A week full of experiences in Kaunertal
The nature park and glacier region Kaunertal has much to offer!
The name is program - every week you experience a holiday region full of traditional and cultural influences.
Here we inform you about all events and events by day & night - summer & winter. It will not be boring here.
Program points in the summer season
- Knappensteig Trail - On the trail of the former mines, our guide will take you past dark knave holes up into the gradiose landscape to the observation deck "Adlerblick." On a 100 m high rock face the eagle view will open the view to the surrounding 3,000 m peaks - Half Day Tour - Start: 9:00 am - Hike Free with Summercard - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Discover Berneck Castle - Monday Guided Tours from 06.07. - 31.08.2021 at 10:00 am & 11:00 am - Groups of 10 or more on request info@burg-berneck.at - Admission: adults € 7,00 / children (from 6 years) € 3,00
- Introduction to Nordic Walking - The certified Nordic Walking trainer Maggie Tschiderer leads you to the most beautiful places in Kaunertal. Meeting point: 11.00 am, info office Kaunertal - Minimum number of participants: 4 persons - Price with summercard: € 4,00 per person Rental fee for NW-sticks - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Climbers reach new heights! - Who ever wanted to climb the steep cliff face and imposing themselves? Abseiling mountain slopes? Right near the village, it's all equipped with rope, helmet and belt, up to dizzying heights. Once at the top you can enjoy the magnificent view over the Kaunertal mountains. A very special adventure for young and old! Meeting point: 1:00 pm, info office Kaunertal - Duration: approx. 3 hours - Price: € 25,00 with Summercard, € 30,00 without Summercard - Minimum age: 8 years - Minimum number of participants: 5 persons - Registration the day before until 17: 30 o'clock or directly at the Kaunertal mountain guides +43 664 472 11 00
- Nordic Walking for beginners - The certified Nordic Walking trainer Maggie Tschiderer leads you to the most beautiful places in Kaunertal. Meeting point: 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm, Infopark Kaunertal - Minimum number of participants: 4 persons - Price with Summercard: € 10,00 per person Rental fee for NW-sticks € 4,00 per person - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Hiking bus to Verpeilalm - Departure: 9.00 am and 10.00 am at the Kaunertal Information Office - Return: 4.00 pm Verpeilalm - Price Hiking bus: € 9.80 per person with Summercard Kaunertal, children from 5 to 12 years € 5.80 with Summercard Kaunertal - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Climbing day - family climbing on the "Holderli Seppl via ferrata" in the Fernergries. The whole family learns how to handle the rocks playfully. In the afternoon we will walk along the waterfall cascades of the Rifflerbach up the "Holderli Seppl via ferrata" to the Oberbirg. Morning children's climbing € 35, - incl. Summercard / afternoon via ferrata € 35, - incl. Summercard; Registration always the day before until 5.30 pm.
- Hiking over the glacier tongue - well equipped with rope, crampons and harness you will experience unique insights into the world of eternal ice. Together with one of the certified mountain guides, you will ride over ice-rinks that are thousands of years old up to the glacier tongue - Meeting point: 08.00 am Fernergries - Duration: approx. 6 hours - Participants: from 5 persons - Minimum age: from 8 years - Price: incl. 00 with Summercard, € 65,00 without Summercard; Price applies for adults and children alike - Registration always the day before until 5:30 pm at the information office.
- Hiking bus to Falkaunsalm, return via Aifneralm - Departure: 9.00 am at the Kaunertal Information Office - Return: 3.00 pm Aifneralm- Price Hiking bus: € 11.80 per person & journey with Summercard Kaunertal, children from 5 to 12 years € 7.80 with Summercard Kaunertal - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Nordic Walking for intermediate walkers - the certified Nordic Walking trainer Maggie Tschiderer leads you to the most beautiful places in Kaunertal. Meeting point: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2 pm and 5:00 pm, Kaunertal Tourism Office - Minimum number of participants: 4 persons - Price with Summercard: € 10,00 per person Rental fee for NW-sticks € 4,00 per person - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Children`s day - Bine Line - The little bee has swarmed out of its hive to discover the world and many new flowers. Unfortunately, the curious bee has lost her friends. Fortunately, she meets Gusti the grasshopper. Do you want to help Biene Line find the way back home? Then join the Bine.Line Adventure Day every Wednesday from July to September. Period: 29.06. - 04.09.2021 - Meeting Point: 09.50 in Tösens - Duration: approx. 6 h.- Min. Age: 5 years and older - Price: € 7,50 - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Deer observation in Fendels Open-Air Enclosure - Meeting point: 5:00 p.m. at Pension Schranz in Fendels
- Hiking bus to Verpeilalm - Departure: 9.00 am and 10.00 am at the Kaunertal Information Office - Return: 4.00 pm Verpeilalm - Price Hiking bus: € 9.80 per person with Summercard Kaunertal, children from 5 to 12 years € 5.80 with Summercard Kaunertal - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- The red cliffs of Fernergries - Hike Glacier Trail - from the Oberbirg it goes with our guide far up in alpine terrain. The hike leads over steep and trackless areas along the wild glacier brook to the glacier tongue. Back it goes over the shimmering red rocks of Fernergries - Meeting point: 09:40 Oberbirg, access by public bus, departure at 09:05 at the indoor pool in Feichten, more departure times for the bus can be found here - Duration: all day Walking time about 5 Std. - Minimum number of participants: 5 people - Minimum age: from 5 years- Price: Bus and hike with Summercard free of charge, excl. toll for glacier raod
- Rifle target shooting with price ceremony - meeting point: 8 pm at Quellalpin Kaunertal, source alpine time: 17.07. until 04.09.2021 - Costs: € 1,50 per series
- Explore the Gallruth tunnel - The tunnel once served to bring water to the slopes of the Kauner mountain. He leads the brave adventurers 990 meters on a discovery tour in the mountain. At the end of the tunnel, an idyllically situated high valley opens up to us. After a half-hour hike, the Gallruthalm invites you to a cozy retreat amidst the majestic mountains. The Dr.-Angerer-Höhenweg leads back to the Falkaunsalm. (Children only accompanied, rest stops at both mountain pastures.) - Meeting point: 09:00 Kaunertal information office, ride on the hiking bus - Duration: 5 to 6 hours - Other: do not forget mountain boots - Price hiking bus: Adults € 11.80, Children 5-12 years € 7.80 - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- ALTERNATIVE Hike for Gallruth tunnel to the small Aifnerspitze - IMPORTANT: This hike will only take place when the Gallruth tunnel is closed. You walk directly past the Alm building and climb uphill through beautiful, surrounded by stone pine pastures. On a pleasant slope, the well-marked path goes beyond the tree line to a broad ridge, the Schweinleger. Already at the small cross, which is located on a large stone base, offers a beautiful view into the Kaunertal, as well as over the Inn Valley across to Switzerland. (Children only accompanied by an adult, refreshment stop at the Aifner Alm) - Meeting point: 09.00 am Kaunertal information office, ascent with the hiking bus to the Aifner Alm - duration: all day; Walking time: 4 to 5 hours Minimum age: from 8 years Price: Simple hiking bus / adults € 5.90, children 5-12 years € 3.90 - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Nordic Walking technique training - the certified Nordic Walking trainer Maggie Tschiderer leads you to the most beautiful places in Kaunertal. Meeting Point: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm und 5:00 pm, Kaunertal Tourism Office - Minimum number of participants: 4 persons - Price with Summercard: € 10,00 per person Rental fee for NW-sticks € 4,00 per person - Registration the day before until 5:30 pm.
- Grand Piano Museum Kaunertal - Admire Toni Wille's artfully restored and new grand pianos, as well as his beautifully carved artwork in the hamlet of Nufels - Opening hours: 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm - Admission: free of charge donat
- Grand Piano Museum Kaunertal - Admire Toni Wille's artfully restored and new grand pianos, as well as his beautifully carved artwork in the hamlet of Nufels - Opening hours: 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm - Admission: free of charge donate
- Grand Piano Museum Kaunertal - Admire Toni Wille's artfully restored and new grand pianos, as well as his beautifully carved artwork in the hamlet of Nufels - Opening hours: 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm - Admission: free of charge donate
⇒ Please note at all programme points the current Covid-19 Safety masures!
Program items in the winter season
- Toboggan evening with the Topschischule Kaunertal on the Ögg toboggan run. - Accompanied by the employees of the Top Ski School Kaunertal, you hike from the Hotel Edelweiß along the toboggan run up to the Ögg toboggan hut (not open). A warm drink is waiting for the participants there before they go back to Feichten on the toboggan. Meeting point: 8.30 p.m. at the Hotel Edelweiß - costs: adults € 7.00 / children up to 12 years € 3.00 (including toboggan) - registration requested by phone 05472/2776 by Monday 3:00 p.m. at the latest
- Snowshoe "trial course" - you would like to experience the nature park in winter on snowshoes - but you are not really familiar with it yet? Then you are right here! You will receive (initial) information on material, technology and route planning. The fun in the field is not neglected either! Every Tuesday from 04.01. - 29.03.2022 - Meeting point: Kaunergrat Nature Park House at 11:15 a.m. - Duration: max. 3 hours - Cost: € 6.00 (children € 3.00) + rental fee for snowshoes € 6.00 - Please register the day before by 16 : 30 p.m. on +43 (0) 5449 6304.
- Snowshoe adventure tour in the Kaunergrat Nature Park - Meeting point: 10:30 a.m. at the Kaunergrat Nature Park House - Duration: approx. 4 hours - Costs: adults € 9 / children € 4.00 + snowshoe rental fee € 6.00 per person - please always register the day before until 4.30 p.m. on +43 (0) 5449 6304. Dates: 05.01. | 19.01. | 02.02. | 16.02. | 02.03. | March 16, 2022
- Winter Gspiar - Our "Gspiar guide" is someone who knows a lot about snow and the fascination of winter. On this snowshoe hike you will discover the many facets of an untouched and quiet winter landscape. Develop your personal "Wintergspiar"! - Meeting point: 11:15 am at the Kaunergrat Nature Park House - Duration: approx. 4 hours - Costs: adults € 20 / members € 10 including snowshoes - Free for nature park partner companies! - Please register the day before by 5:00 p.m. on +43 (0) 5449 6304. Dates: January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13, 2022
- Wildlife Watching in the Fendels outdoor enclosure - meeting point: 4 p.m., Pension Schranz, Hnr. 28 in Fendels - duration: approx. 1 hour, free of charge
- Night snowshoe hike in Fendels - Experience winter dreams and the magic of the stars on a simple night hike with snowshoes in Fendels. Walking time approx. 1 hour. Meeting point: 8.30 p.m. at the snowboard office in Fendels. Costs: € 10.00 per person (prices including equipment & 1 hot drink). Registration: on Wednesday by 3 p.m. at the latest on Tel. +43 (0) 5472 2776
- Nature detectives in the winter forest - Family program - We hike out of the nature park with a hunter and "tracker" to discover the winter forest in the direction of Harbe! Is a fox lacing up here, or was the hare on the run? What strategies do animals and plants develop to survive in this unreal time? Together we will "get to the bottom of the matter" and tell each other what we have experienced around the campfire! - Meeting point: 11:15 am at the Kaunergrat Nature Park House - Duration: approx. 3 hours - Costs: adults & children € 5 per person - Please register the day before by 4:30 pm on +43 (0) 5449 6304. Dates: December 30th, 2021 | January 6th | January 27th | February 10th | February 24th | March 30th | 04/14/2022
- Night skiing & night tobogganing on Winterberg Fendels - 2 km of illuminated slopes and 4.5 km of illuminated toboggan run. Restaurant Sattelklause Fendels & Truyenstube open. - Operation of mountain railways: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Cost of mountain railways: Adults € 15 / children € 11 (born 06-12) - Toboggan rental possible. Every Thursday from December 30th, 2021 to February 24th, 2022.
- Nordic winter walking - for beginners, slightly advanced or to refine your technique - meeting point: 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Kaunertal information office - duration: 1–1.5 hours - costs: € 18 per person, incl Registration: by Thursday-5 p.m. at the latest directly on Tel. +43 (0) 664 280 36 38 - Minimum number of participants: 4 people
- Snowshoe hut tour - winter fans are drawn to the managed Gogles Alm on Friday. The adventure hike across the tree line, the breathtaking view from the alpine hut and the wonderfully scented Kaiserscharren from Hüttenwirt Leo are a pleasure with many senses! After a stop at the alpine pasture, we whiz back down into the valley on the toboggan! Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. at Kaunergrat Nature Park House - duration approx. 5 hours - costs without meals: adults € 10 / children € 5.00 per person + rental fee for snowshoes € 6.00 per person (without Kaiserschmarren) - please always register the day before until 4.30 p.m. on +43 (0) 5449 6304. Dates: 25.12.2021 | 01.01. | Jan 28 | Feb 11 | Feb 25 | Mar 04 | Mar 18, 2022
- Nordic snowshoeing - meeting point: 10.30 a.m. at the Kaunertal information office - duration: 3–4 hours - costs: € 30.- per person incl ) 664 280 36 38 - Minimum number of participants: 4 people
- Night skiing in Feichten - right by the village lift in the center of Feichten - operation: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - costs: adults € 5.00 / children up to 14.9 years accompanied by a parent free!
Sometimes it can also happen in Kaunertal that, despite the altitude of 1,273 m above sea level, the snow is a bit long in coming - then some of the program items only take place when the snow conditions allow.
Please note the general Covid-19 safety and hygiene measures for all program items!
