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BE THE FIRST BEEF CLUB ——— ——— In the pool. On the Supreme steaks. mountain. With zest. Fine dining.

A PASSION FOR PEAKS CHEERS TO GIN ——— ——— Hiking. Mountain The Schlosshotel’s bar adventures. Gourmet stops. crew share their favourite summer cocktail recipes. CORE STRENGTH ——— Core workouts for summer to try at home. SUMMER MAGAZINE 2019 MAGAZINE SUMMER TABLE OF CONTENTS

FAMILY PASSION PAGE SUNNY DAYS ——— PAGE 04 ———

EARLY BIRD PAGE ——— 10 06 CORE STRENGTH PAGE ———

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POWERFUL MOUNTAINS PAGE ——— 18

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CLEAN BEAUTY PAGE ——— 22

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BEEF CLUB PAGE ——— 30

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BAR SECRETS PAGE ———

SWITCH OFF! PAGE 36 ——— 32 BEHIND THE SCENES PAGE 38 ———

– 3 – FAMILY PASSION Family passion

For more than 25 years, our passion has been our hotel – and your Schlosshotel experience. The SHF family and crew’s shared beliefs: delight nourishes the soul, relaxation sustains the heart, and joy is the most beautiful thing in life. Let’s experience it together. In every room, every encounter, every day… and on these pages.

THREE CHEERS FOR THE SCHLOSSHOTEL EXPERIENCE! KIND REGARDS FROM THE DOMENIG FAMILY

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‘The best thing about being a hotelier is being able to offer spe- cial moments to your guests. A superb experience is the sum of many great moments.’

SIMONE DOMENIG ——— has run the Schlosshotel Fiss since 2016. Her sensibility, sense of aesthetic harmony and impeccable standards are the three features that most characterise her work.

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SUNRISE 2,432 ——— Ever higher, ever closer. Set off for the summit before dawn with guide Christian. Travel 1,000 vertical metres by gondola or SHF shuttle before hiking to nearby Frommeskreuz for an amazing Alpine sunrise.

– 6 – EARLY BIRD All is light

GOLD ——— They are precious and rare. Pure. Fresh. Filled with extraordinary energy: the first hours of the day. Experienced and EARLY enjoyed high above BIRD the roofs of Fiss. ——— Before a sublime Rise early and panorama – fit for enjoy the day’s kings. loveliest offerings: Crystal-clear air. Dewdrops on leaves. The spectacle of emerging mountain silhouettes at daybreak. And an inspirational power that has greater strength than even the very best cup of espresso.

Mountain. Valley. Village. And the space in between. Light touches everything – and touches you. Open up. To the expanse. To the altitude. To the new day – when everything is possible, without demands.

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First on the mountain

A magnificent experience in just a few steps. Set off for the mountain from prime position on the sunny plateau. When the village still sleeps. And nature is all yours.

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BERGSOMMER IM SCHLOSSHOTEL

First at the pool

The still of the night lingers on the water. Golden, early-morning light fills the Aqua Monte Waterworld. Dive in. Emerge. Freedom.

– 9 – SUNNY DAYS AT THE SCHLOSSHOTEL FISS

SLOW START #2 ——— Wake up to a slow food breakfast. Plentiful. First-class. #3 Typically regional. And so good.

MOUNTAIN ENCOUNTERS ——— The Schlosshotel Fiss opens the doors to Alpine adventure: go climbing with Christian or plump for a gentle hike at moderate altitudes. What will it be today?

LATE LUNCH ——— Take a seat on the terrace with a glass of something bubbly and the SHF lunch buffet. Take your time. #4 Marvel at the mountains. Enjoy. #6

THE SPA ——— Saunas and treatments. Curl up with a book. #5 Go for a swim and rest your eyes on the GOURMET TIME gorgeous landscape. ——— In over 5,000sqm Compare the day’s notes as the SHF of space. kitchen crew delights your palate. Afterwards, celebrate the Schlosshotel experience at the bar.

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There are 24 hours in every summer’s day but few have this many highlights. Feel great. Delight. Discover. Let go. Experience.

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MORNING MOMENTS ——— First a run. Awaken with nature. A breath of fresh air. Or lap the pool – just you and the mountains. Days The start of another day of sunshine.

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THE CALL OF THE MOUNTAIN IS SILENT. ——— An irresistible force. Its magnetic power, inexhaustible – making you stronger. The mountain is mute. And, step by step, it invites you to find invigorating stillness.

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Powerful mountains

They change with the light and the weather but remain constant. Gentle giants in a paradise for gourmets. A world of adventures for families. And of discovery.

ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP ——— Legendary. The moment at the top. Pride and a sense of wonder. And a special quality that walking in the mountains without zeal or pretence brings. A stillness. Content and strong.

Reach for the top

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#1 ROTPLEISKOPF 2,936M ——— Take the ridge path from the Fisser Joch via Sattelköpfe challenging and Brunnköpfe to Planskopf at 2,804m above sea level. Continue to Urgjoch, then over the ridge and snowfields to Kübelgrubenscharte, over the Blauen Kopf to the finish at Rotpleiskopf. Back over the Ascher Hütte or the Spinnsee CHRISTIAN RIETZLER lakes into the Urgtal Valley. HIKING GUIDE AND MOUNTAIN PRO ——— #1 ‘Our mountains are accessible to all. They can be challenging if that’s what you want, but they also offer many leisurely routes for walkers seeking relaxation and an immersive experience of nature.’ #2 family-friendly

# 3 FISSER HÖHENWEG MOUNTAIN TRAIL – STEINEGG – FROMMESHÜTTE ——— From the Möseralm cable car’s upper terminus to Steinegg via Alpine #2 WODETURM TOWER AND RABUSCHEL meadows. Follow the road downhill, ——— turn right at the second hairpin bend, From the hotel to Latschtayaweg and along Weg Nr. 3 to the Wodeturm lookout point via the Rotschrofen to the junction above Neuegg. Continue along Kitzschrofenweg until the sharp left turn onto Fisser with Weg Nr. 7 above the Gample. Almweg Nr. 4. Continue to Rabuschl, a beautiful forest playground – and back to the Either walk down to the Kuhalm and Schlosshotel. into the village or keep going to the Frommeshütte and then the Frommes Cross or back via the Frommes Alp. #3 delightful

– 14 – WANDER- & BIKE TIPPS

WHERE ARE WE? ——— The luxury of satnav can TOP-POSITIONmean we never quite find ——— our bearings and few Nicht nurtherefore im Winter properly ist unsere explore Ski-in & Ski-out-Lage ein- zigartig.this Auch little im slice Sommer of heaven führen in nur wenige Schritte zu den Bergbahnenthe Samnaun und Alps. damit mitten hinein ins Bergerleben. ChristianOpposite wartet nochthe valley näher lies auf the Sie: Direkt an der Rezeption startet lowerer mit Glockturm Ihnen zu den ridge gemeinsamen and Touren. further out of the valley there is the Kaunergrat mountain range with the Aifnerspitze, part of the Ötztal Alps.

TOP POSITION ——— Our ski-in & ski-out location is simply extraordinary. And not just in winter – in summer too! It’s only a few steps to the mountain lifts and the heart of myriad mountain experiences. Christian is even closer: his hikes start at reception where he’ll be waiting to be your guide.

– 15 – SUMMER CORE WORKOUT Strong middle

Solid as a rock. Securely grounded. Full of energy. The foundation of our strength is within. The SHF’s fitness instructor Anna has put together a core workout to get you ready for summer’s mountain adventures and next winter’s skiing exploits.

STRENGTHENING ——— Summer core workout by Anna – #1 the SHF’s fitness instructor ACTIVE ——— Spinning, strengthening, #1 LUNGES relaxation. Stretching, Yoga – with ——— the SHF weekly programme Great for both back and front of thighs. Take a big step RELAXING forward, knees above the ankle, ——— thighs parallel to the floor, Pharmos Natur beauty back knee lowered to just above treatments the floor. Hold then return to starting position. Repeat 15 times ENERGISING on each side. ——— The SHF Spa menu’s reflexology, leg and foot massages

THERAPEUTIC ——— The SHF Spa menu’s medical massages, fascia techniques and trigger point massages Menu:

For additional information, please contact the SHF Spa reception team: +43 5476 6397 180

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#2 CLASSIC SQUATS ——— Stand, legs hip-width apart and toes facing forward. Extend your arms parallel to the floor, push your buttocks back as if you were going to sit on a chair – and lower your body. Knees should

ANNA – SHF FITNESS not project beyond toes. Keep INSTRUCTOR the upper body still and steady. #2 Make sure your back is straight. ——— ‘Our summer programme is Repeat 15 times. especially varied. Full of outdoor experiences as well #3 THIGH LIFTS as brilliant indoor activities. ——— See our spa menu!’ Start on all fours. Hips above C knees. Shoulders above wrists. Angle one of your legs and lift O to the ceiling until your thigh is parallel to the floor, knee angled R #4 PLANK at 90 degrees. Make sure your E ——— back is straight throughout this #3 Lie on your front with fists exercise. Repeat 15 times on clasped, elbows pushed into your each side. sides by your ribs, forearms on the floor. Tuck toes under and W push your bodyweight up, resting on your forearms and feet. Keep O your eyes looking straight down, with heels, buttocks, back and R head in a straight line. Squeeze the muscles in your abdomen, K buttocks and thighs and hold for 10 to 20 seconds. Repeat this O exercise three times. Build up the U time you hold the position. #4 T

#5 CRUNCHES ——— Lie on your back and bend your legs so your feet are flat on the floor. Fold #5 your hands behind your head or on your chest. Squeeze your abdominal muscles and lift shoulders and upper body. Lift just enough to raise your shoulder blades off the floor. Lower yourself back down with a slow, steady motion. Repeat 15 times.

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SHF fitness instructor Anna shares her top 5 tips for mountain fitness: ——— #3 AC TIVATE OPPOSITES ——— Use the power of both heat and cold with contrast showers #2 and saunas followed by a cold shower or dip in cold water. SUPPORT THE If you have a cold, IMMUNE SYSTEM avoid big changes in ——— temperature. Kiwis, citrus fruits, peppers, broccoli, kale, acerola berries, rosehips, sea buckthorn berries, and horseradish are great sources of immune-boosting vitamin C. And after a meal? Go outside for sunshine and a dose of vitamin D!

#5 DRINK PLENTY OF WATER ——— The result of drinking insufficient fluids DE-STRESS is weariness. We also ——— become more Balance brings stability. We seek health in both body and susceptible to diseases mind. By pausing. Enjoying a soothing bath. And with and infections, partly Yoga, stretching and relaxation exercises as well as easy because our mucous meditation techniques. membranes lack #4 hydration. Ideally, we should drink 2 litres of water or unsweetened tea daily. Add another Have fun! half a litre of water for every half hour of Anna exercise. ———

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Mountain fit

Get fit for summer adventures in the mountains and use summer to prepare for perfect ski pleasure in winter!

#1 MAKE IT A HABIT ——— Exercise regularly – hiking, walking, cycling or swimming, they’re all great for the cardiovascular system.

In summer and winter

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Trust is such a good feeling.

SIMONE DOMENIG ——— on Valentina & Philippa Kaufmann products

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Clean Beauty products. Day in. Day out.

AN EXCERPT FROM OUR PRODUCT LINE ——— S ‘Opting for Valentina & Philippa Kaufmann’s skin and haircare amenities was an easy decision to make once we saw the quality of their small manufacturing facility in H Vorarlberg where the products are made,’ says Simone Domenig. ‘Unpretentious and effective, the concept is able to embody the Schlosshotel’s “elegance with sublime F restraint” philosophy.’

And that’s exactly what it does. Day in. Day out. Nature, expertise and the finest preparations in a bottle. A little Alpine experience for guests of the Schlosshotel Fiss: C

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ORGANIC SHOWER ——— P Designed for ORGANIC ORGANIC daily use, this gel R CONDITIONER BATH cleans and ——— ——— nourishes O ORGANIC Nourishing Natural active sensitive and LOTION ORGANIC and balancing ingredients tired skin. The D ——— SOAP ingredients derived from uplifting aroma Blended with high- ——— moisturise and the region’s of Litsea cubeba U quality active A natural restore natural linden blossoms, invigorates ingredients derived ingredient complex shine. Smooth a calendula and and refreshes. C from calendula nourishes and nut-sized amount camomile blended and camomile, protects sensitive through freshly with special herbs. T therapeutic oils skin, leaving it washed hair, leave Litsea cubeba soothe, moisturise silky and smooth. for a few moments oil lends our S and nourish the and rinse out. products their skin. Vitamin E exclusive, fresh leaves the skin fragrance. smooth and silky- soft. The light texture ensures quick absorption.

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——— In October 2017, you joined the Domenig family as the Schlosshotel Fiss’s General Manager.

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES? ——— I share responsibility with the Domenig family for strategic and operational management. Thanks to many years of experience in the hotel industry, I am WHAT MAKES THE WHERE ARE YOUR ROOTS? able to optimise work processes and get SCHLOSSHOTEL FISS ——— to grips with challenges. DIFFERENT FROM OTHER My village is not far from the HOTELS? Schlosshotel Fiss: tranquil in the WHY DID YOU CHOOSE A ——— Oberinntal region. CAREER IN GASTRONOMY? Being run by a family, and a family ——— that is constantly striving to improve HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR My mother worked in the industry, and develop. FREE TIME? so I grew up with it. The variety always ——— appealed to me. WHO WOULD BE I make use of all the amazing facilities PARTICULARLY AT HOME AT in the -Fiss- region – in WHAT OTHER JOBS MIGHT THE SCHLOSSHOTEL FISS? winter I ski, while in the summer I love YOU HAVE CONSIDERED? ——— a good hike in the mountains. I’m also ——— The Schlosshotel is a family hotel that an avid motorcyclist and adore all of To be honest, thinking about doing places great value on quality and on ’s fantastic cuisine. something else only made my wish to providing each family member and every find a professional home in hospitality age group with appropriate services and YOUR PERSONAL CREDO? stronger! facilities. Children can have fun in the ——— Kids’ Club while their parents relax in Every guest is a miracle and that’s how WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT our huge Spa area, although the whole we should treat them. THE HOTEL INDUSTRY? family can also get together go for a ——— day’s quality time in the Family Spa. No two days are alike. You are We meet a very wide range of holiday constantly faced with new tasks and requirements for young and old. challenges. The most exciting aspect of being a hotel manager is identifying WHAT ARE YOUR and meeting these challenges. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANYONE THINKING OF GOING INTO THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS? ——— It’s very difficult to explain the industry’s special appeal. I would advise any young person who is interested in this profession to consider starting with an internship. It’s a huge challenge, but it’s great fun too!

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Steak. It’s fine dining.

A special evening. A special restaurant: The Beef Club at the Schlosshotel Fiss. Informal. In the spirit of the age. With a fine-dining ambience. Enjoy an extraordinary Schlosshotel experience. A highlight high above Fiss.

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STEAK, MEAT AND FISH – BARBECUED IN THE BIG GREEN EGG

OPENED IN THE SUMMER OF 2018, IT’S THE HOTEL’S GOURMET HIGHLIGHT

THE NEW BEEF CLUB

À LA CARTE ATMOSPHERE WITH ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED ONLY 50 COVERS T +43 5476 6397 551 [email protected]

EXCELLENT WINES

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E indirect grilling ——— F Knowing the difference between direct grilling – where the food is cooked directly over the heat source – and grilling with indirect heat makes all the difference. To master the art of A both types of barbecuing you need to set up different zones in your grill: D

D 50/50 CHARCOAL OVER ——— ELECTRIC OR GAS Lay the glowing charcoal from the ——— I chimney starter on one side of the Charcoal is better for controlling grill leaving the other side clear. heat, which increases the barbecue’s C Depending on space requirements, versatility. For the best, typical the arrangement of hot coal can vary BBQ taste, we recommend using from 50/50% to 75/25%. top-quality charcoal. T

COAL BASKETS LID ——— ——— Distribute the coal on the left and Closing the lid holds in the heat and right sides of the baskets for direct allows it to circulate, evenly cooking grilling and leave the centre free for the food from all sides. Chef’s tip cooking.

MINION RING ——— Perfect for pulled pork, ribs or other dishes that need to be cooked very slowly.

CHEF’S CHOICE THE SHF BEEF CLUB CREW RECOMMENDS ——— • Scampi with garlic dip • Pulled salmon burger • Pulled pork • Kobe beef

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THE BIG GREEN EGG ——— Peak barbecuing. Maximum flavour. The tastes of nature up front. For unmistakable aroma and unsurpassed taste. The high-end ceramic used in the Green Egg was developed with NASA and is manufactured in Mexico. It provides excellent insulation and reflects the heat in the EGG, thereby creating ideal air circulation. Everything is cooked at the same temperature and the charcoal stays hot for much longer, saving resources. The temperature ranges from 70° to 350°C and can be regulated with precision – creating a perfect foundation for creative cooking at the Schlosshotel Fiss’s new Beef Club.

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HONEY ——— HONEY MADE BY BRAUNELLE Naturally BEES IN THE K AU NERG R AT NATURE PARK

regional Around a third of HONEY the Braunelle black ——— bee population in BIENENHOF Austria is found in ZILLERTAL the Kaunergrat conservation area. Bienenhof Zillertal Over 30 beekeepers extract gold from are hard at work, their hives in Strass preserving the in the Tyrolean Braunelle and Unterland. Their encouraging its products range from population to grow, aromatic forest making the honey honey to mild from these black blossom honey and bees even more rare comb honey. precious to us.

Slow food that’s at home in the mountains. People that vouch for the quality with their name. Sustainability that builds on relationship, respect and joy. The foundations of our cuisine are well grounded, providing the basis for the SHF’s signature dishes.

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VEGETABLES ——— KOFLER GMBH IN

When it comes to vegetables, we trust in the Kofler greengrocer in Landeck. They choose their suppliers and fruit growers with great care and are among the region’s best.

CHEESE

EGGS ——— ——— GSTREINS KÄSE. HOF M AIR FEINKOST IN ROPPEN IN These ambitious cheese

The Mair family give their sommeliers stock over 350 cheeses, animals lots of space and focusing on regional products so it’s always a pleasure to made with natural raw ingredients, visit their farm. The Mairs specialities from North and South expanded their flock to cover Tyrolean Alpine farming regions the needs of the Schlosshotel as well as selected Austrian and Fiss, so during our closed international artisanal cheeses. season, their eggs go to The Gstreins are members of a slow food pasta producer. the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers Confrérie de Saint-Uguzon.

BREAD ——— BÄCKEREI ALTHALER IN FISS

Delicious fresh bread from our village. The Althaler bakery has been crafting the finest products since 1958. The best ingredients guarantee superb quality – and we love the variety.

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C Sam Lutz O SHF Bar Manager ——— C Meeting people. Listening. Laughing. Connecting. K And keeping the odd secret. All part of bartender Sam Lutz’s job description. Sam Lutz was made for T the job – he loves it. We chat with the consummate bartender and find out more: A

I WHAT MAKES YOU WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST STAND OUT? ABOUT THE SCHLOSSHOTEL L ——— FISS? I love people, teamwork, ——— inventiveness and a great atmosphere. The whole project is amazing. On the other hand, duplicity, I am given the freedom to work hostility and disrespect are total independently and without L turn-offs. restrictions. The SHF crew is a great team and we can offer our guests DO YOU HAVE ANY QUIRKS? high standards across the whole O ——— hotel. I can be overzealous when it comes V to setting standards for myself and WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE? too lenient with others. But I guess ——— my golden mean lies somewhere in A personal recommendation lead to E Cheers between. management asking me to come for a chat. I was looking for a new project HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR at the time, so it was a perfect match. FREE TIME? ——— With my family and my son. I read, play computer games and continue to develop professionally.

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SHF GIN ——— The SHF’s own composition made in cooperation with the Turabauer Maass distillery.

Cheers!

R A SPB ERRY TWIST ——— A G&T with fruity bitter aromas and a wild raspberry finish.

S TR AWB ERRY Perfect with Thomas & BASIL DAIQUIRI Henry tonic water. ——— Havana 3y Lemon Strawberry Home-made strawberry pulp Home-made Thai basil & rosemary syrup

PINE TWIST I heard ——— SHF Gin with Tyrolean stone pine. The result is a woody, Gin! highly refreshing gin experience. Best served with Fever Tree tonic water.

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CORN & OIL ——— Home-made Falernum Havana 3y Lime Angostura Bitters

B L ACK WIDOW SOUR ——— Jose Cuervo Silver Blueberries Basil Lime Agave

– 35 – BEHIND THE SCENES

FROM 6 TO 10 A DAY WITH THE SHF HOUSEKEEPING CREW ——— * 6AM The early shift starts. The washing machines are loaded, and public areas cleaned before the first guests wake up. * 7AM Time to iron the table napkins before the crew goes for breakfast. * 8AM Morning meeting with the Head of Housekeeping for team planning before the crew heads to the floors to clean and * 1.30PM prepare for arrivals and Circuit of general areas and departures. In the laundry, the sanitary facilities. Afterwards, table and bed linens are ironed, the basement is vacuumed and and the towels are folded. dusted, and the lifts are cleaned. * 9A M * 2.30PM The laundry collected from the Spa towel collection. When the floors is now sorted and washed. SHF housekeeping crew return * 11.30AM from their floors, they prepare Break time – two team members for the next day and take the take it in turns to be on duty. clean laundry back to their floor. * UNTIL 10PM The late shift is in charge of loading washing machines, cleaning the kitchen and is on hand to deal with minor issues.

– 36 – BEHIND THE SCENES Behind the scenes

GREEN ——— The SHF housekeeping crew uses green Hollu Eco cleaning products and only resorts to HOLLU ECO bleach or brass cleaner ——— if absolutely necessary. Hollu Eco products are characterised by sustainability from initial development to recycling and offer tested and certified quality. These green cleaning agents are biodegradable and avoid substances that adversely affect health and nature.

They are the fairies who make the Schlosshotel sparkle: The SHF housekeeping crew keep everything spic and span. As they look after the Schlosshotel Fiss they also keep a keen eye on protecting the environment.

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INDIVIDUAL SWITCH OFF – YOUR WAY L ——— A Digital Detox holiday at the Schlosshotel Fiss is no boot O camp. It’s a gentle invitation to CENTRING take a break from digital’s GUIDED MEDITATION constant presence. You decide: W ——— do I hand in my mobile or Social media is turning us into keep it in my room’s smartphone outward-directed individuals. All box? Or do I simply opt for the better then to make use of inspiration from the workshops your holiday at the Schlosshotel and lectures? Fiss to focus all your attention onto yourself. Every week, SUSTAINABLE Monika Schmiderer offers WORKSHOPS, LECTURES guided meditations as part of AND TRAINING the SHF weekly programme. SESSIONS WITH THE AUTHOR A WORLD OF ADVENTURES ——— ANALOGUE MOUNTAIN Exciting facts, amusing moments, ADVENTURES effective tips. The author and ——— digital detox expert Monika Enjoy nature without Schmiderer shows interesting constant interruptions by the perspectives beyond the edge latest newsflash. Experience of the screen in workshops and something special – and don’t lectures – and changes your post it! Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis’s perception of digital and mountain world is perfect for analogue reality. analogue adventures. Whether on your own or with hiking PERSONAL guide Christian. YOUR QUESTIONS. D YOUR ANSWERS. RELAXING ——— I SPA MOMENTS TO Workshops and training sessions RECHARGE INTERIOR give you the opportunity to BATTERIES identify your digital stress traps G ——— and to get input and practical Detox treatments help you tips for dealing with everyday let go. Treatments to restore situations. I vitality. Strength training. The SHF Spa menu has everything T you need to help your Digital Detox… and get you back online with fresh energy. A

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Digital Detox Less screen time. More experiences. ——— We’re always online. Always available. Always connected – but our internal batteries often run on empty. Life in our digitised world places huge demands on us and requires a new kind of wellness and spa. So come to the Schlosshotel Fiss and do the almost impossible: switch off. Digital Detox with Monika Schmiderer

MONIKA SCHMIDERER ——— She is the author, public speaker and creator BOOK TIP of the first Digital Detox programme designed ——— to enhance creativity and joy. Her work has You will find ‘SWITCH OFF been featured in many Austrian television und hol Dir Dein Leben programmes. zurück. Wie wir der digitalen Stressfalle entkommen’ Her Digital Detox holidays at the Schlosshotel (SWITCH OFF and get Fiss are accompanied by lectures, workshops your life back. How to and meditation. She helps us switch off and escape the digital stress recharge our interior batteries as well as trap, Knaur publishing) by providing tips for staying relaxed in our digital Monika Schmiderer in your everyday life. room and in book shops. It contains a 14-day programme for digital purification and many tips for living a low digital life.

– 39 – BOOKING IS EASY Booking is easy

Because we want your Schlosshotel experience to be just so, we would be delighted to put together your perfect holiday. We’ll make sure you get the right room, best spa appointments and all the little extras that make your time with us so unique.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING THERE FOR YOU! ———

0043 5476 6397

ON THE GO ——— Get information and impressions quickly and easily. We are mobile – and accompany you along CALL US! the way. ——— We look forward to speaking with you DESKTOP as we can best advise you on the phone. ——— We are also happy to call you back if Take time for research. you prefer. Find out more. Revel in the anticipation.

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A COVETED EXPERIENCE

THE SCHLOSSHOTEL WINTER EXPERIENCE. ——— Secure yourself a spot in prime ski-in & ski-out location even before the first snows arrive. TEL. 0043 6397 / [email protected] 5476 FACTS AND FIGURES

1,436 ——— 1991 meter above sea level ——— acquired by 1940 the Domenig family ——— built as a hunting lodge 135 ——— 5,000 individually styled ——— rooms and suites square meter wellness 140 and Spa ——— SHF crew 250 members ——— square-metre, 37-metre long indoor-outdoor pool 100 ——— square-metre children and teenagers’ pool 48 ——— metre 14 tube slide ——— beauty and 800 Spa treatment rooms ——— -bin wine cellar 300 ——— square-metre Schloss Gym

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2,000 ——— S-F-L hours of sunshine ——— a year Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis: Most family-friendly region in the Alps 200 ——— kilometres of mountain bike, 154 e-bike and cycling paths ——— kilometres of 500 Nordic walking trails ——— kilometres of hiking, walking and adventure trails 10 ——— 4 summer mountain lifts ——— 19 viewing platforms ——— 3 mountain ——— restaurants and huts model airplane 1 flying fields ——— SUPER. SUMMER. CARD – opens the doors 3 to endless posibilities ——— 1 Adventure Mountain ——— experiences ∞ legendary ——— bike park countless themed trails and parks

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FEEL THE SUMMER. SAVOUR THE AUTUMN. ———