Active Winter 2016/2017

ACTIVE WINTER 2016/2017 Mountains of dazzling winter fun

CONTENTS Imst Holiday Region, information offices opening hours

ACTIVE Imster Bergbahnen mountain lifts, ski bus, ski school, ski rental outlet Small ski lifts in Nassereith and Tarrenz Ski areas

8–9

10 – 37 12 – 18 19 20 – 21

Pitz-Regio-Card Package: Maximum Piste Pleasure Ski touring Tobogganing and mountain huts Snowshoeing, horse-drawn carriage rides

22 23 24 – 25 26 27

Cross-country skiing, winter hiking

28 – 29

Ice skating and alpine-style curling

30 – 31

Package: Let’s Safari

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Alpine Coaster Imst

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Recreational activities: Climbing, slacklining, AlpenRetreat Package: Climbing in Winter

FAMILY

34 – 37 35

38 – 41

Package: Winter Fun for the Whole Family

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Free ski courses for children

40

Package: Free Children's Skiing Weeks

41

CULTURE & EVENTS

42 – 67

Culture, museums and exhibitions

44 – 50

Advent

52 – 57

Package: The Magic of Advent

51

Fasnacht carnival

58 – 59

Auskehren

60 – 61

Easter celebrations

62 – 63

Weekly programme

64 – 67

LEGAL INFORMATION: Responsibility for content: Imst Tourismus Graphic design and layout: © www.die .at Cover photo: © Imst Tourismus Despite careful research, changes and errors cannot be ruled out. Imst Tourismus accepts no liability for any possible errors. Valid as of December 2016.

This WINTER ACTIVE brochure has been created not only as an informative guide, but also as an invitation to all our guests to explore and enjoy the Imst Holiday Region to the full, in all its richness and diversity.

The brochure offers a brief overview of the region's main activities, amenities and events to ensure you enjoy a fun-filled and varied holiday. Despite its brevity, our booklet is a veritable mine of information, paying testimony to the vast diversity of the region. For culture aficionados, nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and adventure seekers of all ages, this little brochure is an invaluable source of information for a truly unforgettable holiday!

L Silberspitze 2.625 m

Bergwerkskopf 2.728 m

Hanauer Spitze 2.553 m

Gr. Schlenker 2.827 m

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Laggers 2.328 m Rotkopf 2.692 m

Starkenbach

Landeck

Obsaurs

MILS 743 m

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TOBOGGAN RUNS

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Plan

Natural toboggan run

Length

Plan

Track

Q W E R T Y

Untermarkter Alm, floodlit Obermarkter Almweg, Latschenhütte Teilwiesen-Rotanger Dormitz/Bockleite Imsterberg Karrösten

4 km 6 km 2 km 1.5 km 4 km 3.5 km

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Hoch-Imst Teilwiesen Gurgltal Imster Au Mils bei Imst Schönwies Sonnenloipe Rossbachloipe Greitloipe Moosrunde Klosteralpe

Length, CL 2.5 km /1. guarantee 6 km, CL + 25 km, CL 2.5 km, CL 2.5 km, CL 1 km, CL 3 km, CL + 1 km, CL + 2 km, CL 1 km, CL + 1 km, CL +

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Pleiskopf 2.560 m

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Muttekopf 2.774 m

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Maldonkopf 2.632 m

Alpjoch 2.420 m

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Maldongrat 2.544 m

Hintere Plattein 2.632 m

Scharnitz Sattel 2.632 m

Alpeilsp 2.450 m 2.521 Gabelspitze 2.581 m

Vordere Plattein 2.562 m

Mannkopf 2.562 m

Latschenhütte 2 3 4 2

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Plan

Ice-skating/curling rink

Plan

.5 km with ed snow cover, CL + SK + SK L + SK L L

Q W E T

Imst ice skating rink (+ curling) Ice skating rink beside the village hall in Tarrenz Ice skating rink in Hoch-Imst (floodlit until 9 pm) Ice skating rink beside the sports grounds in Imst (+ curling) Ice skating rink beside the sports grounds in Roppen (+ curling) Ice skating rink beside the St. Wendelin sports facility in Nassereith Curling rink beside the tennis courts in Nassereith

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NASSEREITH 843 m

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Sinnesbrunn 1.520 m

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Wannig 2.493 m

Rastland

Schloss Fernstein

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Heiterwand Ostgipfel Hauptgipfel 2.471 m 2.639 m Sinnesjoch Roter Stein Schafjoch 2.366 m 2.273 m Rauchberg 2.226 m Fernpass 2.480 m 1.210 m

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Königskapelle

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Pitz tal

Bahnhof Imst-Pitztal

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Walking time

Plan

Route

Walking time

Nuireith circular walk in Hoch-Imst Hoch-Imst – Linserhof – Hoch-Imst Imst – Tarrenz – Strad and back Imst – Latschenhütte – Imst Tip: Take a toboggan with you!

Hoch-Imst – Gunglgrün – Hoch-Imst Obtarrenz – Glöck Karres – Karrösten – circular walk

approx. 1 hr approx. 2 hrs approx. 3 hrs

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Imsterberg village walk Schönwies – Lasalterstraße village walk Roppen village walk Mils village walk Nassereith village walk Holzleiten Dormitz

1.5 – 2 hrs

approx. 3.5 hrs approx. 2 hrs approx. 1 hr approx. 1.5 hrs

approx. 1 hr approx. 1.5 hrs approx. 1.5 hrs approx. 45 min approx. 2 hrs approx. 1 hr

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Hochplattig 2.768 m

Hochwand 2.719 m

Wank 2.209 m

KEY Information office Mountain huts Car park Museum

Simmering 2.096 m

Campsite

hirgant 372 m

MIEMING

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Children’s playground Indoor tennis courts Viewpoint Indoor climbing wall

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AREA 47 WC

ROPPEN 711 m

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Trankhütte Burschl

Rock climbing crag Ambulance Chairlift Drag tow Toboggan run Cross-country skiing

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Alpine-style curling Obbrugg Sportplatz 6

Ice skating Ski rental Ski school

Mühle

Waldele

Luge track Ski jump Floodlit ski slopes

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Ski touring Hohenegg

Alpine Coaster

SKI TOURING & SNOWSHOEING Plan

Winter hiking

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LIFT FACILITIES Plan

Name and description

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Hoch-Imst: High-speed 2-seater chairlift, 1,000-1,500 m; Runs: easy (3 km), moderate (1 km)

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Alpjoch: High-speed 2-seater chairlift, 1,500-2,100 m; Runs: moderate (2 km), hard (2 km)

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Malchbach: Drag tow, 1,600 m; Run: easy (1 km) Practice lift Hoch-Imst Winterpark Bungerloch in Tarrenz Rossbachlift in Nassereith

Imst Tourismus – opening hours Monday Tuesday – Friday Saturday

8.00 am – 6.00 pm 9.00 am – 6.00 pm 10.00 am – 1.00 pm

24.12. and 31.12.2016

10.00 am – 1.00 pm

26.12.2016

3.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Monday – Friday

9.00 am – 12.00 noon

09.01.2017 – 03.02.2017 27.03.2017 – 19.05.2017 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

9.00 am – 12.00 noon

Tarrenz Information Office* Hauptstraße 14

Tuesday and Thursday

9.00 am – 12.00 noon

Infopoint Trofana Tyrol Mils bei Imst

Monday – Thursday Friday – Sunday and on public holidays

8.00 am – 8.00 pm 8.00 am – 7.00 pm

Imst Information Office Johannesplatz 4

Nassereith Information Office* Postplatz 28

Unless stated otherwise, the offices are closed Sundays and public holidays. * April, May, June, October, November and December: Reduced opening hours as displayed

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The Tyrolean winter offers an irresistible lure, beguiling, captivating and seducing with its glittering mantle of white. It fulfils long-cherished dreams, embraces the odd cliché with pride and remains the unique phenomenon that it is.

In the Imst Holiday Region you can do little but succumb to its beauty day after day.

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THE IMST HOLIDAY REGION

THE IMST HOLIDAY REGION

Hold your finger over the map – and let it land on the little town of Imst and its surrounding villages, set against a breathtaking backdrop of majestic Alpine peaks.

A second-to-none diversity of leisure pursuits and recreational activities ensure a holiday that is both relaxing and invigorating, at any time of the year. During the winter months, the Imst Holiday Region plays all its aces: A prime central location in the heart of Tyrol amid some of the most fantastic winter sport areas; a laid-back ambience in all of its resorts; a deep respect for and love of nature; fascinating insights into local customs and traditions; and the warm friendliness of its inhabitants, who enjoy sharing their love of Tyrol with holiday guests.

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On your piste, get set, go!

Here in the Imst Holiday Region even former skiers quickly get back into the swing of things.

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Ski areas Winter activities Recreational activities

FAMILY CULTURE & EVENTS

Make a fresh start on fresh snow! The Imst Holiday Region specialises in providing ideal conditions for beginners and those ‘re-finding their skiing feet’ after a break from the sport. Specially designed packages ensure fast learning success and help rusty skiers to return to their best.

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Rotkopf 2.692 m

Gr. Schlenker 2.827 m Pleiskopf 2.560 m

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Muttekopf 2.774 m

Kübelwände

Scharnitz Sattel

Vorderes Alpjoch

SunOrama Muttekopfhütte 1.934 m

Alpjochbahn 2.050 m

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Wetterkreuz HACHLESCHLUCHT (Wintersperre)

Lourdeskapelle

ROSENGARTEN SCHLUCHT (Wintersperre)

Pestkapelle

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Laurentiuskirche Johanneskirche Pfarrgasse

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PRACTICE LIFT Daily from 9.00 am – 12.00 noon and 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

IMST 828 m H FA

OPERATING HOURS Am Rofen 16.12.2016–19.03.2017 Depending on snow conditions Daily from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm New Year’s Eve 31.12.2016, 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm

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Tourismusverband

Sonneparkplatz

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Pfarrkirche

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Museum im Ballhaus Stadtplatz

Fasnachtshaus

NIGHT-TIME OPERATING HOURS see page 15

Am Raun

CONTACT Imster Bergbahnen Hoch-Imst 19, A-6460 Imst Tel. +43 5412 66322, Fax 65822 info@imster-bergbahnen.at www.imster-bergbahnen.at

With its gently undulating slopes, the Hoch-Imst ski area offers perfect conditions for beginners and those returning to the sport of skiing after a longer break. The immaculately groomed pistes are linked by two double chairlifts, a drag tow and a practice lift. The spacious Winterpark is ideal for little ones taking their very first steps on two skis.

PRICE WINTER 2016/2017 Prices stated are in Euros

Adults

Youths born 1997–2000 Seniors born 1956 or earlier

Children born 2001– 2010

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IMSTER BERGBAHNEN SKI LIFTS

Families Parents + children born 1997–2010

MORNING TICKET 9.00–1.00 pm

21.60

16.70

10.80

54.00

24.60 21.10 12.90

19.70 17.00 10.40

12.40 10.50 6.50

61.60 52.70 32.30

31.00 60.50 89.50 114.50 127.50 145.50 155.00 131.50

25.80 48.00 72.50 91.00 101.00 116.50 123.50 105.00

16.00 30.00 45.00 57.00 63.50 73.00 77.50 66.00

78.00 151.00 224.00 286.00 318.50 364.00 387.50 329.00

Wed/Sat 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

19.00

15.30

9.80

47.80

Full-day ticket Half-day ticket

14.30 11.60

11.60 9.20

7.20 5.70

35.80 28.90

Sections I + II

13.10

10.20

6.90

33.10

Ascent/descent sections I + II Ascent/descent section I or II 2 ascents section I 1 ascent section I Descent section I

15.50 13.20 13.50 7.90 6.40

12.10 10.50 11.00 6.50 5.60

7.70 6.80 7.50 4.50 3.40

38.90 33.20 34.50 20.40 16.20

7-day ski pass + 3 x Alpine Coaster ride + 2 x night skiing

175.00

138.00

88.00

438.00

HALF-DAY TICKET 11.30 am – 4.00 pm 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm

FULL-DAY PASSES

1 day 2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days 6 days 7 days 5 days out of 7

NIGHT-SKIING/NIGHT-TOBOGGANING PRACTICE LIFT

SKI TOURING TICKETS

TICKETS FOR WALKERS AND TOBOGGANERS ONLY

VIP PASS

GROUP DISCOUNT

For groups of 20 and over: 10% discount + 1 free pass for the group leader/tour guide 13

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Sledding fans are spoilt for choice with six natural toboggan runs.

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NIGHT-SKIING AND TOBOGGANING AND SKI TOURING EVENINGS

Night skiing on Tyrol's longest floodlit piste, moonlight tobogganing and the warm convivial atmosphere of the Latschenhütte and Untermarkter Alm mountain huts.

NIGHT-TIME OPERATING HOURS 1ST SECTION 21.12.2016–18.03.2017 * (24.12 – not in operation!)

NIGHT-SKIING Every Wednesday and Saturday, lift operating times: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm Piste is floodlit until 10.00 pm NIGHT-TOBOGGANING Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Lift operating hours (Wednesday & Saturday only) 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm, Toboggan run is floodlit until 2.00 am NIGHT-SKI TOURING – 23.12.2016–17.03.2017 * Every Friday evening from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm the piste is floodlit as far as the Untermarkter Alm mountain hut.

Every Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm enjoy a romantic torch-light ski tour along the Ursprungweg trail.

New Year’s Eve 31.12.2016: Lift in operation from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm INFORMATION HOTLINE +43 5412 66322

* dependent on snow conditions

FREE SKI BUS Free ski bus for guests in possession of a valid ski pass or carrying winter sport equipment from Imst and its neighbouring villages to the Imster Bergbahnen ski lifts and the surrounding ski areas in Pitztal, as well as to Oetz and Kühtai. Detailed information and timetables are available in all Imst Tourismus information offices and from the Imster Bergbahnen lift company.

Holders of the Imst Holiday Region Guest Card enjoy free travel on the town buses and post buses (VVT) to and from Nassereith, Tarrenz, Imst, Imsterberg, Mils, Schönwies, Zams, Landeck, Karres, Karrösten and Roppen.

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© Schneesportschule Imst

SCHNEESPORTSCHULE IMST SKI SCHOOL Years of experience and a passion for what we do are what make the difference! Whatever you book – a ski course, snowboard course or one-to-one lessons – our ski school promises a memorable experience, lots of fun and guaranteed success. We are proud to hold the coveted ‘Quality Award’ hallmark of excellence granted by the Tyrolean Ski Instructors' Association. ‘ Kinder-Club’® kiddies' club with Bobo the Penguin: We like to make a ‘big thing’ out of little skiers and offer a weekly programme packed with fun and action.

ree taster lessons for children aged 3 to 4 years every Sunday.

F Pre-registration required by Saturday 5.00 pm.

Junior freestyle courses: A step-by-step course for youngsters taking their first jumps in the Funpark!

Package price: Course & 7 days' equipment rental OPENING HOURS Daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm ONLINE BOOKING 5 % to 10 % discount on online reservations CONTACT Manager: Harald Juen Hoch-Imst 19, 6460 Imst, Austria Tel. +43 5412 61045, info@schneesportschule-imst.com www.schneesportschule-imst.com 16

Category

Alpine skiing Adults

Alpine skiing Children up to 14 years of age

Private instructor

Days

EUR

1 day x 2 hrs 2 days x 2 hrs 3 days x 2 hrs 4 days x 2 hrs 5 days x 2 hrs 1 day x 4 hrs 2 days x 4 hrs 3 days x 4 hrs 4 days x 4 hrs 5 days x 4 hrs 6 days x 4 hrs 1 hour from 2 hours from 4 hours from Families 4 hours from

55.00 100.00 130.00 155.00 165.00 60.00 105.00 140.00 165.00 185.00 200.00 70.00 105.00 195.00 230.00

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PRICE SKI SCHOOL 2016/2017

SKI RENTAL OUTLET IN HOCH-IMST SKI RENTAL – HOCH-IMST, SPORT 2000 Hoch-Imst 11, A-6460 Imst Tel. +43 5412 63540, mobile: +43 680 1206795 info@snow-sport.at www.hoch-imst.skischoolshop.com Rental price in Euros Carve-skis + poles Snowboard Boots Snowblades Ski touring set Snowshoes incl. poles

Children/day

Adults/day

€ 6.00 to € 9.00 € 15.00 to € 24.00 € 9.00 to € 11.00 € 18.00 € 4.00 to € 5.00 € 6.00 € 12.00 € 24.00 to € 33.00 € 10.00

Extras/day Toboggan

€ 4.00 to € 6.00 Cross-country set

€ 9.00 to € 14.00 Children’s helmet € 3.00

Special family discounts. Reduced prices for rentals of 2 days and longer. Free ski storage for rental skis. Reduced rental prices in combination with packages booked with Schneesportschule Imst-Venet ski school.

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BUNGERLOCHLIFT IN TARRENZ

The small but delightful ski lift in Tarrenz’s Bungerloch area has snow-making facilities and is ideal for practicing your turns.

PRICE BUNGERLOCH LIFT 2016/2017

Day ticket

Season ticket

Children (7 to 15 years)

€ 4.00

€ 45.00

Adults

€ 7.00

€ 70.00

OPERATING HOURS From 26.12.2016 until the end of February 2017 (snow conditions depending) Thursday and Friday from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and when local schools are on holiday from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm INFORMATION Gemeinde Tarrenz (local council) Tel. +43 5412 63352, Andreas Flür +43 676 508 1957

ROSSBACHLIFT IN NASSEREITH PRICE ROSSBACH LIFT 2016/2017

Day ticket

Children (7 to15 years)

€ 3.00

Adults

€ 5.00

OPERATING HOURS From 26.12.2016 until the end of February 2017 (snow conditions depending) Weekends from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm During the Christmas holidays and mid-term break daily from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm www.sc-nassereith.com

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A vast haven of pure skiing pleasure, just a snowball’s throw away…

Ehrwalder Alm Zugspitze 32 km

Hoch-Imst Arlberg – 46 km

Kühtai 35 km Venet 19 km

Ischgl – 48 km

Hochzeiger 13 km

SerfausFiss-Ladis 45 km

Nauders 60 km

Kaunertal 45 km

Rifflsee Pitztal Glacier 38 km

Oetz 18 km Sölden 48 km

Obergurgl 65 km

PITZ REGIO CARD // 1 ski pass // 4 ski areas // 111 kilometres of slopes

© Hochzeiger Bergbahnen / Albin Niederstrasser

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Winter sport area

Kilometres of slopes

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The Tyrolean Oberland region is, quite justly, considered the centre of Alpine winter sport. Several of the world’s finest ski areas are located here, spread over the snow-covered mountains. The Imst Holiday Region is just a few kilometres away from a vast selection of ski slopes.

Travelling time

Imst: The family-friendly ski area right on the doorstep. For prices and info see pages 12 – 18

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Hochzeiger: Fantastic slopes for skiers of all abilities with state-of-the-art lift facilities.

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25 mins

Pitztal Glacier / Rifflsee: Snow-reliable and stunningly scenic with Austria’s highest cable car at 3,440 m.

41

45 mins

For info and prices of the Pitz-Regio-Card see pages 22–23 Venet Skiberg – Zams & Landeck: Small skiing area with some challenging downhill runs.

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15 mins

Hochoetz: The ski area near the entrance to the Ötztal valley has over 27 km of slopes at altitudes of up to 2,200 m.

41

20 mins

St. Anton am Arlberg: The Arlberg Ski Arena ranks as one of the finest in the world. Location of the 2002 World Championships.

340

40 mins

Silvretta Ski Arena Ischgl-Samnaun: A further highlight in Tyrol’s winter sport portfolio!

Countless kilometres of slopes, state-of-the-art lift facilities.

238

50 mins

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis: The ski area on Tyrol’s sunniest plateau with pistes for beginners and experts alike.

Top-class slopes and facilities.

212

45 mins

Kaunertaler Gletscherbahnen: The glacier ski area in Tyrol’s Oberland region, with a breathtaking panoramic road at an altitude of 2,800 m. Step out of your car onto the piste.

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60 mins

Skiarena Reschenpass-Nauders: Trans-border skiing fun on the Reschen Pass.

120

60 mins

Sölden im Ötztal: One of the best ski resorts in the Alps with a vast glacier skiing area

146

50 mins

Kühtai: High-altitude ski area with pistes starting at 2,000 m

41

35 mins

Ehrwalder Alm – Tiroler Zugspitzbahn: Large ski areas on the north side of the Fern Pass.

The Zugspitzbahn cable car takes you up Germany’s highest mountain.

44

35 mins

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PITZ-REGIO-CARD 2016-17 One ski pass – 4 ski areas – 111 kilometres of slopes – free ski bus. An all-in-one ski pass valid for the Pitztal Glacier, Rifflseebahn cable car, Hochzeiger ski area and Imster Bergbahnen ski lifts.

Price in EUROS

Low season until 23.12.2016 09.01.17 to 27.01.17 Adults

3 days

127.00

4 days 5 days

Children

High season 24.12.16 to 08.01.17 28.01.17 to 23.04.17 Adults

Children

76.00

140.00

84.00

159.00

96.00

178.00

106.00

191.00

115.00

212.00

128.00

6 days

226.00

135.00

250.00

150.00

7 days

254.00

152.00

282.00

170.00

8 days

278.00

167.00

307.00

184.00

9 days

301.00

180.00

333.00

200.00

10 days

322.00

194.00

357.00

213.00

11 days

337.00

203.00

374.00

226.00

12 days

352.00

211.00

392.00

235.00

13 days

368.00

222.00

409.00

245.00

14 days

384.00

230.00

425.00

256.00

Pitz Regio discount for children (ID required): Free travel: Children born 2011 or later Children under 10 years (born 2007 to 2010) receive a free Bambini Ticket when one parent purchases a Pitz Regio Card.

Children's rates: Children born 2001 to 2010 (exception: free Bambini Ticket). Adults rates: All guests born 2000 or earlier V alid for the following ski areas: Pitztal Glacier, Rifflsee, Hochzeiger Bergbahnen, Imster Bergbahnen Prices stated are in € and include VAT / adults The ski passes are available for purchase from the participating ski lift companies – Imster Bergbahnen, Pitztal Glacier, Rifflseebahn, Hochzeiger Bergbahnen.

The Pitz-Regio-Ski-Pass is a keycard with a deposit charge Valid until 23.04.2017 Changes and errors excepted

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The new Wildspitzbahn cable car as seen from the panoramic viewing platform at 3,440 m © tirolgletscher.com

MAXIMUM PISTE PLEASURE

16.12.2016 to 19.03.2017 During the cold-weather season the Pitz Regio Ski Pass is the gateway to an unrivalled winter sport experience for guests staying in the Imst Holiday Region. The special card includes skiing fun in the Imster Bergbahnen, Hochzeiger and Jerzens ski areas, on the Pitztal Glacier and in the Rifflsee ski area – a total of 111 kilometres of slopes.

Included in the price:

7 nights' accommodation in the Imst Holiday Region Pitz-Regio-Card valid for 6 days of skiing 1 ride on the Alpine Coaster – the world's longest mountain toboggan-coaster (incl. ascent on the chairlift) Ice skating in Imst Sport Centre Night-time tobogganing incl. toboggan rental in Hoch-Imst Please note the varying operating times of the ski lift facilities: Imster Bergbahnen 16.12.2016 to 19.03.2017 Hochzeiger Bergbahnen 02.12.2016 to 21.04.2017 Pitztal Glacier 16.09.2016 to 07.05.2017 Rifflsee Bergbahnen 10.12.2016 to 17.04.2017

Room

Meals

Price in € per adult LS*

Price in € per adult HS**

Private

En-suite

Breakfast

from 522.00

from 546.00

Guesthouse

En-suite

Breakfast

from 560.00

from 584.00

Hotel/Inn**

En-suite

Breakfast

from 582.00

from 606.00

Hotel/Inn***

En-suite

Breakfast

from 619.00

from 643.00

Hotel****

En-suite

Breakfast

from 767.00

from 791.00

Accommodation

Package offer in keeping with the seasonal prices of the Pitz-Regio Card *LS – Low season: until 23.12.2016. 09.01.2017 to 27.01.2017 **HS – High season: 24.12.2016 to 08.01.2017. 28.01.2017 to 23.04.2017 This special offer is available for booking through Imst Tourismus only. Prices are per person in a double room / apartment. Half-board and reductions for children available on request.

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For those who live and love life off the beaten piste

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If you’re looking for freedom, fresh air and exercise off the beaten path, ski touring offers it all. Guided ski tours offer nature-loving recreation seekers authentic outdoor experiences. The Imst Holiday Region is a well-kept secret among ski touring aficionados. With numerous fantastic touring routes within close proximity, the region offers a second-to-none paradise for free spirits.

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SKI TOURING

TOURING TIPS

We recommend that you undertake your ski tours with a local guide. An avalanche transceiver is a MUST!

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uttekopf 2,774 m – Imst’s landmark mountain is a popular M summit with local ski tourers. The ascent requires experience and a good level of fitness, but can be shortened by using the Imster Bergbahnen cable car.

Venet 2,400 m – Starting from Imsterberg the route to the Venet­ alm mountain hut takes you through enchanting forests. From the Venetalm you follow the ridge to the Venet summit. Several different variations of the downhill run are possible and should be carefully selected in accordance with prevailing snow and weather conditions.

Roter Stein 2,366 m – A breathtakingly beautiful ski tour starting from the Fern Pass and leading through the ruggedly picturesque Kälbertal valley. Fantastic slopes take you up to a point where you must remove your skis and continue on foot up to the summit.

Sinnesjoch 2,273 m – A classic springtime ski tour that (weather and snow conditions permitting) offers spectacular views of the Gurgltal valley and Imst.

Beginners’ and training route – Ursprungweg trail from HochImst.

Night-time touring: The Ursprungweg trail is illuminated Wednesdays 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

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TOBOGGANING FUN

Those who fancy a spot of fun-packed tobogganing can rent toboggans from Sport 2000 and many accommodation providers in the Imst Holiday Region.

Plan

Natural toboggan run

Length

Q W E R T Y

Untermarkter Alm, floodlit

4 km

Obermarkter Almweg, Latschenhütte

6 km

Teilwiesen-Rotanger Dormitz/Bockleite Imsterberg

2 km 1.5 km 4 km

Karrösten

3.5 km

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INFO HOTLINE +43 5412 69100 NIGHT-TOBOGGANING see page 15

MOUNTAIN HUTS

The local mountain huts offer cosy, convivial places in which to rest, warm up, savour mouth-watering local specialities and enjoy the mountain views.

LATSCHENHÜTTE

Nothdurfter family Mobile +43 664 9859424, Tel. +43 5412 65413 26.12.2016 to 19.03.2017. Opening hours: same as those of the Imster Bergbahnen lifts. Open evenings too on Wednesday, Friday (for ski tourers) and Saturday, closed Mondays from 06.01.2017

UNTERMARKTER ALM

UALM-Betriebs GesmbH, Andreas Riml & Brigitte Lung, www.ualm.at, info@ualm.at, Tel. +43 680 4441702.

Opening hours: same as those of the Imster Bergbahnen lifts. Sleeping space for 30 (multi-bed rooms & Alm Suites).

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SNOWSHOEING

A walk through the glittering, snow-covered landscape of the Imst Holi­ day Region offers a truly unforgettable experience. One of the most scenic tours leads from Hoch-Imst via Opferstock to the Latschenhütte mountain hut. And once you’ve fallen under the spell of this relaxing, tranquil sport there’s no turning back! TIP: Every Wednesday evening – a romantic torchlight tour across the Ursprungweg trail.

SNOWSHOE RENTAL From the ski rental outlet in Hoch-Imst and from Imst Climbing Centre.

Further information available in the information offices.

HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES

If you want to savour the magical winter landscape from a different perspective, then why not enjoy an enchanting horse-drawn ride.

Noriker horses pull the carriages or sleighs through the ruggedly picturesque Gurgltal valley. Fun for the whole family guaranteed!

DATES/TIMES By prior arrangement

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HOW TO BOOK Contact any of the information offices at least one day in advance PRICES Carriage ride for up to 4 people € 50.00 Price for groups of 5 and over € 11.00 per adult including glühwein, children € 6.00 including a warm winter drink 27

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING The fascination of gliding through a magical snow-covered landscape on cross-country skis, hearing nothing but your own breathing, offers an unadulterated close-to-nature experience. And the idyllic tracks in the Imst Holiday Region offer the perfect setting.

Distance

Track

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Teilwiesen

2.5 km/1.5 km with guaranteed snow cover 6 km

Gurgltal

25 km

CL + SK

Imster Au

2.5 km

CL

Mils bei Imst

2.5 km

CL

Schönwies

1 km

CL

Sonnenloipe

3 km

CL + SK

Rossbachloipe

1 km

CL + SK

Greitloipe

2 km

CL

Moosrunde

1 km

CL + SK

Klosterloipe

1 km

CL + SK

NB: The cross-country ski trails are NOT to be used as walking trails!

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CL=Classic-style track SK = Skating-style track

Plan

CL + SK CL + SK

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WINTER HIKING

Plan

Route

Walking time

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Nuireith circular walk in Hoch-Imst

approx. 1 hour

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Hoch-Imst – Linserhof – Hoch-Imst

approx. 2 hours

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Imst – Tarrenz – Strad and back

approx. 3 hours

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Imst – Latschenhütte – Imst Tip: Take a toboggan with you!

approx. 3.5 hours

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Hoch-Imst – Gunglgrün – Hoch-Imst

approx. 2 hours

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Obtarrenz – Glöck

approx. 1 hour

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Karres – Karrösten – circular walk

approx. 1.5 hours

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Imsterberg village walk

approx. 1.5 to 2 hours

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Schönwies – Lasalterstraße village walk

approx. 1 hour

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Roppen village walk

approx. 1.5 hours

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Mils village walk

approx. 1.5 hours

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Nassereith village walk

approx. 45 minutes

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Holzleiten

approx. 2 hours

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Dormitz

approx. 1 hour

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If you think hiking is purely a summer sport, then it’s time you came to the Imst Holiday Region! Here, winter hiking looks back on a long tradition. Snow-covered forests and iced-over lakes and waterfalls create a stunning backdrop that accompanies you as you walk.

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ICE SKATING & ALPINE-STYLE CURLING Gliding on blades over the smooth ice – a sport that is both fun and artistic at the same time – can be enjoyed in several ice-skating rinks in the region. Special ice lanes are available for those who enjoy the sport of ‘Eisstockschiessen’ – an alpine version of curling.

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Plan

Ice-skating/curling rink

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Imst ice skating rink (+ curling)

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Ice skating rink beside the village hall in Tarrenz

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Ice skating rink in Hoch-Imst (floodlit until 9.00 pm)

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Ice skating rink beside the sports grounds in Imst (+ curling)

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Ice skating rink beside the sports grounds in Roppen (+ curling)

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Ice skating rink beside the St. Wendelin sports facility in Nassereith

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Curling rink beside the tennis courts in Nassereith

OPENING TIMES 12.11.2016 to 26.02.2017, daily 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm, and, in addition, Saturday 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm

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IMST ICE SKATING RINK (BESIDE THE SPORT CENTRE)

CONTACT Sportzentrum Imst, Am Raun 25, 6460 Imst, Austria Tel. +43 5412 626525, sportzentrum@imst.gv.at www.sportzentrum.at

PRICE – WINTER 2016/2017 Adults

Youths

€ 2.70

€ 2.20

€ 1.50

12-admissions card

€ 26.50

€ 21.60

€ 15.50

Season ticket

€ 46.60

€ 31.00

€ 23.30

Single ticket

School classes Family season ticket

Children

€ 0.50 € 67.00

RENTAL PRICES, CURLING LANE, RINK RENTAL ETC. Skates

€ 2.60

Lighting, per hour

€ 6.00

Blade sharpening

€ 4.70

Curling lane, per hour

€ 5.60

School classes – skates

€ 1.50

Full rink rental, per hour

€ 65.00

LET’S SAFARI 16.12.2016 to 19.03.2017

7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast

Ski passes for the following ski areas: Hoch-Imst, St. Anton am Arlberg, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Hochzeiger im Pitztal

Night-skiing in Hoch-Imst

1 ride on the Alpine Coaster – the world’s longest mountain toboggan-coaster

From € 456.00 per person in a double room (Does not include transfers to and from the ski areas) This offer is available for booking through Imst Tourismus only.

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Take in the big picture and enjoy the world at your feet

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ALPINE COASTER IMST WINTER PRICES 2016/2017 A ride on the world's longest mountain toboggan-coaster is not for the faint-hearted! Over a distance of 3.5 kilometres, the toboggan track takes you down, down, down over waves, hairpin bends and jumps – up to 6 metres above the ground in some places! This action-packed, outdoor adventure ride is perfect for children and ‘kids at heart’! And guess what's the most-used word at the bottom … ‘Again!’

Price in Euros May be subject to changes

ALPINE COASTER

Children 3 to 6 years

Children 7 to15 years

1 ride 3 rides 10 rides 1 ride 3 rides

7.10 21.20 64.00 12.00 33.00

4.90 13.60 43.60 4.90 13.60

4.90 13.60 43.60 9.50 27.00

10 rides

107.00

43.60

84.00

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ALPINE COASTER + LIFT

Adults

WINTER OPERATING HOURS 16.12.2016 to 19.03.2017, Fri – Sun 11.00 am to 4.00 pm GROUP DISCOUNTS: 10% for groups of 10 and more HOW TO GET THERE: From the centre of Imst (Sparkasse bank) turn off in the direction of Hoch-Imst (approx. 3-minute drive from the town centre) INFO HOTLINE: +43 5412 66322

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DAS SUNORAMA The SunOrama at the top station of the Alpjochbahn chairlift boasts spectacular sunrises, pleasant seating areas for enjoyable picnics, comfortable sun loungers – and a location 2,100 metres above sea level to boot! And it can be easily accessed by chairlift.

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Some like it vertical.

And horizontal.

Enjoy the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.

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The ultimate climbing fun for all those for whom ‘the only way is up’!

The impressive pyramid-style building in Imst is a veritable paradise for climbing freaks. With a huge choice of constantly changing climbing routes – both indoor and outdoor – from easy to tough, boredom doesn’t stand a chance here. From families to world-cup participants to outdoor freaks, the Climbing Centre offers something for everyone.

Beginners can participate in courses (registration required) and those with experience can train to their hearts’ content. All climbing equipment (including helmets and via ferrata sets) is available for rent.

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IMST CLIMBING CENTRE

1,420 m² indoor climbing surface area 1,312 m² outdoor climbing surface area Difficulty levels 2–11 (longest 28 m) 200 routes up to max. 22 m 1 bouldering arena, 1 bouldering room ‘Climbers' Heaven’ (separate area with 10-m routes) Climbers shop, sports café PRICE INFORMATION 2016/2017 www.kletterzentrum-imst.at OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Wednesday 10.00 am to 10.00 pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. Special opening hours on rainy days.

CLIMBING SCHOOL COURSES: Courses cannot be booked in the climbing hall itself.

If you want to participate in a course, please contact one of the two local climbing schools – inout Sport Climbing School and K3-Climbing (see page 36 for contact details).

IMST INDOOR CLIMBING HALL: Andy Knabl, Am Raun 25, 6460 Imst, Austria Tel. +43 5412 626522. Outside of opening hours: +43 650 626 5220 www.kletterzentrum-imst.at

CLIMBING IN WINTER 16.12.2016 to 19.03.2017

4 nights' accommodation with breakfast Taster climbing lesson Admission to Imst’s indoor climbing hall and to the outdoor climbing tower 1 ride on the Alpine Coaster – the world’s longest mountain toboggan coaster (including chairlift) 1 admission to the bouldering hall in Tarrenz or Karrösten

From € 231.00 per person in a double room

(Climbing equipment can be provided if required. Rental charges apply.)

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FURTHER CLIMBING HALLS IN THE REGION BOULDERING HALL, TARRENZ

Climbing surface area approx. 100 m², max. height 4 m. Suitable for beginners and experienced boulderers, for children and adults.

Admission: € 3.50 adults; € 1.50 children up to 14 years O pening times October to April: Mon + Wed 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm and otherwise by arrangement

B oulderhalle, Hauptstraße 65,6464 Tarrenz Tel. +43 680 2186722, boulder.tarrenz@gmx.at

BOULDERING HALL, KARRÖSTEN

Climbing surface area approx. 30 m², max. height 4.5 m. Thanks to variable walls, the level of difficulty can be adapted to suit. New: with slackline.

Admission: € 4.00 adults; € 2.00 children aged 6 to 18 years O pening hours: from November every Thursday from 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm and otherwise by arrangement

Contact: David Schöpf, david.schoepf@icloud.com

CLIMBING SCHOOLS

Experience the fascination of the Imst mountains during a taster climbing lesson for beginners, or advanced instruction sessions for experienced climbers, with the sport climbing school ‘inout’ run by Bettina Schöpf. Qualifications: Qualified nursery teacher, Teacher Training College, Degree in Education and Austrian qualification as a sport climbing instructor. in: Imst Climbing Centre, out: climbing crag.

SPORT-KLETTERSCHULE INOUT Bettina Schöpf-Greinig MA, Zirm 7, A-6463 Karrösten Tel. +43 676 3355749, info@inout.cc www.inout.cc

Climbing courses with 4-time world champion Angela Eiter and her team. Climbing is our passion. Our life. Here in the K3-Climbing School we enjoying passing on our expertise to others. Together with us, discover the fascination of climbing and bouldering. Everyone is welcome – from beginners to pros! Course prices: Private one-to-one lessons from € 35.00.

Taster climbing sessions: € 30.00 per person (min. 4 participants).

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ALPENRETREAT

AlpenRetreat offers an escape from the hectic pace of everyday life.

Yoga, meditation and massages aid relaxation after an eventful day on the ski slopes.

CONTACT info@alpenretreat.com www.alpenretreat.at

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SLACKLINE WORKSHOP

Courses for beginners and experienced slackliners.

CONTACT: Mario Schöpf, Schulgasse 19, A-6460 Imst, Tel.: +43 660 7065565 37

‘I don’t have time, Mum. I want to practice my turns.

And play with the others!’

During a skiing holiday here it might well happen that parents, themselves, actually have time to enjoy skiing to the full. That’s because children are more-than-welcome guests in the Hoch-Imst ski area and we really offer them a whale of a time! In addition to teaching kids the correct skiing techniques, the instructors also show the kids just how much fun skiing can be! And afterwards they still have plenty of time to tell their parents all about their funpacked day… © Imst Tourismus

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Free ski courses Winter fun for the whole family

CULTURE & EVENTS

WINTER FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 16.12.2016 to 19.03.2017

7 nights' accommodation with breakfast in the Imst Holiday Region

6-day ski pass for the Hoch-Imst ski area

1 night-tobogganing pass for moonlight tobogganing – 2 rides up to the 1st section

1 rental toboggan (one-seater) from Sport 2000 (Hoch-Imst)

1 ride on the Alpine Coaster – the world’s longest mountain toboggan-coaster

Reduced prices for children available on request

From € 426.00 per person in a double room

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FREE CHILDREN’S SKIING WEEKS Hello, little lady! Hello, young man! Are you 3 years or over but not yet 7? If so, then we would like to invite you to learn to ski – for free!

Dates: 07.01. to 29.01.2017 | 05.03. to 19.03.2017 Vouchers: You or your accommodation provider can collect the vouchers from Imst Information Office on Saturday between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm or on Monday from 8.00 am. Make sure you take the registration form from your accommodation provider with you along with photo ID. Monday to Friday (courses always start on Monday) Tip: Bobo’s magic carpet is open for all little skiers on Saturday and Sunday! Ski course (ages 3 to 4 years) 10.00 am to 12.00 noon. Ski course (ages 5 to 6 years) 10.00 am to 12.00 noon and 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm Ski races for holiday guests: Friday from 10.00 am followed by an award ceremony Free ski pass: You can also use lifts free of charge.

Registration: A few days in advance with Imst Information Office.

The child must be between 3 and 6.9 years old. This offer is only available for children of guests staying a minimum of 5 nights in the Imst Holiday Region.

INFORMATION/REGISTRATION Imst Tourismus, Johannesplatz 4, A-6460 Imst, Tel.: +43 5412 6910 0

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FREE CHILDREN’S SKIING WEEKS 07.01 to 29.01.2017 | 05.03 to 19.03.2017

Children’s Skiing Weeks for all holiday guest children aged between 3 and 6.9 years staying in the Imst Holiday Region.

A fantastic programme of accompanying events is also included!

Winter park with ‘magic carpet’ lift Separate kids’ entrance at the lift Children’s ski race with award ceremony Free use of the lifts for children registered in the Children’s Skiing Weeks programme Included services and extras:

7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in the Imst Holiday Region 6-day ski pass for the Hoch-Imst ski area 5-day ski course for all children aged between 3 and 6.9 years 1 ride on the Alpine Coaster – the world’s longest mountain toboggan-coaster – for every family member Accommodation

Room

Meals

Price in € per adult

Private

En-suite

Breakfast

from 360.00

Mountain hut

En-suite

Breakfast

from 379.00

Guesthouse

En-suite

Breakfast

from 397.00

Hotel/Inn**

En-suite

Breakfast

from 419.00

Hotel/Inn***

En-suite

Breakfast

from 456.00

Hotel****

En-suite

Breakfast

from 605.00

Half-board is available on request and starts from € 49.00 per person for stays of 7 nights and over. This offer is available for booking through Imst Tourismus only. Prices are per person in a double room/apartment. Reduced rates for children are available on request.

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Museums and Exhibitions Advent Events and Weekly Programme

This dance follows strict rules, many of which go back centuries. Well-known far and wide, the renowned ‘Fasnacht’ carnival processions in Imst and Nassereith, which only take place every three or four years, offer a mesmerising spectacle for spectators from all over the world. Furthermore, the ‘Imster Schemenlaufen’ was, in 2012, the first Austrian custom to be added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Nassereith’s carnival procession, likewise, was added to the UNESCO National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2012. The little villages of Tarrenz and Roppen are also the scene of revelry every four years with their Fasnacht celebrations. The Imst Holiday Region ‘sweetens the waiting time’ for its visitors between the carnival traditions with a broad spectrum of fascinating events and cultural treats.

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A community proud of their culture of masks.

Because the masks of a culture reveal its true face. Š Imst Tourismus

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© Archiv Imst Tourismus

THE WORLD’S FIRST SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE IN IMST Some 60 years ago in the Sonnberg district of Imst, Hermann Gmeiner, together with a handful of visionary men and women, set the foundations for what was to grow to become a worldwide concept. In 1949 he founded the world's first SOS Children's Village. Today millions of people support the Children's Villages. On the occasion of the organisation's 50th anniversary, even The Rolling Stones showed their deep respect by giving their first-ever concert in the Tyrolean mountains. The grave of Hermann Gmeiner can be visited during school-day mornings.

A guide is available to accompany pre-registered groups and visitors.

Tel. +43 5412 66234 www.sos-kinderdorf.at UBUNTU ‘Ubuntu’ is the name of the cultural project of SOS Children's Village: 2016/2017 programme: www.ubuntu-kulturinitiative.com O pening times: Friday 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm and Saturday 10.00 am. 12.00 noon Guided Ubuntu tours are available all year round by prior arrangement.

T ip: SOS Children's Village themed walk.

Starting point: Johannesplatz beside the bronze Hermann Gmeiner statue UBUNTU FORUM Pfarrgasse 7, A-6460 Imst, Tel. +43 699 14041263 www.ubuntu-imst.at www.ubuntu-kulturinitiative.com

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CARNIVAL MUSEUM – HAUS DER FASNACHT This museum makes use of state-of-the-art technology to present an authentic, indeed archaic, custom in all its richness. The museum was awarded the Museum Prize by the provincial government of Tyrol and it holds the Austrian Museums Seal of Quality. Furthermore, in 2012 the ‘Imster Schemenlaufen’ became the first Austrian custom to be added to the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Film excerpts from the early 1930s to the present day offer visitors a clear insight into the movements, the primal power, the rhythms and the mysteries of the masked parade. Ingenious presentations and photos from a period covering one hundred years offer a fascinating insight into both the history and the present-day significance of the Fasnacht carnival tradition. Sophisticated sound and text collages reveal the fascinating stories behind the custom and the elaborate preparations, such as the carving of the wooden masks and the building of the carnival floats.

04.02.2018 ‘IMSTER BUABEFÅSNÅCHT’ 09.02.2020 ‘IMSTER SCHEMENLAUFEN’ OPENING TIMES Friday 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm and by prior arrangement ADMISSION PRICES Adults € 5.00 / School pupils/students € 2.00 Children aged 6 – 14 € 1.00 / Combined ticket with the Museum im Ballhaus € 6.00 Guided tours possible at all times by prior arrangement HAUS DER FASNACHT Streleweg 6, A-6460 Imst, Tel. +43 664 60698221, office@fasnacht.at www.fasnacht.at

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MUSEUM IN THE BALLHAUS

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CULTURE & EVENTS

The Museum in the Ballhaus takes visitors on a journey back in time through the colourful history of Imst. A wealth of ‘findings’, from artworks to everyday objects, accompany you along the path from prehistoric times to the present day. The artefacts recount the history of mining, the guild system and the times of the famous Imst bird traders.

EXHIBITION OF NATIVITY SCENES

From 26th November 2016 to 2nd February 2017 the Ballhaus is home to an outstanding exhibition of historical nativity scenes.

OPENING TIMES Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm, Saturday 9.00 am – 12.00 noon (closed on public holidays) and at other times by prior arrangement SPECIAL OPENING TIMES DURING THE ADVENT SEASON: As part of the ‘Kunststraße Imst’ event (Art Street), the museum has extended opening hours as follows: Sat/Sun 26/27.11.16, 03/04.12.16, 10/11.12.16 and Thurs 08.12.16 from 3.00 pm – 8.00 pm.

ADMISSION PRICES Adults € 3.00 / School pupils/students € 2.00 Children up to the age of 12 are free / Guided tour € 1.00 per person, free for groups of 10 and over, combined ticket with the Fasnacht Museum € 6.00 MUSEUM IM BALLHAUS Ballgasse 1, A-6460 Imst, Tel. +43 5412 64927, ballhaus.imst@cni.at www.kultur-imst.at

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STARKENBERGER BEER MYTH

Several years ago the 200-year-old brewery was meticulously modernised and the 700-year-old castle was given a new lease of life.

In the castle the debris that had amassed over the centuries was eliminated and the old plasterwork was removed to reveal walls that were even older. The rooms reverted to their original functions along with the historical connecting corridors, some of which served as secret passageways! Thus, a tour through the castle evolved that takes visitors from up above the brewery down to the deepest vaults, cellars and passageways. Today the brewery and the castle offer a fascinating experience and a close insight into the world of brewing from its very beginnings to the present day.

OPENING TIMES: OPENING TIMES: 01.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Guided tours and beer baths are available all year round by prior arrangement.

ADMISSION PRICES (INCL. BEER TASTING) Single ticket ..................................................................

School pupils, students, military servicemen ...........

Groups of 15 and over .................................................

With a guided tour (by prior arrangement) ...............

Children up to the age of 10 .......................................

€ 7.00 € 6.00 € 6.00 € 8.00 free of charge

BRAUEREI SCHLOSS STARKENBERG Griesegg 1, A-6464 Tarrenz Tel. +43 5412 66201, Fax 66201 25, biermythos@starkenberger.at www.starkenberger.at

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CARNIVAL MUSEUM – FASNACHTHAUS, NASSEREITH

A UNIQUE TRADITION AND AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! TRADITIONS-POWER-SYMBOLISM

The village of Nassereith in the Tyrolean Oberland region is one of the few remaining places that still actively upholds the age-old tradition of the Fasnacht carnival. The ancient custom keeps the village in a state of excitement for weeks, transforming the little Tyrolean municipality into a carnival stronghold. Created a few years ago, the Fasnachthaus enables visitors to gain a close insight into this spectacular tradition all year round, with state-of-the-art audio-visual systems that bring this unique custom quite spectacularly to life. Visitors can marvel at the vibrantly coloured costumes, more than 450 elaborate wooden masks created by renowned local artists and ancient traditions. A realistic panorama show brings to life both the historical and the present-day Nassereith carnival.

Old postcards, portrayals and props from days gone by are on display side by side with present-day carnival artefacts. Come and experience for yourself the fascination of this exceptional performance tradition.

17.02.2019 – NASSEREITHER SCHELLERLAUFEN OPENING TIMES Friday 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm and at other times by prior arrangement ADMISSION PRICES Adults € 3.00 | Children (aged 6 – 14) € 1.00 | Groups of 10 and over € 2.00

FASNACHTSHAUS NASSEREITH Sachsengasse 81a, A-6465 Nassereith, Tel. +43 680 3131184, info@fasnacht-nassereith.at www.schellerlaufen.at

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MUSEUM IN IMST AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL

Collection of farming equipment and implements in the Eduard-Wallnöfer-Haus building OPENING TIMES: Same as those of the agricultural school café, November – April, Wednesday and Friday, 9.00 am – 12.00 noon or otherwise by prior arrangement.

CULTURE & EVENTS

ADMISSION PRICES: Adults (aged 16 and over) € 2.00 | School classes free | Group discounts available on request MUSEUM DER LANDWIRTSCHAFTLICHEN LEHRANSTALT IMST: Landw. Landeslehranstalt Imst, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Platz 1, 6460 Imst Tel. +43 5412 66346-0, lla-imst@tsn.at, www.lla-imst.at

TARRENZ MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY

The Tarrenz Museum of Local History offers a wealth of exhibits and information on crafts, trades and rural, farming life from ‘way back when’.

OPENING TIMES: By prior arrangement (by telephone) and during guided tours of the town ADMISSION PRICES: Adults € 1.50

TARRENZER HEIMATMUSEUM: Schulgasse 18, A-6464 Tarrenz, Convenor Robert Krißmer Tel. +43 650 4437431 Deputy convenor Hermann Fischer Tel. +43 5412 68014

KUNSTSTRASSE IMST 2016 In 2016 the ART STREET IMST event (Kunststraße Imst) is centred on the guiding theme of ‘ZeitGeist’.

ZeitGeist describes a way of thinking and feeling that is associated with a particular period in time. Since time immemorial art has offered a reflection of the spirit (Geist) of the times (Zeit) and has always manifoldly documented trends, injustices and great moments.

Art, therefore, also embodies the expression of, and the coming to terms with, current events. It is a mirror that reflects not only change and developments, but also conservation and consistency. Fascinating artistic interpretations of this theme await you in 25 galleries and public places. Wander the STREETS of the town…on the trail of ART. DATES: The opening takes place on Friday, 25th November 2016, and thereafter you’re invited to ‘wander the streets of the town ... on the trail of art’ on the following Saturdays and Sundays – 26th/27th November, 3rd/4th December, 10th/11th December 2016 as well as on Thursday, 8th December 2016.

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25.11 to 23.12.2016

ADVENT-PACKAGE

MAGICAL WINTER EVENINGS IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS 2016 Enjoy a vast spectrum of Alpine Advent traditions and customs. Imst Holiday Region really knows how to celebrate the Advent season in all its magical wonder.

The package includes the following (per person):

4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in the Imst Holiday Region

Advent programme: Nativity scene trail, Christmas market,

evenings of tranquil contemplation in the parish church, children's theatre, free childcare, free cinema for children, St. Nicholas and Krampus processions, nativity scene exhibitions, Christmas house, Advent bazaars, carol singing and lots, lots more besides…

€ 10.00 ‘Imst Voucher’ valid in many of Imst’s shops, cafés and restaurants

€ 10.00 ‘FMZ Voucher’ valid in the many shops, cafés and restaurants in Imst’s FachMarktZentrum shopping centre

Glühwein at the Christmas market – you can even keep the mug as a souvenir!

Museum visits: Haus der Fasnacht and Museum im Ballhaus Accommodation Private (double room)

Room

Meals

Price in € per adult

En-suite

Breakfast

from 168.00

Guesthouse

En-suite

Breakfast

from 189.00

Hotel/Inn**

En-suite

Breakfast

from 202.00

Hotel/Inn***

En-suite

Breakfast

from 223.00

Hotel****

En-suite

Breakfast

from 308.00

This offer is available for booking through Imst Tourismus only. Prices are per person, per package, in a double room / apartment. Half-board and reduced rates for children are available on request.

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Enjoy a vast spectrum of Alpine Advent traditions and customs. Imst Holiday Region really knows how to celebrate the Advent season in all its glory and magical wonder. With devilish Krampus processions, Christmas markets, nativity scene walking trails, concerts, readings and exhibitions – from the end of November until Christmas Eve – the little town of Imst offers a wonderland of pre-Christmas festivities. Visitors gain a deep insight into the rich traditions of the Alpine Yuletide season and can experience the true meaning of Advent.

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THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IN THE IMST HOLIDAY REGION

NATIVITY SCENES – WALKING TRAILS & EXHIBITIONS

ativity scene walking trail in Imst: N From 26.11.2016 to 06.01.2017. Take a stroll through the snow-covered little town of Imst and follow the nativity scene trail to a selection of places where Alpine nativity scene artists – renowned for the meticulous detail and love they put into their works – display their most beautiful creations under the open sky. A unique and enchanting experience when darkness starts to fall.

N ativity scene exhibitions in Imst: – Exhibition in the Museum im Ballhaus see page 47 – Mid-December 2016 until the end of January 2017 (closed 23.12 – 06.01) A huge oriental nativity scene is on display in the Agricultural School LLA-Imst, Meranerstraße 6, Imst Nativity scene exhibition in Karrösten: – Sunday, 27.11.2016 in the community hall (Gemeindesaal) Nativity scene exhibitions in Nassereith: – 11.12.2016 from 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the community hall (Gemeindesaal) – From 17.12.2016 – village nativity scene on display in Nassereith Nativity scene exhibition in Tarrenz: 03.12 and 04.12.2016 from 11.00 am in the village hall Nativity scene exhibition in Roppen: 10.12 and 11.12.2016 in the cultural events hall (Kultursaal) in Roppen 53

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The small but enchanting Christmas market in the town centre of Imst is a very popular meeting place for locals and holiday guests alike. Mouth-watering traditional treats and spicy glühwein tickle your palate and heat you up from inside. A visit here always offers an enjoyable, convivial experience.

OPENING TIMES IMST CHRISTMAS MARKET From 25th November to 23rd December 2016 – Monday to Friday from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm Every Sunday during Advent at 6.00 pm: Lighting of the Advent candles on the huge Advent wreath with local celebrities.

TIP: Visit the Christmas houses in Imst and Nassereith.

Christmas house Imst: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 2.00 pm – 9.00 pm Christmas house Nassereith: 17.12.2016 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm | 18.12.2016 1.00 pm to 8.00 pm FURTHER CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN THE IMST HOLIDAY REGION

Advent market in the village hall in Tarrenz: 20.11.2016 from 11.00 am Moni’s Advent Farmers’ Market in Roppen: 20.11.2016 from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm in front of the schoolhouse St. Nicholas Market on the village square in Tarrenz: 4.12.2016 from 1.00 pm

Christmas activities in the former Gasthof Sonne inn (near the Postplatz square) in Nassereith: 17.12.2016 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm | 18.12.2016 1.00 pm to 8.00 pm Advent bazaar 25.11.2016 from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm

Christmas market in the community hall (Gemeindesaal) in Imsterberg: 12.11.2016 from 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm 13.11.2016 from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

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Children's theatre ‘Eine saubäre Überraschung’ with the Dynamic Duo Roswitha Matt and Anneliese Krabacher in Imst town centre. For children aged between 4 and 12 years.

DATES/TIMES 25.11 to 23.12, every Friday at 3.00 pm and Saturdays at 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm 08.12.2016 at 3.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Free admission!

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FIRE & FLAMES ADVENT IN THE KNAPPENWELT GURGLTAL MINING VILLAGE MUSEUM On 3rd December 2016 fires will be ablaze in the Knappenwelt Gurgl­tal mining village museum. Immerse yourself in a world of flames with a theatre performance and fire rituals!

Schinagl, directed by Jürgen Kiechl | 6.00 pm Fire ritual with Maya Maria Tilg ADMISSION: free

www.knappenwelt.at

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TIMES: Begin 4.00 pm | 5.00 pm ‘Ein mißglücktes Weihnachtsspiel’ – a play by Helmut

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IN NASSEREITH

17.12.2016 3.00 pm Ceremonial opening of the Christmas house (former Gasthaus Sonne inn) with hot drinks, glühwein and chestnuts 4.30 pm Opening of the Nassereith nativity scene walking trail with musical accompaniment by the Dormitzer Bläser brass ensemble (around 40 nativity scenes on display) 18.12.2016 8.30 am Mass on the 4th Sunday of Advent in the parish church 1.00 pm Christmas house (former Gasthof Sonne inn) 2.00 pm Glühwein, hot drinks, chestnuts, candy floss and other tasty treats on the Postplatz square 5.00 pm Traditional ‘Christkind’ procession from the Postplatz square to the Maienbrunnen fountain and back, accompanied by music performed by the Nassereith brass ensemble 22.12.2016 8.00 pm Christmas in Rastland A convivial, traditional Christmas celebration with songs sung by the folk band ‘Ursprung Buam’ and a reading by Günther Lieder. Musical accompaniment by the group ‘Strudlmusig’. Enjoy Christmas carols and stories amidst an enchanting atmosphere complete with a beautiful Christmas tree.

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During eight evenings, Imst Parish Church invites you to celebrate the pre-Christmas season with Advent stories and Yuletide music performed by a brass ensemble, a storyteller and a choir: Savour evenings of peace, reflection and contemplation.

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Traditions and customs still vibrantly alive in the Imst Holiday Region Š Archiv Gemeinde Tarrenz

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HANNAH – ‘Scheissegal’ TOUR through Austria 3.11.2016 from 7.00 pm, Trofana Tyrol in Mils Seiler & Speer 12.11.2016 in Glenthof Imst XVI. Imst IPA Advent: 26.11.2016, Trofana Tyrol in Mils Horse-drawn carriage rides through Imst town centre 26.11, 03.12, 10.12, 17.12.2016 from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm free of charge St. Nicholas and Krampus processions in:

Roppen: 25.11.2016 from 6.00 pm torchlight performance by the ‘Roppner Krampeler’ devils | 03.12.2016 from 3.00 pm St. Nicholas procession from the parish church to Löckpuiter Platz square, from 6.00 pm Krampus parade on Löckpuiter Platz square Imst: 26.11.2016 from 5.00 pm St. Nicholas procession, from 6.00 pm Krampus parade Karrösten: 3.12.2016 from 6.00 pm in front of the village hall Karres: 3.12.2016 from 5.00 pm

Tarrenz: 4.12.16 from 1.00 pm St. Nicholas procession, 5.12.2016 from 7.00 pm the ‘Kluane Krampeler’ little devils and on 6.12.2016 from 8.00 pm ‘Groaße Krampeler’ big devils Nassereith: 5.12.2016 from 6.00 pm St. Nicholas procession at Rastland Nassereith 21st Guinness Irish Christmas Festival: 29.11.2016 at 8.00 pm in Agrarzentrum West in Imst Danny Bryant ‘Bargers Kaller’ on 25.11.2016 in Gasthof Sonne Tarrenz

Christmas Dreams from South Tyrol on 02.12.16 from 6.30 pm, Trofana Tyrol in Mils Carol singing: 3.12.2016 at 8.00 pm in the village hall Obtarrenzer Weihnachtshungart: 11.12.2016 from 4.00 pm

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FURTHER HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE ADVENT SEASON

Christmas special – comedian Luis aus Südtirol

on 14.12.2016 from 7.00 pm, Trofana Tyrol in Mils Advent concert in Roppen: 18.12.2016 at 7.00 pm, Roppen Parish Church Advent in Mils: 17.12.2016 from 5.00 pm beside Mils Parish Church Boxing Day Ball in Mils: 26.12.2016 at 8.00 pm in the community hall Imst End-of-Year Concert: 29.12.2016 at 8.00 pm in the Stadtsaal hall in Imst

Orchestral concert with Imst music school: 30.12.2016 at 4.00 pm in the Stadtsaal hall in Imst. Admission: Advance sales € 5.00, at the door on the evening € 6.00

Pre-New Year's Eve firework display organised by FC Tarrenz, 30.12.2016 from 4.00 pm behind the village hall

New Year's Eve music: Nassereith: 31.12.2016 with the Nassereith Marching Band Imsterberg: 30.12.2016 with the Imsterberg Marching Band Karrösten: 31.12.2016 with the Karrösten Marching Band Roppen: 31.12.2016 with the Roppen Marching Band Mils: 31.12.2016 with the Mils Marching Band Karres: 31.12.2016 with the Karres Marching Band Schönwies: 31.12.2016 with the Schönwies Marching Band New Year's Request Concert with the Tarrenz Marching Band: 06.01.2017 at 11.30 am in the village hall www.imst.at www.adventinimst.at 57

I’ve heard of a village in the Gurgltal valley – some say it’s bewitched!

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The Tarrenz Fasnacht is set to take place once more after a fouryear break. The whole village is involved in the carnival revelry and thousands of spectators come to marvel at the colourful spectacle.

The Tyrolean Fasnacht carnival celebrations form the most important secular holidays in those villages in which they take place – as is the case in Tarrenz. Every four years the inhabitants of the little village in the Gurgltal valley celebrate their Fasnacht tradition. The origins and significance of the Fasnacht customs are thought to be an archaic ritual with the aim of driving out the evil spirits of winter. Today the Fasnacht is a central element that strengthens the feeling of identity and communal spirit among the villagers and offers proof that traditions and customs here are still very much alive. Preparations get underway weeks, even months, before the big day. Masks are carved, costumes are sewn and floats are built.

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TARRENZ FASNACHT CARNIVAL ON 29.01.2017

In 2017 the entire village of Tarrenz will, once again, be astir, bringing to life the centuries-old custom. No fewer than 250 inhabitants – all men – will be actively performing, while the women see it as their honourable duty to sew the vibrantly coloured costumes.

SCHEDULE: 10.00 am - carnival start 12.00 noon – procession 6.00 pm – end of carnival with a noisy final ‘Zsåmmschalle’

FASNACHT CARNIVAL OFFER

3 nights’ accommodation with half-board in a ***hotel A dmission to the Fasnacht carnival parade

V isit to the Fasnachthaus and Museum im Ballhaus

from € 188.00 per person

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The term ‘Auskehren’ literally means ‘sweeping out’ and every year on Shrove Tuesday the highly popular tradition of ‘Auskehren’ takes places in Imst with a smaller-scale night-time carnival procession to mark the end of the festive season before the beginning of Lent. The main figures from the Schemenlaufen parade – the Roller and Scheller – do not take part. Instead, the witches are in the limelight under the auspices of the ‘Hexenmutter’ – the mother of witches – who also ranks as the procession’s highest authority.

The witches are accompanied by ‘Zintern’ – Altfrank figures carrying lanterns to shine a little light on the dark goings-on – as well as ‘Wiflig’ figures, a group of bears and several ‘Labara’ groups. The latter go from one inn to the next comically reporting with rhyme, song and pictures on all the bungling and botching that went on over the past year in Imst that the public was not supposed to know about! A unique part of the ‘Auskehren’ tradition is the so-called Zurfen – one of the spectators grabs hold of a witch’s broom and the two pull as hard as they can, measuring their strength against one another. The spectator usually loses – but exceptions do occur.

In earlier times any witches who lost were locked by their opponent into a barn (of which there used to be many in the centre of Imst) and not let out until Ash Wednesday…

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‘AUSKEHREN’ IN IMST ON 28TH FEBRUARY 2017

SCHEDULE 5.45 pm Procession start in the Lain area, from the lower town to the upper town 8.00 pm Procession starting from Hotel Hirschen, from the upper town back to the lower town

‘AUSKEHREN’ IN TARRENZ

The traditional ‘Auskehren’ procession with the ‘burning-of-thewitch’ ritual takes places every year on Shrove Tuesday. The procession starts from the primary school/Café Käfer car park and moves on to the village square.

Meeting point: Tuesday, 28.02.2017 from 7.00 pm in front of the primary school/Café Käfer www.fasnacht-tarrenz.at

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Everyone, not only religious believers, enjoys the delightful Easter traditions and customs. Holy Week is a very special time in Imst when people get together in preparation for the celebration of the Resurrection. At the centre of Imst’s traditional Easter festivities is the Calvary on the summit of which stands an ancient sacred site. Beautifully de­ corated chapels and shrines invite visitors to reflect and meditate. The magnificent Palm Sunday procession leads over the Calvary, as does the procession of believers on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

In the Pestkapelle (plague chapel), visitors can marvel at the ornately designed Holy Sepulchre. Numerous liturgical ceremonies, the traditional Easter concert in the Johanneskirche church and a Stations of the Resurrection service leading from Imst Parish Church to Johanneskirche church on Easter Monday round out the spectrum of Easter festivities.

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EASTER IN THE IMST HOLIDAY REGION

PALM SUNDAY, 09.04.2017 8.00 am Mass in Imst Parish Church with the blessing of willow bouquets, followed by the Palm Procession over the Calvary MAUNDY THURSDAY, 13.04.2017 10.00 am Easter market in Imst town centre on Johannesplatz square (until approx. 5.00 pm) 7.30 pm Communion evening Mass and Adoration, Stripping of the Altar in Imst Parish Church and in Brennbichler Church GOOD FRIDAY, 14.04.2017 10.00 am Easter market in Imst town centre on Johannesplatz square (until approx. 5.00 pm) 3.00 pm Stations of the Cross in Imst Parish Church 7.30 pm Good Friday Liturgy in Imst Parish Church and in Brennbichler Church HOLY SATURDAY, 15.04.2017 8.00 pm Easter vigil service in Imst Parish Church 9.00 pm Easter vigil service in Brennbichler Church EASTER SUNDAY, 16.04.2017 9.00 am Festival Service in Imst Parish Church and in Brennbichler Church 7.30 pm Evening Mass in Imst Parish Church EASTER MONDAY, 17.04.2017 8.00 am Easter Stations of the Resurrection service from Imst Parish Church to Johanneskirche church and Laurentiuskirche church, Blessing of the Fields 9.00 am Festival Service in Imst Parish Church and in Brennbichler Church 9.00 am Protestant Church Service in Johanneskirche church in Imst

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WEEKLY PROGRAMME

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The individual events/activities are colour-coded to help you find what you are looking for among the abundance of offers.

ACTIVE

CHILDREN

NATURE

CULTURE

MONDAY ALBIN says hello!

9.45–10.30 am

meeting point: ALBIN's Kinderpark

no registration required

free

Show BOBO what you can do – fun and surprises guaranteed!

2.45–3.15 pm

meeting point: BOBOLAND (Schneesportschule Imst)

no registration required

free

Guided Winter Hike 2.00–4.30 pm

meeting point: Imst Information Office

registration by Mon 11.00 am free* / E 1.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

TUESDAY ALBIN's kiddies' party

Lots of entertainment and fun with our much-loved mascot on the stage; packed with fantastic surprises.

11.30 am –12.00 noon

meeting point: Kinderpark

no registration required

free

Snowshoe hike in the Hoch-Imst ski area

incl. gear rental (no previous snowshoeing experience required) 1.00–3.30 pm

meeting point: to be advised

registration by Mon 12.00 noon E 25.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

Torchlight walk for the whole family

A guided torchlight walk for all guests, young and old 6.00–8.00 pm

meeting point: Imst Information Office

registration by Mon 5.00 pm free* / E 1.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

Alpine-style curling

7.00–10.00 pm

meeting point: Imst Sport Centre

registration by Tues 11.00 am free* / E 1.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

WEDNESDAY ALBIN's snowmobile

All aboard and off we go! A fun-packed ride with lots of action for all kids!

11.30– 12.00 noon

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meeting point: ALBIN's Kinderpark

no registration required

free

*for guests staying in the Imst Holiday Region

With the Imst Curling Club, incl. use of equipment

WEDNESDAY

Snowshoe hike – Linser circuit

incl. gear rental (no previous snowshoeing experience required) Duration: to be agreed

meeting point: 1.00 pm Schneesportschule Imst

registration by Tues 12.00 noon, minimum no. of participants: 4

E 25.00 per person incl. schnaps

Guided village tour in Tarrenz – Your guide will show you round the village and explain everything there is to know about Tarrenz, the so-called ‘witches’ village’. Tour includes a visit to the carnival exhibition and the museum of local history.

2.00–3.30 pm

meeting point: Tarrenz Information Office

registration by Wed 10.00 am minimum no. of participants: 4

free* / E 1.00 per person

Night-skiing and moonlight tobogganing

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with a convivial get-together in the Latschenhütte and Untermarkter Alm mountain huts see page 15

Snowshoe hike

Enjoy an enchanting snowshoe hike under the starry night sky, followed by a ride down the floodlit toboggan run. Charges apply for the rental of the snowshoes, toboggan and the toboggan transport.

6.30 – approx.

10.00 pm

meeting point: Schneesportschule Imst

registration by Tues 12.00 noon, minimum no. of participants: 4

E 25.00 per person

Taster climbing lesson with Bettina Schöpf-Greinig – Sport Climbing School from 8.30 am approx. 2 hours

meeting point: Imst Climbing Centre

registration by Tues 12.00 noon, Ph. +43 676 3355749

free for GC holders excl. admission fee and equipment rental

THURSDAY Bobo Day

Fun and games with Bobo the Penguin in Boboland. All children are warmly invited to join in.

3.00–3.30 pm

meeting point: BOBOLAND (Schneesportschule Imst)

no registration required

free

Horse-drawn carriage ride

Along the banks of the Gurgl stream and into the untouched Gurgltal valley. Tea and glühwein included. time to be arranged

meeting point: Imst Information Office

registration by Wed 5.00 pm, minimum no. of participants: 4 adults

E 11.00 per adult E 6.00 per child

registration by Thurs 12.00 noon, minimum no. of participants: 4

voluntary donations welcome

Alpine-style curling

With Mils Sport Club (dependent on weather conditions) 7.00–10.00 pm

meeting point: Mils Au sports grounds

Torchlight walk

A guided torchlight walk through the picturesque Gurgltal valley meeting point: Imst Information Office

registration by Wed 5.00 p, free* / E 1.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

FRIDAY

Guest Ski Race organised by the local ski school

10.00 am and 1.00 pm

meeting point: at the ski schools

registration in the ski school free for ski course participants

E 2.50 – 7.00 for non-course participants

Natural spring water in Imst

With water tasting and a guided tour of the town’s historical fountains 4.00–6.00 pm

meeting point: Imst Information Office

registration by Fri 12.00 noon free* / E 1.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

*for guests staying in the Imst Holiday Region

8.30–10.30 pm

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FRIDAY

Taster session on the artificial luge-toboggan track

Toboggans and gear are provided by the local tobogganing club. Participants must take their own gloves and ski helmet.

4.00–8.00 pm

meeting point: Clubhaus, Rottweilerstraße 18

registration: 1 day before E 5.00 minimum no. of participants: 2 per person

Night-time snowshoe hike and tobogganing

Enjoy an enchanting snowshoe hike under the starry night sky, followed by a ride down the floodlit toboggan run. Charges apply for the rental of the snowshoes, toboggan and the toboggan transport.

6.30–approx.

10.00 pm

meeting point: Schneesportschule Venet-Imst beside the Schatz holiday apartments

registration by Thurs 5.00 pm E 25.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

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Ski touring evening and night-tobogganing

Piste floodlit from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm and toboggan run floodlit from 6.30 pm to 2.00 am. Latschenhütte and Untermarkter Alm, mountain huts open from 6.30 pm for a convivial get-together from. 6.30 pm

see page 15

no registration required

Alpine-style curling with Roppen Curling Club, equipment rental included 7.00–10.00 pm

meeting point: Roppen Sport Centre

registration by Fri 11.00 am free* / E 1.00 minimum no. of participants: 4 per person

SATURDAY

Alpine-style curling

beside the tennis courts in Nassereith from 1.00 pm

meeting point: Nassereith tennis courts

no registration required

E 4.00 per person incl. 1 drink

Snowshoe hike

Enjoy a memorable snowshoe hike through the snow-covered forests around Imst. Price includes equipment rental and certified hiking guide. approx. 2 hours

meeting point: Schneesportschule Imst

registration by Fri 5.00 pm E 20.00 minimum no. of participants: 3 per person

Horse-drawn carriage ride

Along the banks of the Gurgl stream and into the untouched Gurgltal valley. Tea and glühwein included. time to be arranged

meeting point: Imst Information Office

registration by Wed 5.00 pm minimum no. of participants: 4 adults

E 11.00 / adult E 6.00 / child

Night-skiing and moonlight tobogganing

with a convivial get-together in the Latschenhütte and Untermarkter Alm mountain huts see page 15

SUNDAY

ALBIN's Welcome Party meeting point: ALBIN's Kinderpark

no registration required

free

Bobo's Welcome Party Bobo the Penguin introduces himself and offers a warm welcome to all children in Boboland. Fun and games in the Kiddies' Club 10.00– 10.30 am

meeting point: BOBOLAND (Schneesportschule Imst)

no registration required

free

Free taster ski lesson

Find out what a ski course is all about, join in, make new friends and have lots of fun.

For beginners aged 3 to 4 years. NB: Limited no. of participants!

10.00– 11.00 am

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meeting point: BOBOLAND (Schneesportschule Imst)

Registration by Sat 5.00 pm in the Schneesportschule Imst office free

*for guests staying in the Imst Holiday Region

10.00– 10.30 am

MISCELLANEOUS Horseback trekking through the Gurgltal valley (October – end of May) 1 to 3 hours

meeting point: Lindenhof farm, Bigerweg

To register call +43 676 4020104, 1–6 participants

E 19.00–48.00 per person

Horse-drawn carriage rides any day by prior arrangement 1 hour

meeting point: Imst Information Office

registration: 1 day before minimum no. of participants: 4 adults

E 11.00 / adult E 6.00 / child

Guided ski touring, snowshoeing, winter hiking, cross-country skiing meeting point: to be agreed

registration: 1 day before minimum no. of participants: to be agreed

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

prices available on request

I n any of the Imst Tourismus information offices or with your accommodation provider.

The organisers reserve the right to cancel activities owing to an insufficient number of participants or adverse weather conditions The majority of the activities can be booked through the Imst Tourismus.

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Imst Tourismus Johannesplatz 4 · A-6460 Imst Tel. +43 5412 6910 0 Fax: +43 5412 6910 8 Email: info@imst.at Imst Information Office · Johannesplatz 4 Nassereith Information Office · Postplatz 28 Tarrenz Information Office · Hauptstraße 14 Trofana Tyrol Info Point · Mils bei Imst