress on the Tux side an tour every year. And this “Unterer Tuxbach” (Lower Tux- close to the Tux Road since sum- summer again, 130 teenagers bach Stream), which is being mer 2017. from the United States will be implemented by Verbund AG, visiting the Tux Valley. under the auspices of the State An 8.6 km long connecting tunnel to the existing Stillup reservoit facility BÖSDORNAU POWER Concert dates: of together with will be built as part of the "Unterer Tuxbach” project. The height difference STATION. Built between 1928 facilitates construction of a new small power station at the confluence 09.07.2018, Tux-Center Municipal Utilities Department. and 1930, the Bösdornau Power with the reservoir lake, which means from 2020 onwards, water from the in Tux-Lanersbach The ground-breaking ceremony Tuxbach mountain stream will be used twice to generate electricity. Station is of historic industrial 16.07.2018, Music Pavilion took place in early 2017. significance. In future, a ma- in Finkenberg chine unit will operate using 29.07.2018, Tux-Center TWO-FOLD HYDRO-POWER. is being built. And again after wards, which is sufficient to co- the water of the Zemmbach to in Tux-Lanersbach The centrepiece of the “Unterer flowing from the Stillup Reser- ver the energy demands of over cover the power plant’s own It is a special experience to Tuxbach” project is a connec- voir down to the power plant in 20,000 households. energy requirements. With the hear a student choir with ting tunnel to the existing Stil- Mayrhofen, where water is used commissioning of the new po- 50 powerful voices and an lup Reservoir above Mayrhofen, to generate electricity a second CONNECTING TUNNEL. The wer plant, Grossdornau reser- 80-strong orchestra of young where the water energy is used time over. Combined with water new water catchment of the voir is to be dismantled and the musicians, as they put their twice to generate electricity. from the Tuxbach stream, an Tuxbach stream between Tux / above-ground pipelines to the heart and soul into their mu- First at the confluence with the additional 74 million kilowatt Vorderlanersbach and Finken- Bösdornau power plant in the sical endeavours. reservoir, where a new small po- hours of electricity will be ge- berg, at the confluence of the Grossdornau area buried under- wer plant with 1.7 MW capacity nerated annually from 2020 on- Elsbach, should be completed ground. ❚ April 2018 | Nr. 23 Ferien blick 3

12th Lumberjack Sagenhaft & Schwindelfrei Championships at Penkenjoch This unique festival combines acrobatic excellence, exuberant buffoonery and extraordinary music at 2,100 meters above sea level on 19th August 2018.

he mountain panorama at the 2,100 meter high T Penkenjoch is breatht- aking in itself. The "Sagenhaft & Schwindelfrei” (Legendary & The best lumberjacks from Head for Heights) Festival takes and the surrounding place for the very first time the- SAGENHAFT & area show just what they are re on 19th August 2018 (free SCHWINDELFREI made of at the 12th Lum- admission), for which the sur- berjack Championships (18.- rounding peaks of the When: Sunday, 19th August 2018 19.08.2018), demonstrating provide a fantastic setting for Where: Penkenjoch how they use strength, the the performing artists, acrobats, Free admission right technique and speed to musicians and clowns. Mountain ascent: whittle timber from the Tux Finkenberger Almbahn Lifts from forests into kindling. MOUNTAIN ACROBATICS. Finkenberg The music programme is also Visitors to the "Sagenhaft & Penkenjoch as the setting for "Sagenhaft & Schwindelfrei 2018" Performance times of the not to be sneezed at: Tux Town Schwindelfrei 2018" Festival artists at Penkenjoch: Band performs a concert on can look forward to perfor- and mountain huts and restau- around five metres above the 10:30-12:30 hrs & 13:30-15:30 hrs Saturday evening, after which mances of acrobatic excellence, rants. Music and entertainment reservoir. Fabulously good food: the entertainment continues extraordinary figures, stilt wal- is provided, amongst others, by 12.15-13.30 (and of course all day with live music in a marquee ker gymnastics, clowns and mu- "nicht genormte”, the "Saxro- VALLEY CULTURE. The fest- long) in the surrounding mountain next to the Tux-Center. sic in the unparalleled setting yal" saxophone ensemble and ival on Mount Penken is orga- huts and restaurants with music by The warm-up commences of the . clown duo, Herbert & Mimmi. nised by the "SchwindelFREI SAXROYAL and stilt walkers from with brunch on Sunday, follo- Beginning at 10:30, visitors can By contrast, "Eisen Hans" will – Kultur im Tal" (VertigoFREE MEER Circus. wed by music from "Zillertaler stroll leisurely from one attrac- amaze audiences with his in- - Culture in the Valley” asso- Info: www.schwindelfrei.at Alpensound" and traditional tion to the next and enjoy a va- credible super powers. Tyrolean ciation, which has enriched dance by ”Die Höllnstoana“ ried programme with tightrope artist ensemble "Zirkus Meer" the cultural scene in the Up- folk dance group. walkers, sculpture and chair delight spectators with their per Zillertal, especially in Tux- the traditional and explore Charming traditions, folk acrobatics, stilt walkers, street innovative stage show of street Finkenberg, with a colourful new paths that stimulate the music, muscle power and artists and circus performers art and good old circus arts. programme for the past seven observer to delve into the unfa- kindling wood - all that and in the area nestled between One of the highlights is und- years. "One of the principles of miliar," says club chairman Ge- more is offered at the Zillertal the reservoir, Granat Chapel oubtedly the tightrope walk our work is to move away from rold Wisiol. ❚ Lumberjack Championships in Tux-Lanersbach.

Concerts Summer skiing and caving adventures Summer 2018 Explore the Hintertux Glacier, Nature’s Ice Palace and the Spannagel Cave

kiers and snowboarders can also enjoy the thrill S of skiing on up to 20 km of groomed ski slopes during the summer months at the Hin- tertux Glacier, Austria’s only all- year-round ski resort. Summer Concerts by Tux Town Band The unique 15 metre high Natu- 26.06., 03.07., 10.07., 17.07., 24.07., ral Ice Palace is an unparalleled 07.08., 14.08., 21.08., 28.08. (at natural gem and fantastic all- the Music Pavilion in Tux) year-round day trip destinati- on at the Hintertux Glacier. A glittering natural environment Summer Concerts by that enchants visitors and sur- Finkenberg Town Band prises with frozen waterfalls, 12.07., 19.07., 26.07., 31.07., sparkling ice stalactites and a rock cave in the Central Alps is joy breathtaking views of the 3,250 m, as barrier-free access is 09.08., 16.08., 23.08., 30.08., glacier lake. The nearest cave located, the Spannagel Cave. surrounding mountain peaks provided from the underground 06.09. (at the Music Pavilion wonder can be found at the foot Even families with pushchairs of the Tux Alps and the eternal car park of the valley cable car in Finkenberg) of the glacier, where the largest and wheelchair users can en- ice on the panoramic terrace at terminal. ❚ 4 Ferien blick April 2018 | Nr. 23

Splash Party in Finkenberg Tux-Finkenberg-Shuttle: Free through the Tux Valley Guests staying in the Tux Valley enjoy free bus travel from Hintertux to Mayrhofen. Just step aboard, show your guest card (Tux-Finkenberg ticket) and your dedicated bus driver will drive you quickly and comfortably to your destination. Make a splash in refreshingly cool waters! The “Sun, Fun & Splash Party” at Finkenberg he 4104 bus service (Tux- sions he or she make must be outdoor pool is a hot tip for Finkenberg Shuttle) ope- respected. Most bus drivers have cool kids. With a water slide, T rates at half hourly inter- been working on the 4104 route air bubbles, waterfall and wa- vals between the bus stop at the for many years and are well ac- ter surges etc., plenty of water- base terminal of the Hintertux quainted with it. They work con- filled action and excitement Glacier cable car and Mayrho- scientiously and do their best to is guaranteed. If you prefer, fen. bring all passengers quickly and however, you are also more safely to their destination. "In than welcome to chill out and FREE BUS RIDES. Guests addition to their many years of relax on the sunbathing lawn. staying in the Tux-Finkenberg experience, the drivers comple- The “Sun, Fun & Splash Party” holiday domicile enjoy free and te annual driver safety training takes place on 10th July, 31st unlimited use of the Tux-Fin- courses and are given ongoing July and 14th August 2018 at kenberg Shuttle this summer. instruction in customer rela- 13.00 hrs at Finkenberg out- All you have to do is show your Guests staying in the Tux-Finkenberg holiday domicile enjoy free and tions. door pool playground. Free Tux-Finkenberg ticket when unlimited use of the public bus services this summer. admission for children. boarding and your journey can BUS SERVICE TIMETABLE. begin. Your accommodation The twenty-kilometre journey provider will present you with In cases like these, we have to Andreas Kröll, who is obvious- between Hintertux and Mayrh- your holiday domicile Guest react quickly and provide addi- ly proud of his employees’ pru- ofen takes forty minutes. “The Mountain Fire Card upon arrival. tional buses,” explains Markus dence. "We can send an additi- schedule for the public bus Passengers can board and disem- Narr about his daily routine. onal bus to each stop along the service is tight and must be bark at whim from any one of The operations manager then route within five to seven mi- adhered to as strictly as possi- the twenty bus stops, enabling often sends three to four additi- nutes, which is always greatly ble. The service is also subject quick and easy access to the ca- onal buses to the Tux Valley, so appreciated by the passengers," to checks,” explains Andreas ble cars and the most beautiful all passengers can reach their says Markus Narr. On the other Kröll concerning the strict re- destinations for hiking and days individual destinations quickly hand, he also asks for under- quirements laid down by the out. Local residents of the Tux and comfortably. standing and respect for the bus Tyrolean Transport Associati- Valley also appreciate the bright driver when things don’t go to on. To make it easier and more yellow buses as a reliable means DEDICATED BUS DRIVERS. plan: "The driver will definitely convenient for passengers to of transport. Years of experience in planning do his or her best to find a solu- get in and out of the bus, they and working in close conjunc- tion, but they must also comply are equipped with three doors. THE CHALLENGE. "The bus tion with bus drivers ensures with strict laws and regulati- It also goes without saying that route to Tux is very special in that everything runs smooth- ons.” adds Managing Director, the vehicles all meet the latest several respects," explains An- ly. “When one of our drivers Andreas Kröll. "The bus drivers technical standards and regu- dreas Kröll, Managing Director notices that capacity is being bear a great deal of responsibi- lations. Timetables for the bus As darkness falls on 23rd June of Christophorus Reisen. The stretched, he or she reports the lity and, like a captain, have to services in the Tux Valley can be 2018, the mountains light private bus company has been situation to head office and we ensure the safety of their pas- found under: up in the Tux Valley. During responsible for providing public react immediately," explains sengers, which is why the deci- www.tux.at/bus-zugplaene ❚ the afternoon, many young transport services to the Tux people climb up to the peaks Valley since 2005. "The winding around the valley to prepare mountain route through Fin- their Solstice fires. The lights kenberg to Hintertux and its Get into the and symbols laid out on the many narrow sections present MTB fun! mountain slopes are clearly particular challenges to the bus visible from the valley. drivers," adds Markus Narr. He From a beginners tour to challenging The Solstice fires have a long- is responsible for scheduling mountain bike trails – get up high in standing tradition in the val- transport services at Christo- Tux-Finkenberg at the end of the valley. ley. The midsummer fires pro- phorus Reisen and draws up the A divine mountain panorama and a view bably stem from pre-Christian service and deployment plans of the striking Olperer summit are part of times and were particularly for bus drivers and vehicles. In each tour. Experience the Tuxertal valley common during the Middle this respect, the 4104 bus route by bike from its most beautiful angle. Ages. Despite subsequent laws presents a special challenge, he Ride on the numerous cycling paths and prohibiting them, many places says. “We normally have four mountain bike trails amidst Tux-Finken- have preserved this custom buses in service over this twen- berg impressive nature. over the years. In any case, the ty kilometre route, which com- You’re planning a neat day by bike or, mountain fires in the Tux Val- fortably covers the demand for as a pro, an adrenaline-packed cross- Beginners’ route: Finkenberg – Hintertux – Bichlalm ley are an extraordinary and mobility in the valley. On good country ride? Tux-Finkenberg has it Amateur route: Hintertux – Bichlalm – Tuxerjoch charming occurrence that you weather days, however, lots of all. Find four routes in and around From amateur to pro: Tux-Vorderlanersbach – Geiselhöfe – Geiseljoch should certainly watch if you people are out and about in the Tux-Finkenberg with different levels of Expert route: Finkenberg – Penkenjoch – Wanglalm – Tux-Vorderlanersbach get the chance. mountains and extra capacity difficulty: Information: www.tux.at/mountainbiken may be required at short notice. April 2018 | Nr. 23 Ferien blick 5

Finkenberg: Fire Brigade Festival Finkenberg Voluntary Fire Bri- gade invites you to its Fire Bri- gade Festival on 21st July 2018, where "Die Gfirmt'n" promise fabulous music entertainment from 15.00 onwards, followed Alpine Farms by "Die Finkenberger” at 18.00 hrs. Featuring the “Blue Light The alpine pastures in Hintertux incor- Bar” again this year! porate an area of around 1,500 hectares, 400 hectares of which is grazing land. Approximately 300 animals spend their summers grazing on the high alpine pa- Tux Marksmen stures. They come from various farms in Stauden Festival Hintertux, (Hesser, Hohenhaus, Jewer, Jörgler, Kössler, Mehler, Nenner and Willeiter). Shepherds and dairymaids milk the animals twice a day (at five in the morning and five in the afternoon). Some of the milk is then processed into cheese and butter. 30th Hintertuxer Oktoberfest A great atmosphere, ebulli- ent moods and heaps of en- The Hintertux Farmers’ “Almabtrieb” cattle drive is one of the most beautiful in tertainment is promised at the Traditional Tux Marks- the Tyrol. The whole village celebrates together with its guests at the Hintertux men “Stauden” Festival on 21st July 2018 at the village Oktoberfest, with great music, traditional customs and delicious delicacies. square in Tux-Vorderlaners- bach. Tux Town Band will be performing at 19.00 hrs, fol- he last weekend of Sep- market with many culinary de- and heard from afar, as they tainment and an unparalleled lowed by entertainment by tember, which falls on lights, traditional crafts and of are accompanied by the distinc- atmosphere. Lovely music, a "Manfred & Roman”. T the 28th and 29th Sep- course plenty of music can be tive chimes of their impressive farmer’s market and traditional tember this year, has special si- found at the festival grounds, bells. The animals then rest on handicrafts combined with the 4th Hintertux gnificance for Hintertux. When next to the base terminal of the the meadows around the festi- beautifully autumnal setting the larch trees cloak themselves Hintertux Glacier cable car. val grounds before heading on are the perfect ingredients for Glacier King in a mantle of fire-red needles to their homely cowshed, provi- this incredible festival from Fri- and the nights are not only lon- MANY VOLUNTARY ding visitors with a wonderful day to Saturday, which of course ger, but noticeably cooler, you HELPERS. Tux Fire Brigade opportunity to admire the ani- includes traditional delicacies know that autumn as arrived has organised this traditional mals in all their finery up close. such as “Melchermuas”, “Ziller- in the Upper Tux Valley and festival together with over 200 taler Krapfen”, bacon, moun- the time has come to collect volunteers for the last 30 years, PREPARATIONS. For the tain cheese, honey and local the animals from their summer during which the Hintertux Ok- shepherds and dairymen, the schnapps. ❚ grazing pastures. As beautiful as toberfest has taken place every festive Almabtrieb is associated summers on the mountain pa- year. Although it wasn’t always with weeks of preparation work. stures may be, they also repre- easy, as the organisers recall: During the alpine summer, 30th Hintertuxer sent a great deal of hard work "We have experienced a lot in flowers and branches of fir are Oktoberfest 2018 for the farmers, shepherds and the past 30 years, We have had collected from the alps to cre- dairymen, as well as danger for storms, rain and it snowed three ate the colourful head-dresses Friday, 28.09.2018: the animals. It is a traditional times, but we have always ma- for the animals. Two weeks be- 19.30 hrs: Official opening with time of celebration, therefore, naged to organize a great par- fore the big event, the collected concert by Tux Town Band The Old-Timer Tractor Meet when the alpine summer has ty." Which it will be again this flowers, juniper, pine, larch, 20.30 hrs: Entertainment with live takes place in the midst of the gone well and man and beast re- year, its anniversary year. The and fir branches are laboriously music by the "Freddy Pfister Band" beautiful Hintertux mountain 23.00 hrs: Party Marquee with DJ turn to the valley in good health programme (see box) has much woven into elaborate wreaths, scenery from 26th August to and the animals are adorned to offer. Tux Town Band kick crowns and crosses. 3rd September 2018 - an ab- Saturday, 29.09.2018: with lavish decorations and pa- everything off on Friday, after If you want to take a peek be- solute must for collectors and 10.00 hrs: Tux farmer’s market raded through the village. which the "Freddy Pfister Band" hind the scenes of the “Almab- devotees of vintage tractors. at the festival grounds will be entertaining visitors in trieb” cattle drive, you have the The highlight of the varied 12.00 hrs: Live music in the festi- LONG TRADITION. For the the festival marquee, followed opportunity to see the farmers programme takes place on val marquee, Dressing of the cows in Hintertux farmers, the “Almab- by "Die Granaten” on Saturday. dressing their “girls” in their Saturday, 1st Sept., when the their finery at the Bichlalm trieb” cattle drive at the end of ornate finery on Saturday at vintage tractors are driven up 14.00 hrs: Arrival of the animals at September has always been an ALMABTRIEB (CATTLE 12.00 hrs at the Bichlalm. Once to Tuxer Ferner House and is- the festival grounds (free admission) integral element of their annual DRIVE). The "stars" of the they are ready, they then all set sued with their Glacier King 20.30 hrs: Live music by "Die Gra- cycle. The cattle drive in the Up- Hintertux Oktoberfest are the off for the valley and festival plaques. All participants then naten” in the festival marquee per Tux Valley is one of the most festively decorated cows. They grounds. drive in convoy through the 23.00 hrs: Party Marquee with DJ beautiful in Tyrol today and, will be arriving at the festival Tux Valley, followed by a great together with the Hintertux Ok- grounds at 14:00 hrs on Satur- HINTERTUX OKTOBER- Tractor Festival in the Hohen- Admission: toberfest, provides an unforgett- day. The imposing procession FEST. The Hintertux Oktober- haus Tenne, featuring the Zil- Friday: Euro 9.00 able experience for visitors from of over one hundred splendid- fest is a genuine piece of Tux lertaler Mander Band. Saturday: from 18.00 hrs: Euro 9.00 near and far. A colourful famer’s ly dressed animals can be seen tradition, with fabulous enter- 6 Ferien blick April 2018 | Nr. 23

Children’s Festival in Hintertux A great Children’s Festival takes place every Sunday in July and August 2018 at the playground at Hotel Hinter- tuxerhof. It’s always lively fun at Hintertux Children’s Festival, where the young ones can let off steam, make new friends, try out fabu- lous toys such as a bouncy castle, roller skates or train set, or be transformed into a funny clown or purring cat at the make-up pavilion.

Kinder Aktiv - Active Children Lifeline for the Tux Valley Programme The Tuxer Strasse (road) facilitates a safe and comfortable journey to your holiday domicile. The L6 is subject to constant renovation and expansion work, which is currently the case in Finkenberg. Work on widening the road is scheduled to be completed by autumn 2018.

he L6, as the road from SMOOTH JOURNEY. A re- tre long retaining wall on the Flood and Avalanche Control Mayrhofen to Hinter- cent example is the straighte- valley side. “This smoothes out Services invested almost Euro T tux is officially called, is ning of the road below Finken- the tight bends somewhat and 1.9 million in constructing a more than just a normal moun- berg. The L6 is being widened enables traffic Lots of action, fun and ex- tain road - it is a lifeline for the over a length of 400 meters in to flow better. So the journey along the citement is promised by entire Tux Valley. As one would the districts of Au and Gstan. The redesi- the children's summer pro- expect for such a significant By autumn 2018, investments gned intersec- L6 into the Tux Valley gramme in Tux and Finken- link for the residents and visi- of 2.4 million euros will have tion with the berg. All information on the tors of the Tux-Finkenberg holi- been made in widening and Schürzenjä- remains safe and smooth "Kinder Aktiv - Active Child- day domicile, continual invest- straightening the roadway, gerstrasse, the ren” programme is available ments are made to ensure its securing of the embankment two bus bays in the future. from the local tourist infor- safety and maintenance. and construction of a 270 me- and street mation offices. lighting improves traffic safe- 12,000m³ retention basin and a ty," says Finkenberg Mayor An- 15-metre high protective wall, dreas Kröll, who has given up- which catches any mud, stones “Schmankerl” most priority to ensuring safe and tree trunks the mountain and good driving conditions on river would otherwise spew (Food) Festival the L6. onto the road, thus ensuring a in Finkenberg controlled water-flow. SAFE ROAD. It is not just necessary to maintain and ex- HIGH INVESTMENTS. Over pand mountain roads such as the last ten years, protective the Tuxer Strasse, they must structures have been erected also be protected from avalan- at several critical points along che, mudslide and rockfall. “An the road between Finkenberg average of 5,200 vehicles pass and Tux, in order to avoid dis- the Tuxer Strasse every day. ruption of traffic such as road This increases to 7,500 on peak closures. The costs for the dee- days,” says Mayor Kröll, empha- ply anchored rockfall nets and sising the importance of such protective embankments along protective measures. Construc- the road amount to a total of tion work on this section in Fin- 22 million euros. “Winding kenberg actually began in 2015, bends and incline gradients A multitude of traditional “Genuss” (Pleasure) Street in Tux thanks to the “Hansenbach”, a are an inherent part of moun- Zillertal delicacies including pleasant mountain stream on tain roads such as the Tuxer „Krapfen“ (sweet or savoury Tyrolean delicacies, Children’s Festival, live music with a concert by the Town normal days. “During storms, Strasse. By installing these pro- crepes), „Melchermuas“ (al- Band and other music groups - Genuss (Pleasure) Street on 10th July and 7th however, the stream used to tective measures, we ensure pine omelette), „Kiachl“ (hot August 2018 has much to offer, when food, entertainment, music and dance break its banks regularly, often the journey along the L6 into doughnuts filled with cran- can be found at the “Dorfplatz” (Village Square) Tux-Lanersbach. Genuss Street causing landslides to block the the Tux Valley remains safe berries or sauerkraut) „siaße is a feast of the senses. Tuxer Strasse,” says Andreas and smooth in the future,” says Krapflang“ (sweet pastries) are Kröll. As a countermeasure, the Mayor Kröll. ❚ served at the Schmankerlfest Food Festival on 25.08.18 at Finkenberg’s romantic village square. A wonderful festival IMPRESSUM garnished with genuine, tradi- Herausgeber: Tourismusverband Tux-Finkenberg, Lanersbach 401, A-6293 Tux, www.tux.at | Verleger: Bezirksblätter Tirol GmbH, 6020 , Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 6, Geschäftsführung: Fredy tional folk music. Pfurtscheller, Gunther Sternagl | Redaktion: Karl Künstner | Layout: Bezirksblätter Tirol GmbH | Produktion & Bildbearbeitung: Sarah Pfeifer| Fotos: Dominik Sommerfeld, Archiv TVB Tux-Finkenberg, Zillertal Tourismus, Archiv Hintertuxer Gletscher, Maren Krings, Klausner, Shootandstyle – Hannes Sautner, Archiv Christophorus Busbetriebs GmbH | Druck: Athesia Tyrolia Druck GmbH April 2018 | Nr. 23 Ferien blick 7

Volksbühne Rebellion at the cattle drive in Tux Curtains up! Volksbühne Tux Finkenberg is host to a festival weekend in a class of its own from the 7th to (People’s Theatre) will provi- de great entertainment again 9th September 2018. Marc Pircher and his musical project, “Rebellion in Zillertal” in summer 2018, when the amateur dramatics society will ensure an incredible atmosphere at the traditional “Almabtrieb” showcase the superb acting skills of its members with the comedy sketch, “"Dümmer cattle drive of sheep and Haflinger ponies. als die Polizei erlaubt” (More stupid than the police allow). embers of the local Look forward to an entertai- sheep breeding associ- ning evening at the Tux Cen- M ation and Finkenberg tre! (Performed in German) FC have been organisers of the “Almabtrieb” festival for many Premiere: 04.07.2018 years. This year, in celebration Performances: 11.7., 25.7., of the 30th anniversary of FC 8.8., 22.8., 5.9. and 12.9.2018 Sporer Finkenberg, a festival Starts: at 20:30 hrs weekend in a class of its own is respectively. on the programme in Finken- berg. From the 7th to 9th of September, there will be a great Preview party, wonderful atmosphere, thrilling music and the traditio- Autumn/Winter nal Almabtrieb cattle drive with hundreds of sheep and Haflin- ger ponies. Marc Pircher and his "Rebellion in Zillertal 90 - 95” fact, one of the most important Along the way, the animals and berger Almbahn cable car offers forms the musical highlight of days in the year for sheep and their keepers stop for a rest in disabled friendly access to Mount this extravaganza. horse breeders, when they herd the mountaineering village of Penken and the “Mountain Festi- their animals back down the val- Ginzling, where those intere- val”. Visitors can look forward to REBELLION IN ZILLERTAL. ley after a long summer grazing sted, can join the group and a great atmosphere with live mu- Marc Pircher has performed at on high alpine pastures. They walk together with them to sic at the Almstüberl mountain the Almabtrieb festival for many have to go through a few busy Finkenberg. At around noon, restaurant (middle station of the years. This year he presents his and strenuous days, however, the Alpine herdsmen arrive Finkenberg Almbahn cable car), project "Rebellion in Zillertal" before their journey can com- with their animals in the festi- Penkentenne and Granatalm on stage at the festival site in mence. After all, the animals val area Dornau in Finkenberg, (top terminal of the Finkenber- Dornau on the eve of the festival, have to be rounded up on the where the great “Almabtriebs” ger Almbahn cable car), with on Friday 7th September. From extensive alpine terrain around festival has already begun, with warm hospitality and delicious 18:30 hrs onwards, he will brea- the Berlin Hut. The cattle drive traditional “Schuhplattlern” delicacies, as well as a wonder- the new life into the legendary starts at dawn, when the impo- dancers, original Zillertal spe- ful panorama of the most beau- Zillertaler Schürzenjäger era, sing procession of hundreds of cialties, a farmer’s market and tiful peaks of the Zillertal Alps with reinterpretations of their “Tyrolean mountain sheep” and great entertainment by DJ Mox thrown in for good measure. Fa- greatest hits from 1990 to 1995. a number of horses - mostly ori- und Marc Pircher. milies can also look forward to ginal “Tyrolean Haflinger” po- the new “Pepis Kinderland” at CATTLE DRIVE. Custom and nies - set off from Zemmgrund. MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL. A fur- the top cable car station of the ▸ 02.11.2018 tradition take centre stage at The breeders, dairymen and she- ther highlight, in the truest sen- Finkenberber Almbahn, where Italian Guitar Night the great “Almabtrieb” cattle pherds then have a 30-kilometre se of the word, is offered during children can really let off steam. ▸ 29.11.2018 drive on Saturday, 8th Septem- walk home to Finkenberg with the festival weekend on Sunday, Tickets and further information: Charity Event with ber from 10.00 hrs. This is, in their animals. 9th September. The new Finken- www.rebellioninfinkenberg.at ❚ Marc Pircher in Finkenberg ▸ 01.12.2018 Advent in Finkenberg ▸ 02.12.2018 Tuxer Advent in Something new at Pepi’s Kinderland Tux-Lanersbach ▸ 05.12.2018 A hanging bridge and low rope course are the latest attractions at Penkenjoch.z “Krampus” Devil’s Run in Tux-Finkenberg ▸ 25.12.2018 epi has developed a large fan on the other side at seven me- Mountain Christmas P base amongst younger visi- tres above the ground, a 15-metre in Tux-Finkenberg tors to Penkenjoch. In addition long slide facilitates a thrilling ▸ 30.12.2018 to the inflatable cushions, sand descent back down to terra firma. Pre New Year’s Eve Torch Lit play area, balancing weights and, A large low rope course for child- Walk in Finkenberg of course, the eight-metre tall ren, adolescents and adults is yet ▸ 30.12.2018 wooden bear, two new attractions another new addition. You don’t Children’s Pre-New Year’s can be found at Pepis Kinderland have to go through the rigmaro- Eve Party in Tux-Lanersbach from this summer onwards. le of using safety harnesses here ▸ 03.01.2019 Two towers have been built be- though, as you can demonstrate Christmas and New Year’s hind the giant bear, which can your climbing prowess at mini- Concert by the Wiltener be accessed via a suspended net mum heights in relation to the Boys Choir bridge. It takes some courage to ground, where sections with di- ▸ Winter 2018/19 walk over this bridge at dizzying verse levels of difficulty provide a Ski Show by the Tux and heights, which is just the ticket Comfortable transport to Pepi’s Kinderland is ensured by the gondola lifts constant source of new and thril- Finkenberg Ski Schools for adventurers of any age. Once of the Finkenberger Almbahnen. ling challenges. ❚ 8 Ferien blick April 2018 | Nr. 23

Summer Programme 2018 Four Anniversaries in the Tux Valley April 2018 Loyal regular guests were honoured again recently. 13.04. Tux Young Farmer’s Association Ball 14.04. Lo Gourmet at the Höllensteinhütte 14.04.-05.05. Flower Pow(d)er Weeks at the Hintertux Glacier 14.04. Spring Concert by Finkenberg Town Band 20.04. Tarzan Musical by Zillertal County Music School – Tux Branch

May 2018 05.-06.05. Race Ski Test at the Hintertux Glacier 12.05. May Pole Festival in Finkenberg 40 times in the Tux Valley: 50 times in the Tux Valley: 100 times in the Tux Valley: Han- 20.05. Small Pitch Football Tournament at Finkenberg sports field Uschi und Michael Nagler Jutta und Hans Perchalla nelore und Hansjörg Grünewald

June 2018 our anniversaries were cele- holidays at Hotel Garni Forelle F brated once again in the Tux in Tux. Family Jutta and Hans 02.06. Season opening concert by Tux Town Band Valley. Mr. Walter Mielke was ho- Perchalla were also honoured at the Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach from 20.30 hrs noured for his 110th stay. He is a for their 50th holiday here. They 23.06. Tux Mountain Fire regular guest at Gästehaus Erler always stay at Haus Astrid & 9.06.-01.07. Zillertal Bike Challenge in Tux. Hannelore and Hansjörg Christoph in Finkenberg. Uschi Grünewald also celebrated a and Michael Nagler were also ho- July 2018 special anniversary. They have noured for their 40th stay. They visited our holiday domicile one spend their holidays at Gästeh- 110 times in the Tux Valley: 01.07. First open air concert by Finkenberg Town Band hundred times and spend their aus Troppmair in Finkenberg. ❚ Walter Mielke at the Church Square in Finkenberg 08.07. TT Wandercup at Penkenjoch in Finkenberg 09.07. American Music Abroad – Blue Tour at the Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach 10.07. “Genuss” (Pleasure) Street in Tux-Lanersbach 10.07. Sun, Fun and Splash Party at Finkenberg outdoor pool Weekly Events 16.07. American Music Abroad – Red Tour at Finkenberg Music Pavilion Experience nature, culture and culinary delights in Tux-Finkenberg! 21.07. Fire Brigade Festival for Finkenberg Voluntary Fire Brigade 21.07. Schützenkompanie (Home Guard) “Stauden” Festival at the Dorfplatz (Village Square) in Tux-Vorderlanersbach MEHLERHAUS IN MADSEIT Monday, Wednesday and Friday 29.07. American Music Abroad – Freedom Tour The „150 Years Since the First at 11.45 hrs. Meeting point at at the Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach Olperer Ascent“ exhibition is 11.45 hrs at the Panorama Terra- 31.07. Sun, Fun and Splash Party at Finkenberg outdoor pool open every Monday and Friday ce at Hintertux Glacier. from 02.07.–28.09.2018 from 13.00–18.00 hrs at Mehlerhaus GUIDED HIKES August 2018 in Madseit From May to October, up to 3 01.08. “Schmankerl” (Food) Festival and Schürzenjäger guided hikes take place take welcome Party at the Village Square in Finkenberg PLAYARENA Playarena is place every day in the Zillertal 04.08. Schürzenjäger Open Air Concert in Finkenberg open for all every Saturday Alps Nature Park. 07.08. “Genuss” (Pleasure) Street in Tux-Lanersbach from 25.06.–14.09.2018, as well 12.08. Tux “Gassenfest” with “Die Mayrhofner“ as from 01.10–03.11.2018 from CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL in Tux-Vorderlanersbach 13.00–18.00 hrs. Admission: € IN HINTERTUX A great 14.08. Sun, Fun and Splash Party at Finkenberg outdoor pool 6.00 Children’s Festival takes place 18.-19.08. 12th Zillertaler Lumberjack every Sunday in July and August TUXER MÜHLE (MILL) Championships in Tux-Lanersbach GUIDED GLACIER TOUR 2018 at Hotel Hintertuxerhof. In Every Monday from 18.06.– 19.08. “Sagenhaft & Schwindelfrei” 2018 Guided glacier tours take kind of bad weather, the Chil­ 28.09.2018 from 13.00–16.00 hrs at Penkenjoch in Finkenberg place in July and August every dren’s Festival will be cancelled. at the Tuxer Mühle (Mill) in Juns 25.08. “Schmankerl” Food Festival at the Village Square in Finkenberg 26.08.-02.09. 4th Hintertux Glacier King in Hintertux September 2018 Gift Vouchers 02.09. Parish Festival at the Church Square in Finkenberg 07.09. Season-end concert by Tux Town Band A great present for holiday at the Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach 07.09. “Rebellion in the Alps 90 to 95“ Open Air Concert pleasures in the Tux Valley. at the festival grounds at Dornauhof in Finkenberg 08.09. “Almabtrieb” Cattle Drive Festival with sheep, Haflinger horses and Marc Pircher in Finkenberg or loved ones, good friends or just to re- 15.09. Season-end concert by Finkenberg Town Band F ward yourself. Gift vouchers from Tux- at the Music Pavilion in Finkenberg Finkenberg holiday domicile are the perfect 28.-29.09. 30th Hintertux Oktoberfest present - either as a souvenir or holiday sur- with cattle drive from the Bichlalm in Hintertux prise. The vouchers can be redeemed in the 29.09. Home-Coming Festival at Dornauhof in Finkenberg entire valley and are available from the Tux- Lanersbach and Finkenberg tourist informati- on offices. Gift vouchers from Tux-Finkenberg October 2018 allow the bearer to enhance their holidays in 04.-07.10. Hotzone.tv Park Opening at Hintertux Glacier the Tux Valley at will, whether in restaurants 13.-14.10. Pow(d)er Weekend at Hintertux Glacier or hotels, in shops or for a variety of leisure ac- 19.10. Barbara Baldini at Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach tivities. With all its diversity, this gift is hard to beat. Info: www.tux.at ❚