FerienNewspaper for Regular Guests to the Tux-Finkenberg Region Aprilblick 2020 | Nr. 27 Summer Edition

Tourist Board The power of the mountains Information Tux-Finkenberg holiday domicile is the source of fresh new energy

he contrast between the stures and turquoise mountain sunny village of Finken- lakes complete the wide range T berg at the gateway to of activities on offer. Our three the Tux Valley and the Hintertux summer cable car systems, the Glacier, with its turquoise-blue hiking taxi and free hiking bus The entire Tux-Finkenberg Tou- eternal ice at the end of the val- make it easy for recreation see- rist Board team are always on ley, is unmistakable. The small kers to reach these summits. hand to provide helpful advice villages of Tux-Vorderlanersbach, Those wanting a little more and assistance to valley visitors. Tux-Lanersbach, Juns, Madseit action are also well catered From looking for accommoda- and Hintertux are dotted along for: paragliding, climbing or tion to holiday planning or lei- this winding valley, all steeped e-mountain biking promise un- sure activities, the whole team in characteristic Tyrolean flair. paralleled and adventure-filled at the Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Gather renewed vitality in the days. Board Information Offices are magnificent mountain world of more than happy to help. the Tux Valley and savour the FAMILY FUN. Visitors of all diversity of the Tux-Finkenberg A mountain summer in Tux-Finkenberg with unforgettable views of the ages will find fun and adven- Tux Information Offices holiday domicile. breathtaking mountain scenery gives you strength and energy again. tures on a journey of discovery Lanersbach 401, 6293 Tux through TUX Worlds. Thrilling SEA OF MOUNTAINS. Holi- tude makes it easy to access the tour or Bike & Hike, everything excitement is guaranteed at Finkenberg days are all about re-energising, 350 km of marked hiking trails can be arranged to suit individu- Gletscherfloh Kid’s Park, arguab- Information Offices finding the right balance and and 120 km of mountain bike al tastes. The impressive, alpine ly Europe’s highest playground, Dorf 140, 6292 Finkenberg taking time out from everyday routes. Whether a leisurely hi- landscape with thunderous wa- at “Almspielerei” Alpine Games life. A simple undertaking in king tour to one of the serviced terfalls, distinctive mountain at Eggalm and at Pepis Kinder- Tel.: +43 (0)5287/8506 Tux-Finkenberg: the ideal alti- huts, a challenging mountain peaks, idyllic mountain pa- land at Penkenjoch. ❚ [email protected] | www.tux.at

Lively village life Welcome to Tux-Finkenberg Contents The joy and zest for life the We’ll get through this with the power of the mountains! News from Luis folk so obviously en- 2 and Pepi joy has always been characte- rised by tradition and custom. Dear Visitors mutual bond shared by our en- The Regular Guest Week With the summer solstice the to the Tux Valley, tire holiday family. And for this, 3 will now be held in 2021 alpine summer begins. Spring has well and truly ar- dear Regular Guests, we would rived in the Tux Mountains like to thank you from the bot- Experience Science at The summer programme is and heralds the beginning of tom of our hearts. We all draw 4 Nature Park superbly rounded off by the an extraordinary summer. The much strength from the moun- “Almabtrieb” (cattle drive) current situation came as a tains and would like to share Sagenhaft and Festival in Finkenberg with surprise to us all. Good health this energy with you, dear Regu- 5 Schwindelfrei sheep (12.09.) and the tradi- is our greatest asset and poli- lar Guests. Conditions allowing, tional Hintertux Oktober- tical measures put in place to we look forward to offering you Hiking and Biking fest with cattle drive from protect us all are absolutely ju- an extraordinary, relaxing and 6 in the Tux Valley the Bichlalm in Hintertux stified. With this in mind, we eventful holiday all over again Chairman Markus Tipotsch, Msc, (25.09.-26.09.). had no choice but to postpo- in Tux-Finkenberg. Tux-Finkenberg Tourist Board The busy bees of Tux ne the Regular Guest Week to I sincerely wish you all the very 7 Hardly a summer week goes the summer of 2021. Much has best and look forward to seeing Yours sincerely by without a traditional or changed over the last few weeks you again soon in your sum- Guest Tributes folk music festival. and yet, one essential thing has mery Tux-Finkenberg holiday 8 remained the same – the deep domicile. ❚ 2 Ferien blick April 2020 | Nr. 27

From the editorial office

Dear Regular Guests, Dear Readers! News from Luis and Pepi We are delighted that you are holding the current issue The “Kugelsafari” (Ball Safari) at Sommerbergalm, Swing Paradise at Penkenjoch of Ferienblick in your hands right now and thus able to keep informed on the latest here is much planned this spiel” or through the narrow Wand lift is transformed into a with the unique glacier pano- happenings in Tux-Finken- summer for Luis the gla- crevasse on the glacier - with breakfast gondola that can be rama. You can even stay on the berg. T cier bug and Penken Pepi. so many different possibilities, rented exclusively. Whether clas- gondola for as long as you like. We have again made every ef- there is no chance of getting sic or traditional Bavarian - both Reservations and voucher order: fort to keep the editorial con- SWING PARADISE. There’s bored here! You can even arran- breakfasts have one thing in www.hintertuxergletscher.at/de/ tent as up-to-date as possible, lots going on this summer again ge a little competition against common: they are always served shop ❚ in order to provide you with at Pepi’s Kinderland at Penken- friends, siblings or parents and comprehensive information joch, high above Finkenberg. see who can throw their ball about your holiday domicile. Pepi‘s new Swing Paradise, next the furthest. The ball track to- The enclosed details, espe- to the eight-meter-high wooden wer surprises young discoverers A smaller start of big investments cially those regarding dates play bear, will be a hit for every- with loops, a ball crane, clim- at the Hintertux Glacier and events, are provisional one who wants to fly high. Vi- bing wall and much more. The and based on the information sitors have no less than six dif- funny wooden balls, on which „Despite the shutdown of operations says Matthias Dengg, summarising the available from the authorities ferent swings to choose from, Luis the glacier bug is immorta- since 15.03.2020, we decided to start improvement in comfort for guests. and/or current state of know- with each one taking you up, up lized, are available for two euros with the planned investments for the The second construction phase is ex- ledge when going to press in and away! in the ball dispenser and can of next three years, albeit on a smaller pected to be completed in summer April 2020. However, due to course be taken home as souve- scale“, reports Matthias Dengg from 2021. „After completion, everything the changing situation and/ LUIS’ KUGELSAFARI. Novel nirs. the Hintertux Glacier about the next big will be re-landscaped and, apart from or official requirements, con- fun for the whole family can be projects. the entrance and exit, there will be tent and schedule changes found at Luis‘ Kugelsafari at the CUISINE. The gondola break- nothing to see of the underground car may occur over the course of Glacier Safari, in the Sommer- fast and fondue in the historic New underground car park. Work on park“, says Matthias Dengg. the summer. bergalm hiking area at Hinter- Spannnagelhaus at 2,530 me- the first section of the new “Gletscher- For up-to-date information, es- tux Glacier Three exciting ball tres above sea level invite you to bahn Underground Carpark“ beneath Lärmstange 1. Construction of the „ pecially regarding event dates tracks and a giant ball tower are culinary flights of fancy on the „Flohpark Hintertux“ will begin at the Lärmstange 1” 6-seater chairlift, which and locations, please contact waiting to be discovered. Hintertux Glacier. beginning of May 2020. Section 1 of will replace the old 2-seater chairlift our staff at Tux-Finkenberg in- Young visitors are fascinated to The gondola ride up to the Hin- the underground carpark will open in built in 1978, is also planned. The new formation offices, or your ac- watch and follow their wooden tertux Glacier is a great expe- November 2021. “Glacier visitors can 6-seater chairlift with weather protec- commodation provider direct. balls, which must negotiate se- rience in itself - but a gondola park their vehicles protected from the tion hoods and seat heating is sche- You can also find the latest in- veral obstacles on their way to breakfast makes it even more weather and reach the exit comfortably duled to go into operation in autumn formation at www.tux.at. the finish line. Be it on the wave memorable. Every day, a gondo- using conveyor belts and escalators.” 2022. ride, the chiming “Glocken- la from the 10-person Gefrorene

Spannagelhöhle Everyone can experience the glacier ice Hintertux Glacier offers breathtaking insights and fabulous views

kiers and snowboar- ice stalactites, a glittering gla- ders can also enjoy the cial lake and the glacier cathe- S thrill of skiing on up dral. Breathtaking views of the to 20 km of groomed ski slopes surrounding mountain peaks during the summer months at of the and the eternal the Hintertux Glacier, ’s ice on the panoramic terrace at Spannagel Cave, the largest rock only all-year-round ski resort. 3,250 m can even be enjoyed by cave in the Central Alps, is located Nature’s Ice Palace, an extra- families with pushchairs and at the foot of the Hintertux Glacier ordinary natural gem at the wheelchair users, as barrier- and offers a fascinating under- Hintertux Glacier, never fails free access is provided from the ground natural experience. to impress. Highlights include underground car park of the frozen waterfalls and glittering valley cable car terminal. ❚ April 2020 | Nr. 27 Ferien blick 3

Concerts The Regular Guest Week Summer 2020 will now be held in 2021 The ninth Tux-Finkenberg Regular Guest Week had to be postponed and will now take place from 26th June to 4th July 2021 with an extensive programme. Summer Concerts by Tux Town Band 07.07., 28.07., 04.08., 11.08., ager anticipation for Hermann Erler, in appreciation 18.08., 25.08., 01.09, 11.09. the Regular Guest Week of the reactions received. Post- (at the Music Pavilion in Tux- E 2020 was already tangi- poned does not mean cancelled Lanersbach) ble throughout Tux-Finkenberg. and preparations for the ninth Planning and preparations had Regular Guest Week from 26th Summer Concerts by been going on for months, but June to 4th July 2021 are alrea- Finkenberg Town Band ultimately the ninth edition dy underway. 09.07., 16.07., 23.07., 30.07., of this very special week had 06.08., 13.08., 20.08., 27.08., to be postponed until summer ONLY POSTPONED. The tra- 03.09., 10.09., 18.09. 2021. “We went through all the dition of the Tux-Finkenberg (at the Music Pavilion in available options. The health of Regular Guest Week continues. Finkenberg) our guests and the people in the It has been a firm fixture in the valley, however, is paramount. valley for over three decades So, the decision to postpone the since 1988. “It is a shame that “Schmankerl” Regular Guest Week to summer we have to wait an extra year (Food) Festival 2021 was unequivocal,“ reports this time. But we will all pull Hermann Erler, Managing Di- together and create a very spe- in Finkenberg rector of Tux-Finkenberg Tou- For years, the Star Hike to Penkenjoch followed by Mountain Mass has cial programme for the ninth rist Board, describing the many been one of the most popular highlights of the Tux-Finkenberg Regu- edition in summer 2021. „Our consultations and discussions lar Guest Week. This will undoubtedly be the case again next summer loyal guests can look forward that preceded this difficult de- during the ninth Tux-Finkenberg Regular Guest Week from 26th June to to a colourful mixture of festive 4th July 2021. cision. activities, varied entertainment and a friendly holiday atmos- MUCH UNDERSTANDING. special atmosphere of this gular Guests. Many have alrea- phere, set in the stunning na- Extensive measures would have unique week, which our Regu- dy confirmed their attendance tural scenery of the Tux Alps“, been necessary in order to hold lar Guests know and appreciate at the Regular Guest Week says Markus Tipotsch, chair- the Regular Guest Week this from the past. „We have recei- 2021 and are already looking man of Tux-Finkenberg Tourist A multitude of traditional - year. It would have been nigh- ved much understanding and forward to seeing friends again Board, giving a brief preview of tal delicacies including „Krap- on impossible to maintain the positive feedback from our Re- in the Tux Mountains,“ says Regular Guest Week 2021. ❚ fen“ (sweet or savoury crepes), „Kiachl“ (hot doughnuts filled with cranberries or sauerkraut) are served at the Schmankerl- fest Food Festival on 29.07.20 at Restoration of the summit cross Finkenberg’s romantic village square. A wonderful festival gar- nished with genuine, traditio- at Grüblspitze Peak nal folk music. The popular photo motif was built in 1994 by Tux Young Farmer’s Association Lumberjack Championships

rüblspitze Peak with its impressive panora- Tip: Grüblspitze - G ma is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Torseen Lakes the Tux Valley. Since 1994, the 2,395-metre-high summit has A hike to the Grüblspitze (2,395 m) been adorned by a cross erected can be combined wonderfully with a by the Tux Young Farmer’s As- tour over Ramsjoch (2,508 m) to the sociation. Wind, weather and Torseen Lakes. The summit is known a lightning strike had severely for its breathtaking panorama of the damaged the summit cross in Tux Mountains. The trail then con- recent years, and it was a matter tinues over the Nasse Tuxalm and of great concern for Tux Young past the listed farmsteads of Gemais The best lumberjacks from Zil- Farmer’s Association to renew back to Tux-Lanersbach. lertal and the surrounding area the cross. So, they set to work show just what they are made in the summer of 2019, pooling The new summit cross on Grüblspitze Peak at 2,395 metres above sea Tour facts: of at the Lumberjack Champi- their skills and commitment to level was erected by Tux Young Farmer’s Association. Difficulty rating: moderate onships on 05.07.2020, demons- create a new cross from larch Duration: 05:00 hrs trating how they use strength, wood. The metal edelweiss, Members of Tux Young Farmer’s ly November 2019. The summit Route length: 13 km the right technique and speed which was so characteristic of Association team re-erected the cross at Grüblspitze Peak is yet Metres in altitude uphill: 610 m to whittle timber from the Tux the old cross, now adorns the new cross on Grüblspitze Peak another striking landmark in Highest point: 2,510 m forests into kindling. new summit cross at Grüblspitz. under wintry conditions in ear- the Tux Mountains. ❚ 4 Ferien blick April 2020 | Nr. 27

Finkenberg: Fire Brigade Festival

Finkenberg Voluntary Fire Brigade invites you to its Fire Brigade Festival on 18th July 2020, where „Die Gfirmt‘n“ promise fabulous music entertainment from 15.00 onwards, followed by „Die Finkenberger” at 18.00 hrs. Featuring the “Blue Light Bar” again this year!

Tux Marksmen Stauden Festival Left: View from Tettensjoch towards the Tux Mountains; Right: The “Glocke” with the Tuxbach Gorge - natural gem at the gateway to Finkenberg Fotos: Thomas Pfister, Hermann Muigg Experience Science Nature lovers can experience the latest scientific and research findings during guided hikes in the Zillertal Alps Nature Park. A great atmosphere, ebulli- ent moods and heaps of en- tertainment is promised at illertal Alps Nature Park tope will be created at the Berlin the Nature Park management. ly interesting for geologists. It the Traditional Tux Marks- attracts a great deal of Hut by autumn 2021 to illustrate Hikes. The tour to Tettensjoch is is located in the midst of one of men “Stauden” Festival on Z interest from nature lo- climate change in the Alps. certainly one of the highlights the most exciting geological re- 18th July 2020 at the village vers and scientists alike. of the Nature Park‘s summer gions of the Alps, the „Western square in Tux-Vorderlaners- THE “GLOCKE” NATURAL programme this year. Besides Tauern Window“. Deep tectonic bach. Tux Town Band will be NEW PROJECTS. A large-scale GEM. The heart of the “Glocke” the impressive rock glaciers, mo- layers come to the surface here, performing at 19.00 hrs, fol- project to study the rock ptarmi- natural gem in Finkenberg is raines and the double ridge, the providing geologists with revea- lowed by entertainment by gan (snow grouse) will be laun- the unique beech forest. During dry-stone wall at Elsalm, which ling insights into the history „Manfred & Roman”. ched in the Zillertal Alps Nature a guided tour, participants are is around one kilometre long, is of the origin of the Alps. For Park this year. „A very exciting to- introduced to this special place, well worth seeing. It was reno- this reason, a geological map pic. Research in the Swiss Aletsch its historical use and the botani- vated by volunteers over the last of the Nature Park will be deve- 5th Hintertux region has shown that the tree cal and geological rarities from two summers. loped over the next three years Glacier King line has risen by 150 metres in re- the post-glacial period. Spruce The hike to the former Tux ma- with scientists, who are wor- cent decades. This means that the trees will be harvested from this gnesite mine is also recommen- king on the various aspects of habitat for the rock ptarmigan beautiful beech forest this sum- ded, where participants will the earth‘s crust. „We will also is becoming scarcer, yet larger at mer, whereby a logging horse discover interesting information produce a ‚Geological Hiking the same time for the other three will carefully transport the tree and stories about what was once Map‘, which, with various tour grouse species“, says Willi Seifert, trunks out of the forest. Visitors the highest mining and smelting suggestions, will make the sci- Managing Director of the Zillertal will have the rare opportunity to operation in Europe. entific results comprehensible Alps Nature Park. become acquainted with these and tangible“, explains Willi Moreover, as part of the „Kli- traditional working methods“, GEOLOGICAL MAP. The Zil- Seifert, from the Zillertal Alps- maAlps” Interreg project, a clima- says Katharina Weiskopf from lertal Alps Nature Park is high- Nature Park. ❚

The Old-Timer Tractor Meet Zillertal Alps takes place in the midst of the Nature Park beautiful Hintertux moun- Ten years Tux-Center tain scenery from 29th Au- The impressive natural and cultural gust to 7th September 2020 The event centre in Tux Lanersbach celebrates its anniversary landscape of the 422m² Zillertal – an absolute must for colle- Alps Nature Park can be explored ctors and devotees of vintage daily on up to three different guided tractors. The highlight of the ince opening ten years ago, and themed hikes with Nature Park varied programme takes place S Tux-Center in Tux Laners- guides. Drink in the surroundings on Saturday, 5th Sept., when bach has developed into the Tux- of this protected area on a hike the vintage tractors are dri- Finkenberg holiday domicile’s and listen to the sounds of nature ven up to Tuxer Ferner House cultural hotspot. Countless en- such as a bubbling brook, rustling and issued with their Glacier tertaining, exciting, informative wind or whistling marmots. Let King plaques. All participants and sociable events take place in your gaze wander over the breatht- then drive in convoy through the disabled-friendly event cen- aking scenery of the Tux Valley and the Tux Valley, followed by a tre over an impressive area of indulge in moments of peace and great Tractor Festival in the 4,291 m2. You can find informa- tranquillity. Hohenhaus Tenne, featuring tion on the current programme the Zillertaler Mander Band. of events for Tux-Center at: www. Info: www.naturpark-zillertal.at tux-center.at ❚ April 2020 | Nr. 27 Ferien blick 5

Children’s Festival Sagenhaft & Schwindelfrei in Hintertux On Sunday 16th August, Penkenjoch will provide the stage for a unique festival with acrobatics, clownery and extraordinary music for the second time around.

he „Sagenhaft & Schwin- The Trick Brothers make fun of delfrei” (Legendary & everything that has anything to T Head for Heights) Festival do with cross-country skiing. As takes place at Penkenjoch on 16th competing athletes, they come A great Children’s Festival August 2020, for which the sur- up with all sorts of things that takes place every Sunday rounding peaks of the Tux Alps can be done with cross-country from July till September at Blechsalat provide a fantastic setting for the Living Flags skis, start numbers, ski suits, etc. the playground at Hotel Hin- performing artists, acrobats, mu- The festival on Mount Penken is tertuxerhof. It’s always lively sicians and clowns. With free ad- organised by the „SchwindelFREI fun at Hintertux Children’s mission to the festival grounds at – Kultur im Tal“ (VertigoFREE Festival, where the young 2,100 meters above sea level, visi- - Culture in the Valley” associ- ones can let off steam, make tors will enjoy incredible acroba- ation, which has enriched the new friends, try out fabulous tic performances, exuberant buf- cultural scene in Tux-Finkenberg toys such as a bouncy castle, foonery and extraordinary music. Stephworx with a colourful programme for roller skates or train set, or Die 3 Herren Young and old alike can relax as almost the last ten years. ❚ be transformed into a funny they make their way from one clown or purring cat at the attraction to the next and expe- make-up pavilion. rience a varied programme bet- wixt the reservoir, Granat Chapel and surrounding mountain huts. Splash Party The Trick Brothers in Finkenberg THE PERFORMERS Duo X Caso Blechsalat plays „Brass from Linz“ Acting, equilibristics, partner - music with a tumultuous mix of acrobatics and artistry on the two worlds - sophisticated stage vertical bar merge into a unique When: Sunday, 16th August 2020 sound and performative street art. performance with Living Flags, Where: Penkenjoch “Die 3 Herren” (The 3 Men) con- which inspires with its char- Free admission jure up acoustic „air poetry“ ming and witty style. Mountain ascent: Finkenberger Alm- with their didgeridoo musical El Diabolero Stephworx, the mischievous bahn Cable Cars from Finkenberg (price performance on conventional witches with their long brooms according to tariff) and extremely unconventional show of clownery & acrobatics. may seem a little arrogant and Performance times of the artists: at Penkenjoch: from 10:00 hrs instruments. In contrast, the “Diabolissimo” infuriating but are also very to- Fabulously good food will be served The two extraordinary figures spectacle by El Diabolero takes lerant and entertaining for the The “Sun, Fun & Splash Party” in the surrounding mountain huts and of Duo X Caso tell the audience your breath away when the “dia- little ones. Their cheerfulness restaurants takes place on 14th July, 4th about the worlds of circus and bolo” is shot 40 metres into the is contagious, and they provide Infos: www.schwindelfrei.at August and 11th August 2020 theatre in their “effervescent“ air during the grand finale. many magical moments. at 13.00 hrs at Finkenberg out- door pool playground. Free admission for children. With a water slide, air bubbles, wa- terfall and water surges etc., plenty of water-filled action A piece of Tux to take home and excitement is guaranteed.

Tux Valley specialties are available at the Mehler Market in the Mehlerhaus in Madseit. Kinder Aktiv - Active Children he 300-year-old Meh- is very regional and there is al- lerhaus in Madseit has ways something new to disco- Programme T been more than "just" a ver", says Alexandra Peer, chair- museum for over 20 years; it is woman of Mehlerhaus Cultural a place for making new encoun- Heritage Association. ❚ ters. In addition to exhibitions, readings and social events, the Mehler Market is also held here regularly. Bacon, sausage, Mehler Market takes place regularly mountain cheese, jam, bread, in summer on Fr. 14.08., Fr. 28.08. und honey, fruit juices, yoghurt and Fr. 11.09.; from 15.00 to 17.00 hrs. much more - visitors can choose Photo exhibition: The photo exhibiti- from a wide range of traditio- on „Women in Tux & in the Himalayas“ Lots of action, fun and ex- nal Tux products. Farmers and with photographs by Erika and Irmtraud citement is promised by small traders from the Tux Val- Hubatschek, is currently being exhibited. the children‘s summer pro- ley present their products, all Opening hours: from July to gramme in Tux and Finken- of which are made according 25.09.2020, open every Monday berg. All information on the to traditional recipes and on and Friday afternoon from 13.00 to „Kinder Aktiv - Active Child- their own farms, in the histo- 18.00 hrs. ren” programme is available ric rooms of the Mehlerhaus. Information: from the local tourist infor- "It is well worth visiting Mehler www.mehlerhaus-tux.at mation offices. Market. The range of products 6 Ferien blick April 2020 | Nr. 27

Farmer’s market

Visitors can look forward to a lively and entertaining pro- gramme at the Tux Tyrolean Evening on 24.09.2020 at the Tux-Center in Lanersbach. „Höllnstoana” traditional dance group will be providing musical entertainment. Delicious, regio- nal specialities are available at Hiking and Biking in the Tux Valley the Farmer’s Market.

Hintertux Everything is possible here, ranging from pleasant trails to alpine routes. Oktoberfest ount Olperer is the lo- 3,250 m), Eggalmbahnen (1,300 m TUX worlds, high-altitude hikes Actively enjoy the magnificent cal landmark for the - 2,000 m) and Finkenberger Alm- to romantic alpine grazing pa- natural landscape! With an e- M entire Tux-Finkenberg bahnen (840 m - 2,095 m) ease the stures and mountain huts, or bike or an mountain bike, you holiday domicile and probab- ascent to the fragrant alpine me- along high-alpine trails that lead can ride through the Tux Valley ly one of the most beautiful adows. Safely accompanied by a past crystal-clear mountain lakes in a relaxed and environmental- mountains of the mountain guide, we continue up and up to the highest peaks, ly friendly way, leaving you with for many. Mount Olperer is also to the highest mountains. In any everyone will find a way to reple- plenty of breath to marvel at the the source of unique mountain case, a breathtaking view of the nish strength and energy levels. mountain panorama. experiences. Because at an al- peaks of the Zillertal Alps awaits The same applies to mountain In Tux-Finkenberg you will re- The Hintertux Oktoberfest on titude of around 1,300 metres you at the top. biking. From a beginner‘s tour to ceive professional advice and 25th and 26.09.2020 is a genu- above sea level, the Tux Valley There are more than 350 km of the demanding mountain bike excellent equipment to expe- ine piece of Tux tradition. A offers the perfect starting point hiking trails set in a vast natural trail in Tux-Finkenberg, routes rience impressive tours by e-bike fantastic atmosphere and great for wonderful summer hikes. landscape in Tux-Finkenberg, and guide you up to lofty heights or mountain bike. You can rent entertainment with top bands The three summer cable car sys- no two are alike: whether taking amidst an impressive natural mountain bikes or e-bikes in the guarantees a one-of-a-kind festi- tems, Hintertux Glacier (1,500 m - a leisurely family walk through backdrop. regional sports shops. ❚ val amidst stunning autumnal scenery. The highpoint is when the cattle are herded down from the Bichlalm - one of the most beautiful cattle drives in the whole of . Out and about with children Playarena in PROGRAMME: Vorderlanersbach Fri., 25.09.2020 The mountains at Tux Valley are a real adventure playground ▸ 19.30 hrs: Opening ceremony with Tux Town Band ▸ 20.30 hrs: Live music by isitors of all ages will “Zillertal Pur” in the festival find fun and adventures marquee V on a journey of disco- ▸ from 23.00 hrs: DJ in the very through TUX Worlds. The party marquee various themed trails, such as Admission: EUR 9.00 Gorge World, Nature World, Animal World, Plant World, Wa- The meeting point for kids in the Tux Sat., 26.09.2020 ter World and Glacier World, Valley is of course the Playarena in ▸ 10.00 hrs: Farmer’s Market invite you to marvel, discover Tux-Vorderlanersbach. Great play ▸ 12.00 hrs: live music by the & understand. Thrilling exci- days are promised in any weather in “Jungen Höllnstoana” in tement is guaranteed at Glet- the cool 1,000 m² indoor area, with the Festival Marquee, Flag scherfloh Kid’s Park at 3,250 m, trampoline, climbing park, high rope Swingers Europe’s highest playground, garden, games corner and much ▸ 13.00 hrs: Dressing of the with a snow carousel or even a more. The age-appropriate, extensive cows in their finery at the snowball fight in the middle of and professionally supervised outdoor Bichlalm summer. “Almspielerei” Alpine adventure programme for children and ▸ 13.30 hrs: Schnalzergruppe Games at Eggalm is a refreshing young people (from 2 to 16 years) gu- Mittersill-Stuhlfelden place to let off steam on the arantees unforgettable adventures for ▸ 14.00 hrs: Arrival of the cows mountain, with a pond, tugboat Pepi, entices children to play You can also enjoy a refreshing the whole family in summer. at the festival grounds, live and play raft. and climb with a low rope dip at the Erlebnisfreibad Fin- Infos: www.playarena.at music The eight-metre tall giant bear, course at Pepis Kinderland. kenberg outdoor pool. ❚ ▸ ca. 20.30 hrs: Entertain-ment in the festival marquee with the „Die Lauser“ IMPRESSUM from 23.00 hrs: Party Mar- ▸ Herausgeber: Tourismusverband Tux-Finkenberg, Lanersbach 401, A-6293 Tux, www.tux.at | Verleger: Bezirksblätter Tirol GmbH, 6020 , Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 6, Geschäftsführung: Fredy quee with DJ | Admission Pfurtscheller, Gunther Sternagl | Redaktion: Karl Künstner | Layout: Bezirksblätter Tirol GmbH | Produktion & Bildbearbeitung: Sarah Pfeifer| Fotos: Archiv TVB Tux-Finkenberg, Zillertal Tourismus, from 18.00 hrs: EUR 9.00 Archiv Hintertuxer Gletscher, Maren Krings, Hochgebirgs Naturpark Zillertaler Alpen, Hogast, Florian Erler, Domminik Sommerfeld, Johannes Sautner, shootandstyle.com | Druck: Athesia Tyrolia Druck GmbH, Exlgasse 20, 6020 Innsbruck April 2020 | Nr. 27 Ferien blick 7

We stay The busy bees of Tux connected! The beekeepers of Tux produce a very special wildflower honey in the glacier valley

Tux honey is extraor- dinary,“ of that, Lukas Tipotsch from Tux Beekeeping Association is con- We will keep you informed! vinced. It is, however, rare. Be- Exciting stories, great photos, cause of the high altitude of current news and much more the glacier valley, the honey from the holiday home Tux- harvest is modest for Tux bee- Finkenberg can be found on keepers. Eleven beekeepers in tvbtuxfinkenberg the valley look after 170 bee co- tvbtux lonies. Their hives are set up At www.tux.at/social-media between Tux-Vorderlanersbach you can see what Tux-Finken- and Hintertux at an altitude of berg fans, ski bunnies, moun- 1,250 to 1,700 metres. tain fans and nature lovers post and share around our TUX HONEY. What is it that holiday region. makes Tux honey so special? #tux #finkenberg #hintertux It is the countless different #hintertuxergletscher #lovetux flowers, grasses and herbs on #zillertal #stammgast the alpine meadows around Tux-Finkenberg. Their colourful variety and beguiling scent en- Preview courage us to linger and take a Autumn/Winter deep breath. They are actually supposed to attract insects, but together with the Tux beekee- pers’ honeybees, they provide fabulous flowerage in the moun- tain meadows. nectar,” continues Lukas. The life,” explains Florian Erler from begin to extract honey from “The flowers bloom at differing beekeepers are rewarded with a the Tux Beekeepers Association. the honeycombs. A mere 10 to times in the Tux Valley. They bright, fruity wildflower honey Honeybees deliver some impres- 15 kg honey per colony is the begin on the sunny slopes in with an intense flavour. sive work: they fly up to five ki- beekeeper‘s reward for a whole the valley, then bloom on the The task of the beekeeper is to lometres and altitudes of 2,000 year‘s work. “Tux honey is a shady slopes and later at high- make the bees as comfortable as metres for pollen and nectar. pure wildflower honey. It is er altitudes. This way the bees possible all year round. “There is They fly with their precious pale gold, sometimes inflected find traditional plants throug- always something to do. The job and heavy cargo from the steep with a reddish tinge and tastes hout the summer that are par- is also very calming and the ide- mountain meadows to the bee- particularly sweet“, enthuses ticularly rich in pollen and al balance to stressful everyday hive. In August, the beekeepers Florian. ❚

▸ 09.11.2020 10 Years Schwindelfrei and Tux-Center: Cabaret with „Robert Palfrader“ Schürzenjäger Finkenberg Open Air 2020 ▸ 27.11.2020 It’s Advent in Finkenberg This Alpine Rock Festival starts on 01.08.2020 at the Finkenberger Almbahnen ▸ 29.11.2020 Tuxer Advent in Tux-Lanersbach It‘s ”Schürzenjäger“ time again: ▸ 05.12.2020 The legendary Finkenberg Open “Krampus” Devil’s Run in Air 2020 takes place on Satur- Tux-Finkenberg day, 1.8.2020! Bandleaders Alf ▸ 07.12.2020 Eberharter jr. and Alfred Eber- Christmas in Zillertal with harter sr. will be pulling out Marc Pircher in Finkenberg all the stops again this year on ▸ 17.12.2020 01.08.2020. Their repertoire will Advent in Tux Valley of course include Schürzenjä- ▸ 25.12.2020 ger classics and their latest hits Mountain Christmas in when they celebrate their festi- Tux-Finkenberg val of friendship at the Finken- ▸ 30.12.2020 berg Open Air. Pre New Year’s Eve Torch Lit As a prelude and exclusively for Walk in Finkenberg their fans, the Schürzenjäger ▸ 30.12.2020 will be giving a welcome party Children’s Pre-New Year’s at the Schmankerlfest Food Fe- Eve Party in Tux-Lanersbach stival on the village square in ▸ 03.01.2021 Finkenberg on 29.07.2020. New Year’s Eve and New Finkenberg Open Air 2020 will Year’s Day concert by also feature, amongst others, Wiltener Boys Choir the boys from voXXclub. ❚ 8 Ferien blick April 2020 | Nr. 27

Summer Programme 2020 Three Anniversaries in the Tux Valley July 2020 Loyal regular guests were honoured again recently. 05.07. 14th Zillertaler Lumberjack Championships in Tux-Lanersbach 14.07. Sun, Fun and Splash Party at Finkenberg outdoor pool 18.07. Schützenkompanie (Home Guard) “Stauden” Festival at the Dorfplatz (Village Square) in Tux-Vorderlanersbach 18.07. Voluntary Fire Brigade Festival at the Fire Station in Finkenberg 29.07. “Schmankerl” Food Festival & Schürzenjäger Welcome Party at the Dorfplatz (Village Square) in Finkenberg

60 times in the Tux Valley: August 2020 Lonneke Apollonia Schoonhoven 50 times in the Tux Valley: 50 times in the Tux Valley: and Ferdinand Vroon Renate Wolber Uwe Asbeck 01.08. Schürzenjäger Open Air at the festival area of the Finkenberger Almbahnen cable car in Finkenberg 04.08. Sun, Fun and Splash Party at Finkenberg outdoor pool hree anniversaries were ce- regular guests at Landhaus Hör- Asbeck was also honoured for 11.08. Sun, Fun and Splash Party at Finkenberg outdoor pool T lebrated once again in the hager in Finkenberg. Renate his 50th stay. He spends his ho- 16.08. “Sagenhaft and Schwindelfrei” Circus at Penkenjoch Tux Valley. Ms Lonneke Apollo- Wolber was also honoured for lidays at Haus Edring in Tux. 29.08.-07.09. 5th Hintertux Glacier King - Old-timer tractor meet nia Schoonhoven and Mr Fer- her 50th holiday here. She is The entire region thanks the in Hintertux dinand Vroon were honoured a regular guest at Gästehaus jubilees, as well as all other re- for their 60th stay. They are Dorfbäckerei in Tux. Mr Uwe gular guests. ❚ September 2020 11.09. Season-end concert by Tux Town Band at the Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach 12.09. “Almabtrieb” Cattle Drive Festival at the festival grounds in Dornau in Finkenberg Weekly Events 15.09. 11th Tux Autumn Wine Festival at Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach Experience nature, culture and culinary delights in Tux-Finkenberg! 18.09. Season-end concert by Finkenberg Town Band at the music pavilion in Finkenberg MEHLERHAUS IN MADSEIT GUIDED GLACIER TOUR 19.09. „Huamfohrerfescht’l - Cattle Drive Festival“ The exhibition at the Mehler- A guided Glacier Tour takes at Gratzerhof Farm in Finkenberg 24.09. Tuxer Traditional Evening with Farmer’s Market haus is open every Monday and place Monday to Friday at 11.00 in the Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach Friday from July to 25.09.2020 hrs and 13.00 hrs from 6th July 25.09.-26.09. Hintertux Oktoberfest with cattle drive in Hintertux from 13.00-18.00 hrs at Mehler- to around mid-September. Mee- haus in Madseit ting point is the panorama ter- race at the Hintertux Glacier. October 2020 TUXER MÜHLE (MILL) 01.10.-04.10. Hotzone.tv Park Opening 2020 at Hintertux Glacier Every Monday from July to PLAYARENA 25.10. Christoph Moschberger & Da Blechhaufn 30.09.2020 from 13.00-16.00 hrs Playarena is open for all eve- at the Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach at the Tuxer Mühle (Mill) in Juns ry Saturday from July to 11.09.2020, as well as from CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL 28.09.–07.11.2020 from 13.00- Summer Concerts 2020 IN HINTERTUX 18.00 hrs. Admission: € 8.00 Summer Concerts by Tux Town Band A great Children’s Festival takes 07.07., 28.07., 04.08., 11.08., 18.08., 25.08., 01.09 and 11.09 place every Sunday in July and GUIDED HIKES (always at the Music Pavilion in Tux-Lanersbach) August 2020 at Hotel Hinter- From May to October, up to 3 tuxerhof. In kind of bad wea- guided hikes take place take Summer Concerts by Finkenberg Town Band ther, the Chil­dren’s Festival will place every day in the Zillertal 09.07., 16.07., 23.07., 30.07., 06.08., 13.08., be cancelled. Alps Nature Park. ❚ 20.08., 27.08., 03.09., 10.09. and 18.09. (always at the Music Pavilion in Finkenberg)

Gift Vouchers A great present for holiday pleasures in the Tux Valley.

or loved ones, good friends or just to re- F ward yourself. Gift vouchers from Tux- Please note: Finkenberg holiday domicile are the perfect present - either as a souvenir or holiday sur- Information on dates and events is provisional and based on the prise. The vouchers can be redeemed in the information available from the authorities and/or current state of entire valley and are available from the Tux- knowledge when going to press in April 2020. Due to the chan- Lanersbach and Finkenberg tourist informati- ging situation and/or official requirements, content and schedule on offices. Gift vouchers from Tux-Finkenberg changes may occur over the course of the summer. allow the bearer to enhance their holidays in the Tux Valley at will, whether in restaurants Current information and the detailed summer programme can be or hotels, in shops or for a variety of leisure ac- found at: www.tux.at and www.tux-center.at tivities. With all its diversity, this gift is hard to beat. Info: www.tux.at ❚