FerienNewspaper for Regular Guests to the Tux-Finkenberg Region Septemberblick 2020 | Nr. 28 Winter Edition

Tourist Board Back to nature! Information Tux-Finkenberg is the home of winter – with a one hundred percent snow guarantee.

now-capped mountains, WINTER ACTIVITIES. Tux- forests swathed in deep Finkenberg holiday domicile Ssnow, pristine slopes and has plenty to offer away from a distinctive winter landscape - the regular slopes, with 28 km The team of the Tux-Finken- the high valley with its villages of cross-country ski trails, a na- berg Tourist Office is always of Finkenberg, Tux and Hinter- tural ice skating and curling happy to help the valley's tux with the Hintertux Glacier rink and three floodlit tobog- guests. From finding accom- is every winter-lover’s dream and gan runs, where quaint eate- modation to holiday planning guarantees countless winter ad- ries at the Höllensteinhütte, or leisure activities - the entire ventures. Grieralm and Bichlalm add an team is glad to provide helpful extra dash of sociable fun to advice in the information of- SKI DREAM. Ski- & Glacier your holiday. Hikers are invi- fices of the Tux-Finkenberg World Zillertal 3000 is indis- gorated by the fresh and clear Tourist Office. putably a ski region of superla- Winter in the Tux Valley: thanks to optimal altitudes of 850 to 3,250 m, winter air during leisurely tives, with 202 km of slopes and snow is guaranteed one hundred percent from October through to May! walks through the snow-cove- Infobüro Tux-Center 66 state of the art lift systems. At red winter landscape along 68 Lanersbach 401, 6293 Tux the Hintertux Glacier, Austria's lent restaurants. Breathtaking ply unique. The Funslope and km of cleared winter hiking pa- only year-round ski resort, win- views of the surrounding three- Kidsslope Hintertux at Sommer- ths in the valley. Infobüro Finkenberg ter sports enthusiasts can enjoy thousand-metre-high peaks and berg offer ski fun for the whole Distance yourself from the dai- Dorf 140, 6292 Finkenberg 60 kilometres of perfectly groo- distinctive Mount Olperer from family, where skiers of every ly grind with every single step med powder snow slopes, ultra- the Panorama Terrace at 3,250 ability enjoy the specially deve- - that is pure winter happiness Tel.: +43 (0)5287/8506 modern cable cars and excel- metres above sea level are sim- loped elements of these courses. in Tux-Finkenberg. ❚ [email protected] www.tux.at

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kenberg. We had the pleasure of accommodation establishments welcoming many of you to the (a total of around 800 in the en- Look forward Tuxer Fernerhaus – Tux Valley this summer, even tire Tux Valley) were subjected the heart of the glacier to winter! though the current Corona situ- to weekly Covid-19 tests. We 2 ation meant that we had to post- will continue to do everything Safely through winter pone our reunion at the Regular we can in future to ensure your 3 Dear Guests of the Tux Valley! Guest Week, which we had been well-being. greatly looking forward to, until The ninth Regular Guest Week Nature Park House When the larch trees on the next year. Dear friends of Tux- has been merely postponed. We 4 renovations sunny slopes of the Tux-Finken- Finkenberg, on behalf of all ho- are preparing ourselves even berg holiday domicile turn a liday hosts in the valley, I would more intensively for this won- When three chefs resplendent gold in autumn, an like to thank you very much for derful event in order to be able 5 sit at one table, ... extraordinary summer draws to your trust and loyalty. to offer you, dear regular guests, 9th Regular Guest Week, a close. Many new things have From the very outset, we have a joyful holiday experience in 26.06. – 04.07.2021 happened, and much is new - done everything within our your holiday domicile. I am al- Chairman Markus Tipotsch, Msc, 6 for you dear regular guests, as businesses and the entire valley ready looking forward to mee- Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Board Staying healthy well as your dedicated hosts. to ensure that you, dear guests, ting old friends and making 7 together One thing, however, has re- have a relaxing, eventful, but new acquaintances. In the me- Yours sincerely mained unchanged: the unique above all safe holiday in Tux- antime, I wish you a wonderful Guest Tributes and feeling and solidarity of the Finkenberg. In the summer, for winter season in the Tux-Fin- 8 Gift Vouchers regular guest family in Tux-Fin- example, all employees in the kenberg holiday region. ❚ 2 Ferien blick September 2020 | Nr. 28

Glacier Circuit

Endurance athletes overcome a roughly 15,000 metres dif- ference in altitude on 60 ki- Up to 7,000 dishes are lometres of extremely varied prepared daily at Tuxer runs on the Glacier Circuit Fernerhaus. 40 employees through the Ski- and Glacier work here at 2,660 metres World Zillertal 3000. Fun in above sea level. The com- the sun and on the slopes plex comprises of seven floors to provide the ne- are inevitable! The Glacier cessary infrastructure. The Circuit’s sporty challenge ventilation system alone is is the seven kilometer long two stores high. “Schwarze Pfanne” run down to the valley. The red slope leads directly into Hintertux town centre. Panoramic run Tuxer Fernerhaus – the heart of the glacier This is where people meet, where fresh food is prepared every day - a peek behind the scenes

A totally different kind of he heart of the glacier tons of wooden pallets will also clear beef broth are prepared ter and 200,000 liters of process highlight is the panoramic beats at Tuxer Ferner- be stored in autumn. three times a week. and fire fighting water are sto- run from the “150er Tux” top T haus. Here at 2,660 me- red. Since 1984 the Wastewa- station on the Wanglspitz at ters above sea level is the central BY CABLE CAR. When the GIGANTIC DIMENSIONS. ter is disposed of via the 13 km 2,415 m altitude. It presents meeting point in the ski area, first big snowfalls in autumn Since its renovation and new long ski area sewerage system to skiers with a magical view where you can find everything transform the Hintertux gla- construction in 2013, Tuxer Fer- Hintertux. From there it is rou- over the most beautiful Tux from restaurants to the ski cier from a summer hiking nerhaus has 1,500 seats inside ted via the public sewer system and Zillertal peaks over a school office, sports store, race area back into a fantastic gla- and another 1,500 seats on the to the Zillertal sewage disposal length of three and a half office, etc. Up to 6,000 people vi- cier ski area, the Fernerhaus large sun terrace. Tuxer Ferner- plant. ­kilometres (709 m difference sit the Fernerhaus every day in receives its supplies twice haus also has impressive dimen- in altitude). winter. where they are spoiled weekly by cable car. “This sions away from the kitchen ALWAYS ACTIVE. The Hinter- with a choice of cuisine ranging happens alongside regular ski and restaurant. The ventilation tux Glacier never really comes Highlights from traditional to internatio- operations. In the afternoon, system circulates 400,000 m3 of to rest in winter. 50 members nal fare and enjoy magnificent when most winter sports en- air per hour. of the cable car staff live in the views of the glacier and Mount thusiasts are heading down To ensure that building services Fernerhaus in winter. Night Olperer. A real challenge for to the valley, we transport the always function smoothly, there after night, they ensure that Bernhard Kofler and the 40 em- food up the mountain. Every is a spare backup for almost all everything is prepared for the ployees at Fernerhaus. As head box, every crate has to be put power, safety and monitoring next day on the slopes, at the of catering at the Zillertaler into the gondola manually at devices. Up to 1,000 kilowatts lifts and in the restaurant. ❚ Gletscherbahn, he coordinates the bottom station and then of electricity is required at peak the processes both in front and taken out again at the top sta- times for house operations, incl. behind the scenes, for which tion and brought to the store­ the heating system, water supp- ▸ 202 km of downhill runs two things, above all, are prere- room“, Bernhard describes the ly and ventilation etc. In case of ▸ 615 ha of ski slopes quisite: good planning and a complex procedure. Meat, ve- a power failure, the emergency ▸ 100% snow guarantee well-established team. Bernhard getables and milk are deliver- power supply with approx. 380 ▸ 28 km of cross-country- is proud of his staff, many of ed daily in the morning. kW ensures that the most im- skiing trails whom have worked at the Fer- portant areas such as the hea- ▸ Natural ice rink and nerhaus for years. HOMEMADE. "We make al- ting system and water supply curling rinks most everything ourselves at continue to function. ▸ 3 floodlit natural STOCKING UP. They organise the Fernerhaus. On fine winter toboggan runs winter supplies in September, days we prepare 3,000 to 4,000 WATER SUPPLY. Bernhard ▸ 68 km of cleared because as long as the road is dishes, so it must be done quic- pays special attention to the winter hiking trails clear, the storerooms at Tuxer kly. We are prepared for this", water supply, which is of great ▸ 30 huts & mountain Fernerhaus have to be reple- says Bernhard. By early au- importance for Fernerhaus ope- Bernhard Kofler has been in restaurants with nished. „Twenty truck loads tumn 45,000 liver and bread rations. First thing every day, charge of the Zillertal cable car excellent gastronomy with a total of 260 pallets of dumplings, as well as 2.5 ki- he checks the water level and company-owned restaurant for ▸ Five top ski schools groceries are required for this, lometres of apple strudel will water pipes. „We pump all the the last 17 years. Before that, with highly qualified including 450 barrels of beer. be prepared and frozen. Not water from our springs at the the trained chef acquired several ski instructors That will last roughly until only that, around 1,000 litres Sommerbergalm up to the Fer- years of experience in kitchens ▸ Free sports bus Christmas,“ said Bernhard. To of goulash soup, as well as 600 nerhaus,“ explains Bernhard. around the world and worked for ▸ Night-liner ¤ 2,00 ensure that the house is nice litres of meat sauce and to- Inside the Fernerhaus, a total 13 years in his parents‘ business. and warm all winter long, 350 mato sauce and 3,000 litres of of 50,000 liters of drinking wa- September 2020 | Nr. 28 Ferien blick 3 Safely through winter At the Hintertux Glacier, you are well prepared for the coming ski season. Valuable experience for the new situation was gained during the summer skiing months.

Since reopening after lockdown on 29th Turbulent times May 2020, we have been able to gain valuable expe- Six questions for Matthias Dengg rience for autumn skiing opera- from the Zillertaler Gletscherbahn tions and the upcoming winter about the Hintertux Glacier and ski- season," explains Matthias ing after lockdown. Dengg­ from the Zillertaler Glet- scherbahn. Many people are Were operations stopped on the keen to spend time in the moun- Hintertux Glacier? tains with family or friends. Matthias Dengg: Yes, all ski ope- "Every day we experience that rations in Tyrol were discontinued as this process works smoothly of March 15, 2020 by official decree. and simply in practice and is As a year-round ski resort, we had no now almost a matter of course", experience of "closing" on the Hin- Matthias Dengg is delighted tertux Glacier and were faced with about the considerate behaviour new challenges virtually overnight. of glacier guests. At present, it is mandatory to wear mouth and What was it like from mid-March nose protection in the cable cars to the end of May in Hintertux? and gondolas. Furthermore, the Matthias Dengg: Eerily calm but one metre distance rule applies still very labour-intensive in all buildings and restaurants. Was the mountain “closed down”? FURTHER MEASURES. The Matthias Dengg: As over 20 em- multitude of measures for a ployees have their permanent resi- carefree and safe time on the dence at Sommerberg and the Tuxer mountain have already proven BE CONSIDERATE. „Let‘s help to avoid the rush hours between ensured by more than 200 ki- Fernerhaus all year round, the gon- their worth. Nevertheless, fur- together. Let’s observe the re- 09.00 and 10.00 hrs. With a little lometres of slopes and a piste dola was switched on daily at pre- ther measures will be taken quired safety measures and then planning, you can also avoid peak area of 615 hectares. given times. The employees were in winter. The Tuxer Sportbus nothing will stand in the way of times between 12.00 and 13.30 „It is a pleasure to see that the supplied with fresh food every day, will therefore shuttle more of- your usual fabulous glacier expe- hrs in the ski huts and restau- ‚Glacier Experience‘ continues and gondola operations down to the ten than its usual ten-minute rience,“ Matthias Dengg appeals rants on the mountain, allowing to fascinate people - almost valley and back to the mountain were intervals in winter, in order to for people to take responsibility. you to have free choice of seats unreservedly - and that the ensured. reduce the number of people This can be easily implemented with sufficient distancing. desire for sports in the great on the bus, especially during even on a small scale. His tip: outdoors and skiing continues How could the time during the the morning and afternoon "You can start your ski day a litt- SKI SAFELY. There are no re- unabated,“ concludes Matthias "lockdown" be used? peak times. le earlier or a little later in order strictions when skiing. This is Dengg. ❚ Matthias Dengg: On April 15th, we were able to start the first revision work on the cable cars with smaller teams. Furthermore, we were able to start preparations for the snow depots and covering the glacier with protec- A close look at the art of brewery tive fleece earlier than ever. When did the Hintertux Glacier Visitors to BrauKunstHaus can expect a fascinating and multimedia view right open again? Matthias Dengg: The glacier re- inside the Zillertal Bier brewery, over an exhibition area of some 5,000 m². opened on 29th May 2020, accom- panied by clear blue skies and 30 cm of fresh snow. It is every skiers’ rauKunstHaus visitors space in the BrauKunstHaus is dream to experience deep winter follow the “beer trail" also dedicated to the Ziller Val- conditions at the end of May. B - from the high-quality ley. For example, the Gauder ingredients to the brewing Fest, which has always been How was the situation in summer? process and bottling of the closely linked to Zillertal Beer, Matthias Dengg: Very busy. Since beer specialities. You can look is presented in an exciting mid-June, hikers, bikers and many straight into the heart of Ziller- multimedia show. families have been on the mountain tal Beer - where the particular- The brewing process is also in addition to the training teams ly exciting filling of the bottles presented directly on the fer- and skiers. Thanks to the beautiful and barrels can be observed menters with the help of an weather, our guests are currently from a balcony. Transport of elaborate video installation experiencing two seasons in one the beer to the most beautiful, - thus providing a "glimpse in- day. Whether it's a snowball fight or but often also the most remote side" the tank. The visit culmi- a waterfall hike - there are multiple inns and mountain huts in the nates in sampling the Zillertal ways to enjoy a memorable time on country is another theme at beer specialties in a unique at- BrauKunstHaus offers an experience for all the senses, from the unique the mountain, whether alone, as a the BrauKunstHaus. mosphere. ❚ ingredients to the brewing process and bottling, to the traditions and couple or with the family. A large part of the exhibition Infos: www.braukunsthaus.at remarkable features of the region. 4 Ferien blick September 2020 | Nr. 28 The Nature Park House From summer 2022, Ginzling Nature Park House will host an extensive and impressive mineral exhibition. After the renovation and expansion, the additional exhibition space will also house a small shop and a terrace.

ature Park House in Ginzling is a meeting N and information point for the many visitors to the Zil- Hiking with lertal Alps Nature Park. From summer 2022, it will shine in snowshoes new splendour. Because once the renovation and generous Experienced mountain guides extension of the house have accompany you to the most been completed, there is plenty stunning spots in the Tuxertal of space for a new attraction in on snowshoe hikes. No previ- Ginzling. "We want to give our ous experience is required as visitors some deeper insights the tours are offered in diffe- into the world of minerals", rent levels of difficulty. As a Willi Seifert, managing direc- into being? Why are there so on space will be created in the about the building concept. result, everyone can enjoy this tor of the Zillertal Alps Nature many minerals here? Answers to Nature Park House, along with The handicapped accessible unique experience. The choice Park, reveals initial plans. The these and many other questions a small shop and a lounge area reconstruction including rede- includes: highlight will be the extensive about the geology and nature of with terrace, which will also sign of the outdoor area will ▸ Trapper trail at night mineral collection from Walter the Zillertal Alps are answered house the Nature Park Library. cost around 2.5 million Euros. ▸ „FUN“ snowshoe tour Ungerank, probably the most in an exciting and entertaining "We would like to offer Nature The successful “Glacier.Worlds" ▸ „Sporty“ snowshoe tour famous “stone seeker" from the way in this exhibition. Park visitors a comfortable lou- permanent exhibition will be Zillertal Valley. How did this im- To answer these questions and nge area, especially during off- replaced in future by changing You can hire equipment posing mountain range come more, 350 m² of new exhibiti- peak times", says Willi Seifert exhibitions. ❚ from the sport shops in Tux and Finkenberg. New emergency vehicle for Tux voluntary fire brigade The fire engine is tailored to the special conditions found in the Tux Valley.

ince June 2020, the new (100 l), thermal imaging camera, TLFA 3000/100 fire figh- submersible pump, generator. S ting vehicle with the official nickname "Tank Hin- THANKS TO OUR SUPPOR- tertux" has been part of Tux vo- TERS. Special thanks go to the luntary fire brigade's fleet. The municipality of Tux and the state-of-the-art emergency vehi- state of Tyrol for their support Ice skating cle was specially tailored to the in purchasing the new emergen- and curling conditions of the glacier valley. cy vehicle for the Voluntary Fire Brigade. ❚ Ice skating and curling on TUX FIRE BRIGADE is called the large natural ice rink out to deal with around 70 in- in Tux-Lanersbach is an ex- cidents every year. In addition Technical specifications perience that adds variety to the main towns in the valley, Tux Voluntary Fire Brigade’s new TLFA 3000/100 fire-fighting vehicle is Vehicle type: TLFA 3000/100 to your holiday. Whether they also service tiny villages perfectly tailored to the requirements of the glacial valley. Chassis: Volvo FMX 370, 4 × 4 you’re venturing onto the on the mountain slopes. Winter Transmission: Automatic Volvo ice on fast blades or prefer to conditions can often be expected ry Fire Brigade and head of the the contract for construction I-Shift just watch the children twir- at these altitudes (1,300 to 2,660 nine-member vehicle committee. was awarded in March 2019. Engine: 6-cylinder diesel engine ling their pirouettes, fun is m above sea level). During the summer of 2018, vari- Engine capacity: 10,837cm³, Euro 5 guaranteed! ous vehicle types were inspected, HIGH-TECH EQUIPMENT. Power: 272 kW / 370 HP Traditional curling promises a HIGH REQUIREMENTS. "Two field reports were acquired from The new fire-fighting vehicle is Maximum speed: 100 km/h few funny and totally different years of intensive preparation fellow fire-fighting services and equipped, among other things, Length/width/height: 8.3/2.5/3.7 m hours away from the slopes. were necessary in order to find the chassis from several manuf- with four-wheel drive, differen- Unladen weight: 12.5 t The ice rink in Tux-Laners- the optimum emergency vehicle acturers were tested directly in tial locks, rescue shears and Maximum permissible gross bach is open from Tuesday to for our special requirements," Tux. After extensive consultation rescue rams. Pump and roll func- Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m. reports Benjamin Stöckl, Depu- and the public invitation to ten- tion, extinguishing water tank laden weight 18 t ty Commander of Tux Volunta- der by the municipality of Tux, (3,000 l), foam compound tank Crew: 1 plus 7 September 2020 | Nr. 28 Ferien blick 5 When three chefs sit at one table, … … what do they talk about? Cooking of course! Jan Vostrovsky from the Hotel Stock Betterpark Hintertux Resort in Finkenberg, Sebastian Stock from Hotel Bergfried in Tux-Lanersbach and Betterpark Hintertux is one Maximilian Stock from Hotel Alpenhof in Hintertux talk about their passion for cooking, of the best Snowparks in the Alps. The entrance to the park regional foods, their determination to keep improving and their private favourite dishes. at 3,200 metres above sea level at the foot of the majestic Ol- perer Mountain is a favourite t is early afternoon, blue team that follows. Not easy to meeting point for local riders, sky, sunshine - and pleasant- find, Jan admits, but: “If some- as well as the international I ly warm on the Tux-Center one does something particular- scene. The perfectly formed balcony in Tux-Lanersbach. The ly well and it fits in with our snow park landscape consists three chefs are in a buoyant philosophy, we sometimes shift of five lines (Pro Line, Large mood, there is much laughter. our focus a little." Sebastian cer- Line, Medium Line, Small Line, They know each other, they tainly understands that young Jib Line) and is groomed twice understand each other, even chefs want to gain experience daily by a dedicated team. Ri- though each of them has a spe- and often move on after a year: der safety is always afforded cial story: Jan has been in char- “I did the same thing myself. utmost priority. Betterpark ge of the kitchen at the Stock Not only that, it means that new Hintertux is open from mid- Resort for the past fifteen years perspectives keep coming into September to December and and played a major role in deve- the kitchen, which is important again from early April to the loping the hotel’s excellent re- for further development. beginning of June. putation for fine dining. After a kitchen crisis, “Basti” WHAT ARE THE LATEST DI- took on the head chef role at NING TRENDS? There is one Hotel Bergfried at the tender Cooking is a hobby for Jan Vosttrovsky from the Hotel Stock Resort in trend that stands out very clear- age of 21 and, as the youngest Finkenberg, Sebastian Stock from Hotel Bergfried in Tux-Lanersbach and ly in the Tux Valley: Traditional member of the family, has ac- Maximilian Stock from Hotel Alpenhof in Hintertux. classics of old home-style coo- tively shaped the family busi- king “When on holiday, guests ness development ever since. phy. Regional food of the highest so much more.” The mutual ap- want to enjoy themselves and “Maxi” became head chef at Ho- quality is naturally prerequisite. preciation between guest, cook that, in particular, includes the tel Alpenhof two years ago - and Regular visits to the farmers and and producer is also important to food," Jan sums up. “Carefully Culinary now serves award-winning cui- producers in the valley are part Jan: "This way people understand prepared with regional pro- delights sine, the quality of which Gault and parcel of the service. "I know how much work goes into the ducts that everyone likes," says Millau recognised again in 2020 the cows from which the milk is food and the preparation of the the head chef from Alpenhof. Fabulous food is an integral - with a 12-point award. used to make the yoghurt. It com- dishes." part of a great winter’s day. pletely changes the respect you WHAT DO THE CHEFS EAT There are more than 30 ski WHY DO CHEFS ALWAYS have for food," says Jan. Sebastian WHAT SPURS THE THREE IN PRIVATE? They all grin, huts and over 50 restaurants TALK ABOUT COOKING? also hand-picks a calf from time OF THEM ON? Satisfied slightly embarrassed - because to choose from in the Tux- “Because cooking is a hobby,” to time, which he later processes guests and making continual they like quick and easy food. Finkenberg holiday region. they all say in agreement. For in the kitchen in its entirety. For improvements. “We have to get They all love tomatoes and moz- Relax in a sun-lounger or them, practically everything re- him, the welfare of the animal is it right, every day,” is what not zarella, or a toasted sandwich. on the sun terrace with an volves around tasting, smelling more important than any organic only Maximilian strives for. But Sebastian’s favourites include alpine panorama backdrop, and feeling. Because nothing labels: "Why should the animal sometimes things don’t always “Schlutzkrapfen” (ravioli) or whilst enjoying traditional works without the right ingre- on my neighbouring farm be go to plan and it can get a litt- “Spätzle” (egg noodles), pre- fare, or fine dining in a gour- dients. "Alpine Taste – a regional, any different? I tell the guests on le heated in the kitchen. What ferably straight from the pan. met establishment - there is alpine taste sensation", is how which farm the lamb was reared then? A head chef must be able Jan likes fish - classics indeed of something to suit every ta- Maximilian describes his philoso- in the Tux Valley. That is worth to lead the way and have a good old home-style cooking. ❚ ste here. In the Tux Valley, we place great emphasis on the use of local products, natural foods and regio- Convenient travel to the Tux Valley – Tux-Finkenberg is within easy reach by train nal produce in our cuisine. Zillertal delicacies such as For a relaxing, laid back journey to of the Zillertal with daily scheduled “Kaspressknödel” (cheese the Tux valley you can leave the car flights throughout Europe. The con- dumpling), “Gröstl” (sautéed at home. There are numerous speedy venient airport transfer brings guests potatoes with meat, onion travel options from our public trans- comfortably to their accommodation. and fried egg) , “Käsespätzle” port network, with the final stage in Thus light work is made of journeys (cheese pasta), “Brettljause” an enchantment class of its’ own; from Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt or (mixed cold platter), “Kaiser- the “Zillertalbahn” is counted as one Vienna. The Tux Valley is also easily schmarrn” (sweet, chopped of the world’s most famous narrow- accessible for our guests from both pancake), ... are all particu- gauge railways. This service gives Munich and Salzburg airports. Your larly delicious. Tip: enjoy you direct access to national and in- car will be superfluous here – the a gondola brunch whilst ternational long-distance trains from extensive ski-bus network brings you marvelling at the mountain Jenbach station, found at the entrance quickly and comfortably to your des- panorama from every angle to the Zillertal valley. Additionally, tination with the bonus of very short during a gondola breakfast Innsbruck airport is within easy reach waiting times! ❚ on the Hintertux Glacier. 6 Ferien blick September 2020 | Nr. 28

Fun highlights

FUNSLOPE HINTERTUX Dynamic banked turns, snow waves and two gigantic Fun Twisters made of snow – this and much more awaits you at the Funslope Hintertux in the Sommerbergalm winter ski area. 9th Regular Guest Week KIDSSLOPE HINTERTUX Luis, the glacier mascot, in- vites even the youngest boar- ders on a voyage of discovery from 26.06. to 04.07.2021 away from the regular runs at Kidsslope Hintertux. The The Tux-Finkenberg holiday domicile is already looking forward to welcoming its attraction can be found in the flat beginner's area in the family of regular guests back to the Tux Valley for the highlight of the year. Sommerbergalm winter ski area. he Regular Guest Week in their holiday domicile in cultural and social festivities programme promises much FLOHPARK HINTERTUX has been a fixture in Tux- summer 2020 and are already that will make the ninth Regu- diversity. Traditional activities Flohpark Hintertux is loca- T Finkenberg for decades looking forward to meeting lar Guest Week an unforgettable such as the “Star Walk” on Pen- ted at the end of the Schwar- and has developed into an extra- again at the 2021 Regular Guest experience all over again. kenjoch, Alpine Hike to Eggalm ze Pfanne valley run, where ordinary event over the years. Week. For the people in the Tux Val- and “Fascinating Glaciers" are children and beginners can ley, the Regular Guest Week is accompanied by a number of develop a feeling for the CELEBRATE TOGETHER. PREPARATIONS. Prepara- truly dear to their hearts. From innovations. The social high- “planks that mean the world”. "The entire valley is already loo- tions for the ninth Regular holiday hosts to clubs and as- light of the festivities will be Luis the glacier mascot provi- king forward to the last week of Guest Week 2021 are already in sociations in the valley, as well the Gala Evening with awards des welcome assistance with June 2021. After all, this time full swing, as there is much to as countless honorary helpers, ceremony. conveyor belts, beginner’s the regular guest family will organise and plan. the whole valley is actively in- lifts and carousels. have waited five years for the “This week is a way of expres- volved in organising and imple- PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY! joyful rendezvous to take place," sing our deep gratitude in menting the festival. The holiday hosts of the Tux Val- KIDSSLOPE RASTKOGEL says Markus Tipotsch, chair- recognition of the abiding ley are looking forward to wel- Kidsslope Rastkogel is a special man of Tux-Finkenberg Tourist friendships between our dear CELEBRATIONS. The Regu- coming their guests and friends attraction for the youngest Board. He regrets the postpo- regular guests and their dedica- lar Guest Week demonstrates and celebrating together with winter sports enthusiasts. To- nement. At the same time, he ted hosts," emphasises Hermann the close relationship between them. So don’t forget to note gether with “Luis” the glacier is encouraged by the positive Erler, Managing Director of Tux- holiday hosts and their guests. the dates for the Tux-Finken- bug, you will go on a journey feedback from our loyal regular Finkenberg Tourist Board. Around 1,500 visitors are ex- berg Regular Guest Week from of discovery through snow guests. Many of them have spent There will be an exciting series pected at the Tux-Finkenberg 26th June to 4th July 2021 in tunnels and over snow waves. eventful and relaxing vacations of excursions, hikes as well as Regular Guest Week 2021. The your diary now! ❚

Fun and Games in the Playarena An outstanding outdoor playpark of some 1,000 m² with childcare.

PEPIS KIDS’ CLUB AT he Play arena Tux family soft play area, trampoline park, PENKENJOCH T specialists have created a bouncy castle, climbing wall, Learning to ski and all kinds first-class indoor playground of high-ropes course, go-kart track, of fun is now guaranteed. All some 1,000 m² – a fantastic at- cinema and children’s theatre. kids and beginners can make traction for our smaller guests Tiny tots through to teens up to their first playful attempts to the Tux valley. A major High- 16 years old are all well catered on skis at Pepi’s Kinderland light of the Play arena is the age- for with the age-relevant great at Penkenjoch, where young appropriate professional and ex- adventure and animation pro- winter fans can learn basic tensive baby and child care team gramme. Every Saturday the skiing techniques on ideal – allowing parents to thorough- fun and games mecca is open to beginner’s terrain. ly enjoy a relaxing winter holi- all Tux and Finkenberg guests. ❚ day. Hotspots include the huge  www.playarena.at September 2020 | Nr. 28 Ferien blick 7

Hiking in Staying healthy together the winter Enjoy your winter holiday in Tux-Finkenberg with appropriate distancing, wear a mask, wash your hands regularly and practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette.

he Corona rules of con- safety concept in the doctor’s duct have been with us surgery; for the most part, You can restore your batte- T since spring 2020 and masks and protective suits are ries, enjoy the silence of na- will probably continue to do so used. This, however, has mas- ture and listen to the snow for a while, says Dr. Peter Peer, sively increased organisational crunching under your boots general practitioner in Tux/ procedures and significantly on the 68 km of cleared win- Juns. “Keep your distance, wear extended working hours. ter hiking trails around Tux a mask, wash your hands regu- and Finkenberg. One challen- larly and practice proper cough RULES OF CONDUCT. „We ge is the winter hiking trails and sneeze etiquette, are the have learned much about dea- up to the Eggalm and Som- most important preventative ling with the disease in recent merbergalm. Your reward measures,” explains Dr. Jutta months and now know that is the rustic mountain huts Wechselberger, general practiti- over 90 percent of transmis- and panoramic restaurants oner in Tux-Lanersbach. The two sions occur through the air, with Zillertal specialities that doctors look after the health mainly in confined spaces. You await you. of the people of Tux and the Dr. Jutta Wechselberger, general Dr. Peter Peer, general practitioner don‘t need to be worried about practitioner in Tux/Lanersbach in Tux/Juns valley’s many guests. being outdoors in the future either,“ confirms the physician. PRECAUTIONARY is impressed with the solidarity ning procedure has proven to However, he added that easing MEASURES. They are also shown in the valley: “Everyone be very successful in the last few various measures always goes particularly keen to implement has really pulled together. This hand in hand with precautionary measures with way, precautionary measures „In the Tux valley increased personal re- regards to Covid-19. can be implemented quickly. sponsibility for every „During the summer months, Employees come to the tests vo- everyone has really individual. „So don‘t luntarily and regu- let up and continue larly. This is a valu- pulled together.“ to observe the rules „I was delighted with able contribution of conduct,“ the phy- Hiking tips and testifies their months and is carried out as sicians appeal to everyone. the discipline of the high level of loyal- easy and quickly as possible. FROM HINTERTUX summer guests.“ ty. The physicians STRENGTHEN YOUR IM- Sommerbergalm – Bichlalm are also very plea- MEDICAL PRACTICES. „It is MUNE SYSTEM. In order to – Hintertux: Trip up to the sed with the disci- important that people go to increase immune levels and Sommerbergalm, walk town we regularly tested the majo- pline showed by the summer the doctor if they feel ill,“ says prepare for autumn and winter, on a prepared trail, approx. rity of employees in the hotels guests. Dr. Peer. As far as he is con- the physicians recommend, as 2 ½ hours to Hintertux. (Dan- and restaurants for Covid-19,“ In the beginning it was difficu- cerned, tele-medicine doesn’t far as your physical condition ger of avalanches – the no- says Dr. Peer. The physician at- lt to organise protective equip- work that well. A doctor works allows, extensive exercise in the entry signs must be observed!) tributes the fact that there were ment, but today there are stocks with all of his/her senses and fresh air, a balanced diet with hardly any positive cases among of masks, protective suits, etc. there are many things that little meat and abstaining from FROM MADSEIT: the 700 to 800 weekly tests to that will keep us going for two cannot be clarified over the In- nicotine. They advise people be- valley hiking trail the good preventive measures months. Tests are also available ternet. „Before patients come longing to high risk groups to Madseit direction practised in the valley: „I was in sufficient supply. "To ensure to the practice, they have get a pneumococcal vaccination Tux-Vorderlanersbach particularly pleased with the that results are available in the to make an appointment by and that everyone gets a flu jab. 2 hour – path Nr. 10 positive response by local com- shortest possible time, the tou- phone and normally receive And one final piece of advice: “If panies. After all, the weekly rism association has organized their appointment on the same something is unclear, make sure FROM JUNS: tests involve a great deal of time two PCR test devices," reports day,“ Dr. Peer explains the pro- you go to the doctor“, say Dr. Tux mill – high-altitude trail and effort.” Dr. Wechselberger Dr. Wechselberger. The scree- cedure. There is an extensive Peer and Dr. Wechselberger. ❚ To Tux-Lanersbach, approx. one hour – trail no. 21

FROM TUX-LANERSBACH: Floodlit toboggan runs Trip up on the Eggalmbahnen Cross-country skiing trail cable car, walk down via Lat- tenalm and Gemais to Tux-La- Experiencing Tuxertal from a cross-coun- You can also glide down to the valley nersbach or Tux-Vorderlaners- try skiing trail for once has its own very at a tearing pace on three toboggan bach, approx. 2 hours special charm. The Luggi-Gredler cross- runs away from the slopes in Tuxertal. country skiing trail leads along the Tux There’s a three kilometre long floodlit FROM stream and offers both scenic and spor- run from the Bichlalm in Hintertux. In TUX-VORDERLANERSBACH: ting highs. The 14 km long trail is suitable Tux-Lanersbach, the Höllensteinhütte Mountain road to the Geisel- for both leisurely cross-country skiers and also awaits tobogganing fans with a höfen (restaurant), approx. sporty ambitious athletes. Beginners feel floodlit, four kilometre run. In Juns 1½ hours particularly comfortable on the flat loops the five kilometre and of course also in Tux-Vorderlanersbach and Madseit. The floodlit toboggan run can be tackled FROM FINKENBERG: trail offers sporty challenges too with its from the Grieralm. For all those to- Finkenberg village – Hochsteg – brisk climbs and racy downhill sections. bogganers who look forward to the trail no. 32 (approx. 40 minutes) Whether you choose classic style or the ride down more than the walk up, the- or Dornau to the Teufelsbrücke skating technique is up to you – there’s a re are toboggan taxis available throug- over Bergstraße as far as Brunn- perfectly prepared trail for both. hout Tuxertal. haus (approx. 45 minutes) 8 Ferien blick September 2020 | Nr. 28 New members of the regular guest family The Tux-Finkenberg family of regular guests is getting bigger and bigger. In the summer of 2020, we were able once again to honour long-time guests and express our thanks and appreciation for their loyalty to our holiday domicile.

Family Ann Meskens and Lieven Noppe with Birgit Meier and Jörg Erber – 20 times and Family Dana and Alexander Seemann with Family Jacqueline and Urs Burger – 20 times Thomas and Mathieu – 20 times Hotel Alpenhof 10 times Haus Alexandra Leni – 10 times Alpendorf Anno Dazumal Hotel Alpin Spa Tuxerhof

Kerstin and Michael Illek – 70 times and Gerhard Utecht – 30 times Pension Alpenrose Olaf Preising – 10 times Sporthotel Kirchler Jutta Heesen – 80 times Pension Sonnleiten 30 times Residence Adlerhorst

Family Konstanze Brähler-Bongartz and Family Miriam and Roland Diekema with Louise, Family Petra and Matthias Steinberg with Julian Anja and Heiko Piechocki – 10 times Hotel Dr. Albrecht Bongartz – 10 times Hotel Alpin Frederike and Philip – 10 times Hotel Klausnerhof – 20 times Ferienwohnungen Magdalena Vierjahreszeiten Spa Tuxerhof

All events can be found Gift Vouchers on www.tux.at/en/events/ A great present for holiday Event highlights and weekly events are often red-letter days in the holiday calendar. Because when people get pleasures in the Tux Valley. together in Tux-Finkenberg to sing, make music and en- joy themselves, it is so much more than a simple leisure or loved ones, good friends or just to re- programme - it is celebrating deep tradition and custom. F ward yourself. Gift vouchers from Tux- The Tux Valley is cheerful, contemplative and diverse in Finkenberg holiday domicile are the perfect winter. All events and more information can be found present - either as a souvenir or holiday sur- on www.tux.at. prise. The vouchers can be redeemed in the entire valley and are available from the Tux- Lanersbach and Finkenberg tourist informati- on offices. Gift vouchers from Tux-Finkenberg allow the bearer to enhance their holidays in the Tux Valley at will, whether in restaurants or hotels, in shops or for a variety of leisure ac- tivities. With all its diversity, this gift is hard to beat. Info: www.tux.at ❚

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