YOUNG GURGL
An association of young people between 16 and their late 30s who live and work in Gurgl and want to make a difference there. The declared goal of the association, which has been registered since 2021, is to revitalise summer tourism, but also to improve leisure time and infrastructure for the local...
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THE SWEETNESSOF BEE-ING
GOAS:GURGL FARM CHEESE DAIRY
“Rosi, Frida, Nelke, Reaparle ...”, when Maria and Martin Grüner talkabout their animals, they get into raptures. 40 mountain goats, twodonkeys a herd of mountain sheep, a coop full of chickens and the dogMonk have found a loving home.
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From a Farming Community to a Tourist destination
Naturparkhaus Ötztal
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
Gerhardhof
From traditional taverns to nature-oriented holiday experiences in theTyrolean mountains. The Gerhardhof in Wildermieming is not just any campsite. It is a place for great adventures, wild discoveries and pure relaxation. And all around it, nothing but meadows, pine forests and mountains.
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a glimpse into the history book
The name Riml and the people who carry it are closely associated with the history of Ötztal. Today you find the name on hotels and sports stores but it all started with a cobbler's workshop.
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A BICYCLE AT3,OOO METERSABOVE SEA LEVEL
JEWELRYMAKES HAPPY
OH SO GOLDEN: OF ANTLERS AND DAISIESDiscover the joy of “petra… mein schmuckstück” - beautiful pieces handcrafted by a designer who loves the unusual.It’s hard to say who has more sparkle: the designer or her creations. The artist Petra Haid has great style, personality and a sense for elegant yet ...
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The Warmth of Wool
Natural wool is a wonderful fiber. The Regensburger family, who owns and runs the Ötztaler Schafwollzentrum, a wool processing and manufacturing business,is passionate about the softness, warmth, insulation and breathability that natural wool provides.
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WHEN NAZ RULES
Naturparkhaus Ötztal
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
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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