On the nationwide Open Monument Day, our first stop was a Marinee performance. We headed to the “Kleine Haus” (Small House). The play “Jeeps” by the author Nora Abdel-Maksoud was set to be presented. Right on time at 11 AM, it began. The hall, about three-quarters full, was filled with anticipation. Four chairs were placed in front of the stage:
It’s getting dark earlier again. I had just seemed to get used to the long evenings, and now they’re over again. However, this means that this year’s light trail can be planned earlier. On a very mild (still-) summer day, it begins at 7:30 pm in the Bürgerpark. Twilight has just set in. It is already dim enough to admire
If we had followed the weather forecast, this last hike would never have taken place. Originally, rain and thunderstorms were predicted for the entire day. But, the weather gods were kind to us even on the last day. With our Alpbachtal Card, the ride on the Markbachjochbahn is free. So, we headed once again to Wildschönau. This time, however, we
Since the last hikes were quite strenuous, partly due to the humid and warm weather, we want to take it a bit easier today. Today’s destinations are the Kragenalm and the Kundler Klamm. But, as is often the case in the mountains, even a seemingly short distance can be more challenging than expected. Comatose on the Reflection Trail We start
On our second-to-last hiking day, we experience another tour of superlatives. We use the Schatzberg cable car for the “ascent” up the mountain. Arriving at the parking lot, we are initially confused but pleasantly surprised: parking here is free of charge. We look around several times to be sure. But there’s no sign with parking fees to be seen anywhere.
The Alpbachtal Card offers an activity for every day, ranging from various options like guided e-bike tours, sightseeing tours, or mountain hikes. We decided to join one such hike around the Gratlspitze. The tour begins at the tourist information center in Alpbach, the most beautiful village in Tyrol. And yes, the village is indeed lovely, even though, as we later
