SCHLOSSHOTEL FISS MOMENTS 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 ——— 16 14 MOUNTAIN FIT PAGE ——— POWERFUL MOUNTAINS PAGE ——— 18 – 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEAN BEAUTY PAGE ——— 22 20 10 QUESTIONS PAGE ——— BEEF CLUB PAGE ——— 30 24 NATURALLY REGIONAL PAGE ——— 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 – 4 – FAMILY PASSION ‘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. – 5 – EARLY BIRD 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. – 7 – EARLY BIRD 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. – 8 – EARLY BIRD 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. – 10 – SUNNY DAYS AT THE SCHLOSSHOTEL FISS Sunny There are 24 hours in every summer’s day but few have this many highlights. Feel great. Delight. Discover. Let go. Experience. L I K E #1 Y O U 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. – 11 – POWERFUL MOUNTAINS 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. – 12 – POWERFUL MOUNTAINS 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 – 13 – POWERFUL MOUNTAINS #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 – 16 – SUMMER CORE WORKOUT #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.