Winter in Imst-Gurgltal - A cool hit for everyone
What could be more fantastic than a skiing holiday in the Tyrolean Mountains? Answer: A skiing holiday in the Imst-Gurgltal region! Families in particular can have a wonderful time in a holiday destination that truly understands the needs of parents and children in the winter holidays.
Imst-Gurgltal comprises the picturesque little town of Imst and its surrounding. This charming region has become a hot tip for people looking for that very special winter holiday, and no wonder: here, holidaymakers can enjoy an extraordinarily family-friendly skiing mountain (Hoch-Imst) right on their doorstep and also choose from a superb range of tremendous winter sports resorts in the vicinity. Pitztal, Ötztal or the Arlberg is less than an hour’s drive away. The great thing about it all is you can live in a cosy little town up in the Tyrolean Oberland far away from the hustle and bustle, but you’re still slap bang in the middle of the premier European winter sports region!
Above all, families are sure to have a great time here: children, you see, are more than welcome guests in the Hoch-Imst skiing region. There’s a wide range of things on offer, starting off with a free child-minding service for children over 2 years of age. As a special treat, all youngsters from 3,5 up to the age of 6 are invited to take part in a 5 day skiing course with their own special ski pass (from 09.01. to 30.01.2010 and 27.02. to 20.3.2010). Learning to make ski turns is double the fun, after all, the course leads through all sorts of bright and funny obstacles. There’s even a so-called “magic carpet”, a child-friendly conveyor belt that takes the tiny ski-tots up to the top and a separate children’s entrance at the lift. Another bright idea is the excellent deal available on the family pass. A great family holiday that won’t cost the earth – now isn’t that something to warm the heart? And one more good piece of news: queuing and waiting for lifts is virtually unheard of around here.
And for those whose curiosity extends beyond the Imst skiing region – bear in mind, it has one of the longest night skiing pist in the whole of the Tyrol.
Imst-Gurgltal comprises the picturesque little town of Imst and its surrounding. This charming region has become a hot tip for people looking for that very special winter holiday, and no wonder: here, holidaymakers can enjoy an extraordinarily family-friendly skiing mountain (Hoch-Imst) right on their doorstep and also choose from a superb range of tremendous winter sports resorts in the vicinity. Pitztal, Ötztal or the Arlberg is less than an hour’s drive away. The great thing about it all is you can live in a cosy little town up in the Tyrolean Oberland far away from the hustle and bustle, but you’re still slap bang in the middle of the premier European winter sports region!
Above all, families are sure to have a great time here: children, you see, are more than welcome guests in the Hoch-Imst skiing region. There’s a wide range of things on offer, starting off with a free child-minding service for children over 2 years of age. As a special treat, all youngsters from 3,5 up to the age of 6 are invited to take part in a 5 day skiing course with their own special ski pass (from 09.01. to 30.01.2010 and 27.02. to 20.3.2010). Learning to make ski turns is double the fun, after all, the course leads through all sorts of bright and funny obstacles. There’s even a so-called “magic carpet”, a child-friendly conveyor belt that takes the tiny ski-tots up to the top and a separate children’s entrance at the lift. Another bright idea is the excellent deal available on the family pass. A great family holiday that won’t cost the earth – now isn’t that something to warm the heart? And one more good piece of news: queuing and waiting for lifts is virtually unheard of around here.
And for those whose curiosity extends beyond the Imst skiing region – bear in mind, it has one of the longest night skiing pist in the whole of the Tyrol.
Mountain cableways in Imst 1000 - 2100 m
With its gently sloped terrain, actually the epitome of a mountain for families and leisurely skiers, you will also find many a "black trail" treat on the Alpjoch. Snow is guaranteed and waits are unheard of here.
Facts & figures:
2 detachable double chairlifts, 1 rope tow, a practice ski area, snow-making facilities, après-ski and magical alpine hut evenings with hearty snacks and traditional music, ski races for guests, night skiing on the longest lighted trail in the region (4 km), a lighted togoggan run, free ski busses to the mountain cableways, a "magic carpet" and a carousel.
Open: 19.12.2009 - 21.03.2010 daily 09h - 16h
Night-skiing: 19.12.2009 - 06.03.2010 WED/FRI/SAT 18h30 - 21h30
Snow phone: +43(0)5412/66322
www.imster-bergbahnen.at
Facts & figures:
2 detachable double chairlifts, 1 rope tow, a practice ski area, snow-making facilities, après-ski and magical alpine hut evenings with hearty snacks and traditional music, ski races for guests, night skiing on the longest lighted trail in the region (4 km), a lighted togoggan run, free ski busses to the mountain cableways, a "magic carpet" and a carousel.
Open: 19.12.2009 - 21.03.2010 daily 09h - 16h
Night-skiing: 19.12.2009 - 06.03.2010 WED/FRI/SAT 18h30 - 21h30
Snow phone: +43(0)5412/66322
www.imster-bergbahnen.at
Alpine Coaster
FUN to the FULL!
The Alps´ longest roller coaster has opened! "Please fasten your seatbelts!" - That´s the motto on the Untermarkter Alm pasture at 1500m altitude. Kicks are guaranteed 6m above the ground! The 3.5km roller coaster is an action-packed spectacle for adrenaline junkies and the young at heart. Enjoy non-stop excitement with the myriad waves, steep turns and jumps!
Open: 19.12.2009 - 21.03.2010 FRI - SUN 11h00 - 16h00
The Alps´ longest roller coaster has opened! "Please fasten your seatbelts!" - That´s the motto on the Untermarkter Alm pasture at 1500m altitude. Kicks are guaranteed 6m above the ground! The 3.5km roller coaster is an action-packed spectacle for adrenaline junkies and the young at heart. Enjoy non-stop excitement with the myriad waves, steep turns and jumps!
Open: 19.12.2009 - 21.03.2010 FRI - SUN 11h00 - 16h00
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Imster Bergbahnen
