EN Aldrans, Ampass, Ellbögen, Igls, Lans, Patsch, Rinn, Sistrans www.innsbruck.info 2 / 3 Patscherkofel mountain restaurant (top left), Patscherkofel impressions (large image) Experience nature, enjoy the city. HOLIDAY VILLAGES ON THE DOORSTEP OF TOWN 4 / 5 Innsbruck with Nordkette mountain range, Seegrube (top) Ski & City ON THE RIGHT TRACK FOR FUN 6 / 7 Wellbeing & Nordic walking (top right), horseback riding in Igls (bottom right), view of Innsbruck from Zirbenweg (large image) The city at your fingertips NATURE, CULTURE AND BREATHTAKING MOUNTAINS Here urban flair and majestic peaks are right at your fingertips. Innsbruck’s southern holiday villages – Igls – Vill, Lans, Rinn, Patsch, Aldrans, Ellbögen, Sistrans and Ampass – are ideal points of departure for fascinating alpine adventures and exploratory tours of the bustling city in the valley below. Urbanity and nature: a truly captivating blend. Immerse yourself in a rural idyll steeped in history. The atmosphere here is welcoming and quite intimate. Nestling at the foot of the Patscherkofel mountain, a mere five km away from Inns- bruck, a number of renowned hotels are just waiting to pamper you. Authentic tradition and hospitality – coupled with a vast array of sport and spa options at altitudes of approximately 900 m – are the perfect ingredients to invigorate body and mind, improve your circulatory sys- tem and general wellbeing. Get active and swing your golf club at Lans, Igls or Rinn, stimulate the senses at a Kneipp facility, or simply take a leisurely walk among the century-old stone pines of the unique Zirbenweg path. Be at one with nature as you hike across alpine pastures, conquer majestic peaks or cool off in a refreshing lake, during a relaxing walk, a round of golf or on horseback. Powder snow and winter sun turn the slopes at Patscherkofel into a hotspot for skiers and snowboarders, but also tobogganing fun is guaranteed in the immediate vicinity of Innsbruck – the Capital of the Alps! Nature experience and city views - Innsbruck’s southern Holiday Villages 8 / 9 Patscherkofel (top left), view of Innsbruck from the Bergisel Ski Jump (large image) Three-time Olympic host Innsbruck – Igls • 1964 • 1976 • 2012 10 / 11 Lans Kneipp facility (top), Lanser See lake (bottom) Swimming & relaxing ThE FRESHNESS OF SPRING WATER 12 / 13 Health and wellbeing Medical health & spa TOP OF THE RANGE RESORTS IN IGLS AND LANS 14 / 15 A shot of Schnaps (top), Tyrolean Evening (bottom) Tradition & culture FOLKLORE MEETS MODERNITY 16 / 17 Ambras Castle (top left), golfi ng in Lans (large image) Golf & city Igls • lans • rInn • Innsbruck 18 / 19 Winter magic near Vill (top), Zirbenweg (bottom) A nature paradise ZIRBENWEG PATH – fROM PATSCHERKOFEL TO GLUNGEZER 20 / 21 Zirbenweg (top right, bottom left) Elevated enjoyment PATSCHERKOFEL AND SURROUNDINGS 22 / 23 Igls Congress Centre (top) Sports & conventions WhERE THE WORLD GETS TOGETHER 24 / 25 Patscherkofel skiing, Vill (top right), Igls Olympic bobsleigh track (bottom right), Igls village centre (large image) Igls – Vill: crowned with Olympic honours INTERNATIONAL FLAIR AND TYROLEAN CHARM Igls and Vill – two villages that excel with sporting spirit, vitality and Olympic knowhow. Both are located within the Innsbruck metropolitan area, with public transport routes running at 10-min- ute intervals. Just above Igls and Vill – with their romantic parish churches, beautiful farmhouses and hotels – the Patscherkofel mountain attracts skiers, snowboarders, hikers and mountain bikers. The gentle elevation and southern exposure creates a very pleasant microclimate. Here several hotels focus on your health and well-being, and some of them carry prestigious awards. Blissful relaxation and a sporty lifestyle go hand in hand: Olympia Golf Igls offers “pay and play” options also to non-club members, high up on Patscherkofel the breathtaking Zirben- weg hiking path awaits you with a unique nature experience, and the Run & Walk Park Igls – Vill provides guidance on healthy exercising. Prisitne power places allow you to replenish your ener- gy levels. Winter sport lovers of all ages enjoy the slopes at Patscherkofel and the entire Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck (free ski bus service), while adventure seekers can get their thrills on the Olympic bobsleigh and luge track. At Congresspark Igls, conferences and meetings take place at the heart of nature. Igls and Vill – an Olympic nature experience close to Innsbruck. 26 / 27 Lanser See and golf (top right), view of Innsbruck from Lans (bottom right), Lanser See (large image) Lans – Lanser See HEALTH CENTRE AND GOLFING IDYLL Visitors from all over the globe appreciate the region’s serenity and clear mountain air, coupled with top of the range accommodation and excellent gastronomy. Improve your golf swing at a nine-hole golf course or at miniature golf, relax at the Lanser See bathing lake, or pick your choice from a wide variety of hiking and mountain bike routes in the Patscherkofel area. Here outdoor enthusiasts find everything their heart desires. Getting around is also made easy: on foot at the Run & Walk Park Lans, a free cross-country ski bus provides access to the tracks at nearby Rinn, and a free ski bus service takes you to Olympia express Patscherkofel or the Glungezer ski area. You are also very welcome to join our free hiking programme. Besides being home to a top-level medical health resort, the area features numerous points of interest. This is the ideal place to unwind and let go. And when Mother Hulda transforms forests and meadows into a snow-white wonderland, the time has come for romantic winter walks and energetic snowshoe hikes. Healthy living at Lans – Lanser See. 28 / 29 Rinn camping site (top right), golf course (bottom right), Sistrans (large image) Rinn – Sistrans AUTHENTIC, SPORTY, BEAUTIFUL Just like a natural sun terrace, the vast plateau perches comfortably above the Inn valley. The eye is greeted by sweeping fields and meadows cradled by friendly mountains. City life seems miles away – and yet two of the most attractive Tyrolean towns are very close by. Located halfway be- tween Innsbruck and picturesque, medieval Hall – where many art treasures and cultural gems remind of former wealth and splendour – lies the village of Rinn. Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps, is just a short bus or tram ride away. In Rinn, you find not only the region’s largest golf course but also cosy inns, hotels and an in- viting camping site. Enjoy boundless winter pleasures at the Glungezer and Patscherkofel ski areas, Kinderskiland Rinn and a variety of cross-country tracks and toboggan runs. An extensive network of hiking paths offers pleasant walks and unique nature experiences. The village of Sistrans is characterised by historic villas and beautiful farmhouses featuring elaborately painted murals. In addition to taking great pride in preserving the rural landscape, many village farmers sell their delicious organic produce at local barn stores and nearby farmers’ markets. A leisurely hike along the popular Speckbacherweg trail is a truly relaxing experience. Take a break from everyday life at Rinn - Sistrans 30 / 31 Ellbögen, Nordic walking (top right), Patsch (bottom right), strolling across the plateau (large image) Patsch – Ellbögen VERY POPULAR SINCE ROMAN TIMES Nestled amidst the Rosengarten nature reserve, the villages of Patsch and Ellbögen are ideal points of departure for exploring the Patscherkofel area. Here you enjoy a vast variety of gentle walks and guided mountain hikes, together with natural toboggan runs and ski and snowshoe tours departing from the pristine Viggar and Arztal valley. A convenient transfer bus takes you to the trailheads of the most beautiful hiking tours. We especially recommend a visit to the an- cient flour mill, for a milling demonstration and some tasty local treats prepared by the farmers’ wives. Traditional Tyrolean folklore awaits you at the village bandstand in Patsch. Both Ellbögen and Patsch are located along an ancient “salt road”. Starting in Hall, this major Roman trade route leads past Ampass, Patsch and Ellbögen and climbs up to the Brenner Pass. Today, the former salt road impresses with stunning views of historic buildings and spectacular landscapes. Very popular with athletic cyclists, this scenic route boasts several pleasant refresh- ment stops between Innsbruck and Brenner. Tired but happy, you find rest and relaxation ... ... at the foot of the Patscherkofel, in Patsch – Ellbogen. 32 / 33 Ampass, tram nr. 6 at Aldrans (top right), Aldrans (large image) Aldrans – Ampass THE GATEWAY TO INNSBRUCK The vibrant city life is practically at your doorstep: Only three kilometres from the Capital of the Alps and its urban attractions, you can relax in a tranquil environment and yet benefi t from the city’s varied cultural offer and infrastructure. From here, the views of Innsbruck, Ambras Castle and the rugged Nordkette mountain range are simply breathtaking. The serene Herzsee lake is a veritable hidden gem. Popular activities include horseback riding, tennis, and taking leisurely strolls across the sun-drenched plateau, on gentle paths along the historic salt roads of medie- val times. All this is within easy reach, with tram number 6 providing fast and convenient travel between Innsbruck, Aldrans, Lans and Igls. Ampass is a jewel of a village, friendly and very intimate. Its St. John’s Parish Church, a real Baroque treasure, exudes spiritual strength. Nestled above Innsbruck and Hall, this exceptional spot is located on the old Roman trading