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WINTER.ACTIVE 2017/18 Fendels – Kauns – Kaunerberg – Kaunertal

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SKI-RESORT AREA SERFAUS-FISS-LADIS KAUNERBERG Ladis Prutz KAUNS Kaltenbrunn Pilgrimage Church Serfaus Fiss Berneck Fortress NUFELS Ried Valley  Grand piano museum FENDELS museum PLATZ Platz  VERGÖTSCHEN UNTERHÄUSER < Reschen pass FEICHTEN

GRASSE FAMILY SKI REGION FENDELS Legend:

Tourist Information Office Fendels/Kaunertal KAUNERTAL Ski resort Lifts Illuminated slope Snow Funpark Nordic skiing track

Sledging track Gepatsch Ice skating Reservoir Look-out point Museums & landmarks Sightseeing & activities Landscape Glockturm, 3,353 m highlights Indoor pool Churches & chapels Castles & fortresses 5 km

GLACIER PARADISE KAUNERTAL

2 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY Weißseespitze, 3,518 m CONTENTS

Important addresses 04 The villages of the Kaunertal Nature Park & Glacier Region 05 Events 06 – 07 Weekly Programme 08 – 11 Nature Park Kaunergrat 12 – 13 Kaunertal Glacier & Fendels 14 – 17 Ski 6 18 – 19 Family Lift 20 – 21 Ski school 22 – 23 Cross-country skiing 24 – 27 Winter hiking 28 – 33 Sledging 34 – 35 Ice climbing 36 – 37 Mountain and ski guides 38 – 39 Quellalpin 40 – 43 Restaurants, bars and cafés 44 – 45 Infrastructure A-Z 46 – 47 Our valley’s cultural heritage 48 – 49 TIWAG 50 – 51

General information Leisure time Active winter Family Culture & sightseeing

Imprint: Content: Kaunertal Tourism Graphic design and layout: © Werbeagentur, Imst Cover photo: Daniel Zangerl, Kaunertaler Gletscherbahn Subject to changes without notice! All rights reserved. The Tourismusverband (Tourism Association) cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions and/or changes. Oktober 2017

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 3 Important addresses

Kaunertal Tourism Office Feichten 134, Tel. +43(0)50/225200 Mon–Fri 8:00 am–12:00 noon / 1:00–6:00 pm Sat 2:00–6:00 pm

Tourism office Fendels Fendels Nr. 40, Tel. +43(0)5472/63662, Mon–Fri 9:00 am –12:00 noon

Important phone numbers: Mountain rescue service: 140 European emergency: 112 Fire department: 122 Ambulance: 144 Police: 133 Dr. Plangger, Prutz: +43(0)5472/6202 Hospital, Zams: +43(0)5442/600 Taxis: Engelberts Taxi +43(0)5472/20288 Taxi Rietzler Reisen +43(0)5472/2616 Kogoj Taxi +43(0)5442/63018 Weather phone: +43(0)5475/340

The Nature Park & Glacier region Kaunertal is one of Austria’s most idyllic holiday destinations. Every village radiates Tyrolean charm and is surrounded by picturesque winter landscapes, far away from stress and noise. Kauns, Kaunerberg and Kaunertal are partner communities of the Kaunergrat Nature Park.

4 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © Daniel Zangerl The villages of the Kaunertal Nature Park & Glacier Region

FENDELS (1,352 m) Fendels is located at 1,352 m above sea level and has fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Here you can enjoy traditional winter atmosphere high above the everyday hustle and bustle. During the winter, Fendels is a family-oriented skiers’ paradise with 16 kilometres of slopes (with easy and more difficult slopes) and a 4.5-km long sledging slope. Don’t miss

KAUNS (1,050 m) The resort village of Kauns has an idyllic location above the Kaunertal and Inntal valleys. The atmosphere is calm, relaxing and has plenty of country charm. With many major ski resorts nearby, the opportunities for a varied winter holiday are endless. Also, take the opportunity to explore the numerous hiking trails that lead

KAUNERBERG (1,270-1,600 m) The village of Kaunerberg is a scattered settlement located at the entrance to the sunny Kaunertal valley. Wonderful hiking trails invite you to experience just how picturesque wintertime can be. Cross-country skiers need only take a few steps from the “Gachen Blick” onto the famous “Hubertus” slope. Downhill skiers can

KAUNERTAL (1,287 m) The six hamlets of Nufels, Platz, Vergötschen, Unter- häuser, Feichten and Grasse add up to one of the most beautiful valleys in Tyrol – the Kaunertal. Its namesake, the glacier area at the foot of the Weißseespitze peak, guarantees enough snow for all kinds of winter sports from autumn to late spring. Aside from the fascinating skiing and snowboarding opportunities, we also offer

Fairytale Mountain Christmas in Kaunertal... When nature is silent, the mountain and valley are carpeted in glittering white snow, the winter stars shimmer in the crystal clear winter sky and the world awaits the arrival of Santa Claus or the Christ child, Kaunertal becomes a winter wonderland with a festive advent programme.

Advent market at the Dorfplatz square in Feichten… Join us from 4:00 to 9:00 pm on four consecutive Advent Saturdays in a row and delight in the festive sounds, scents and tastes at nine snow-covered huts. Here you will find the finest mulled wine, punch, chestnuts and plenty of local specialties!

www.adventimkaunertal.at

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CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE NATURE PARK HOUSE The Kaunergrat Nature Park House and the nature surrounding the Piller Sattel mountain are absolutely magical settings to appreciate the unique ambiance of a snowy winter. The market features local specialties and handicrafts. Music groups and choirs contribute to the holiday atmosphere. Info: www.kaunergrat.at

SLEIGH & CARRIAGE RIDES Enjoy a sleigh ride with your partner whilst romantically nestled in cosy blankets, or make it a fun family excursion with the kids. This horse-drawn sleigh ride through the winter-wonderland is a memorable holiday experience with lots of fresh Alpine air. Franz and his beautiful Haflinger horses look forward to welcoming you! Registration and information: Schmid family, car dealership/ Disk petrol station, Tel. +43(0)5475/334

ICE SKATING Are you up for a slippery challenge at the groomed ice skating rinks in Ried/ Prutz and Pfunds? Skate on the frozen lake in Ried/Prutz, surrounded by winter-shrouded nature while enjoying a mulled wine (or two) in good company: This is winter magic! More information at the information office!

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Winter Activities

Web Our valley offers almost endless opportunities for an active winter holiday. Regardless whether you prefer athletic, cultural or outdoor activities, there are plenty of guided activities to choose from. This brochure lists all the daily activities offered by the tourism office, the Nature Park Kaunergrat, and other local partners.

8 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © martinlugger.com WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Tours, which are marked with an Ibex, are guided by a Nature Park leader.

MONDAY NEW! Laser - Biathlon for everybody! Dive into the world of biathletes! You’ll receive a brief hands-on training on how to use the laser rifle and get advice on the right technique and posture. Meeting point: 4 pm at the Erlebnishotel Fendels | Charge: €15.00 per person Registration: at the tourist office Kaunertal until noon

Sledging evening: Ögghöfe With mulled wine party! | Meeting point: 8:30 pm at Hotel Edelweiß | Charge: adults €7.00 / children 12 and younger €3.00 (incl. sledge) | Group registration: +43 5472 2776

TUESDAY Snowshow- “Taster course” Never stood on snowshoes before but always wanted to give them a try? Then this is the taster course for you! Take your first steps with professional guidance and receive initial information about materials, techniques, and route planning. Appointments: every Tuesday in January and February Meeting point: 11:15 am, Kaunergrat Nature Park, Gachenblick | Duration: approx. 2 hours Costs: €6.00 + €6.00 rental fees | Minimum participants: 5 people | Registration: until 5 pm on the day before at latest | Please bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing, a snack, sturdy high boots, ski poles. Gaiters are recommended. Bavarian curling in Fendels Meeting point: 8:00 pm at the lift car park in Fendels Costs: free (registration necessary for groups)! Info: +43(0)5472/64272 With mulled wine and hot drinks! Top Ski School Ski Show in Kaunertal/Fendels Music plays throughout the night whilst torches shine – oh, what a sight! The spectacular “Show on Snow” is about to start and we await with pounding hearts… Start: 8:30 pm at the village lift in Feichten

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WEDNESDAY Deer observation in the Fendels open-air enclosure Meeting point: 4:00 pm, Pension Schranz, Hnr. 28 in Fendels | Duration: approx. 1 h Charge: free! | Registration: no registration necessary! Night snowshoe hike in Fendels Meeting point: 8.30 pm at the snowboardschool, at the parking area Fendels Registration: Till 3:00 pm at the ski school office or +43(0)5472/2776 Cost: €10.00 per person incl. equipment | Duration: approx. 1 h walking time

THURSDAY Laser - Biathlon for everybody! NEW! Dive into the world of biathletes! You’ll receive a brief hands-on training on how to use the laser rifle and get advice on the right technique and posture. Meeting point: 4 pm at the Erlebnishotel Fendels | Charge: €15.00 per person Registration: at the tourist office Kaunertal until noon Night skiing & night sledging 2 km of floodlit slopes and a 4.5 km floodlit sledging track. Sattelklause Fendels Restaurant with traditional “Hüttengaudi” party atmosphere. Alternative: Truyenstube. | Open: 7:00–10:00 pm Sledge rentals: Kaunertal glacier cableways Fendels: Sport Schranz Kaunertal: Larcher Sport Mode Rentals Kaunertal: Sport Plankensteiner Ried: Sport Burtscher at the valley station FRIDAY Nordic Winter Walking Meeting point: 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pm at the Kaunertal tourism office Duration: approx. 1–1.5 h | Charge: €14.00 per person, incl. Nordic walking poles Registration: at latest by 5:30 pm the day before, please call +43(0)664/280 36 38 Min. participants: 4 persons Nordic snowshoe hike Meeting point: 10:30 am at the Kaunertal tourism office| Duration: approx. 3–4 h Charge: €25.00 per person, incl. Nordic walking poles & snowshoes Registration: at latest by 5:30 pm the day before, please call +43(0)664/280 36 38 Min. participants: 4 persons

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Berneck Fortress Tour Meeting point: 3:00 pm | Costs: €5.00 per person | Minimum number of participants: 8 people | Registration: at latest by 6:00 pm the day before, please call +43 664 750 531 79 (reachable daily from 1 pm) Bavarian “curling” in Kauns Meeting point: from 7:00 pm (from mid December to February, depending on the weather) Information: Games take place when ice is present only. For information please call +43(0)650/9952242

Night skiing in Feichten Directly at the village lift in the middle of Feichten. | Open: 8:00 –10:00 pm Charge: Adults €5.00 / children up to 14.9 yrs free if accompanied by a parent

UPON REQUEST Horse-drawn sleigh rides Whether romantically cuddled up under a warm blanket, or as a family-friendly excursion for young and old, horse-drawn sleigh rides through the fairytale winter landscape are an impressive way to enjoy the scenery in the fresh mountain air. Franz and his Haflinger horses look forward to welcoming you. Registration and information Schmid family, Autohaus / Disk petrol station, Tel. +43(0)5475/334 Ice skating The well-groomed ice rinks in Ried/Prutz and in Pfunds present a “slick” challenge to guests. Ice-skating over the frozen lake in Ried/Prutz is an opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere surrounded by nature. For a pinch of fun, enjoy a steaming mug of mulled wine and head out on the glistening surface! | More information available in the information office! Winter tandem flights Discover the magic of flight during a tandem flight over the mountains. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view for an experience you’ll never forget! Action, relaxation and a dash of adrenaline are guaranteed. Contact: Panorama Flights Tyrol, Patsch Roland, Pfunds, Tel. +43(0)650/3982773, www.tandemfliegen-tirol.com | More information available from the information offices.

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 11 Kaunergrat Nature Park House

Nature Park Kaunergrat

Winter-Erlebniswanderweg Harber Wiesen Web

12 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © Naturpark Kaunergrat, Rene Braunschier © martinlugger.com

TYROL’S FIRST NATURE PARK HOUSE HAS PLENTY TO OFFER

It didn’t take long for the Kaunergrat Nature Park House to become an established and popular day trip destination. Regardless of whether you come for the well-groomed cross-country trails or the marked snowshoe and winter hiking trails, the beauty of the Piller Sattel area is simply breathtaking!

Exhibition “3,000 m Vertikal” This exhibition focuses on the diversity of natural habitats present here and leads the visitor on a tour through the Kaunertal Nature Park. The interactive tour starts at the jagged and impressive peaks of the Kaunergrat mountain ridge and ends at the warm and dry slopes of the Inntal valley. The film “Dream Journey to the Past” shows the long-gone days of the Bronze Age and Roman times and demonstrates the Nature Park’s seasonal changes.

Opening hours: have a look at www.kaunergrat.at Kaunergrat Nature Park House, Gachenblick 100, 6521 Fließ Tel. +43(0)5449/6304

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 13 Kaunertal Glacier & Fendels

Kaunertal Glacier & Fendels

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14 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © Christian Penning TRUE ADVENTURES IN THE SNOW FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE.

The Kaunertal valley, with its glacier and the intimate family skiing region of Fendels, is a true insider‘s tip for individuals who enjoy a relaxing holiday. With a single ticket, enjoy wide, uncrowded slopes fit for all levels of ability at two ski-resort areas.

Ski pass information: Kaunertal Glacier, Fendels ski resort & the Dorflift in Feichten 32.5 km of slopes, 17 lifts, Snowpark Kaunertal, Slopepark Fendels & Natural Sledging Fendels Free ski bus to the Kaunertal Glacier & Fendels family ski resort Validity: for the 6 in 7 multi day ticket and above with max 2 days at the Pitztal valley glacier or Rifflsee area Includes street toll

Info: www.kaunertaler-gletscher.at For detailed rates and information, please see the brochures of the respective skiing areas.

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5 TOP-SKIGEBIETE | 340 PISTENKILOMETER | 1 SKIPASS Högsee Flügelmuseum Restaurant St. Christina Nufels Truyenstube Planskopf 2.803 m Wiese Fendels Ried im Oberinntal Schalwand Ölgrubenkopf Falkaunsalm 1.352 m 876 m 2.942 m 2.879 m Kaltenbrunn 1.206 m Burgschrofen Schloss Sigmundsried Köp e 1.641 m Fiss 2.834 m 1.438 m F a g g e Bergrestaurant Möseralm Zwölferkopf 2.596 m Burg Berneck Ladis Prutz 1.189 m Hohe Aifnerspitze Gamsbergspitze Faggen 884 m 2.839 m Ischgl 2.779 m Kauns Schloss Laudegg Bielerhöhe 1.050 m 900 m Schnadigen Entbruck Obladis Matekopf Kaunerberg 2.248 m Kleine Aifnerspitze a l 1.330 m u n t 2.558 m n a Kegelkopf z 2.837 m a n n P I

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z Pezinerspitze Niedergallmigg t 2.250 m Naturparkhaus Kaunergrat a a n n Archäologisches a s l i Museum I n Hochgallmigg r n T P i t z Hoher Rier e Fließ 1.073 m 3.168 m

Piller 1.353 m S Eichholz t a n 2.512 m z e Zintlkopf Jerzens Strengen r 1.107 m t Tobadill 1.468 m T e Venetbahn Bergstation 1.012 m a n 2.002 m l e a n n R o s a n V S a n a Krahberg LANDECK 2.208 m 5 TOP-SKIGEBIETE | 340 PISTENKILOMETER | 1 SKIPASS 817 m Pians Imst Imst 856 m A12 Arlberg Innsbruck Bregenz 16 Innsbruck I n n A12

5 TOP SKIING REGIONS SKI 6 1 SKI PASS Six prominent ski-resort areas in the Tyrolean Oberland region have united under the banner of “SKI 6” to offer a single regional ski pass. 5 TOP-SKIGEBIETE | 340 PISTENKILOMETER | 1 SKIPASS

18 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY Weißkugel 3.738 m Danzebell Freibrunnerspitze Elferspitze 3.366 m 3.110 m Grionkopf Angerlekopf Meran 2.926 m Hintereisspitze Vinschgau Haidersee 2.896 m 2.817 m Piz Lischana 3.486 m 3.105 m Guslarspitze Tiergartenspitze 3.147 m 3.068 m St. Valentin z t a Melager Alm auf der Haide Ö t l Weißseespitze 1.472 m 3.510 m Piz S-chalambert Dadaint Innerer Nockenkopf 3.031 m 2.768 m h f e r n e r p a t s Maseben R V e e a s l aunertaler letsher in Planung c d St. Moritz I T A L I E N l h ‘ U n Hochvernagtspitze Rauher Kopf a Graun e i S C H W E I Z e T n Piz Rosenna n l p 3.539 m 2.989 m arlesoh MelagL r im Vinschgau a A m a n r e s 2.802 m Wildspitze Ö t z t a l e r g t a u f e Plamorter Spitze 1.533 m e Reschneralm Scuol 3.768 m 2.985 m e 1.290 m Snowpark Hinterer Brunnenkogel Pitztaler Urkund Ölgrubenspitze n n 3.296 m Großer Schafkopf Piz Lad I 3.440 m 3.201 m Gletscher-Restaurant Hennesiglspitz 3.144 m 3.000 m Reschen 2.808 m Sent Weißsee 1.513 m n m i 1.505 m Panoramarestaurant eshenpass d Glockturm N Bergkastel m 3.355 m a Bliggspitze a Snowpark Stieralm g Ramosch 3.373 m m u 1.231 m Ochsenkopf Wildnörderer n d Guserkopf Lärchenalm Großer Mutzkopf Restaurant 2.944 m 3.015 m e Tscheyegg E t a 2.850 m Fuhrmannsloch 1.987 m Ochsenalm r 2.666 m a 2.190 m Rotschragenspitze e 3.113 m k r e Eiskastenspitze Goldseehütte p T Kleiner Mutzkopf Grubenkarspitze 5 TOP-SKIGEBIETE | 340 PISTENKILOMETER | 1 SKIPASS r 3.373 m Gepatschhaus p 3.002 m s Arsangs 1.812 m Tschlin Muttler l Plattigkopf 1.533 m u a m c 3.294 m t g e 3.174 m r h Stammerspitz z l e r t s Gebhardspitze e Schloss Naudersberg g 3.254 m i u r 3.114 m y Martina n Mittelberg a P u 1.035 m 1.736 m t Ö S T E R R E I C H u a S t a Ri see e h c Nauders n Mandarfen Zuragkogel t k R a Piz Mundin s Hochjoch d 1.394 m 2.891 m t u Schmalzkopf 3.146 m m Seekarlesschneid c Arzkopf r n a 2.896 m s 3.208 m Watzespitze 2.860 m c 2.724 m Festung Nauders a p h 3.533 m r o l e S P t l a Fluchtwand n n G l l I u G a Parstleswand e t Ulrichskopf Pfroslkopf z 3.091 m 3.148 m e 2.457 m a r Schwabenkopf t Altnstermünz 3.379 m n Serneskopf a Lahnkopf Äußere Riefenkarspitze 2.703 m l 2.471 m 3.003 m K Nogglerhof Samnaun u 1.844 m Greit n Zirmesspitze Maria Schnee a u Madatschkopf Kajetansbrücke Spiss n 2.945 m y Kobl 1.627 m S a m 2.778 m Leiterkopf h e Pfundser Frudiger e t a c Pfunds e b i h w 2.391 m s 2.153 m 970 m Sonnenhof Kreuzjoch e i g e i T Berghof l l f r Rofelewand e r 2.698 m Z o r k e Hahntennenberg t Feichtener Karlspitze Pleiskopf s Stuben 3.353 m f e d 2.255m Alpenquell r n K 2.918 m 2.460 m n e u Samnaun r f Tösener Frudiger Compatsch P l Dorf 1.715 m Gsallkopf r Wolfskehr 2.137 m Mini-Fundus Schweikert 3.277 m a 2.879 m t

a Gamsköpfe Matonkopf n Wand 2.807 m Bürkelkopf 2.168 m Toarjoch 3.032 m n Lafairs Birkach Adlerblick Feichten i 2.406 m p 1.287 m Grasse r

Ögg Höfe Roter Schrofen Stein r e n Grübelkopf 2.702 m b I n 2.894 m

Peischlkopf Tösens u Hexenkopf Hinteres Kreuzjoch 2.914 m O 930 m Unterhäuser Mittagskopf Tschuppbach 3.034 m 2.853 m

2.616 m t Bergrestaurant Römerbrücke

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Platz N 1.429 m Högsee 2.845 m Flügelmuseum Restaurant St. Christina Nufels Truyenstube Planskopf 2.803 m Wiese Fendels Ried im Oberinntal Schalwand Ölgrubenkopf Falkaunsalm 1.352 m 876 m 2.942 m 2.879 m Kaltenbrunn 1.206 m Burgschrofen Schloss Sigmundsried Köp e 1.641 m Fiss 2.834 m 1.438 m F a g g e Bergrestaurant Möseralm Zwölferkopf 2.596 m Burg Berneck Ladis Prutz 1.189 m Hohe Aifnerspitze Gamsbergspitze Faggen 884 m 2.839 m Ischgl 2.779 m Kauns Schloss Laudegg Bielerhöhe 1.050 m 900 m Schnadigen Entbruck Obladis Matekopf 2.248 m Kaunerberg 5 TOP-SKIGEBIETE | 340 PISTENKILOMETER | 1 SKIPASS Kleine Aifnerspitze a l 1.330 m u n t 2.558 m n a Kegelkopf z 2.837 m a n n P I

P See i Gacherblick 1.056 m t 1.559 m z Pezinerspitze Niedergallmigg t 2.250 m Naturparkhaus Tourist info Cross-country skiing Churches, chapels Kaunergrat a a n n Archäologisches a s Landeck-Zams train station Snowpark Nature park l i Museum I n Hochgallmigg r n T P i t Hoher Rier z Fließ e Mountain restaurant, Ice skating Museum, exhibition 3.168 m 1.073 m guesthouse Piller 1.353 m Viewpoint S Ski busses Sledging trail Eichholz t a n Tourismusverband 2.512 m Ski-resort area Cablez ecar Tiroler Oberland Zintlkopf Jerzens Strengen r 1.107 m t Tobadill 1.468 m T n e Venetbahn Bergstation 1.012 m a 2.002 m Sledging Indoor swimming pool l Kaunertal e a n n R o s a n V S a n a Krahberg LANDECK Ice climbing Cultural excursion Nauders 2.208 m 817 m Pians Imst Imst 856 m A12 Arlberg Innsbruck Innsbruck Winter and Bregenz 16 snowshoe hiking Castles and fortresses Tyrolean Oberland I n n A12

Ski-resort areas: Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis / Nauders am Reschenpass / Fendels family ski resort / Kaunertal Glacier / Venet cableways All skiing regions are within a one-hour driving radius El Dorado for children and families with great play areas and top children’s ski school More than 340 KILOMETRES of SLOPES State-of-the-art lift facilities with more than 80 lifts Top infrastructure 100% guaranteed snow conditions

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 19 Skiing fun in the middle of Feichten

Skiing fun in the middle of Feichten

20 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © Martin Larcher © Martin Larcher © Martin Larcher © Martin Larcher

The skilift „Easpen“, which is easily accessible from the village centre, is the perfect place for children and novices to gather first experiences on skis and snowboards. The entire ski slope with magic carpet and button lift is visible from below, which means that parents and grandparents can watch their children the entire time. The best part is that using this service is included with the combi ski pass for the Glacier/Fendels ski area! The spectacular “Show on Snow” event, which takes place here every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m, allows you to watch the ski, snowboard and freestyle pros show off their skills while taking you on a visual journey of the history of skiing.

The skilift in Feichten

Opening hours: daily from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Christmas, Carnival & Easter from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Night skiing every Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Children 6 and under are free! Free with valid Glacier & Fendels Ski Pass, Tyrol ‘Regio Card’, and indoor pool and Glacier season passes.

For prices, head to www.kaunertal.com

Video © Martin Larcher

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 21 Top Ski School Kaunertal & Fendels

Top Ski School Kaunertal & Fendels © Daniel Zangerl 22 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY TOP SKI SCHOOL KAUNERTAL & FENDELS

As professional snow-sports instructors, we pay equal at- tention to developing skills and having fun. We are pleased to welcome you and invite you to discover some of the best slopes in the gorgeous mountains of Tyrol. We offer private and group instruction.

Online registration also possible at: www.topschischule.com Registration for courses at the Kaunertal Glacier: Quellalpin, Feichten 134 Opening hours: Sat.+Sun. 5:00–7:00 pm Late registration is also possible at the ski school office (enter through the “Weissee” restaurant) at Kaunertal Glacier.

Registration for courses at the ski resort in Fendels: Ski school office Fendels at the 4-chair lift in Fendels Opening hours: Sun.-Fr. 09:30 am -12:00 am & 1:00pm - 15:30 pm Ried Ski School Office at the Valley Station Gondola

Contact: Andreas & Ewald Grünauer Tel. Kaunertal +43(0)664/8161750, Tel. Fendels +43(0)664/8161751 or +43(0)5472/2776 [email protected], www.topschischule.com

Contact: Cross-country skiing lessons: Tel. +43(0)664/8161751

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 23 Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing

NATURE PARK HOUSE

KAUNERBERG Prutz

KAUNS

NUFELS

FENDELS PLATZ

VERGÖTSCHEN UNTERHÄUSER

FEICHTEN

GRASSE FAMILY SKI-RESORT AREA All tracks in detail! FENDELS

24 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © martinlugger.com GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK IN KAUNERTAL!

Friends of Nordic sports can enjoy over 25 km of cross-country trails in the Kaunertal valley - 25 km of which are suitable for “skaters” and 2 km of which are barrier free (handicap accessible). Kaunertal offers cross-country ski trails in the valley as well as the Hubertus high-elevation trail at the Nature Park House Gachenblick. This diverse and wonderfully prepared cross-country skiing network provides a welcome change of scenery and unique natural landscapes. Because the Kaunertal cross-country trail extends throughout the entire valley, visitors can access the trails directly from their accommodation. For “Nor- dic-style” fun and excitement, this area can’t be beat! © martinlugger.com

Information and rules to be observed For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, we kindly ask you to observe some simple rules. Don‘t litter - throw away your trash at home. Dog’s must be kept on a leash. We kindly ask all dog owners to bring dog waste disposal bags (bag dispensers & receptacles can be found along the cross-country trail).

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 25 Cross-country skiing

WINTER HIKING TRAILS CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Ögg sledging hut Kaunertal Lärchenwald trail Angerrunde circuit Kaltenbrunn Feldrunde circuit Valley hiking trail Grasserunde circuit Viewing platform Höllerunde circuit Bödeke – Grasse Kaserrunde circuit Unterhäuser – Vergötschen Winklrunde circuit Moosrunde circuit Tourist info Lochrunde circuit Carpark Barrier-free track Indoor pool Easy track Museum Moderately difficult track Viewing platform Store/rental © martinlugger.com

26 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 1 Kaunertalrunde circuit 5 Höllerunde circuit Flat terrain, quick slopes & steep ascents. This is an ideal trail for advanced cross-coun- With the exception of the Winkelrunde and try skiers with a few steep ascents and quick Grasserunde circuits, this route covers all trails descents. within the Kaunertal valley. From time to time Route length: 1 km it will be necessary to cross the street. Route length: 8 km 6 Kaserrunde circuit Little change in elevation make this track 2 Angerrunde circuit perfect for technical training or warming up. The route starts off with a brief ascent and Open at night. then flattens out, making this a great track for Route length: 1 km beginners and the advanced. Tip: the optional turn-off to the more difficult Winkelrunde -cir 7 Winkelrunde circuit cuit is located halfway along the Angerrunde After a flat descent, skiers head back up via (pass over the street to access). a long 180° bend. Route length: 1 km Route length: 1 km

3 Feldrunde circuit 8 Moosrunde circuit A flat circuit route. Variety filled circuit. Route length: 1 km Route length: 1 km Note: can also be used as a shortcut for the 4 Grasserunde circuit big Kaunertalrunde circuit. For classic cross-country skiers only, this route has many flat sections. A few quick sections 9 Lochrunde circuit have to be completed on foot through the dis- Similar to the Kaserrunde, this is a mostly flat trict of Bödele from the starting point in Kaser. route with a short ascent at the beginning. Re-join the trail at Hotel Edelweiß. Appropriate for all levels of ability. Route length: 1 km Route length: 1 km

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 27 Winter hiking

Winter hiking

NATURE PARK HOUSE

KAUNERBERG Prutz

KAUNS

NUFELS

FENDELS PLATZ

VERGÖTSCHEN UNTERHÄUSER

FEICHTEN

GRASSE

FAMILY SKI-RESORT AREA FENDELS

28 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © martinlugger.com © shutterstock.com | Elena Efimova

Enjoy carefree hiking along well-maintained paths with little difference in elevation. Hikers will hear the rushing of water from the babbling brook and enjoy the silence of snow-covered meadows. Hiking in fresh, cold, and clear mountain air is the definition of winter romance. The Kaun- ertal Nature Park Region also has plenty of idyllic walking trails in the valley as well. Or enjoy a hike in Fendels or at the “Gachen Blick” viewpoint area.

Information and rules to be observed For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, we kindly ask you to observe some simple rules. Hike only on the signposted winter hiking trails. Don’t litter – throw your trash away at home. Don’t hike on the cross-country runs. Otherwise the tracks for skiers will be ruined. Keep your dog(s) leashed at all times. We would kindly ask all dog owners to use waste-disposal bags (bags and waste-disposal receptacles are located along the winter-hiking trails).

Signs for winter hiking trails

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 29 Winter hiking

WINTER HIKING TRAILS CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Ögg sledging hut Kaunertal Lärchenwald trail Angerrunde circuit Kaltenbrunn Feldrunde circuit Valley hiking trail Grasserunde circuit Viewing platform Höllerunde circuit Bödeke – Grasse Kaserrunde circuit Unterhäuser – Vergötschen Winklrunde circuit Moosrunde circuit Tourist info Lochrunde circuit Carpark Indoor pool Barrier-free track Museum Easy track Viewing platform Moderately difficult track Store/rental

WINTER HIKING TRAILS IN THE KAUNERTAL VALLEY

Valley hiking trails This winter hiking trail extends throughout the entire Kaunertal valley from Platz to Unterhäuser via Vergötschen and from Feichten to the “Indianerspielplatz” playground behind the toll road via Grasse. This fantastic stretch offers gorgeous panoramic views of the valley’s many hamlets from which the hike can be started or finished at any time. Pleasant strolls through the hamlets are also possible. Starting point: from all hamlets | Walking time: 2 hours from Platz to the “Indianerspielplatz” playground (one way) | Attractions: The valley museum in Platz, nature & play stations, the Hubertus chapel in Unterhäuser. From Platz to Vergötschen, the winter-hiking trail is cleared for wheelchair use.

30 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY Lärchenwaldweg larch-forest trail This winter-hiking trail extends from Feichten to Unterhäuser. Optionally, turn this hike into a circuit by looping back via the valley-hiking trail (Talwanderweg). Starting point: Feichten Mühlbach Walking time: approx. 15 minutes | Attractions: Verpeil waterfall (Ice-climbing arena) “Adlerblick” viewing platform Reachable via the winter-hiking trail towards the Verpeilalm Alpine hut. Starting point: Feichten (Quellalpin) | Walking time: approx. 1 hour (one way) | Attractions: View above the Kaunertal valley

Kaltenbrunn Pilgrimage Church The most well-known pilgrimage church in all of Tyrol is located at the entrance to the Kaun- ertal valley. The church can be accessed barrier free via the hamlet of Nufels. | Starting point: Information hut| Walking time: 45 min | Attractions: Flügelmuseum concert museum Rodelhütte Ögg sledging hut Head upwards (trail is not particularly steep) past the Hotel Edelweiß then head left at the first junction in the trail. You will soon see the start of the sledging trail that leads up to the Rodelhütte Ögg sledging hut (no longer operated). Starting point: Feichten (Quellalpin) Walking time: approx. 30 min | Attractions: View of Feichten

WINTER HIKING TRAILS FROM THE KAUNERGRAT NATURE PARK HOUSE Harber Wiesen Meadows A prepared hiking trail leads directly to the Harber Wiesen meadows with impressive views of the snowy slopes of the Aifnerspitze mountain. Starting point: Nature Park House Gachenblick Walking time: approx. 2 hour | Attractions: Kaunergrat Nature Park House, exhibition “3,000 m Vertikal”. Gacher Blick viewing platform, a natural and cultural panorama.

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Falkaunsalm (Kaunergrat) Alpine hut From the Wiese car park (exit Kaunertal, Nufels), a perfectly prepared sledging trail leads up to the Falkaunsalm (not in operation). Bask in the sun and enjoy the enormous panoramic views of the surrounding mountains of the Kaunertal nature park and glacier region. Starting point: Wiese car park (to Falkaunsalm at junction) | Walking time: 2 hours | Attractions: gorgeous panoramic views, Kaltenbrunn Pilgrimage Church

WINTER HIKING TRAILS IN KAUNS

“Plazerdell” Start at the info stand located at the town hall. Head towards the church along the paved road and follow the hiking or Nordic walking trail “Kauner Wiesen” uphill. To return back to the village centre on this circuit, follow the signs back to the church/village. Starting point: Info stand at town hall | Walking time: approx. 1 hour | Attractions: Berneck Fortress

Panorama trail (Panoramaweg) From the info stand at the town hall in Kauns, turn right after the Haus Stöckl and follow the paved road uphill (very steep). Follow the hiking trails along the Panorama trail (Panoramaweg). Starting point: Info stand at town hall | Walking time: approx. 1 hour | Attractions: View of Kauns, Berneck Fortress

Weißes Haus

Kauns Schranzkapelle Berneck Prutz Shilo-Ranch-Weg Ladis

32 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY

Wiesle WINTER HIKING TRAILS IN FENDELS

“Wiesele” circuit trail Looking to escape the noise and stress? Then the trail to “Wiesele” is just what you need. Enjoy the quiet of the forest and the views of the Inntal valley and Kaunergrat mountain as you hike. Starting point: Town hall |Walking time: approx. 2 hours Attractions: Church ruins Wiesele junction 1726 m 1,700 m

1,600 m Junction Recycling station Recycling station 1,500 m Chapel Oberdorf junction

1,400 m

km 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Lärchenwiese circuit trail After a short ascent, cruise through a lovely larch forest and over snowy plains until you reach the Hammer lift‘s upper station. Starting point: Fendels cableway car park Walking time: 2 hours

1,621 m Junction Slope Junction 1,600 m Recycling station Chapel Recycling station Chapel Junction

1,500 m Oberdorf junction 1,434 m

1,400 m 1,400 m

km 1 2 3 4 5 km 1 2

Fendels Enjoy gorgeous views of Fendels covered in snow during this hike around the village. Starting point: Fendels cableway car park| Walking time: approx. 1.5 hours

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 33 Sledging

Sledging for the entire family

NATURE PARK HOUSE

KAUNERBERG Prutz KAUNS 2 NUFELS

FENDELS PLATZ

VERGÖTSCHEN UNTERHÄUSER

4 FEICHTEN

GRASSE

FAMILY SKI RESORT 3 FENDELS

34 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © Daniel Zangerl Swish down the perfectly groomed natural sledging runs all the way down into the valley. Four natural sledging trails promise pure sledging excitement. The two runs at Kaunerberg are true insider tips for avid sledging fans and the runs in Feichten and Fendels are illuminated at night.

1. Schnadiger Weiher to Kaunerberg This sledging trail is a true insider’s tip for a romantic winter afternoon. Start at the parking lot just before Schnadiger Weiher and hike upwards along the snow-covered treetops until you reach approximately 1800 m elevation. Length: 2 km Access: by foot In Kaunerberg pass the Wirtshaus Wiesejaggl guesthouse, turn right after 50 Start: meters (chapel) direction of „Schnadiger Weiher.“

2. Falkaunsalm Alpine hut The track is perfectly kept, has a sunny location and offers a splendid view of the craggy peaks surrounding Kaunertal. Length: 4 km Access: by foot Pass Nufels heading towards “Kaltenbrunn.“ Before the church, keep to your Start: right. The street ends directly at the starting point.

3. "Rodelhütte Ögg" sledging hut in Feichten After walking approx. 2 km, it’s time to get on your sledge and wish down through the beautiful Tyrolean pine forest. Illuminated sledging track, open every day! Length: 2 km Access: by foot Cross the bridge at the Hotel Edelweiß and keep left after the first junction. Start: This is the start of sledging track.

4. Fendels This delightful sledging trail in Fendels is fun for the entire family. The 4-seat chair lift in Fen- dels (950 alt. m) is the most convenient way to reach the starting point. Tip: Thursday nights are special because of the night skiing and night sledging in Fendels. Try it out on Thursdays from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The sledging track has been awarded a seal of approval. Opening hours: daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm! Length: 4.5 km Access with a lift Sea-level mountain station: 2,300 m Difficulty Medium Sea-level mountain station: 1,350 m Elevation Difference 950 m Kaunertal Gletscherbahnen GmbH (glacier cableways), Contact +43(0)5475/5566

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 35 Ice climbing

Ice climbing pure excitement

36 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © martinlugger.com Every winter turns the waterfalls of the Kaunertall valley into ice EISKLETTERN ICE CLIMBING sculptures. To the experienced ice climber, this work of art is no- Eisfälle im Kaunertal und Oberen Gericht thing short of a natural masterpiece and a worthy challenge for their skill and courage! Many of the icefalls in this brochure are amongst the most beautiful in the Alps! Ice climbing Florian Schranz in Valentis Tag / Renk Hütte. Bild: Heiz Zak Information: see “Ice Climbing in Kaunertal.” pure excitement Available at the tourist information office for free!

KAUNERTAL 01 Sagmühlfall 02 Eisgarten 01 03 Krampus 04 Grottendach 05 Bodenbachfall 02 06 Gsallbachfall 03, 04 07 Eissäule Unterhäuser 05 08 Mühlbachfall 06 09 Maierhofer Bach 07 10 Minizwirn 21 08 11 Nadelöhr 12 Zwirn 09 13 Wolfskehr 10 14 Kombi-Trak 15 Goldzahn 11 13 16 Eiszwillinge 12 14 17 Angst vor Lust 15 18 Zehn Sterne Fall 16, 17 19 Verschneidung 20 Der Gelbe Fluß 21 Anton Renk

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ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 37 38 Mountain and skiguides ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY Mountain and ski guides

A holiday in the Kaunertal Nature Park & Glacier Region means almost unlimited opportunities for adventure and extreme sports. Professional adventure-activity providers have offers suitable for all ages and tastes, while ensuring optimal safety. Kaunertal valley is also well known for its varied and beautiful touring routes.

CERTIFIED GUIDES Kaunertal mountain and ski guides offer a wide and varied weekly programme, Alpine courses, customised tour options and more.

Ski instructors and mountain guides in the Kaunertal valley Tel. +43(0)664/4721100, [email protected] Kontakt www.kaunertal-bergfuehrer.com

For programme information, see brochure

Michael Veit Tel. +43 (0)699/81640344 Contact: [email protected]

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 39 QUELLALPIN - Pool - Sauna - Freetime

The Quellalpin: Feel the power of the nature-park region The swimming and sauna areas on the roof of the building provide fantastic views of the surrounding mountains making it easy to dive in to a sense of natural wellbeing on holiday. Wood, granite, hay and the quality-controlled and approved spring waters unite with stylish furnishings to create a unique and relaxing atmosphere. The outstanding diversity of activities and handicap ac- cessibility means that the Quellalpin is the new address for locals and guests. Opening times: Mon-Sun 2:00-10:00 pm (see insert regarding the Christmas, New Year’s, Carnival and Easter weeks) For more info: www.quellalpin.at

Indoor pool: Dive into the 30° spring waters of our quality-assured Tyrolean pool. Sit back and feel the waves of relaxation. As you look out across the mountains outside, take a few short strokes to in the soothing water.

Swimming and spa enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Quellalpin in Kaunertal, a modern and yet natural recreational oasis situated in the Alps. It’s the right place to spend relaxing hours on holiday. The colder and more uncomfortable it is outdoors, the more glorious and cosy it is inside!

Wellness area: Experience the 300 square-metre spa located on the roof of the Quellalpin in Kaunertal: The raw beauty of the Kaunertal mountains is always in view. Feel a total sense of relaxation from the very first moment as you enter our Tyrolean sauna paradise. © Andreas Schalber © Andreas Schalber

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 41 QUELLALPIN - Pool - Sauna - Freetime

Bathing area for small children: Soothing warm water temperatures of over 30° C, suitable pool depths of 15- 30 cm, water games, kids’ slides and of course comfortable seats for parents! Prams allowed.

Restaurant: Enjoy a giant schnitzel or mixed-grill platter! The restaurant of the Quellalpin is a popular traditional restaurant for tourists and locals alike. It’s known for its outstanding cuisine and fair prices. We remain loyal to our guests and our principals.

Sport-shooting range (air rifles 10 m) Test your accuracy in our new and modern sport-shooting range. We host groups upon request. (For opening times, see www.quellalpin.at) © Andreas Schalber

Welcome to Alpin Fitness Training Located in the recently renovated Quellalpin Sport Centre we offer a fully equipped fitness studio with an excellent selection of training equipment, fitness classes, nutritional advice and individual training programs for anyone wishing to improve their general fitness. For those who want to achieve more and want to take their fitness to a new level we offer personal training and strength-endurance coaching.

Fitness classes: Spinning, Strength training, Stability and Flexibility classes.

Sport teams and clubs: We have special training programs and camps designed for sport teams and clubs.

Opening Times: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 22:00 Saturday – Sunday: 14:00 – 22:00 Please contact us for more information, course schedule and booking at: [email protected], www.alpinfitnesstraining.com No entrance for childern under 16 years!

Prices GYM & FITNESS CLASSES 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month € 12,00 € 30,00 € 90,00

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 43 Restaurants, bars & cafés

Hospitality & culinary arts

No matter if you are just looking to do a bit of shopping, or if you want to conclude a long day skiing by having a beer with some friends – in the Kaunertal Nature Park & Glacier Region you will find what you need. The following pages list the cafés, restaurants and shopping possibilities in the Kaunertal valley.

44 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © shutterstock.com | Karl Allgaeuer RESTAURANTS – A LA CARTE Fendels Erlebnishotel Fendels – Fendels 72 Tel. +43(0)5472/2403 Restaurant Truyenstube – Fendels 46 Tel. +43(0)5472/6705 Pizzeria im Erlebnishotel Fendels – Fendels 72 Tel. +43(0)5472/2403 Restaurant Sattelklause – Fendels Tel. +43(0)5472/616023 Kauns Gasthof Falkeis – Kauns 47 Tel. +43(0)5472/6225 Fischerranch – at the begining of the kaunertal road Tel. +43(0)664/4218552 Kaunertal Restaurant Kirchenwirt – Feichten 140 Tel. +43(0)5475/381 Pizzeria Rustica – Unterhäuser 73 Tel. +43(0)5475/5556 Restaurant Livello – Feichten 172 Tel. +43(0)664/2609968 Gasthof Kaltenbrunn – Kaltenbrunn (restricted opening hours) Tel. +43(0)5475/433 Restaurant Quellalpin – Feichten 134 Tel. +43(0)5475 222 Piller Sattel / Gachenblick Naturparkhaus – Restaurant Gachenblick Tel. +43(0)5414/20160 Gachenblick 100, Fließ

RESTAURANTS - ON REQUEST In the following restaurants it is possible to eat the evening menu on request (we ask for a call at least one day in advance).

Kaunerberg Wirtshaus zum Wiesejaggl – Kaunerberg 105 Tel. +43(0)5472/2518

Kaunertal Hotel Weisseespitze – Platz 30 Tel. +43(0)5475/316 Ferienhotel Jägerhof – Unterhäuser 82 Tel. +43(0)5475/202 Hotel Edelweiss – Feichten 170 Tel. +43(0)5475/5550 Hotel Feichtner Hof – Feichten 165 Tel. +43(0)5475/5544 Hotel Gletscherblick – Feichten 168 Tel. +43(0)5475/302 Hotel Tia Monte – Grasse 226 Tel. +43(0)5475/371 Ferienhotel Jägerhof – Unterhäuser 82 Tel. +43(0)5475/202

BARS & CAFÉS Café Dorfbäck – Feichten 108 Tel. +43(0)5475/5555 Futter Bar – Feichten 102 Tel. +43(0)650/9643346 Gletscherhölle im Hotel Tia Monte – Grasse 226 Tel. +43(0)5475/371 Kiwi – Feichten 140 Tel. +43(0)5475/381 Lollypub (Erlebnishotel) – Fendels 72 Tel. +43 (0)5472/2403 Pfiffalm – Feichten 159 Tel. +43 (0)5475/55446 Zappadello – Feichten 102 Tel. +43(0)5475/437

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 45 Infrastructure A–Z

INFRASTRUCTURE A–Z

Fendels Holy mass at the Maria Himmelfahrt parish church see church service programme, www.dekanat-prutz.at Massage therapy Walch Regina Tel. +43(0)650/6717279 Municipal office & lost property office Fendels Tel. +43(0)5474/6366 Tue–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Sport Schranz Hnr. 73, 6528 Fendels, Tel. +43(0)5472/6305 Sportartikel & Nahversorger E-Mail: [email protected], www.sportschranz.at Tobacco & Press at Sport Schranz Mon–Sun 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, Tel. +43(0)5472/6305 night skiing at Thursday from 7:00–10:30 pm

Kauns Holy mass at the parish church Hl. Jakobus see church service programme, www.dekanat-prutz.at Information booth at the municipal office open 24 hours Municipal office & lost property office Kauns Tel. +43(0)5472/6249 Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Nordic-Walking-School Maggie Tschiderer Tel. +43(0)664/2803638 Fri 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm

Kaunerberg Municipal office Kaunerberg Tel. +43(0)5472/6713 Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Nordic-Walking-School Maggie Tschiderer Tel. +43(0)664/2803638 Fri 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm

Kaunertal Bakery Kaunertal Dorfbäckerei – Mon–Fri 7:00 am – Tel. +43(0)5475/5555 12:00 noon / 3:00–6:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 12:00 noon Mechanic / towing service Autohaus Schmid Tel. +43(0)5475/334 Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon / 1:00 – 5:00 pm Car rental Autohaus Schmid Tel. +43(0)5475/334 Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon / 1:00–5:00 pm Fitness Quellalpin [email protected]

Kaunertal Cash machine, Raiffeisenbank Oberland Tel. +43(0)544262857-58107 open 24 hours Bowling alley, Quellalpin Tel. +43 (0)5475/222 Disk petrol station Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon / 1:00–5:00 pm, Tel. +43(0)5475/334 automatic pump daily 6:00 am – 10:00 pm Glacier office Tel. +43(0)5475/5566 Holy mass at the Feichten parish church see church service programme, www.kaltenbrunn.at Holy mass at the pilgrimage church Kaltenbrunn see church service programme, www.kaltenbrunn.at Indoor pool Quellalpin – see page 40 – 43 Tel. +43(0)5475/222 Larcher Sport Mode Rental – in Feichten Tel. +43(0)5475/50067 Mon–Sat 8:30 am – 12:00 noon / 3:00–6:00 pm, Sun 8:30–11:00 am / 4:00–6:00 pm Larcher Sport Mode Rental Service – at the Kaunertal Tel. +43(0)5475/50067 Glacier – daily from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Municipal office & lost property office Kaunertal Tel. +43(0)5475/343 Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon Nordic-Walking-School Maggie Tschiderer Tel. +43(0)664/2803638 Fri 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm Nah&Frisch Plankensteiner Super Market Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon / 3:00–6:00 pm, Sat. 8:00 am – Tel. +43(0)5475/423 12:00 noon / 4:00–6:00 pm, Sun 4:00–6:00 pm Sauna, Quellalpin Tel. +43 (0)5475/222 Sport Plankensteiner – Mon–Sat 8:00 – 12.00 noon / Tel. +43(0)5475/423 3:00–6:00 pm, Sun 8:00–11:00 am / 4:00–6:00 pm Tobacco & Press at Nah&Frisch Plankensteiner Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 12:00 noon / 3:00–6:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am – Tel. +43(0)5475/423 12:00 noon / 4:00–6:00 pm, Sun 4:00–6:00 pm

Toll station Tel. +43(0)5475/50 000

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 47 Our valley’s cultural heritage

Cultural heritage & sightseeing

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You don’t have to ski to have a great time in the Nature Park & Glacier Region Kaunertal, and “boring” is not part of our vocabulary. The challenge would rather be whether you have enough time to see everything during one stay. Our region is simply a great place to be for families with children.

48 ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY © Andreas Schalber Worship pilgrimage church Kaltenbrunn Please contact the tourism offices for more information! Opening hours: daily from 9:00 am –6:00 pm Contact: Pastor: Wieslaw Blas, Tel. parish: +43(5475)209, www.kaltenbrunn.at Gasthaus Kaltenbrunn guesthouse: Tel. +43(0)5475/433

Valley Museum Kaunertal Please contact the tourism offices for more information! Opening hours: daily – please register at Hotel Weissseespitze Contact: Hafele family, Hotel Weißseespitze, Tel. +43(5475)316 Cost: Adults €3.00 | Children (6–14 years) €1.50

Grand piano museum Nufels Please contact the tourism offices for more information! Opening hours: Fri/Sat 2:00–6:00 pm, Sun 2:30–6:00 pm or on request | Cost: voluntary offering Contact: Toni Wille, Nufels, Tel. +43(0)664/9440216 or +43(0)676/6382477 Tip: Instrument demonstration on request. Piano evenings.

Berneck fortress in Kauns The fortress of Berneck stands proudly 130 m above the entrance to Kaunertal valley. First documentations date back to the year 1225, and historians assume that the fortress’ original function was to guard transit routes. At the end of the Middle Ages it fell into ruins, but has recently been restored with much care. Contact: Michael Schmid Tel. +43 (0)664 7505 3179, For tours see the weekly programme

Schlosshäuser (castle houses), Kauns Three old and beautifully decorated farmhouses that once belonged to the Berneck Fortress, the so-called “Schlosshäuser,” are located in Kauns. Today, the three castle houses are in private ownership and local farming families live here. The history of Kaiser Maximillian can be recognised from the paintings on the exterior.

ACTIVE.WINTER.HOLIDAY 49 TIWAG

Photo montage of the Platzertal valley reservoir

EXPANSION OF THE KAUNERTAL POWER STATION

In spite of demands from the on-going energy revolution, the abandonment of fossil fuels, and the implementation of energy-saving measures, the market demand for electricity will continue to grow. It is therefore necessary to rely more heavily on local energy sources in the future.

TIWAG is therefore planning to expand the Kaunertal power station by adding an additional upper level in the Platzertal valley, a second lower level in Prutz, and a 2nd power station in Imst.

To generate power, TIWAG is planning to divert water from the rear of the Ötztal valley directly to a reservoir in Ge- patsch where it will be utilised. Water that originates from the Platzertal valley area and flows into the reservoir will also be used to generate electricity.

Prutz 2 photo montage

Reservoirs and their usefulness Gepatsch reservoir (presently in use): 140 million m³ Platzertal reservoir (new) 42 million m³ When full, the reservoir in the Platzertal contains 23x the volume of the Pi- burger lake in the Ötztal valley. When flowing to Prutz to generate energy, the Platzertal reservoir can generate 152 million kilowatt hours (kWh), which is enough to power the entire Ötztal valley for 1.5 years.

Energy production from natural sources 913 million kilowatt hours (kWh/year) of renewable energy from water power. In order to produce this much energy with a coal-fired power station, approx. 250,000 tons of coal would have to be burned. Plenty of electrical energy from little water: Thanks to the steep landscape, a drop of 633 m to the upper station and 820 m to the lower station, 3.55 kWh of electricity can be generated from a single cubic metre (m³) of water.

For more info: www.tiwag.at/ueber-die-tiwag/ kraftwerke/wasserkraftausbau

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