YOUNG GURGL
THE SWEETNESSOF BEE-ING
“We can only appreciate and protect what we know." This is the guiding principle by which the young couple Bernadette and Lukas live and work together with beekeeper father Willi. Beekeeping is a very special affair of the heart, a life task and a passion for them. In 2016, they fulfilled a dream ...
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GOAS:GURGL FARM CHEESE DAIRY
From a Farming Community to a Tourist destination
Today Ötztal is one of Tirol’s most touristic regions, but 200 years ago Tirol’s longest side valley was largely unknown.
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Naturparkhaus Ötztal
MY FAVORIT PLACE ...
The employees ofRiml Sports exclusively reveal their personal favoriteplaces for a mini-vacation from everyday life! On yourown doorstep you can find plenty of sporting activities,beautiful views and lovely corners.
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APPRENTICESHIP BY RIML
Riml Sports trains sporting goods salespeople in its stores every year.The renowned company focuses on learning by doing and numerousfurther training opportunities. The enthusiastic apprentices talk tous about their first sales talks, understanding mentors and theirfuture plans for the time after ...
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DOORS OPEN NOW!
Concrete, concrete, concrete. At the end of March, work began on the construction of the skatepark at the swimming pool parking lot in Oetz. Lookingback: A mad project! At the end of September, the sports and cultural association FLUGMODUS invited to the official Skatepark_Ez OPENING.
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Head Into The Backcountry
Backcountry skiing offers an escape from the crowdsand a chance to enjoy hidden powder stashes, solitude,and unparalleled natural beauty. Andrä Aste knows about the magic of backcountry skiing as well as the risks that come with it.
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MAIR'S BERRY GARDEN
Raspberries, strawberries, currants, blueberries... Mairs’ Berry Garden hasthem all. For more than 30 years the cultivation of berries has been the centre of life and work for the Mair family. Only the sweetest fruits grow and thrive on seven hectares of land in the Tyrolean Inn Valley. And this i...
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Gerhardhof
a glimpse into the history book
A BICYCLE AT3,OOO METERSABOVE SEA LEVEL
There are plenty of exciting old tales and legends about Ötztal. But there are also some modern-day stories that amaze and astonish. One of them is theaccount of the mysterious bicycle that was found on a glacier at 3,000 meters above sea level. Ötztaler Heimatmuseum has the story.
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JEWELRYMAKES HAPPY
The Warmth of Wool
WHEN NAZ RULES
Every five years it is Naz’s turn to call the shots. As soonhas he comes to power on Epiphany, the mayor and localcouncil of Telfs loose all authority. 2020 is a Schleicherlaufenyear and the locals are beyond thrilled.
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Naturparkhaus Ötztal
Natur, wie sie schöner nicht sein kann, findet man im Naturparkhaus Ötztal. Spannende Tierwelten, eindrucksvolle Landschaften und viel Wissenswertes gibt es darin zu entdecken. Das Naturparkhaus bringt ebendiese Naturschönheiten auf den Punkt.
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Ötztals Past
The Art of Grooming Slopes
While holidaymakers are tucking into their dinners, partying away in après-ski bars, or soothing their achy muscles at a spa, a team of groomers starts their work of turning the messy runs into buttery-smooth slopes, ready for the following day.
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The Healing Power of Nature
Rugged rock formations, imposing mountains, luxuriant forests and pristine moorlands: Tirol is known for its scenic natural beauty. Obergurgl is home to a uniquely pristine gem: the Obergurgl Stone Pine Forest.
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Ötztaler Dialekt: Understanding locals
In 2010 UNESCO recognized Ötztal’s vernacular as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Thankfully the local language is not at risk of vanishing any time soon as Ötztal natives are very passionate about their unique dialect.
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