Summer Holidays in Tyrol by Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl

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THE BEST HOLIDAY PACKAGE IN THE TYROL’S MOST BEAUTIFUL VALLEY! - HOSPITALITY SINCE 1889 www.1889.at

GET THE EDELWEISS FEELING! Pure relaxation with the Edelweiss Feelness Programme! Re-charge your batteries with a fascinating mixture of centuries-old traditions and modern technology in the heart of the Alps. We have spent many years looking into exactly what people who come to us seeking rest and relaxation really want from their holiday. Thanks to this knowledge, we can guarantee that your stay with us will be truly unforgettable - be it a break alone, a romantic weekend for two, or an adventure for all the family. Explore the stunning nature surrounding our hotel, let yourself be inspired by what you find, and use your newfound ideas to enrich your daily life. As part of our „Discover the Mountains!“ programme you have the chance to try out a whole range of activities and tap into new sources of relaxation. The most important thing? Simply relax and do as you please - after all, you decide what you would like to try out. A unique activity programme in the fresh mountain air. Hospitality and tradition since 1889. www.edelweiss-feelness.com

Edelweiss Feelness

Alpine Paradise

Discover the mountains

Hospitality since 1889

Wellbeing & Beauty

Culinary Delights

Feel at home with us

Families and Children

The Edelweiss & Gurgl Activity Card & the Oetztal Card

Enjoy Nature on Horseback

Golden Autumn Shades in the Pine Forest

ALPINE PARADISE The Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ideal base for your perfect Alpine holiday Perched at 1,930 metres above sea level and surrounded by towering 3000-metre peaks, the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl offers a wonderful mixture of breathtaking nature and pure relaxation in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Visitors looking for action can choose from guided hikes, horse riding in our own modern indoor centre or out in the mountains, archery, gymnastics, Nordic walking or even a session in our gym. While the kids enjoy themselves in the large play area, why not let our chefs tickle your taste buds and pamper your palette with an evening of fine dining? And, after a long day out in the fresh mountain air, there is no better place to relax and unwind than in our state-of-the-art 1,200 mÂ˛ Glacier Spa featuring steaming saunas, large indoor and outdoor pools, a bubbling whirlpool and fully-trained masseurs. Everything you could wish for in the heart of a stunning natural landscape!

DISCOVER THE MOUNTAINS WITH US! Let us tell you all about the treats awaiting guests visiting the beautiful village of Obergurgl and the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl in the Ötztal Valley! There are three good reasons why you are sure to find your perfect mountain holiday in Obergurgl… The village of Obergurgl is blessed with a perfect geographical and climatic location: to the north, visitors entering the valley will find picturesque rock formations, rushing mountain streams and waterfalls, and cows and horses roaming free along the winding hairpin bends; to the south, numerous glaciers, 21 towering 3,000 m peaks and unique natural phenomena such as the blossoming Swiss pine forest provide a breathtaking backdrop. The area seems to offer an endless range of activities for everyone: families with children, active pensioners, enthusiastic mountaineers and couples looking for a romantic break.

A huge range of leisure activities in the heart of the Alps: archery, Nordic walking, hiking and much, much more!

Perfectly located in the centre of Obergurgl, directly next to the “Hohen-Mut” summer cable car.

From untouched nature to adrenaline adventure The enormous range of activities on offer in Obergurgl means that everyone will find what they are looking for, from relaxed walks to extreme mountaineering, from discovering the playful marmots native to the region to visiting the site where Ötzi the Iceman – at over 5,000 years of age Europe’s oldest natural human mummy – was discovered. Those looking to get back to nature shouldn’t miss out on the region’s sparkling silver streams, lush fenlands, deep canyons, natural Alpine zoo and network of marked trails winding their way along mountain meadows, through clearings, across streams and into the enchanting Swiss pine forest. Indeed, what better way to enjoy these natural highlights than from the back of a traditional Haflinger horse bred and raised in the region? Finally, with rafting, canoeing, hut-to-hut hikes and thrilling mountain bike trails all close by, adrenaline junkies certainly won’t be short of things to do!

Guided walks five times a week suitable for all levels, from beginners to experienced walkers.

For all those who love the mountains – walkers, hikers and Alpine mountaineers There is quite simply no place better for walking, mountaineering and climbing than the Tyrol – and once you are in the Tyrol, why not come to a region dominated by 21 towering 3000-metre peaks? Nature-loving visitors to Obergurgl – the highest church village in Austria and gateway to the tallest of the Alpine peaks, the “Über-Alpen” – will find unparalleled hiking in the region. Where else can you spend three whole weeks climbing mountains over 3,000 m in altitude without placing foot on the same one twice? The Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl was constructed by true mountain pioneers, and there are few villages so closely associated with one family as Obergurgl is with the Scheiber family. Almost a century ago, defying the incredibly tough conditions of the time, our family built the Ramolhaus mountain hut at 3,006 metres above sea level to serve as a place of refuge for walkers. Now, almost 100 years later, the spacious, newly-renovated Ramolhaus is still run by the Scheiber family and continues to offer hikers good traditional food and modern rooms after a long day’s walking. The range of trails on offer in the surrounding mountains is almost unlimited: take a one- or two-day trek through the Königstal Valley and over the border into the northernmost Italian province of South Tyrol/Alto Adige, or why not use the Ramolshaus as a starting point to discover other nearby peaks – or even follow in the footsteps of Ötzi the Iceman? The region offers everything that an enthusiastic walker could possibly wish for.

Enjoy nature on horseback with a locally-bred Haflinger horse. Fun and sport all in one – perfect for kids and adults alike!

A natural jewel and protected site of outstanding beauty: the Swiss pine forest in Obergurgl is just 20 minutes from the hotel.

“Welcome to the real mountains!” Obergurgl is a must for anyone looking for a real mountain experience. After a long day hiking, what better way could there be to relax in the evening than by letting the staff at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl pamper you? The perfect end to a perfect day!

Your holiday at the Edelweiss & Gurgl The perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the ultimate summer holiday Three perfect reasons … Thanks to the region’s stunning natural landscape, the Ötztal Valley has long been considered the most beautiful mountain valley in the whole of Austria by those in the know, with the village of Obergurgl a perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. Boasting 120 years of tradition and experience, the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl was once again voted the best hotel in Obergurgl in 2009, receiving particular recognition for its excellent service. The Ötztal Valley, Obergurgl and the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl: three good reasons for a fantastic holiday experience.

Enjoy the Alps on horseback. Discover the region’s trails with a local Haflinger horse bred and raised in the mountains.

We look forward to welcoming you – let us look after your every need!

Obergurgl is the perfect base for visitors who not only want to spend time in a beautiful landscape, but who want to experience life deep in the heart of one of Austria’s remaining intact areas of natural beauty.

Something for everyone: wide paths, arching mountain crests, challenging trails, easy routes and even narrow, exposed ridges to set the pulse racing!

With a long and proud history, the four-star Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl has for the last 120 years and four generations continued to pursue the same goal: offering guests a beautiful and unforgettable stay. The region’s natural beauty and our focus on offering visitors a truly special holiday mean that 70% of visitors to our hotel have become regulars and enjoy coming back to see us year after year. With this aim of total customer satisfaction in mind, we recently created the Edelweiss Card for our guests, which features a huge range of attractions and activities.

From relaxed walks to extreme mountaineering – take your pick!

SPA & BEAUTY Relax and recharge your batteries in the Edelweiss & Gurgl Glacier Spa! Relax in a Finnish sauna and breathe in the wonderful scent of aromatic herbs, sweat it out in the traditional Roman Laconium and cleanse your pores in the steamy Turkish baths, refresh both, body and soul in the icy ‘cool grotto’ and let yourself be drenched by one of our cascading jungle showers. After a long day in the mountains there is no better place to follow your body’s natural rhythm and enjoy the age-old ritual of sweating, infusing and relaxing than in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl’s Glacier Spa. Spread over 1,200 sqm, the Glacier Spa offers guests a whole range of different ways to relax and unwind, while those who still have the energy can work up a sweat with a session in our newly-refurbished gym featuring state-ofthe-art machines from Technogym and Precor.

Discover the key to real quality of life: relaxation Everybody knows that you have to pay into a bank account every now and then to make sure you always have money to draw on. However, in day-to-day life we often end up drawing too much money from our ‘life account’ and forgetting to replace what we have taken by ‘paying’ something back in. Let us show you how you can develop your potential to master life’s everyday challenges.

Enjoy the 90°C Finnish sauna or the 55°C bio-sauna in the hotel’s Glacier Spa.

As a first step towards this goal, all of the treatments on offer in the Glacier Spa help you to slow down your life and build a calm, solid basis for the changes ahead. Our aim is to convince you to treat yourself to a little bit of holiday every single day – to take time out for yourself. Paying into you ‘life account’ is important, but when withdrawing from it don’t forget to take into consideration your age and the amount of time you have at your disposal.

Pure relaxation! Our Glacier Spa team looks forward to helping you find the perfect treatment for your needs.

Close your eyes and drift away with one of the relaxing treatments on offer.

Let our fully-trained masseurs pamper you with exotic massages and aromatic scented oils. Then, why not discover the spacious Glacier Spa beauty and relaxation area and soothe away the day’s aches and pains in a traditional Finnish or herbal sauna, work up a sweat in the steamy Turkish baths, enjoy the warmth of the Laconium so popular in Ancient Rome, let the bubbles of the whirlpool invigorate your body, or relax your muscles in the indoor and outdoor swimming pools? Our stretching and relaxation programme focuses on simple, practical exercises that can be continued after your holiday in the comfort of your own home. Plunge into a candle-lit bathtub during our Spa Night before letting our trained experts pamper your skin with the finest beauty products. When was the last time you treated yourself to something like that? Surrounded by 21 peaks over 3,000 m, the region’s natural energy will revitalise you and give you the power you need for the stresses and strains of daily life. No traffic, crystal-clear mountain air, cascading waterfalls so clean you can drink from them, magical forests and pastures, horse riding, mountain biking, archery … We want to help you to re-discover the world using every single one of your senses! Let our friendly and competent team give you advice tailored to your personal wishes.

Relax your muscles in the large indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

So many ways to relax: a Laconium, a “warm grotto”, steam baths, hot-and-cold Kneipp baths, a “cold grotto”, tanning beds …

CULINARY DELIGHTS Fine foods and wines to savour Spread through a series of different rooms, the dining area in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl offers the perfect atmosphere to enjoy exquisite food. Snuggle up next to a welcoming fireplace in the hotel’s lobby bar, or pay a visit to the “Blaue Stunde” bar, where another warming hearth awaits! The hotel also offers an indoor winter garden, a dining room with large buffet area, and a traditional Tyrolean à-la-carte restaurant. One thing is for sure: guests to the hotel’s restaurant are in for a culinary treat! With plenty of variety on the menu, visitors looking for low-calorie creations and with special dietary requirements are sure to find what they are looking for.

Built around an imposing chimney, the lobby in the Edelweiss & Gurgl is a magnet for guests staying at the hotel. Comfy armchairs and sofas, a roaring fire, cooled drinks and good conversation round off the homely atmosphere.

Haute Cuisine at the Edelweiss & Gurgl Guests to the Edelweiss & Gurgl can choose from 88 different drinks and dishes on offer at the breakfast buffet. With options ranging from sweet to sour and light to hearty, there really is something for everyone! In the evening, let our chef pamper your taste buds with mouth-watering menus featuring an eclectic mix of local and international flavours. Diners can choose from range of different dishes for each of the five courses.

The perfect way to get into the holiday mood: a good drink with first-class service. The bar is just the place to relax with friends.

A fresh salad buffet and a generous cheese buffet are on offer every day, while a traditional farmers’ buffet and a dessert buffet are on the menu once a week. Don’t miss out! The untouched natural environment around the hotel in the heart of the Ötztal Valley is the source of the ingredients that make our restaurant’s dishes so unique. The milk, cheese, meat, fruit and vegetables used in our kitchen do not come from large-scale wholesalers, but are sourced locally from farmers working in the region, people we have trusted for many years.

Discover over 300 of the world’s finest wines!

Half-board guests can choose from a wide range of fine dishes on the menu. Alternatively, why not treat yourself to a meal in our traditionally-furnished à-la-carte restaurant?

When creating a selection of anything it is often difficult to find something for everyone, but with our wine list we have tried to feature everything from fine drops to accompany the excellent meals served in the hotel right through to vintages for true connoisseurs. From the perfect wine to match your evening meal to exquisite bottles for special occasions, our wine cellar offers a selection of fine Austrian wines and international classics. Enjoy a glass of pure relaxation served by our first-class bar team the perfect way to round off an action-packed day.

A cosy, relaxed atmosphere with an extra portion of real Tyrolean flair!

FEEL AT HOME WITH US Cosy rooms combining traditional style with the latest mod-cons All of our rooms are fitted with a bath and/or shower and WC, a direct-dial telephone, and a flatscreen television featuring the hotel’s own information channel and a SCART box for guests to connect video game consoles. Don’t forget to tune in to the hotel information channel to find out about the huge range of activities on offer during your stay with us! With all rooms decorated and furnished in cosy Tyrolean style, guests are sure to find the perfect place to stay in the Edelweiss & Gurgl. The hotel offers everything from single rooms to double rooms, family rooms to suites, with some of the rooms also linked by a connecting door – ideal for families. Our reception team will be more than happy to help find the right room for you – just ask!

With single rooms, double rooms, family rooms, family suites and romantic luxury rooms all on offer, let us help you find the perfect room for your needs.

For the perfect getaway … Enquiry and booking management at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl We are pleased to receive enquiries about our rooms and always try to fulfil potential guests’ every wish. To help us realise your holiday dreams please give us as much information about any special requirements you may have during your stay. If you feel at home with us, then we know we are doing our job right! The earlier we receive information on special requirements during your stay, the easier it is for us to confirm that we can meet those needs. Be it rooms next to each other or on a particular floor, connecting doors for teenagers, rooms for friends and acquaintances, or even a specific room number – please include as much information as possible in your enquiry!

Our superior rooms are available in a range of different sizes, with some including connecting doors to the neighbouring children’s rooms.

All rooms in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl are non-smoking.

Spa & Beauty Basket

All of our rooms include a Spa & Beauty Basket packed with all the things you need to take advantage of the hotel’s Glacier Spa area without having to bring a whole suitcase full of toiletries and bathwear with you on holiday. The basket includes bath robes, towels and flip-flops.

Romantic rooms complete with four-poster beds and comfy sofas.

Baby listening service via mobile phone

Our hotel’s telephone network enables guests to use their in-room telephones as baby monitors. Once activated by the reception, guests can use the baby monitor function on their in-room telephone at the touch of a button. In the case of an alarm you will be contacted via your mobile phone, keeping you constantly informed about what is happening in your room.

With a whole range of different room categories on offer, guests are sure to find the comfort they are looking for.

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN The ultimate holiday experience for the whole family! Our wealth of experience gathered over the past 120 years running a family business and listening to our numerous guests means that we know exactly what couples and families with children want and need from a holiday. When it comes to walking and hiking, our younger guests in particular have their own wishes, demands and ideas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Obergurgl is the perfect place to fulfil them! Rather than the long, tiring treks up to wide mountain pastures that often prove so unpopular with children, a network of easily-accessible walking trails for the whole family means that everyone can enjoy a breathtaking natural experience as soon as they step out of the door.

Adults relax while the kids discover! The network of walking trails around Obergurgl means that while the adults can enjoy the stunning natural surroundings without working up too much of a sweat, children will have no time to be bored as they discover everything Alpine nature has to offer.

Discover nature with the whole family!

Guests staying at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl need only walk a few minutes from the hotel’s front door to experience Alpine nature at first hand. Walkers heading to the Beilstein peak can choose either hiking trails snaking their way along mountain streams and over wooden bridges or a series of safe paths with hand-holds hugging the rock walls.

The Ötztal Valley Alps offer walks for the whole family in the heart of a stunning landscape!

Alternatively, discover one of the man-made paths leading into the Swiss pine forest, where you can enjoy the wonderful changing colours of the leaves from spring to late-autumn and follow the distinctive scent of sap and moss all the way to the cascading waterfalls. Indeed, the Swiss pine forest in this region is of such high quality that it has been declared a natural heritage site. The experience on the Beilstein peak is certainly worth the walk: a seemingly endless network of babbling streams criss-crossing the mountainside, occasionally coming together to form small, crystal-clear pools.

With swimming, the Ralley Kids’ Club, treasure hunts, archery and much more on offer, younger visitors to Obergurgl certainly won’t be short of things to do!

It is not just the nature that makes this region so unique – even relaxing here is more beautiful! Three picturesque waterfalls close by are the perfect place to stop for a rest and a snack while the kids discover the burrows created by the numerous marmots native to the region or head straight to the streams to dig out the shimmering clay with their bare hands – ideal for making models! A little further up lies the excavation site of one of the oldest archaeological finds in the Tyrol, a perfect vantage point to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding ravines and glaciers and admire the many different shades of moss decorating the lush undergrowth. There really is so much to see!

Horse riding taster-courses, walks into the Swiss pine forest, paddling in the crystal-clear mountain streams, and visits to real working farms.

Guests with our “Edelweiss & Gurgl Activity Card” and the “Ötztal Card” (see pages 18+19) can enjoy a whole host of additional attractions including family white-water rafting, hikes and cable car rides – everything you need to guarantee an unforgettable holiday! These days we often have so little time to spend with those we love – the members of our family. That’s why at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl we offer you a very special holiday experience that allows you to spend real quality time with the whole family.

Something for everyone in the Kids’ Club: painting, face painting, handicrafts and even an obstacle course and free trial horse back riding.

EDELWEISS & GURGL ACTIVITY CARD

The Edelweiss Card – the best offer in the Tyrol’s most beautiful valley! Many of those familiar with the natural landscapes across Austria consider the Ötztal Valley to be the most beautiful mountain valley in the whole of the country. Still, the valley remains in many ways a closely guarded secret often only revealed to friends. In the past years, however, the region has become increasingly well-known thanks to the discovery of Ötzi the Iceman and the growing awareness of the stunning mountain scenery. With so much to do, we at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl feel we have a duty to help our guests discover the hidden treasures of the region and make the very most of their holiday without missing out on a single highlight! As if that wasn’t enough, we have created a very special package with plenty of handy extras only available to guests staying at the Edelweiss & Gurgl. The aim of the Edelweiss & Gurgl Activity Card is simple: to offer the best package around in the Tyrol’s most beautiful valley! All guests staying at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl receive a free EDELWEISS CARD for the duration of their stay, enabling them to access a whole range of activities at no extra cost. Available to guests of the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl with the Edelweiss Card: • five guided hikes per week catering for a range of different ability levels and led by fully-trained hiking guides; • one guided hike up to the Ramolhaus mountain hut; • overnight stay at the Ramolhaus mountain hut at 3,006 metres above sea level including half-board (also available individually); • free use of the Edelweiss & Gurgl Sport and Fitness Programme; - archery, mountain biking, Nordic walking, - warm-and-cold Kneipp water therapy, meditation, stretching, - special exercises to prevent age-related muscle deterioration from the age of 35. • free use of the Edelweiss & Gurgl Kids’ Programme; - available every day from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Sunday to Friday (six days a week), - archery, horse riding taster-courses, visits to real working farms, diving in the outdoor pool, nature hikes, marmot safaris, painting, face-painting, handicrafts, games, dancing and plenty more! • free use of the 1,200 m2 Glacier Spa beauty and relaxation area; - guests will find a Spa and Beauty Basket in their rooms complete with flip-flops, towels and bath robes.

OETZTAL CARD

The Ötztal Card – the ideal way to discover the Valley!

Guests wanting to take advantage of the huge range of things to do in the Ötztal Valley in summer need look no further than the Ötztal Valley Card. Among the many services included is free access to the bus network stretching all the way from the village of Haiming at the start of the Valley to Gurgl at the very end. Use of the summer cable cars in the Ötztal Valley (once ride per day/cable car) ‘Drei-Seen-Bahn’ cable car in Kühtai • ‘Acherkoglbahn’ cable car in Oetz• ‘Gaislachkoglbahn’ cable car in Sölden • chairlift in Sölden-Hochsölden • ‘Rotkogl’ two-man chairlift in Sölden • Schwarze Schneid/Tiefenbach gondola • ‘Wildspitze’ two-man chairlift in Vent • Gaisberg/Hohe Mut • ‘Hochgurglbahn’ cable car & ‘Top Wurmkogl’ chairlift on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The Ötztal Valley’s museums – discover the history of the Ötztal Valley The Ötzi Village (‘Ötzi Dorf ’) in Umhausen • The Ötztal Valley Heritage and Open-Air Museum (‘Ötztaler Heimat- und Freilichtmuseum’) in Längenfeld • The Tower Museum (‘Turmmuseum’) in Oetz Swimming Pools & Spa Centres Natural mountain lakes for swimming (in Umhausen and the ‘Piburger See’ lake in Oetz) • open-air swimming pools (in Haiming, Sautens, Oetz and Längenfeld) • The leisure & spa centre in Sölden •the ‘Aqua Dome-Tirol Therme’ swimming pool & spa in Längenfeld (visitors wishing to use the Aqua Dome must be in possession of an Ötztal Card valid for at least 7 days) Mountain bike and cycle hire • free one-day hire for guests with an Ötztal Card. Alpine Panoramic Road (Glacier Panoramic Road) Bus travel to the Ötztal Glacier. At 2,800 m above sea level, the Ötztal Valley Glacier Panoramic Road (‘Ötztaler Gletscherpanoramastraße’) is one of the highest roads in the Eastern Alps, winding 15 stunning kilometres all the way from Sölden up to the glacier ski areas. Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road (‘Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstrasse’) Bus travel up to the ‘Timmelsjoch’ mountain pass – the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is considered by many to be the most beautiful high-altitude Alpine road in the Tyrol. Open from May until the end of October. With so many activities and attractions included, the Ötztal Card offers one of the most comprehensive packages in the whole of the Alps, whisking guests up to the very top of the Eastern Alps for unique and unforgettable views. Our reception staff will be pleased to tell you more about what is included in the Ötztal Card. Alternatively, visit our homepage for comprehensive information. Please make sure you check the opening times of the centres, museums, cable cars and attractions well in advance. Cabrio fun on the ‘Timmelsjoch’ mountain pass – free for Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl guests! Are you staying at least four nights in the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl? If so, why not use the Timmelsjoch Mini Cooper Cabrio to experience the thrill of high-Alpine driving with the wind in your hair! The toll-road charge, car hire and insurance are all covered by the Timmelsjoch-Hochalpenstrassen AG and the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl – all you have to pay for is the petrol! Bookings taken according to availability.

ENJOY NATURE ON HORSEBACK Riding lessons in the 800 m2 indoor training centre and hacks into the Ötztal Alps on locally-bred Haflinger horses! Our locally-bred Haflinger horses have several roles. As well as being exhibition animals, including some of the finest examples of their breed in the whole country, they are also used for hacks and tournaments, with our guests and the members of the Scheiber family alike enjoying the local nature on horseback. Haflinger horses love hacks into the mountains. Indeed, Haflingers were bred with the specific aim of being able to withstand tough conditions in the mountains, meaning they are both good-tempered and very sure-footed. Visitors to our Kids’ Club always look forward to visiting the Haflinger horses – after all, children love horses and horses love human contact.

Experience sport and leisure and get back to nature on horseback! The wonderful scenery around Obergurgl offers an almost unlimited range of things to do. Among the most popular activities with adults and children is a visit to our riding centre. The team of riding instructors will be pleased to show you around the 800 m² indoor riding centre and accompany you on the most beautiful hacks into the mountains surrounding Obergurgl.

Let our team of riding instructors and grooms teach your children the art of horse riding.

Our centre offers tuition for all levels, from beginner lessons using horses kept on the longe line to advanced riding and jumping exercises. For more information just ask for our riding folder. Younger visitors with a passion for horses shouldn’t miss out on our special Haflinger package for children and teenagers – don’t hesitate to ask for details about this action-packed six-day programme for true horse enthusiasts! Pay us a visit and enjoy the stunning mountain landscape in and around Obergurgl on horseback. The Haflinger horses we breed have been famous throughout Austria and beyond for many years! The centre offers tuition for all levels, from complete beginners using the longe line all the way through to riding and jumping exercises.

Love Riding – Love Nature! Beginners can enjoy riding lessons in our new riding centre, while more experienced equestrians can head off on guided hacks along the paths around the hotel. Horse riding is the perfect way for everyone – even beginners – to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience the fascinating interaction between man, animal and nature. Relax and enjoy breathtaking high-Alpine views on horseback. Haflingers were traditionally bred on high-altitude pastures to work along mountain paths. However, these friendly, sensitive horses with an incredible work capacity despite being relatively light eaters are extremely versatile animals and can be used for a host of sporting and leisure activities. What is more, Haflingers have exceptionally long life spans and can often live up to and beyond the age of 40. Their practical size and enormous strength also make them ideal for a range of therapeutic treatments and exercises. All these characteristics mean that Haflingers kept in the right conditions and trained in a professional manner without physical abuse are the perfect horses for beginners and small children to learn how to ride. Our team of grooms looks after the horses with the aim of maintaining and developing their friendly nature so that guests can enjoy their hacks to the full.

20 m x 40 m = 800 sqm! One-on-one or group riding tuition in the indoor riding centre – with fantastic views for free!

Enjoying the autumnal shades in the pine forest on horseback.

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GOLDEN AUTUMN SHADES IN THE PINE FOREST The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obergurgler Zirbenwaldâ&#x20AC;? forest, stretching from 1,950m to 2,100m above sea level and covering an area of approximately 20 hectares, is home to traditional Swiss pine trees up to 300 years old. Since Swiss pine trees of such age are extremely rare, this forest has been a protected heritage site since 1963. Back in the 1880s almost the entire tree population was destroyed as a forest fire swept through the region, with only old Swiss pine trees surviving. It is these ancient trees that, together with younger growth, form the two-generation forest of today. Indeed, if you take the time to have a closer look you will discover that the forest is teeming with all sorts of other plants, animals and insects, hidden away in, on or under logs, stones, trees and in sunny clearings.

Hike across bridges and through ravines, take a break under a rushing waterfall or breath in the smells of the forest as you stroll through the fens. Outdoor enthusiasts can discover Alpine nature right on their doorstep – for everything else there is Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl.

For our healthy and active older guests!

It is such a pleasure to finally have the time to be able to truly relax and enjoy life and all it has to offer. In and around Obergurgl you will find stunning natural landscapes that relax and strengthen mind, body and soul. Discover the comprehensive network of walking trails, breathe in the wonderfully pure mountain air, let the spray of a thundering waterfalls refresh your body, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Swiss pine forest with its wonderful resin aroma, or simply take time out to admire the fascinating autumnal shades of nature’s very own performance with colours no painter could ever dream of capturing.

Enjoy the Alpine fenlands surrounding the pine forest, a place of contemplation for great thinkers and even Nobel Prize winners in times gone by.

A walk into the Swiss pine forest on one of the well-maintained paths is a journey through unbelievable shades of green, yellow and orange, past cascading mountain waterfalls and on to the perfect place to sit down, relax and let yourself be inspired by nature. Since the 1960s, great thinkers including Austrian Nobel Prize laureate Friedrich August von Hayek have used the region around Obergurgl as a source of mental and physical regeneration. The Swiss pine forest is just a 20-minute walk from the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl – there really is no reason not to discover this natural gem.

There is a network of walking trails throughout the pine forest, and if you are really quiet you may even be lucky enough to spot some wild animals!

The Swiss pine forest around Obergurgler is part of the ‘Gurgler Kamm’ UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and can be discovered using the specially built 2.1-kilometre adventure trail. As a guest of the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl you will also receive the EDELWEISS CARD including a whole host of attractions and activities to enjoy during your stay with us. Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl – simply enjoy a good time. We look forward to welcoming you! There is nothing quite like experiencing nature’s sights, smells and sounds at first hand.

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