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The SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof Is 40 Celebrate with Us! ANNIVERSARY 40 years of tradition & zeitgeist 1977 – 2017 JUMP FOR JOY CONTENTS 40 years SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof 3– 5 Tradition & lifestyle in a breathtaking setting 6 – 7 Family holiday = BIG Family Summer 8 – 9 The Stubai Valley adventure! 10 jSPA family feelings 11 The call of the mountains... 12 – 15 WildeWasserWeg – Stubai’s spellbinding waters 16 Stubai Ultratrail 17 Seven Summits Stubai 18 – 19 Hike & Bike 20 Culinary delights 21 Luxurious wellbeing with a view 22 Jump for joy 23 Jagdhof themed spa weeks specials 24 The Private SPA Suite – my Private SPA heaven 25 SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof best rate offer. First Love. Mini Moon 26 – 27 16th Harley-Davidson Meeting 28 – 29 Porsche 911– Programme & Tours 2017 30 – 31 Gift vouchers 32 Exclusively at the Jagdhof – Yoga with Julie Montagu 33 Early bird – Superb prospects for glacier skiing 34 – 35 Magic moments – Advent at the Jagdhof 36 – 37 Stubai Super Card 38 5-star inclusive services 39 Rooms & tariffs 40 – 46 At a glance 47 02 Jagdhof 2017 40 years SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof The Relais & Châteaux SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof celebrates its 40th birthday in 2017, which is why this year is so special to us. Since Leo & Margot Pfurtscheller opened the Jagdhof back in 1977, the hotel has undergone many architectural changes as it evolved into one of Tyrol’s largest, loveliest, most award-winning, luxury, holiday and SPA destinations. Some things, however, remain unchanged: now, as 40 years ago, the Jagdhof remains the Stubai Valley’s only 5-star hotel. Another source of great pride: the hotel is still family owned. We strive daily to ensure not only that you have a wonderful holiday with us, but that our time-honoured hospitality continues well into the future. We look forward to your visit! Your Pfurtscheller family Jagdhof 2017 03 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ 1977 – 2017 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ 1977 – 2017 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ 1977 – 2017 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ The SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof is 40 Celebrate with us! HOW IT ALL BEGAN: the founding pioneers of 1977 – Leo & Margot Pfurtscheller CONSISTENT SUCCESS WITH CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT: your welcoming hosts Armin & Christina with the next generation of Pfurtschellers – Alban & Saskia 04 Jagdhof 2017 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ 1977 – 2017 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ 1977 – 2017 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ 1977 – 2017 +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof +++ 40 Years of the Jagdhof 03.09 – 10.09.2017 • 7 nights with half board in your choice of room category • Jagdhof inclusive services • 40% discount for the second guest • Sunday, 03.09. Arrival and cocktail party to welcome our guests at 7pm. The guests are photographed, and receive a framed photograph on the final evening. • Monday, 04.09. Trek to the Isse mountain lodge for a BBQ, music, dancing and a great atmosphere – this night will go down in history! • Tuesday, 05.09. Trip to the Draxl distillery and a speck producer, followed by a light lunch. In the evening: a party in the Jagdhof’s kitchen with local specialities and musical accompaniment. • Wednesday, 06.09. Short hike and picnic at the Holderloch with musical accompaniment (Oberbergtal). • Thursday, 07.09. Cultural outing to Kramsach where we visit two unmissable sights. That’s all we’re willing to reveal. And tonight is Casino Night! • Friday, 08.09. A little mystery tour. Captain’s dinner style party in the evening with culinary and musical highlights. The best 70s outfit wins a prize! • Saturday, 09.09. Today is free for guests to do as they please. You may like to join your hostess Christina Pfurtscheller for a game of asphalt curling in the Jagdhof’s garden… • Sunday, 10.09. The holiday comes to an end, but not before a fine brunch on the terrace. We have also devised a programme for inclement weather, but we’re not starting from that premise... 03.09 – 10.09.2017 7 nights from €1,486 for the lead guest from €891.60 for the second guest Jagdhof 2017 05 Tradition & lifestyle in a breathtaking setting Welcome to the good life! 06 Jagdhof 2017 JUMP FOR JOY .. Gruss Gott im Jagdhof! Jagdhof 2017 07 Jagdhof packages Jagdhof Kitz Club Professional & stimulating childcare programme • During school holidays: daily 10am-9pm. Monday to Friday 10am-1pm and 4pm-9pm in term time, Sundays 4pm-9pm • During term time: full-day care available on request • Includes lunch, dinner and juice! Active Kitz Club • Children’s workshops: fun and imaginative play with arts and crafts • Action & adventure programme The Jagdhof‘s games room For teens, we have a youth room with a PlayStation, Wii, darts, TV and a football table Service Cots, high chairs, nappy buckets and changing mats are available free of charge Family holiday = BIG Family Summer Climbing in the Adventure Park, treasure hunting with Manni the Mud Monster, walks and campfire barbecues, or just splashing about in the pool? All the ingredients for a perfect family holiday are right here – at the Jagdhof. ur highly professional Kitz Club staff BIG Family Summer Card Olook after children aged 4-12 during the holiday season with exciting excursions, The BIG Family Summer Card gives craft afternoons in the children’s workshop, children under 15 free admission to lunch and an evening meal. Teenagers, swimming pools and the raptor park in meanwhile, can chill in the Jagdhof’s Youth Telfes, as well as free transport on the Stubai Club or let off steam with the PlayStation and Valley’s four lifts. That’s great for kids... Wii. The Stubai Valley’s BIG Family Summer and great for grown-ups! programme also offers excellent family leisure activities. 08 Jagdhof 2017 JUMP FOR JOY BIG FAMILY SUMMER & AUTUMN WEEKS – 7 or 14 nights 02.07 – 22.10.2017 Great holiday fun for the whole family that includes wonderful nature walks, a VIP trip to Swarovski Crystal Worlds (plus a glittering surprise!), fun times in the Kitz Club, fixed child rates and discounted SPA treatments for the whole clan. • 7 or 14 nights with half board in the room category of your choice • Jagdhof inclusive services • Children’s club with full board for children aged 4-15 • Guided walks • A Jagdhof fan baseball cap • VIP guest admission to the Swarovski Crystal Worlds with a sparkling surprise • 15% discount on all SPA treatments before 3pm The Kitz Club at the Jagdhof 02.07 – 22.07. & 20.08 – 30.09.2017 Children under 10 Children ages 11 – 15 – 7 nights from €1,233 per person FREE €308 – 14 nights from €2,311 per person FREE €616 – 23.07 – 19.08.2017 Children under 3 Children ages 4 – 10 Children ages 11 – 15 7 nights from €1,310 per person FREE €189 €329 14 nights from €2,451 per person FREE €378 €658 01.10 – 22.10.2017 Children under 3 Children ages 4 – 10 Children ages 11 – 15 7 nights from €1,317 per person FREE €182 €329 14 nights from €2,479 per person FREE €364 €658 Jagdhof 2017 09 TheSTUBAI VALLEY adventure! Brilliant holidays, guaranteed! Discover, explore, experience and hike in the beautiful scenery around Neustift where our younger guests can safely run riot. 10 Jagdhof 2017 JUMP FOR JOY Wellbeing for young and old – plus the Jagdhof’s special SPA treatments for teenagers. family feelings jSPA FAMILY WELLBEING – 4 or 7 nights 25.06 – 22.10.2017 • 4 or 7 nights with half board in the room category of your choice • Jagdhof inclusive services • 1 family wellbeing treatment per person (50 mins) • 20% discount on all jOYFUL wellbeing packages booked 7 days or more prior to arrival 25.06 – 22.07. & 20.08 – 30.09.2017 Children under 10 Children ages 11 – 15 – 4 nights from €810 per person FREE €176 – 7 nights from €1,323 per person FREE €308 – 23.07 – 19.08.2017 Children under 3 Children ages 4 – 10 Children ages 11 – 15 4 nights from €858 per person FREE €108 €188 7 nights from €1,407 per person FREE €189 €329 01.10 – 22.10.2017 Children under 3 Children ages 4 – 10 Children ages 11 – 15 4 nights from €866 per person FREE €104 €188 7 nights from €1,421 per person FREE €182 €329 Jagdhof 2017 11 The call of the mountains... Infinite space. Endless possibilities. 12 Jagdhof 2017 JUMP FOR JOY One valley, 109 three-thousanders, 850km of signposted hiking trails, more than 50 mountain huts – what more could your Alpine lover’s heart desire? Walks in the Stubai Valley range from easy to challenging, from gentle strolls to strenuous uphill climbs: with its clean, mountain air and lush meadows, this is one of the most beautiful natural leisure areas in the Alps! Jagdhof 2017 13 Alpine Plant Trail hat plants grow at altitudes above 2,000m? How do they Wthrive in the harsh mountain climate? Get answers to these questions and many more on the fascinating Alpine Plant Trail. This easy circular walk takes around one hour to complete, so the whole family gets to enjoy it! The Alpine Plant Trail starts and ends at Schlick 2000’s upper terminus. Discover nature and the amazing diversity of the Alpine flora: pioneer plants, flower meadows, pasque flowers, silver thistles, Alpine roses, gentian, moss campion and creeping pine are just some of the botanical highlights you can expect on this fun and informative family trail. You’ll find detailed plant descriptions along the path. Glacier Trail fantastic family adventure hike in the ‘eternal ice’! Get amazing Aviews of the Stubai Alps as soon as you set off on the cable car ride to the upper terminus at 2,900m above sea level – where the safe and signposted glacier path starts.
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