Stories of the Kaunertal
Special places, special stories
Great stories from big books
Unique information stations bring the highlights of the Kaunertal to life.
Hiking and strolling through the Kaunertal while discovering its traditions, culture, and landscape: oversized books bring fascinating stories and events to life for children and adults alike, right in the heart of nature. Along popular walking and hiking routes throughout the valley, locals and visitors will find
informative knowledge stations. The giant books are easily accessible to all, including wheelchair and pram users. Each location is also linked via QR code to the Kaunertal Contemporary Witness Archive, promising further fascinating insights into life in the Kaunertal.
Topics covered in these special books
| 'Life in the past' - the settlement of the Kaunertal | |
| 'The Dipper' - the Faggenbach stream | |
| 'We are Pfiffikus!' - Nature Park School & Nature Park Kindergarten | |
| 'The Kaunertal' - a glimpse into a rich and varied history | |
| 'The forest in the Kaunertal' - forestry & forest management | |
| 'Valley of many peoples!' - a sanctuary for the 'dark bee' | |
| 'Good hunting!' - hunting in the Kaunertal | |
| 'Hiking along quiet paths' - the pilgrimage church in Kaltenbrunn | |
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'Oberfalpetan' - a testament to the austere farming life on the slopes of the Kaunerberg |
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| 'The municipality of Kaunerberg' - from its earliest beginnings to becoming an independent municipality | |
| 'Franz Anton Zauner - Baron of Falpetan' - on the life of the artist from Unterfalpetan | |
| 'The Emperor's Property' - Berneck castle, hunting lodge of the last knight, Emperor Maximilian | |
| 'The Legend of the Shot at the Cross' - famine, plague and war | |
| 'Starry Kaunertal' - a journey into darkness |
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The project was supported by the European Regional Development Fund, the Province of Tyrol and Regionalmanagement Landeck.
The Kaunertal is one of Tyrol's most captivating alpine valleys. Its pristine natural and mountain landscape invites you to rediscover your senses and experience the world around you with fresh eyes. Many special locations radiate a truly unique magic and it is precisely at these places that the oversized books tell their stories. Importantly, these locations are accessible to everyone - wheelchair users, children, and older visitors alike. True to the motto: High mountains. Great moments - discover the mountain freedom of the Kaunertal.
