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Winter 2011/12 in Vorarlberg
SNAP.SHOTS
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Time at last to reconnect with your inner sel.
Time to embrace the joys o winter.
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I know were on holiday when my dad turns into
a different person.
Laura (10), lovable whirlwind, always on the go.
Expect nothing. You live today.
Matthias (34), sports enthusiast in search o the
perect carving experience.
To me, style is the pure expression of joy of living.
Richard (66), art lover with a taste or refned living.
The question is not what you look at
but what you see.
Sandra (43), in or the good things in lie, and dedicated collector
o blissul moments.
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MORNINGHOURS
8:05 A.M.
MAGICAL CONNECTION
For over 50 years, ski lits and slopes
have connected the villages o Lech
and Zrs to orm the White Ring cir-
cuit. This is the place that Matthias has
set his mind on today. His passion or
skiing and or the most beautiul skiing
resorts in the world has led him just
about everywhere. He has skied the
inamous slopes o Chamonix, Da-
vos, St. Moritz, Kitzbhel and - being
German not to orget Garmisch-
Partenkirchen. And yet, he has saved
the ultimate experience or this week.
Nowhere is this sport more at homethan here. On the Arlberg, you can eel
it every second, every inch, the 34-
year old is convinced. It almost seems
as i the weather had also waited or
a wake-up call (which, o course, is a
delusion since local weather conditions
are more than avourable most o the
time). With the frst rays o sun poking
through the window at breakast time,
the temperature is at minus 7 degrees
C. Matthias openly admits that his skis
got another fnish at the sports shop
yesterday. Ater all, a special occasion
deserves special preparation.
A cup o muesli, two slices o bread
and butter with jam, a croissant and
a sot-boiled egg later he is ready to
go. While Matthias is headed or the
Rfkopbahn cable car station, let us
throw a glance at history. More thanhal a century ago, skiing pioneer Sepp
Bildstein had the visionary idea to ar-
range ski lits in a circuit design so that
skiers in the area could easily com-
mute between slopes without having
to take their skis o. Today, the White
Ring circuit boasts 22 km o ski runs
spanning an impressive 5,500 metres
o altitude, a breathtaking panorama
included.
Upon his return to the hotel in the
evening, Matthias will rave about his
experience: On your frst cable car
ride up the Rfkop you almost orget
about skiing. The Valluga, Flexenspit-
ze and Wildenstein are rocky giants on
the horizon, leaving no visitor unim-
pressed. More time, more space is
Lechs advertising slogan. Time to look
closely, space to leave ones tracesbehind.
On the slopes, no tree is in the way
o a unique panoramic view. At Zrs,
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Matthias takes a coee break, ollowed
by an unprecedented downhill race
through the Zrser Tli. Blown away by
the experience, Matthias fnishes his
tour o the White Ring without takinganother break. He summarizes: The
frst section till Zrs is easy terrain.
Like many others, he thinks that the
run down Madloch is a dierent story
a steep, northern slope that marks
the highest peak on the Ring at 2,483
metres.
On Rud-Alpe the best skiing day in
my entire lie ends ater almost three
hours. He and his ellow skiers lit theirglasses to it and to the best view on
Lech. Again, the White Ring has held
its promise.
The White Ring connects the villages o Lech, Zrs, Zug and Oberlech.
The circuit is no particular challenge to early intermediate skiers as it
oers mostly easy (blue) and intermediate (red) slopes. First-time visit-
ors to this unique ski circuit may want to try out the area check. OnSundays, the guides o the Lech Ski School are available to show skiers
around in the Ring and to share valuable insider tips.
In 2006, the White Ring Race, the worlds longest ski race, was organ-
ised or the frst time in commemoration o the circuits 50th annivers-
ary. The fth annual event, in 2011, attracted one thousand competit-
ors, who got enlisted within a matter o two hours. Olympic winner
Patrick Ortlieb, who operates a our-star hotel in Lech today, held the
speed record or several years. To him, the White Ring is still one o
the most extraordinary runs in the alpine region.
In 2010, Markus Weiskop o St. Anton became the new record holder.Weiskop completed the circuit in 44 minutes and ten seconds - skiers
below expert level should be warned not to ollow his example.
MORNING HOURS
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THE WHITE RING
Tales of Winter.
Abundant snowfall,
plenty of fun.
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Vorarlbergs pistes extend 1,200
kilometres in length. Just to
throw in some statistics: a skieraiming to head down on all of
them would have to surmount
an altitude difference of no less
than 74,000 metres.
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Silvretta Montafon. Starting this winter season, two new
cable cars will connect the Nova St. Gallenkirch/Gaschurn
and the Hochjoch/Schruns ski resorts. Thus, Silvretta Mon-
taon will become the largest ski resort in Vorarlberg.
HochjochTotale. Vorarlbergs longest continuous downhill
run. Rising 1,700 metres, the Totale leads rom the Kreuz-
jochsattel (2,400 m) right down to the centre o Schruns.
Every Wednesday, at 7:15 a.m., tour participants rom
Schruns may hop on a Hochjochbahn cable car leading up
to the Kapell. From there, the Sennigrat and Kreuzjoch
cable cars take them urther up to the starting point o the
marathon-like downhill run. On their long descent into the
valley they are accompanied by experienced guides. Ater-
wards, a delicious breakast awaits them at the Hochjoch-
bahn mountain restaurant.
NovaExklusiv. In the early morning hours, well beore the
frst lits open, tour participants rom Gaschurn are headed
or the Silvretta Montaon ski area on the Versettlabahn cable
car. Taking in the majestic view o snow-covered high alpine
peaks, they descend on their skis on perectly groomed pis-tes. At the Nova Stoba mountain restaurant, the resh-track
skiers are rewarded with a hearty mountain breakast. A
joyous adventure or a limited number o participants.
Gargellen Nidla. A long and legendary track: the Nidla.
An exhilaratingly beautiul deep powder snow slope with an
altitude dierence o 500 metres rom start to fnish. Only
or advanced skiers, who enjoy a smooth ride through deep
snow. Avalanche saety gear and accompaniment by a ski
instructor are mandatory or this o-piste experience.
Montafon, Silvretta ski safari. Starting point o this extra-
ordinary tour, which includes a side trip to the neighbouring
village o Galtr, is Partenen. An average ftness level and
the command o basic skiing techniques are sufcient. An
enjoyable ski saari or the whole amily.
Kleinwalsertal ski safari. A ski day ull o variety, started by
an ascent on touring skis up the Hahnenkpe. It is ollowed
by a long, backcountry downhill run, a transer to Bizau Bre-
genzerwald on the skidoo, a taxi transer to Hochkrumbach,and a short ascent to the Widdersteinhtte mountain hut.
Participants are rewarded with a scenic view on Widderstein
(2,500 m). This Kleinwalsertal round trip requires confdent
backcountry skiing.
Vermalen Run. This 11 km descent rom Sonnenkop in the
Klostertal valley is a true challenge. Skiers have to cover
1,300 m o altitude dierence rom the start on Glattinggrat
to the fnish down in the valley. With up to 60 per cent slope
angle, the new black piste leading down to the so-called
Braloch is extremely steep, testing even expert skiers.
Diabolo-Piste. With a rise o 312 metres and up to 70 per
cent slope angle, this black piste in the ski area o Golm
(Tschagguns, Vandans) is invariably the steepest piste in
Vorarlberg. It is the venue o the annual Diabolo touring ski
race. The steep ascent on touring skis is ollowed by a
giant slalom.
Diedamskopf and Damls-Mellau. Skiing with panoramic
view. Diedamskop in Au-Schoppernau is the highest van-
tage point in Bregenzerwald and starting point o a 10 km
downhill run. Not to be missed: the eye-catching Mittags-
spitze in the Damls-Mellau ski resort. In 2010, Damls and
Mellau were connected via a number o ski-lits to orm thelargest ski resort in Bregenzerwald. With an average snow-
all o 9.3 metres per season, Damls claims to get the
most snowall in the world.
SKIINGAT ITS FINEST
Valleys and mountain ranges divide up Vorarlberg
into rather compact and small natural areas, with
ideal conditions or skiers looking or variety. The
high alpine ski resorts (between 1,400 m and 2,400
m altitude) are snow sae throughout the season.
Several vantage points aord splendids view o a
mostly untouched mountain landscape. The scenery
is impressive, welcoming and riendly. Sot rolling and
steep, challenging ski slopes alternate in an area with
abundant space.
Come and see what Vorarlbergs ski resorts have to
oer! The enclosed information brochure or the web(www.vorarlberg.travel/en)will provide you with all
the details you need to know, rom panoramic maps to
price inormation.
VORARLBERG A SKIERS PARADISE
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8:30 A.M.
A FOUR COURSE
SKIING DELIGHT
To plainsmen like Jochen and Sandra,
a ski saari is an exciting treat. Today,
they will explore the Kleinwalsertal
valley. In a single day, they will savour
the maniold pleasures o alpine
winter sports. The appetizer: a comy
uphill ride on the Ienbahn cableway.
Expectations are high, and so are the
mountains that present themselves as
giant snow-covered diamonds.
My first sled ride, comfortable
and fast.
Then, the frst course: the ascent
on Hahnenkpe. Virgin slopes on
touring skis. Sparkling snow crystals,
a stunning view. A swit downhill ride
into Schnenbach in Bregenzerwald,
where the skidoos are waiting to take
the skiers to Bizau the intermediate
course, as it were.
My frst sled r ide, comortable and
ast, is Sandras enthusiastic com-
ment. I she knew better, would she
miss the romantic appeal o a dog
sleigh ride?
Taxi ride to Hochkrumbach. According
to the ski guide, this Bregenzerwald
village was the highest mountain
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A real adventure: ascent to Bielerhhe and the
rozen Silvrettasee lake on the Vermuntbahn
cable railway and tunnel bus, descent to Galtr,
and on to the Zeinisjoch in a snow cat. Climax
and end point: bombing downhill to Partenen.
For more inormation, please go to
www.vorarlberg.travel/en
SILVRETTA SKI SAFARI IN MONTAFON
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arming settlement or several hund-
red years. The ascent on Widderstein
(2,500 m) is the main course o this
savoury trip literally the peak ex-
perience o the Kleinwalsertal valley.
Ater a short rest, Jochen and
Sandra look orward to their
well-deserved ski-dessert: a
sparkling 1,000 m downhill ride
into the Brgunttal valley.
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8:40 A.M.
LITTLE SKI PRINCESS
For ten-year old Laura it is the second winter on skis. Her
parents love winter sports. They put Laura on skis or the
frst time a year ago, much to everybodys enjoyment. Laura
has enrolled in a one-week ski course as she wants to join
her mom and dad racing down real pistes soon. They could
not have chosen a better destination: the Brandnertal valley
is an award-winning amily skiing holiday resort. It oers 55
kilometres o ski runs, mostly easy slopes with an excellent
view. In ski schools, the little ones become amiliar with the
white element in a un and playul way.
Her parents know they can trust that Laura is in good hands.
They are already on their eet to discover the cross-country
ski trails on Bielerhhe in Montaon, the highest trails in all
o Vorarlberg at 2,000 m above sea level. Even getting there
is adventurous. Laura would certainly have appreciated the
ride on the mountain railway and tunnel bus
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Parents in relaxation mode, adventure or the kids or the other way round! The Family Club caters to the needs o amilies
oering a wealth o acilities, ancillary services and personalised child care. Family Club members include hotels as wellas the resorts o Au-Schoppernau in Bregenzerwald, Gargellen, St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl, Gaschurn-Partenen, Schruns-
Tschagguns in Montaon, the Brandnertal and Kleinwalsertal valleys.
For detailed inormation, please visit www.vorarlberg.travel/en
THE VORARLBERG FAMILY CLUB
To some, they are a symbol of the transient nature of things. To others, a fun winter pastime everybody gets caught up
with sooner or later. What difference does it make? We have great admiration for all the snowmen in the world.
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10:30 A.M.
CULTURE FOR BREAKFAST
Today, they rose somewhat late. Yesterdays visit to Vor-
arlbergs capital o Bregenz lasted longer than anticipated.
No problem at all or the welcoming host, who serves them
resh coee, bread and tasty regional mountain cheese
with a smile, at a time when most guests are out on the
ski slopes.
They had had to make a decision. Should they go to the
Hittisau Womens Museum a museum with alternating
exhibitions on culture-historical and socio-political topics
or to Kunsthaus Bregenz? To the retired physician, there
was no way around the sparkling jewel in Bregenz which
had eatured exhibits by such renowned contemporary
artists as Ai Weiwei, Roy Lichtenstein, Damien Hirst or
Joseph Beuys. All o that in a city with less than 30,000inhabitants
On the road to Bregenz, the couple had realised that many
buildings are an unconventional, yet harmonious blend o
traditional and modern styles. Be it a armhouse on a slope,
a village centre or a school building with a clear architectur-
al language. The materials are traditional timber, preerably
rom indigenous orests, glass, steel and concrete.
Werkraum Bregenzerwald is an impressive demonstration
o the art and crat o local carpenters. The chairs, tables
and shelves on display in the depot breathe the exceptional
fnesse o a century-old crat.
Romantic Christmas markets that are ound all over the
place oer a large variety o hand- and homemade local
produce. Whether in the medieval town centre o Feldkirch,
at the Dornbirn market square, in Bregenz or in the pictur-
esque village o Schwarzenberg, it is hard to resist theresh baked goods. Richard and his wie, too, were quite
taken by the jolly atmosphere around them, strolling
along, stopping at and passing by the lovingly decorated
market stands.
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MORNING HOURS
Kunsthaus Bregenz is Vorarlbergs most prominent arts centre. Embedded in a charm-
ful European landscape, connected to theworld through international discourse.
For over ten years.
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Young racers... rom 3 years must be accompanied
... rom 8 years and a height o 1.40 m may go alone
... rom 14 years may take somebody else
12:00 A.M.
KARENS EYES SPARKLE...
Ater a year`s break, Laura is comortably back on skis, even ready
to go downhill with confdence. Now, her ski class is on lunch break.
She sits down next to Karen, whom she has become riends with. Ka-
ren is excited: Just imagine, a couple o days ago I was on the Golm
in the Montaon, together with my mom and dad. We took a r ide on
the Alpine Coaster. Have you been there?
Laura s eyes are wide open, she is taken by Karens report. On a two-
seater toboggan the ride goes downhill on a trail connecting Tschag-
guns-Latschau and Vandans. The route is 2.5 kilometres or 8 minutes
long and includes a number o spectacular turns and spirals and 44
jumps. Laura is on fre, her hear t liter ally starts beating aster. She
must talk to her parents. She is almost sure they will want to go with
her on a coaster ride good to know that everyone may go at their
own pace!
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ALPINE COASTER
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200 km of snow-covered, perectly
marked and groomed hiking trails, only
in Bregenzerwald. Enjoy slowing your
pace and getting in touch with nature
on Vorarlbergs white hiking trails.
Leisurely explore remote villages and
untouched winter landscapes. A brookis bubbling along under its thin ice
cover and deer traces can be ound in
the virgin snow covering the moun-
tain orests. It s the gentle sounds
and the hidden details that attract
our attention on a winter hike. Time
to look closely. Dierences are more
pronounced in the quiet. Winter stirs
up emotions.
All over Vorarlberg, there are uni-
ormly marked hiking trails, rommoderate to challenging. From mount
Pnder in the north to the Montaon
in the south. On snow-covered trails
you may reach idyllic vantage points
rom which to view towering cloud
ormations, a couple o summits and a
tranquil winter landscape.
Winter hiking tips
The team o Lex Lupo in Bregen-
zerwald has a special oer or animal
lovers: guided hiking tours or all thosewho like to explore the winter land-
scape accompanied by their dog. With
snowshoes or without. The three or fve
kilometres long circular trail on the
THE DISCOVERY OF
SLOWNESS
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WINTER HIKING
In Vorarlberg, a spectacle is found not only in the context of cultural events.
Nature has plenty of spectacles to offer.
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Gottesacker plateau in the Kleinwal-
sertal valley is an experience in its own
right. Starting point is the Ienbahn
mountain terminal. At 2,000 m above
sea level, the trail leads through snow
dunes aording an unparalleled view o
the valley.
An outlook just as beautiul awaits the
winter hikers on Karren, Dornbirns
landmark mountain. Hikers are
rewarded or the ascent with riveting
vistas o the Swiss mountains, the
Rhine Valley and Lake Constance.
Magnifcent winter- and snowshoe
hiking trails meander up to the Tschen-
gla High Plateau (1,250 m) above
Brserberg in the Brandnertal valley,
to the 1,400 m high Muttersberg nearBludenz or through the internation-
ally recognised biosphere park in the
Grosses Walsertal valley. Granted, this
is not an easy choice or visitors acing
so many hiking possibilities across
Vorarlberg. A glance at our website
www.vorarlberg.travel/en will help
you to fnd out about the hiking trails in
greater detail.
For winter hikers and sun worship-
pers, the Vorarlberg mountain railwayoperators oer a discount on return
tickets (uphill and downhill) because
hiking through the snow may be more o
a challenge than one might think.
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GLITTER AND SPARKLE
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2:30 P.M.
ROCK IT, MAN!
Still dazzled by his tour o the White Ring, Matthias is
taking a rest on Rud-Alpe hut. Hal an hour ago, he met
Hubert Strolz, Olympic ski champion and most amous son
o the neighbouring community o Warth. His stories conju-
re up the vision o powder snow piling up to the roo gutterand o downhill runs in eyeball deep powder. Thats music
to Matthias ears. Eleven metres o snowall ever y year,
picture that! The message even hit the news in Britains
Daily Mail newspaper. Next year, Matthias will come back
to see the miracle with his own eyes.
It need not be added that the place is a paradise or ree-
riders. The alpine schools o Schrcken and Warth oer
guided reeriding tours in the area. A ew years ater the
invention o carving, they present an innovation that is ex-
pected to breathe new lie into alpine skiing. The so-called
rocker skis make turn initiation smooth. They have an
early-rise exible tip that is slightly raised o the ground.
In deep powder, and only there, the skis oat like a sur-
board, which makes or eortless gliding.
It goes without saying that Hubert Strolz knows the Warth
ski resort like the back o his hand. He gives Matthias
a couple o useul hints: You may try Aueneld or Och-
senkop. To get to Aueneld, you go up on the Salober-Jet
chairlit. From the top station its only a short ascent to the
large rocks acing south, and rom there just let it ow.
Alternatively, you may hop on the Salober-Jet and head or
the Ochsenkop going down on run number 4. Only then will
you know what reeriding really is.
Lech Zrs on the Arlberg. Advanced skiers explore the
slopes and terrain in the expert classes oered by the
local ski schools. They improve their skills and technique or
more confdence and un in deep snow conditions.
Sonnenkopf in the Klostertal valley. A reeriding area
with magnifcent powder snow slopes. Besides a number
o challenging tours, experienced reeriders may try thethree-kilometre long tour-slope into Nenzigasttal. The local
Klostertal ski school oers a variety o courses, including
reestyle- and snowboard courses.
Silvretta Montafon. The Silvretta Montaon ski resort boasts
a number o charming slopes on or near the Kreuzjoch, not
to orget the downhill runs into the Novatal valley rom Nova.
Freeride Saety Package: proessional equipment is or
rent in the sports shops. Four check points provide testing
o avalanche search and rescue gadgets. Freeriders learn
to handle the equipment correctly in a specially marked
training area on Grasjoch.
Caution: never go freeriding without avalanche safety
equipment or a professional guide!
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FREERIDING IN VORARLBERG
Who does not dream of leaving the
beaten track? Freeriders sure do. They
are richly rewarded by splendid views
and unforgettable downhill rides.
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A winters eve in the village centre of Schwarzenberg in Bregenzerwald.
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5:00 P.M.
FINAL SWING
The ski lits are closed. The slopes
are nearly empty while the ski huts
abuzz with lie. Skiing days in Vorarl-
berg end on a leisurely note, providing
new energy or the ollowing day.
Quality counts on all levels.
Especially when we speak o the
culinary pleasures and the authentic
atmosphere in the ski huts. Take the
Lecher Schneggarei, or example.
This is the place where Matthias
ended up today. Like the name (quite
uncommon, especially or non-Vorarl-
bergers), like the atmosphere in this
ski hut at the end o the Schlegelkop
run.
Matthias is carried away by the
atmosphere: international guests,
nice ambient music, award-winning
architectural design. The interior is
sleek and the rooms are ftted with
natural timber rom native fr trees.
Not to orget the ood! By day, the
stone-baked pizza enjoys cult status
with hungry skiers. In the evening,
che Andreas Schneider and his team
prepare light and tasty Austrian dish-
es with a creative twist.
Vorarlbergs ski resorts combine local
hospitality and zeitgeist. Confdence
and cordiality are greatly appreciated,
more so than nostalgia. Matthias is
happy to share in all o this. He enjoys
the company o ellow skiers and the
drink the nice waitress has served
him with a riendly smile on her ace.
This is what he understands by the
telltale Austr ian Gemtlichkeit.
He eels reinvigorated, looking
orward already to a new skiing day.
Conversations ocus around new sum-
mits: where to go and have even more
un in the snow tomorrow?
7:30 P.M.
THE SOUND OF WINTER
Its dawning. The winter athletes are
returning to their hotels and guest
houses. Richard and his wie meet at
the hotel. What a fne day theyve both
enjoyed. And yet, they are ready or
more inspiration. Tonight they will go
to the village o Schwarzenberg, home
o the fne arts. In his lietime, poet
Eduard Mrike came here or hiking.
The place was also home to baroque
painter Angelika Kaumann, who
grew up in Schwarzenberg. Richard
has heard o Schwarzenberg beore,
especially o the annual Schubertiade
Festival o classical music in honour
o composer Franz Schubert.
Strolling through the picturesque
village, the couple passes by the
Angelika-Kaumann-museum and
numerous examples o local Bre-
genzerwald timber-ramed houses.
The two are headed or the Hirschen.
Under the slogan Wlderness, every
Thursday the hotel stages concerts o
some o the fnest yet maybe lesser
known jazz-, blues or new olk music
bands.
Literature ans go to Hittisau, where,
at Gasthaus Krone, poets and writ-
ers read rom their own works everySaturday aternoon. What a program-
me to suit Richards taste he has
already noted down the day in his
calendar.
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5:30 P.M.
ROSY RED CHEEKS
Laura could not have anticipated on what joyul note her skiing day
would end. Around 4 p.m., the last skiers have arri ved in the valley.
Ater their fnal swings on the slope, the kids are in or a big surprise:
a toboggan ride! Lauras ski instructor is right at her side, when she
takes o her skis and boots. Ater a short break and another cup o
tea, Laura and her parents go to the Dorbahn cable car.
In the meantime, it has got dark but like in many other ski resorts
in Vorarlberg the toboggan run is oodlit. Beside the station, the
toboggans are or rent. O they go! At a push o the eet, the tobog-
gan moves on its own and they eortlessly coast down into the valley
toward the shimmering lights.
The air is crisp and the snow swishes ying rom under the
toboggans runners. Shortly beore they cross the fnish line, Laura
overtakes her new riend Karen. Yippie! See you tomorrow, the girls
with the rosy red cheeks call at each other as they part.
8:00 P.M.
GAME!
Sandra has been looking orward to
tonight or weeks. She craves tradi-
tional ood dishes long orgotten,
newly discovered and prepared with
a creative, contemporary twist. While
the names sound amiliar, the ood is
anything but the usual are.
The che is a culinary story teller. His
cooking style, rich in savoury moun-
tain herbs, is inspired by the Walser,
immigrants rom Switzerland. Old
recipes, most l ikely invented in times
o need, are pleasing to the palate
nonetheless. What a bliss!
Jochen and Sandra order venison.
They just love the idea o enjoy ing
organic meat straight rom the woods.
One should have tasted the preparati-
on with cherries and almonds: tender,
sweet and hearty at the same time.
No question, Sandra is going to order
dessert as well. The ruit sorbet with
herbs rom the stone garden is a very
special treat, mhhh.
Outside, it has started to snow. Insideit is cosy and warm. Jochen suggests
that they should stay a couple o days
longer. Sandra gives him a big smile
she does not object.
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Alpenregion Bludenz: Brand Schattenlagant: 5 km, natural
toboggan run Brserberg: 3 km, Sonnenkop: 2 km
Arlberg: Lech-Oberlech: 1.2 km
Bodensee-Vorarlberg: Laterns Gapohl: 4 km
Bregenzerwald: Bezau Sonderdach: 3 km, Au-Schoppernau
illuminated toboggan run Grunholz: 650 m, Damls Uga: 3.5 km,
Mellau Dosegg: 2 kmKleinwalsertal: toboggan lit Egg Riezlern: 500 m
Montafon: St. Gallenkirch-Garrescha, illuminated natural
toboggan run: 5.5 km, Tschagguns, Golm: 3 km
TOBOGGANING TIPS
Tobogganing is like
ying on white clouds,
just down on earth.
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FEASTING ON
REGIONAL CUISINE
Vorarlberg dines ... better. Inn keepers
and restaurant owners in Vorarlberg
are committed to quality across the
board. Whether they oer regional or
international cuisine, operate a wine
cellar, a traditional inn or gourmet
restaurant, or cater to the in-crowd:
the guest is king. Curious? Check out
www.vorarlberg-isst.at or culin-ary events, gourmet recipes and
Vorarlbergs top eateries. Order the
Vorarlberg Genuss- und Erlebnis-
guide online (German version only).
Vorarlberg is a destination for bon vivants. More often than not, it is plain cooking rather than gourmet cuisine: e.g. a
carefully prepared, nicely garnished roast, served in an authentic, cosy restaurant. Or in a ski hut. Andrew Nussbaumer,
chairman of the professional gastronomy group, knows the intricacies of Vorarlbergs cuisine.
? What is the main ingredient in Vorarlbergs
gastronomy?
! Especially regional cuisine has a long-standing tradition in
Vorarlberg. Deep green mountain pastures and clean water
rom the Alps make or the outstanding quality o our ood.
The tender meat o the alpine pig and the aromatic moun-
tain cheese are regional specialities known well beyond our
state borders.
? When it comes to food, how is the winter season in Vor-
arlberg different from the summer?
! There is a large variety o delicious seasonal dishes in
every season. Gourmets in spring and summer east on
resh fsh and asparagus rom the Lake Constance regi-
on, on wild garlic, tender lettuce and regional herbs. In
autumn and winter, pumpkins, wild mushrooms and gameare in season. Traditional easts at this time o the year
include roast duck and meat platter.
? To many, ski huts are synonymous with partying. It is
being overlooked that they also have a lot to offer when
it comes to culinary pleasures. What is their secret of
success?
! They seem to please every taste. Whether it is traditional
plain cooking like the amous Kssptzle (cheese nood-
les), Kaiserschmarren (uy pancake) and apple strudel
or gourmet cuisine the culinary range is rom rustic to
refned. Anyone having once experienced the smell, taste
and cosy eel o a Vorarlberg ski hut, will return.
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VORARLBERG ISST...
STARRY EYES, STARRY NIGHTS
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YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VORARLBERG?
THE INFO-FOLDER CONTAINS NUTS-AND-BOLTS-INFORMATION ON WINTER 2011/12 IN VORARLBERG.
WE WILL READILY SEND YOU INFORMATION ON SPECIAL THEMES OR BROCHURES AND ACCOMMODATION FOLDERS
PUBLISHED BY THE HOLIDAY REGIONS FREE OF CHARGE. TO ORDER, CONTACT
Vorarlberg State Tourist Board, P.O. Box 99, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria
T: +43 (0)5572/377033-0 (MonSat 8-18 hrs), F: +43 (0)5572/[email protected], inormation and online booking: www.vorarlberg.travel/en
For accommodation in Vorarlberg: call the hotline +43 (0)5572/377033-0 (MonSat 8-18 hrs).
Our room inormation service will fnd holiday oers that are tailored to your needs (date, type o accommodation, acili-
ties...). You may then book the accommodation o your choice directly or at www.vorarlberg.travel/en. Latest news, event
search, travel hints, packages and special-theme brochures or download.
Further information also available from:
Vorarlberg Reprsentanz, Tuchlauben 18/15, 1010 Vienna, Austria
T: +43 (0)1/5357890, F: +43 (0)1/5333855-50, [email protected],
Vorarlberg holiday regions (see inormation older), your local travel agent or theHoliday Service o the Austrian National Tourist Ofce, P.O. box 83, 1043 Vienna, Austria, www.austria.ino
Vorarlberg Tourismus/Vorarlberg State Tourist board will publish its summer journal in early 2012.
Photo credits
Cover: Sepp Mallaun / Lech Zrs Tourismus; P. 4: Ludwig Berchtold / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 5: Peter Mathis (2) / Vorarlberg Tourismus, Marco
Mathis / Vorarlberg Tourismus, Iva V illi / Fotolia.com; P. 6: Jose Mallaun / Lech Zrs Tourismus, Peter Mathis / Vorarlberg Tourismus, Ludwig
Berchtold / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 7: Leo Meiseleder / Lech Zrs Tourismus; P. 8: Dietmar Walser / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 10: Frank Drechsel /
Kleinwalsertal Tourismus; P. 11: Karin Nussbaumer / Vorarlberg Tourismus, Hans Wiesenhoer / Kleinwalsertal Tourismus; P. 12: Kevin
Artho / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 14: Gorilla / Fotolia.com; P. 15: Light installation by Jean-Marc Bustamante, Gilles Conan, Photo: KUB / Markus
Tretter; P. 16: Alex Kaiser / Illwerke Tourismus, Markus Tretter / Anthony Gormley and Kunsthaus Bregenz; P. 18: Markus Gmeiner / Lech Zrs Tou-
rismus; P. 20: Ulrich Weinert / Warth-Schrcken Tourismus, Dietmar Wal ser / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 21: Sonne Liest yle Resort Bregenzerwald,
Jo Pesendor er / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 22: Ludwig Berchtold / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 23: Peter Mathis / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 24: Ludwig
Berchtold / Vorarlberg Tourismus; P. 25: Roman Horner / Vorarlberg Tourismus, Hotel Goldener Berg; P. 27: Andreas Ganer / Vorarlberg Tourismus,
Christoph Lingg / Vorarlberg Tourismus
Quotes, page 5
Matthias (34): Expect nothing... : by Kurt Tucholsky, German writer, 1890-1935
Sandra (43): The question is not what... : by Henr y David Thoreau, American writer and philosopher, 1817-1862
Publishers statementPublisher: Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH, Vorarlberg State Tourist Board, Poststrasse 11, 6850 Dornbir n, Austria.
Concept: Silberball Bregenz GmbH, Text: Silberball PR GmbH, 6900 Bregenz, Thorsten Bayer. Map: Freytag-Berndt & Ar taria, 1230 Vienna.
Translation: Michaela Ott-Spracklin. Printed by: Vorarlberger Verlagsanstalt, 6850 Dor nbirn. Printed in Austr ia. Data as o August 2011.
All inormation based on material provided. No liability is accepted or the accuracy and completeness o the inormation given.
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OUTLOOK
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VORARLBERG TOURISMUSVorarlberg State Tourist Board
P.O. Box 99, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria
T: +43 (0)5572 / 377033-0, F: +43 (0)5572 / [email protected], www.vorarlberg.travel