Mountains and nature combine to form the center of an enjoyable holiday. Over 900km of well marked walking and hiking paths await the mountain lover. Climb/ hike any degree of difficulty or mountain bike the powerful inspirational world. Discover the radiant mountain backdrop of the Rofan, the Wiedersberger Horn and Gratlpitz. 360 degree beautiful panoramic views.
The natural deep blue lakes in the area are perfect for swimming, boating, diving, splashing around or just relaxing. The more adventurous will find a lot of action with wild water swimming, tubing, rafting and kayaking in the gorges and canyons of the rushing mountain streams and rivers.
Also paragliding in Kramsach, about 20 mins away. All year round skiing and snowboarding at the glacier in Hintertux, about an hour away. Horse riding in Kramsach, about 15 mins. Hot air ballooning in St Johann, about 45 mins. Numerous water parks and adventure play grounds and parks 20 mins. One of my favourite things is flower picking in the lush meadows. A large concrete skate park 'The Cradle' in Brixlegg 15 mins away that is another beauty. One of the best in Europe. Big smooth hips, spines, and corners will let you fly. This park also features the worlds first 'cradle'. It's a capsule that's over vert at the end of a bowl.
Skiing information: Sunny slopes and breathtaking panoramas in the Alpbachtal skiing region. 20 modern lifts that give access to over 50km of pistes throughout the region. Typical mountain huts, traditional restaurants and ski bars entice you to take timeout. Beginners of all ages are well catered for by the 4 ski schools. Cross country trails lead the ski`er through a magical winters landscape. Least taxing winter recreation is walking, about 200km of cleared marked paths available. The new trend is snow shoe walking. For tobogganing fans the region offers exciting runs. A horse drawn sleigh ride is the ultimate romantic experience.
Other Activities hot air balooning, skating, boating, tubing, rafting and kayaking
Walking
Mist clings to the pines, wrapping you into a mysterious world of green shade beneath the dripping canopy. Only the rattle of a distant woodpecker breaks the silence. The path zigzags uphill; at every junction the route is clearly marked, so there’s no need to bury your nose in a map. Sunlight filters through as you emerge onto a lush meadow, grass swaying in a gentle breeze that carries the evocative clang of cowbells. Underfoot, a carpet of wildflowers creates a dazzling display of colour. Marmots squeak and scatter as you pass.
You’re making for a wooden hut perched among the rocks, its cheery red and white flag bright against the aquamarine sky. Lunch is a traditional dumpling stew and a beer, enjoyed in the warmth of the hut’s terrace. It’s a chance to admire the view, which stretches over deep forested valleys to an abrupt wall of limestone peaks like the ramparts of a fairytale castle. Above and behind, sunlight glints on the glacial heads of the snow giants. This is just another day in Austria, and tomorrow promises more of the same.
With an unrivalled selection of rambler-friendly trails, cable cars that take the sting from the hills and a network of welcoming mountain huts, there’s nowhere more convenient to lace up a pair of boots. Yet the countryside itself is Austria’s real star attraction. The landscape is a rich tapestry of pastures and forests, clear lakes and high snow peaks that combine to make up the most unspoilt surroundings in central Europe. Austria is Alpine walking at its finest – once smitten, you’ll be in love for life.
AIPORT TRANSFER
TAXI - especially for larger groups, you can take you a taxi - mini bus from the local taxi firm. No waiting at all then. The cost of a taxi from Innsbruck airport is € 90 – approx, 60 pounds. (40 minute drive. From Salzberg € 180 - approx. 120 pounds. From Munich €180 – approx.120 pounds. Both an hour and a half drive. I would advise to book sooner rather than later especially in the high seasons (22.12.07 - 6.01.08 and 2.02.08 - 8.03.08) TRAINS - services there are excellent and frequent train from Innsbruck, Salzburg (The train station is a 10 minute bus or 5 minute taxi ride from the airport. Trains run from Munich airport.Express trains (ICE, IC,EC) stop at the express train stations Jenbach or Wörgl (both stations are about 15km from Inneralpbach. Regional trains stop at Brixlegg or Rattenberg stations.SPECIAL HOLIDAY TRAINS in the winter . Further train timetables and route info can be obtained from Claire: haushislop@aon.at
SKI HIRE
Conny's Sport - Inneralpbach Tel. 0043 (0)5336 5025 is open from 8.30am till 12pm and from 3pm till 6pm. It's a 7 minute walk from Haus Hislop and is situated at the gondola station, just down the hill. Costs of hiring skis, boots and poles is € 80 - approx.53 pounds for adults, € 39 - approx. 26 pounds for children (skis over 1m) and for younger children € 27 - approx. 18 pounds (skis under 1m) They hire all sizes of snowboards and various exciting new inventions to use to slide down a mountain. They also have a shop that sells winter/mountain clothing and equipment. There is s a small coffee bar in there too. They take most credit cards but not American Express or Diners. LIFT PASSES : You can then go next door and get your lift passes. The costs are € 136 – approx 90 pounds for adults. € 71 – approx. 47 pounds for children. € 1 – approx 1.50 for children under 6. They take only Master Card and Visa.
FLIGHTS AND BOOKING
The best airports to fly to are Salzberg or Munich. They are a 1 ½ drive from Inneralpbach (Innsbruck is the closest but tends to be more expensive as it is surrounded by mountains and the cheaper airlines tend not to fly there) BOOKING FLIGHTS please look at the following carriers for cheap deals :Je2, Ryan Air and Thomson fly. Information for Skiing Holidays at Haus Hislop, Inneralpbach, A -6236, Tirol, Austria Look forward to hearing from you soon. Let me know if you have any questions. Best regards Claire Hislop
WINTER FACTS
The gondola station is situated down the hill on the right. A 7 minute walk from Haus Hislop. The nearest lift is the T- bar lift which is a 2 minute walk down the hill. It takes you up to the tree line and the run down is a red one. You can ski back to the T- bar or ski to the gondola station that takes you up to the top of the mountain, The magnificent Wiedersbergerhorn. It's about a 15 minutes ride up. The meeting point for ski school is located very close by. The top of the mountain is where the blue runs are and for the intermediates and advanced, it is the starting point for red and black runs. You can leave your skis, poles and boots at the gondola station. Your boots will be dried and disinfected. It would save you from carrying them back to Haus Hislop. I do have a ski room though and if you come down route 5 and come to the T- bar lift (which is the first 'You tube' movie) then it would only be a 2 minute walk to Haus Hislop.
Haus Hislop built in 2006 is in Inneralpbach, 3 km away at the base of the highest mountain in the region – The Galtenberg. A 6 hour hike to the peak. The Skiing Mountain - The Weidersberger Horn is a 2 minute walk away. (Where the nearest ski lift is situated) The resort has a new gondola which is a 7 minutes walk away. It is an all year round resort.
Alpbachtal Valley has a population of 2,500 and occupies a beautiful location on a sunny plateau at 1,000m above sea level. Thanks to its homogenous architectural style and lovely floral decorations Alpach was voted "Austria´s most beautiful village" in 1983 on the occasion of the Entente Florale competition.
Every year since 1945 the village has been hosting the "European Forum Alpbach", an event which attracts leading representatives from the fields of science, politics, culture, and trade and industry. The new Congress Centrum Alpbach was built in character with its natural surroundings with an architectural style that points the way to the future. The community of Alpbach promotes and seeks harmony, beauty and cultural identity. Since 1953 all buildings have, by law, been designed and built in the traditional Alpbach style.
Alpbach - A Winter Village
In the winter Alpbach offers pure, exhilarating snow fun for all ages and interests: skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, sledding, ....
Alpbach offers every amenity you will need for an unforgettable winter holiday, including 45 km of groomed runs set against a cobalt blue sky, 22 km of immaculate cross-country skiing trails in scenic surroundings, untracked powder slopes for ski mountaineers and cleared winter hiking trails. (The huge piste machines and snow blowers, if necessary, work every night to prepare pistes for next day.) And of course winter wouldn´t be perfect without après-ski bars! Other popular winter activities include snow shoe walking, sledding, skating, curling, swimming, sauna bathing, ...
Spring, Summer and Autumn:
This is the perfect region for all kinds of activities and for all kind of ages. The serene and peaceful mountain resort is a place to relax and unwind with its stress free approach to life. Farming is it’s main industry (along with tourism) and it’s hard to believe that there are the same number of farms working as there were 100 years ago.
It is authentic and exciting. The hiking area with its 3 summer lifts and the mountain bike territory are challenges for all nature lovers, Water can be found in many facets. For instance in Tirol’s warmest bathing lakes, 3 adventure gorges and crystal clear drinking water. Action for kids: be it at the Juppi Kid’s Club or the adventure swimming pool – boredom will never be a problem
The region also has some sites of cultural interest such as Rattenberg known for it’s glass and historical small town atmosphere. Innsbruck is close by (a 40 minute drive) and Salzberg is (90 minutes). These cities have the nearest airports.
